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  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Triumph Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 299 ratings
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    We can have victory through the resurrection of Jesus!

    The Triumph of the Resurrection John 20:1-10 Easter Sunday 2000 Introduction On one occasion Michelangelo turned to his fellow artists and said with frustration in his voice, "Why do you keep filling gallery after gallery with endless pictures on the one theme of Christ in weakness, Christ on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Staying Faithful To The Lord

    Contributed by Dwayne Savaya on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,273 views

    Message On Staying Faithful To The Lord

    The Lord has spoken to my heart to write a message on faith and trusting the Lord no matter what our circumstances look like. I have been meditating on God’s word lately and for some reason I have been thinking about the faithfulness of God’s servants. I began to think about the disciples that were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gateways To The Heart

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001
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    There are multiple gateways to the heart, but there is one source of new life, the risen Christ.

    The other night at music practice, when I was preoccupied with tuning my guitar or figuring some music out, someone made a joke - of which I was the brunt. This is not unusual. I tell you, pastors just don’t get any respect around here. Actually, I don’t mind in the least bit. But everyone was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Can We Learn From Mary Magdalene?

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002
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    Investigates some common misconceptions about Mary Magdalene. We can learn how to love Jesus from Mary’s persistence, sincerity, and enthusiasm.

    Today is the day when we honor Mary Magdalene, dedicated follower of Jesus. Legends about Mary Magdalene abound. In fact, Mary Magdalene is probably most well-known for false details and unproven facts in her life. Often she is identified as a former prostitute, but there is nothing in the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Going Away Empty-Hearted

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 1,460 ratings
     | 68,125 views

    This sermon examines the resurrection of Jesus from the perspective of 3 different people - John, Peter and Mary.

    April 15, 2001 – Easter John 20:1-18 “Going away empty-hearted” INTRODUCTION Let me start out with a scenario for you this morning. Every day, a gentleman went to work. Every day, he would ride the elevator all the way to the bottom floor of the high rise apartment building that he lived ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Seven Words Of The Risen Savior

    Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 1,516 ratings
     | 75,424 views

    An Easter Sermon

    THE FIRST SEVEN WORDS OF THE RISEN SAVIOR TEXT - JOHN 20: 1 - 16 INTRO. - There are many sermons and books on the Seven words of the Cross. These words explain the purpose of the cross and the character of Christ. The first seven words of the Risen Savior after the Resurrection explain what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nicodemus 1

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 17, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
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    Reflections at Theological College. Jesus and his encounter with Nicodemus and what we can learn about sharing our faith with others.

    Wycliffe Hall, Oxford November 1999 My text this morning is taken from John 3:1-12 A. John 3:1-2 It is the well known story of Nicodemus coming to Jesus. He comes secretly by night to have a chat with Jesus. Why? i) Was it because he wanted to speak to Jesus in quiet? ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Receive Grace To Possess Christ Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,357 views

    Proclaiming Christ without possessing Christ is nothing more than putting on appearances.

    Receive Grace: To Possess Christ Ephesians 3:14-21 Pastor Jim Luthy Every October a scramble takes place in our country to come up with a good costume. Over the years I’ve seen people dressed up like famous men and women such as Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, and even Doc Holliday. Presidents are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Arose From The Dead Series

    Contributed by Robert Galasso on Mar 16, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,359 views

    The stone was not rolled away so that Jesus could get out, it was so that others could get inside and see that he was not there!

    Introduction: As Vice President, George Bush represented the U.S. at the funeral of former leader Leonid Brezhnev, Bush was deeply moved by a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless by the coffin until seconds before it was closed. Then, just as the soldiers touched ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Resurrection Can Change Your Whole Life

    Contributed by Jan Spencer on Mar 19, 2002
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     | 3,636 views

    A sermonette/exhortation to life in a state of resurrection-belief rather than in resurrection-denial.

    One Resurrection Can Change Your Whole Life Thesis: We need to have our eyes and hearts open so that we live as beneficiaries of the resurrection. John 20:1-10–Read these verses as an initial and typical example of people’s responses to the possibility of Jesus’ resurrection! Review: The men ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Some Things I Don't Want To Miss

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,312 views

    God has some things you don’t want to miss out on

    JOHN 20:19-24 "SOME THINGS I DON’T WANT TO MISS" A) Birthdays / Anniversaries ... Wife looks at you & says, "You know what today is?" * Thomas missed something ... Thomas missed Sunday night church! B) Does it matter if you miss one service? * Thomas ... why wasn’t he there? * Do you think it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Story Series

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Dec 9, 2000
    based on 115 ratings
     | 6,206 views

    I want the hearers to celebrate the love that Christ has for them

    "A Love Story" - John 20:10-18 Pastor Antonio Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church If time were to write a romantic novel it would be synonymous with William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Jesus would be cast, as our Romeo and we, humanity, would be his leading lady Juliet. It would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    My Lord And My God

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 217 ratings
     | 14,669 views

    Thomas as Everyman: Doubting Thomas or Believing Thomas?

    Assessed Sermon: Easter 2, RCL Year A: John 20:19-31 “My Lord and My God” In the name of the +Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Thomas must have felt that he had a bit of a raw deal. For he really missed out on that first Easter Sunday. Thomas must be the definitive everyman, for there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    One Fine Day

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 3,052 views

    The first Easter was One Fine day

    One Fine Day John 20:1-18 Easter Message 1998 I. A Startling Report A. Mary finds the tomb empty 1. Mary goes to the tomb a.) Mary was going to finish the burial preparation 1.) Jesus was given a royal burial – The time on Friday did not allow them to finish the work 2.) May had additional spices ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Thomas: The Disciple Of Doubt Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,877 views

    A sermon adapted from an IVP Bible Study by C. Nystrom

    THOMAS: THE DISCIPLE OF DOUBT JOHN 14:1-7; 20:19-31 OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Doubts with us Have you ever experienced this? It often descends one day like a big dark cloud. The nagging questions started to surface and play around in the back of our minds. Then they all just clumped together into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ