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Comfort Of A Risen Savior

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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A sermon on the resurection. Great for Easter or anytime.

The Comfort of a Risen Savior John 20:10-18 Intro: The fact of the resurrection is as well documented as anything in the history of the world. We have eyewitness accounts of our risen Lord. We have a more excellent testimony of his life in the person of the Holy Ghost. Furthermore, we have the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Me Up Inside

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jul 7, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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We are frozen and dead until Jesus touches us and brings us life.

Wake Me Up Inside how can you see into my eyes like open doors, leading you down into my core, where i’ve become so numb. without a soul, my spirit sleeping somewhere cold, until you find it there and lead it back home. wake me up inside, wake me up inside, call my name and save me from the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Kiss Of Life

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 19, 2006

based on 18 ratings

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The Bible provides at least 5 examples of when God breathed out His best on humanity. His kiss of life imparts purity and power.

The Kiss of Life John 20:19-22 Several years ago, an article appeared in the newspapers, describing a series of events that were astonishing. It seems that several people were rescued from the jaws of death because someone performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on them, e.g., a boy who was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Doubtless Belief

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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Our faith must be an active faith. It must come alive to bring others to Christ.

I FIND IT INTERESTING THAT THOMAS MISSED THE FIRST EASTER APPEARANCE OF JESUS. WHAT I FIND TO BE EVEN MORE INTRIGUING IS THE FACT THAT THE DISCIPLES ARE STILL HIDING BEHIND A LOCKED DOOR ONE WEEK FOLLOWING THEIR ENCOUNTER WITH THE RISNEN CHRIST. I THINK THOMAS GETS A BUM RAP AS THE “LONE” DISCIPLE ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

When Jesus Speaks Your Name Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003

based on 61 ratings

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Jesus singled out Mary Magdalene as the one to whom He would first appear after His resurrection, bringing her life new meaning.

John 20:10-18 - When Jesus Calls Your Name I’m sure most of us have seen at least some of the game show, The Price is Right, where Bob Barker announces the contestants one by one, each one by name, “___________, come on down! You’re the next contestant on The Price is Right!” What would you be ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Thomas Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 16, 2003

based on 83 ratings

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This is one part of a series I did on eyewitnesses of Jesus Christ. Each message was prefaced by a dramatic monologue, which is included.

Thomas (Adapted from Curt Cloninger’s Witnesses) (Consider getting taped music of men singing) Fellas, what are we doing here? What are we doing here guys, sitting around in the dark singing worn-out songs? It’s over with, guys…it’s over. What are you guys looking at me like that for? C’mon ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Open Eyes And Believing Hearts" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2003

based on 90 ratings

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What starts the process of seeing eyes and believing hearts?

Easter Sunday Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches April 23, 2000 “Open Eyes and Believing Hearts” John 20:1-18 INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: If you were asked to describe this Easter without using any words--just using only punctuation marks, what punctuation mark would you choose? ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Comeback Kid

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 16, 2003

based on 149 ratings

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Life is not a game and the only true "comeback" happened 2000+ years ago.

The Comeback Kid The 49ers trailed 38-14 with 4 minutes left in the third quarter, but they scored 25 straight points on two TD passes and a scoring run. The Bills scored a 41-38 victory over the Houston Oilers on Jan. 3, 1993, a game they had trailed 35-3 in the third ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Key To The Spread Of Christianity

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 17, 2003

based on 75 ratings

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How on earth did Christianity ever get off the ground? Is the Resurrection really of any importance?

Stody, Hunworth and Field Dalling Easter Sunday Morning 2003 We have over 600 churches here in Norfolk, England dedicated to a Jewish carpenter who died two thousand years ago. Doesn’t that strike you as a bit odd? Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Anglican

Preparing For The Tomb

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Apr 17, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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God took what man cannot overcome, sin and death, and showed man that He could overcome it! What is in your life that you have not been able to conquer? Allow God to show you His power!

PREPARING FOR THE TOMB. Tell the story of John 20:1-18. I. At the tomb Mary experienced fear. (1-2a) The fear of losing her Lord. She knew that she had lost Him, but the tomb represented His life. To lose His body would mean she would lose everything that would remind her of who He was. How ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Ground

Contributed by John Nadasi on Apr 17, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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Easter Baptismal Service. The sermon leads us together to the empty tomb. In it we find God’s promises revealed. We are covenanted into that promise through our baptism.

John 20:1-18 Paonia United Methodist Church April 20, 2003 Death is an unpleasant subject. No matter how you look at it, There is nothing good about the idea of growing old and dying. I think I have told you before about the day that I became an “old people.” For those of you who have not ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Reality Based Faith & The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 18, 2003

based on 19 ratings

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Whether we are or are not convinced that Christ rose from the dead does not affect the reality of the Resurrection. The Bible presents it as objective history. But if we accept its reality by faith and live consistently in light of it, it changes our l

"Reality Based Faith" (John 20:19-29) NOTE: Here is a suggested bulletin insert I wrote. The Sermon follows it, after the **** ed Doubting Thomas and the Audacious Claim of the Resurrection by Ed Vasicek, pastor, Highland Park Church Kokomo, IN Thomas the Apostle was certainly a great man of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29, Luke 24:36-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Faithful Thomas

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 19, 2003

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Thomas found his faith when he confronted his doubts.

Jeremiah 17:5-8 5 This is what the LORD says: "Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who depends on flesh for his strength and whose heart turns away from the LORD. 6 He will be like a bush in the wastelands; he will not see prosperity when it comes. He will dwell in the parched places of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nailprints Don't Lie

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 19, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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Thomas dealt with his loss by postponing his choices and by absenting himself from the community. We do the same; but the nailprints of our shame and our guilt tell the truth about us.

We respond to loss in a variety of ways. There is no predicting how people will act when they lose something they cherish. I have seen everything from screaming and wailing to solid stoicism to outright laughter. I have conducted funerals where people have wept openly, and others ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Brings New Peace

Contributed by Francis Avila on Apr 20, 2003

based on 154 ratings

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For those of you who live constantly in fear; fear of failure, fear of death, fear of terrorism, fear of uncertainties, the message Christ brings on Easter is: "Peace Be With You."

Resurrection Brings New Peace! Easter Sunday,2003 Text: John 20:19—31; Introduction: Humors: 1. In Taiwan, the translation of the Pepsi slogan “COME ALIVE WITH THE PEPSI GENERATION” came out as “PEPSI WILL BRING YOUR ANCESTORS BACK FROM THE DEAD.” 2. A man had fallen between the rails in a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Congregational

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