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  • Russell Metcalfe avatar

    Believe And Have Life - 2 Of 14 Series

    Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021
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    Abraham believed God and it was counted to him for righteousness.

    Lent 2—March 8, 1998 John 20:31 "...and that believing ye may have life through (Jesus') name!" Last year a group of 34 students from two state universities in Washington State took a study trip into the Amazon jungles of South America. They were led on the last part of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Bridegroom Gives An Abundance Of New Wine

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 7, 2021
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    To those who love him, the Bridegroom gives this promise: his great marriage feast is coming! At that feast there won’t ever be the disappointment that it’s coming to an end, that the joy is running out, but there will be blessedness unending.

    When you meet someone new, it can take a while to get to know them. Maybe you’re starting at high school or university, and you’re meeting all kinds of people for the first time. Or you just gained a few new colleagues at work. Well, it’ll take a while to get acquainted. You chat together on and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    God's Peace

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Apr 17, 2021
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    There are all sorts of things around us that can put worry into our lives. Whatever it is in our lives today, God has a plan to restore our peace.

    Opening and Introduction Our Gospel lesson today starts with words that set the tone for todays’ message. It starts with, “the doors were locked for fear of the Jews” (John 20:19, ESV). Fear is something that’s been around us for this past year as we all had to adjust to a virus run rampant ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Gospel Of John (Lesson 1): The Word And The Witness Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 14, 2020
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    This sermon is an exposition of John 1:1-18.

    The Gospel of John Introduction: The Word and the Witness Introduction: John 1:1-18; 20:30-31 The author of the Gospel is John the Beloved disciple. He was probably a teenager when he began following Jesus. He was the oldest living apostle and, according to tradition, the only one to die a death ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Believing In Jesus Christ! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 19, 2020
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    Be Believing in Jesus Christ... 1. Because He will keep His focus on you (vs. 24-26). 2. Because He will correct your faults (vs. 27). 3. Because He will build up your faith (vs. 27-31). 4. Because He will give you life that lasts forever (vs. 29-31).

    Be Believing in Jesus Christ! The Gospel of John John 20:19-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 15, 2018 (Revised July 19, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John chapter 20. Here God's Word gives us the story of the Lord's resurrection on the very first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Martha's Amazing Confession Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 3, 2020
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    This is the 33rd sermon in a series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we are looking at Martha's conversation with Jesus prior to the resurrection of Lazarus. We see how Jesus encouraged her, and how she responded in faith.

    Martha’s Amazing Confession of Faith (Part 33) Text: John 11:17-27 We’re looking at the resurrection of Lazarus this morning, and just to remind you of what we looked at last week, let me re-cap it for you. Jesus had gone out of the area of Judea because the Jews in that area wanted Him dead. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Divine Mercy Sunday--Second Sunday Of Easter (Or Sunday Of Divine Mercy)

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 30, 2020
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    Jesus really did rise from the dead and come back to harass the very people who betrayed him." …Harass your heart, that is, if you are withholding forgiveness from someone.

    Jim Friedrich shared that at the entrance to Jerusalem’s Church of All Nations, next to the Garden of Gethsemane, there is a sign warning every visitor: “NO EXPLANATIONS INSIDE THE CHURCH.” The sign is intended to discourage over-talkative tour guides but it’s also what Jesus practiced after his ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Nailprints Don’t Lie!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 6, 2020
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    The Lord Jesus intentionally chose a skeptic as one of the 12. Jesus proved beyond any shadow of doubt to the rationalist, Thomas, that He was resurrected from the dead. Thomas died preaching Him in India, because he knew that, "Nailprints don't lie!"

    NAILPRINTS DON’T LIE! John 20:1-8, 24-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Gentle Persuasion 1. Ms. Smith was assigned to be a monitor on the playground and caught little Johnny making ugly faces and scaring other kids. 2. Smiling sweetly, she said, “Johnny, when I was a child I was told that if I made ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Consumado Es: Resurrección

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 9, 2020
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    Sobre la resurrección de Jesucristo se fundamenta toda nuestra fe.

    El Rey Ricardo III, cuenta la leyenda, estaba enfrentando a un ejército dirigido por Enrique, Conde de Richmond. En esa batalla se definiría quien gobernaría Inglaterra. Ricardo envió a preparar su caballo favorito, pero por las prisas y falta de recursos, al herrero le ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    'doubting' Thomas

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 13, 2020
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    Thomas, although wanting to see proof, was full of faith in Jesus

    John 20:19-31 This is the Sunday that we hear about and celebrate the apostle commonly known as ‘Doubting Thomas’, considered by some theologians to be one of Jesus’ ‘bad boys’. We find the other ten disciples cowering in a room, afraid to come out. The doors were shut and locked; the drapes were ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Two Confessions

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 14, 2020
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    What do Christians confess? Two things! Let’s find out what they are in the context of what Jesus said when He appeared after His resurrection in John 20:19-31.

    What do Christians confess? Two things! Let’s find out what they are in the context of what Jesus said when He appeared after His resurrection in John 20:19-31. John 20:19 So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Huddled Behind Closed Doors

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 14, 2020
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    Today, many are huddled behind closed doors, fearing the dreadful disease - Coronavirus.

    Message/Devotion April 19, 2020 John 20:19-31 Huddled Behind Closed Doors As I read today’s gospel message, it was abundantly clear to me that today masses of people are huddled behind closed doors due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Some are in a self-imposed lockdown. Some are in a lockdown ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Among Us

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 15, 2020
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    If a shut tomb could not hold Jesus in, a shut church cannot keep him out!

    Jesus Among Us John 20:19 - 31 Intro: If I had written the story of the resurrection of Jesus, I would have done it a little differently. When John returned from the empty tomb he would confront Peter and excitedly say, “Peter, I have some good news and I have some bad news!” Peter would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Friday Tragedy? Easter Triumph!”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 31, 2021
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    If the body of Jesus had decayed into dust within the borrowed tomb, we would not be singing the songs of Easter. They thought It was a tragic end to the “One” who had raised the dead. Tears told the sadness in their hearts. Resurrection shatters the grip of fear.

    In Jesus Holy Name April 4, 2021 Easter Sunday Redeemer Text: Mark 16:6,7a “Friday Tragedy? Easter Triumph!” He is risen! He is risen indeed! Philip Yancy wrote: “Christianity has two great symbols to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    No Doubt Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 3, 2021
    based on 6 ratings
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    The famous opponent of Christianity - Voltaire - actually believed the dead could be raised. He believed in a famous scientist of the day who maintained he had done just that. Voltaire rejected Jesus and His real resurrection and embraced a scientist and his false claim.

    Back in 1694, a man named Voltaire was born in Paris France. Voltaire was a famous writer, philosopher and intellectual of the day, but he was best known for was his hatred of the church of his day. He devoted himself to attacking and ridiculing Christianity at every opportunity, and he was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ