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Easter: He Still Moves Stones

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009

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This is an Easter sermon that uses the stone at the tomb as a metaphor for the problems of life. It is topical and alliterated with Power Point available, just email me.

HE STILL MOVES STONES Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL It was early that first Easter morning. What little grass grew in that arid climate was moist with the morning’s dew. The cool air of early spring breezed through the blossoming branches of nearby trees. The sun crept ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:3

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Calms Our Fears And Reconnects Us

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 16, 2021

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In today’s text, we know that ten of Jesus’s twelve of disciples were staying behind closed doors in the Upper Room because of fear. This sermon seeks to address how Jesus ministers to us and how we are called to witness to others.

JESUS CALMS OUR FEARS AND RECONNECTS US Text: Luke 24:36-49 Luke 24:36-49 While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." (37) They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: United Methodist

The Best And Worst Of Times

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 25, 2005

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For the unfaithful it is the worst of times. For the faitfhul it is the best of tiems.

LIVING IN THE BEST AND WORST OF TIMES INTRODUCTION: One of the most powerful paragraphs in all of literature is found in the Dickens masterpiece, A Tale of Two Cities. Surely, you’ve heard it before, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Breath Of Fresh Air

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 20, 2022

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Life can knock the wind out of us. Jesus shows up in those closed in places where we hide to breathe fresh Spirit into us to empower us to go on living into the mission He has called us into.

SERMON TITLE: A Breath of Fresh Air TEXT: John 20:19-29 (NRSV) I. INTRODUCTION: Have you ever got the wind knocked out of you? Maybe as a child, you fell on the playground, or you were somehow hit in the stomach and couldn’t breathe. It is terrifying in those moments when it seems like time stands ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

What About Us Non-See-Ers?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 7, 2013

based on 3 ratings

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Blessed are those who believe without seeing. John 20:29

Title: What about Us Non-See-ers? Text: John 20:19-31 Thesis: “Blessed are those who believe without seeing...” John 20:29 Introduction I’ve never been the brightest bulb in the room or the sharpest knife in the drawer. In grade school I did fine but excelled in recess and lunch. When I was in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Narrow And Difficult Way Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jan 20, 2024

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There are two separate gates that lead to two separate ways, or roads. One way leads to blessing and the other way to difficulty. So, which way, or which road, leads to life and blessing? The correct way is Jesus (John 14:6).

When I was in my twenties, I was an avid cave explorer. Now, I just watch caving videos on YouTube. It is interesting how spelunkers will naturally follow a large wide-open passage first. They will bypass numerous smaller ones, all because the larger one does not involve hunching over or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Skepticism Isn't Terminal

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 17, 2007

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Faith is a journey from skepticism to certainty.

Title: Skepticism Isn’t Terminal Text: John 20:19-31 Thesis: Faith is a journey from skepticism to certainty. Introduction There are many questions that are deeply troubling to me… (tongue in cheek) • What if your hot pocket is cold? Is it still a hot pocket or is it a cold pocket? • What if ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Is Not Always Easy

Contributed by Donald Seales on Aug 26, 2009

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This sermon was given to my youth group during a lock in on the importance and blessing of perseverance.

I. Survivor theme and show description As you can tell, tonight’s theme is Survivor. In case you don’t know, Survivor is a reality show based on someone’s ability to survive a defined amount of time in a predetermined area (jungle, isolated island, etc..). If you have ever seen the show, its ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Keys To Heaven And Hell Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 17, 2011

based on 170 ratings

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Is it only Peter who got the "keys" to the Kingdom of Heaven? And what does it mean to "loose and bind" as Jesus told them they could do?

OPEN: A husband and wife arrived at an automobile dealership to pick up their car but they were told that the keys had been accidentally locked in it. They went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the driver’s side door. As the wife watched from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the Worst Thing Is Never The Last Thing"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 4, 2023

based on 1 rating

| 2,488 views

A sermon for an Easter Sunrise Service.

“The Worst thing is Never the Last Thing” Matthew 28:1-10 There can be no doubt that much of what is happening in our world is frightening. Several years ago, Time Magazine had a cover story with this headline: “Be Worried. Be Very Worried!” And that is how many of us naturally respond to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

"I Am The Door Of The Sheep - I Am The Door” - Presentation In The "I Am Series Of John’s Gospel” Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 27, 2022

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We continue with the Study of the "I AMs" in the Gospel of John and this time we look at Christ as the Good Shepherd and the Door. He is the Door to the sheepfold and we will look at the role of the shepherd in the Middle East. Are you feeding in God's pasture?

“I AM THE DOOR OF THE SHEEP - I AM THE DOOR” - PRESENTATION IN THE “I AM SERIES OF JOHN’S GOSPEL” PART 1 [A]. THE DOOR OF THE SHEEP In this particular study of the I AM series, we come to chapter 10 of John where we find two of these great I AMs. One will be the Door and the other is the Good ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-9, John 10:10, Acts 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by John Beehler on May 23, 2001

based on 77 ratings

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An open door is not always open. We have choices to make in life as to which doors of opportunity we will pass through.

Let’s Make a Deal Another of those "What is this world coming to" weeks. For example.......... I wonder if Paul or Silas ever asked that question? Perhaps. That familiar story of the conversion of the Philippian jailer begins with Paul and Silas curing the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sonrise In Mourning Brings End To Grave Problem!

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

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Easter sermon, the resurrection of Christ.

"SONRISE IN THE MOURNING BRINGS AN END TO A GRAVE PROBLEM" TEXT: Luke 24:1-53 INTRO: We like to avoid the subject of death. Young people live as though it doesn’t exist, middle age people think it only happens to other people, and elderly people try avoid the obvious nature of death by using ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Doubting Disciples Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 13, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 4,627 views

Jesus brought 1)peace by showing the reality of the resurrection, and 2)purpose by showing the wellspring of witnessing.

Luke 23:36-49 – Doubting Disciples Charles Swindoll in his book Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back tells the story of a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. To impress them, he bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could find. He trained this dog to do things no other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:36-49

Denomination: Baptist

Solution To A 'grave' Problem!

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

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Easter sermon ... resurrection of Christ

"SOLUTION TO A ’GRAVE’ PROBLEM!" TEXT: John 20:1-31 INTRO: There is no event greater in human history than the resurrection of Jesus Christ! If there is no resurrection, there is no Christianity! The apostle Paul says this clearly: (I Cor. 15:17-19) "And if Christ has not been raised, your ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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