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  • David Yarbrough avatar

    "The Reality Of Easter”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 10, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,276 views

    Proof that the resurrection realy occured.

    Intro: An atheist complained to a Christian friend, “Christians have their special holidays, such as Christmas and Easter; and Jews celebrate their holidays, such as Passover and Yom Kippur; Muslims have their holidays. EVERY religion has its holidays. But we atheists,” he said, “have no recognized ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Saved Through Persistence Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,900 views

    Jesus loves us so much that He pursues us, and pleads with us to enter the kingdom and seek salvation. He knocks on the door to our heart. Jesus may knock on our heart’s door, but we need to be knocking on heaven’s gates!

    This evening’s message is taken from what is commonly called “A Friend Comes at Midnight.” In this particular passage, Jesus used a parable to relate a certain message about our need to continue knocking on the door. In Revelation 3:20, Jesus declared, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cage Of Addiction Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,308 views

    We all want to live life to the fullest, yet we seem to be held back. What cages us in? What locks us down? What fences us in? It is a fight to get out, but victory is possible!

    Lights Go Off Video Intro Music Intro, Spot Light follows me to front, Stage Lights come back up, round girl crosses stage (Slide 1) Ultimate Cage Fighting (Slide 2) Pt. 3 – The Cage of Addiction I. Introduction In Round 1, we dealt with the Cage of Fear. Last week, in Round 2, we discussed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cage Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,826 views

    We all want to live life to the fullest, yet we seem to be held back. What cages us in? What locks us down? What fences us in? It is a fight to get out, but victory is possible!

    Ultimate Cage Fighting The Cage of Fear I. Introduction Cage fighting. 2 go in and only 1 exits as victor. A test of will, a test of strength and dexterity and ultimately one must exert authority and impose His will on the other. There are two ways to think about cages. We can either see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What's Up With Jesus' Ascension?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,346 views

    What’s Up with Jesus’ Ascension? 1) Our understanding 2) Our usefulness 3) Our joy

    How excited were you about coming to church this morning? Easter Sunday excited? Did you wake up extra early so you could get a good seat in church? There is something special about Easter isn’t there? After all how can you top the message of Jesus’ resurrection? However, we’re not celebrating ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Simon Peter Series

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,682 views

    Lenten study of Peter’s struggle with guilt & shame

    He’s one of the most popular bible characters. Simon Peter. People are attracted to him, perhaps because he seems one of the most real; we can identify with him. He’s almost lovable because of his very transparent humanness. As you follow the account of Jesus’ life and watch Peter move with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Physical Proof Of The Resurection Series

    Contributed by David Fox on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 10,719 views

    Physical proof that Jesus rose from the dead.

    Physical Evidence of the Resurrection 1) It starts with faith. Tonight we will look at proof the resurrection of Jesus actually took place. *It is however important to remember that our starting place must be faith. “Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Role Of Christ In Understanding The Scriptures

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 25, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,861 views

    “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem” Luke 24:47.

    Theme: The role of Christ in understanding the Scriptures Text: Acts 3:12-19; 1 Jn. 3:1-7; Luke 24:36-48 The good news is that eternal life results from knowing Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord? All prophecies about Him in the Scriptures have been fulfilled and if we believe the “Word of God” is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Gift Of The Spirit

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 9, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,741 views

    “When the day of Pentecost had fully come...they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance” Acts 2:1-4.

    Theme: The gift of the Spirit Text: Acts 2:1-21; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13; John 20:19-23 Today is Pentecost Sunday, the day that Jesus Christ began His ministry through the Church with the coming of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost simply means “fiftieth” and the presence of the Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Incomplete Vision Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,799 views

    Jesus asks a crucial question of His disciples - a question that every single person in all of creation and all of history must answer. How you answer may be influenced by a crucial lack in your life - a lack Je

    Resurrection Sunday is a day of celebration. Today, in the 21st century, we sing upbeat songs, we put out lilies, and we exchange greetings like “He is risen. He is risen indeed!” It is a day of great joy. Such was not the atmosphere on the very first Resurrection Sunday. For most ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    "Bridge Over Troubled Water"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 14, 2014
     | 8,019 views

    A sermon about learning to trust in God.

    John 14:1-14 "Bridge Over Troubled Water" Anthony Castellitto, a United Methodist Christian from New Jersey wrote the following for this past Wednesday's Upper Room Devotional: "Our son was diagnosed with autism when he was two years old. My wife noticed subtle changes in his behavior; ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "The Promise Of The Resurrection” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 17, 2010
     | 6,901 views

    What will our bodies be like in eternity future because of the resurrection?

    Most of us have a love/hate relationship with our bodies. I mean, if you could change something about the way you look, would you do it? Many people would. As many as 40% would change their looks if they could, according to Synovate’s global survey on beauty. The fact is, our bodies wear out, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Stand Firm In The Truth Of Christ - 2 Timothy 2:8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 798 views

    One of the most important questions of our faith: How do we know Christianity is really true? The world is filled with many voices, philosophies, and religions, yet we, as followers of Christ, stand on the firm foundation of truth.

    Go! And Stand Firm in the Truth of Christ - 2 Timothy 2:8 Introduction: Today we ask one of the most important questions of our faith: How do we know Christianity is really true? The world is filled with many voices, philosophies, and religions, yet we, as followers of Christ, stand on the firm ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ Is Still Risen!

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 12, 2020
     | 2,537 views

    How does Jesus take the sting out of death? Life is still hard and losing a loved one is sad. How does Easter help? No matter what you're going through Easter doesn't change. Christ is still and always will be risen from the dead!

    This Easter is unlike any that I’ve ever experienced and I’m guessing that I’m not alone in feeling that way. This is a rather strange Easter morning. The church is empty. Your normal family gatherings have likely been cancelled or postponed. You likely watching this worship service by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    24 Legacy New Day New Hero

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 2, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,059 views

    The aim of this Sermon is to help you better understand the events that occurred during the last twenty-four hours of Jesus’ life, see more clearly the God Spoken Importance of Christ’s suffering and death, and reflect upon the meaning of these events.

    JESUS IS BELIEVED to have died at the age of 33 after a life of approximately 12,000 days. The Gospel writers devoted most of their work to just 1,100 or so of those days, the last 3 years of his life; and their primary interest was in one particular day—the day he was crucified. This 24-hour ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist