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  • Simon Fisher avatar

    Why Christ Must Rise From The Dead.

    Contributed by Simon Fisher on Jun 1, 2006
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    How Christ rising from the dead makes us certain of the love of an almighty and eternal God.

    For as yet they knew not the Scripture, that he must rise again from the dead. (Jn 20:9) So the disciples went to the tomb, Peter, and John, and Mary Magdelene, of whom John and Mary had seen Jesus die two days before, and they found that Jesus was not in the tomb. And when Mary waited in ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Behind Closed Doors Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 9, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
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    This is about the disciples locking the doors because of fear; Jesus showed up, and they were afraid anyway. This deals with fear in our lives and overcoming it.

    John 20:19-20 – Behind Closed Doors Today we are continuing in our series on Jesus’ resurrection called He is Risen indeed. What did the resurrection mean to the original band of followers, and what does the resurrection mean for us nearly 2000 years later? The truth is, the resurrection has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter Evening With Doubting Thomas

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 14, 2006
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    Doubting Thomas says it all.

    Hello, my name is Thomas. I want to tell you about an amazing time in my life. It was nothing short of a wild emotional roller coaster ride. I was up and down, and back up again. It all started while I was with Jesus while he was on earth. I was one of his twelve disciples. At first his ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Finishing The Story

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Jun 26, 2006
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    A look at the big picture in terms of the role of the bible in preparing us for mission in today’s world

    Introduction I came across this illustration of the role of the bible and our role as the followers of Jesus (by N T Wright): Suppose someone discovered a play by say, Shakespeare – there were 4 acts but the 5th had been lost. The first four acts provide such a wealth of characterization and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Sheldon Rox on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
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    Funeral message for a fallen Officer

    Funeral Sermon for Tom Cochran January 31, 2005 Giving honor to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, fellow clergy in this Gospel Ministry, Mayor Cunningham, Distinguished members of City Council, Honorable Judge Jim Humphrey. To Jo Nee, the children and family members. I am humbled to stand before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 2: Mary Finds Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 27, 2005
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    WHY SOME WHO SEEK JESUS, MISS HIM.

    A. WHY SOME WHO SEEK JESUS, MISS HIM. 1. Unbelief. Mary didn’t believe He was raised. “They have taken away my Lord” (20:13). 2. Wrong mindset. Mary thought they stole His body. “They have taken away the body” (20:2). 3. Wrong focus. Mary looked in the wrong place. “Looked into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Beyond Recognition

    Contributed by Juan Lane on May 4, 2005
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    Sometimes when we think that man has overlooked us we are wrong. It may be that we really blessed beyond recognition.

    Blessed Beyond Recognition Scripture Reference: John 20:11 - 16 (KJV) John 20:11 But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, 12 And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pentecost The Breath Of God

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 8, 2005
    based on 62 ratings
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    The Spirit of God, as the breath of God, brings us to life, empowers us for the works of ministry, and points to Jesus as the Son of God.

    "The Breath of God" Jn. 20:19-23 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" 20 After He said this, He showed them His hands and side. The disciples were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Spirit Within, The Spirit Without

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 10, 2005
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    A sermon for The Day of Pentecost

    The Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 John 20:19-23 "The Spirit Within, the Spirit Without"   "When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Can't"

    Contributed by Harold Wilson on May 27, 2005
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    "Can’t" and "Can" are two different words. "Can’t" has a negative connotation while "Can" has a positive connotation

    CAN’T John 20:24 Can’t and can are two different words. "Can’t" has a negative connotation while "Can" has a positive connotation. Many people cannot get no further than where they are because they have armored and shield themselves with Can’t. Opportunities are missed, blessings are transferred ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Freedom From Doubt – Questions Lead To Answers Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,800 views

    This morning we want to discover freedom from doubt—to see that the nagging questions that sometimes fill our hearts all have answers. With God’s help we can be free from doubt. Instead of doubt being our enemy that seeks to hold us captive, it can beco

    FREEDOM FROM DOUBT – Questions Lead to Answers • John 20:24-29 (NIV) [24] Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. [25] So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Bring Me To Life

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 18,615 views

    Easter Sermon

    It was on the first day of the week when Mary Magdalene came to the tomb where Jesus body had been laid. She was startled to see that the grave had been opened. The scripture for today’s sermon is found in John 20:11-18. We pick up the narrative on that first Easter morning and this is what we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Thomas The Determined Doubter Series

    Contributed by Kevin Landis on Nov 21, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,481 views

    Determined, to I dont know finally at the truck stop of doubt

    Thomas The Determined, Don’t Know, Doubter We are all familiar with the term “doubting Thomas,” because Thomas doubted Jesus rose from the dead. The Bible never describes Thomas this way. It describes his moment of doubt. But it is one moment, only one, and he moves quickly beyond it. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I'm Forgiven

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 5, 2006
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    An Easter understanding of forgiveness.

    UN-Forgiven: The Resurrection of Christ "Islam is a religion in which God requires you to send your son to die for him. Christianity is a faith in which God sends his son to die for you." A man was blissfully driving along the highway, when he saw the Easter Bunny hopping across the middle of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surviving Your Bout With Doubt

    Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,332 views

    How to handle those times when you struggle with doubts.

    Surviving Your Bout With Doubt 9-10-06 John 20:24-29 Intro. Last week we affirmed the truth that there’s nothing like the church when the church is working right. But we all know that there are times when the church isn’t working right. Sometimes we make wrong choices and other times we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist