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  • Ray Pritchard avatar

    Where Is Jesus When We Need Him?

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 5, 2007
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    It is Sunday. Jesus is dead. And they are going home. Their question is our question, only slightly rephrased. Where is Jesus when we need him? Where did he go? Why did he leave us?

    Where is Jesus When We Need Him? Luke 24:13-35 Earlier this week I took a bike ride along the Natchez Trace. Exiting at Friendship Road, I rode a mile or two and came to Friendship Baptist Church, a neatly-kept brick building at the intersection of two country roads. Behind the church there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Messages Of Resurrection

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008
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    Resurrection of Christ has great implications to our present experience of life.

    THE MESSAGES OF RESURRECTION LUKE 24:1-49 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION Josh McDowell entered university as a young man looking for a good time and searching for happiness and meaning in life. He tried going to church, but found religion unsatisfying. He ran for student leadership ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    From Lent - To Spent - To Sent! (Are We Spent?)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 11, 2008
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    Homer: "Mmmmmm, strength in Christ... *drooooooooooooooooool*"

    Luke 24:13-35 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Capture The Meaning

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 30, 2008
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    Easter

    Capture the Meaning of Easter [Easter family pictures illustration.] You see without meaning a picture is just a picture. But with meaning a picture turns into a moment that you treasure. [2] The Easter holiday is much like pictures on someone else’s camera. You know what the pictures ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understand The Scriptures

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 4, 2008
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    The Lord directed His disciples back to the Scriptures, and when they understand it, they were filled with joy and hope. They saw the living Christ in their midst.

    Two disciples were walking with Jesus but they did not recognise him. • They could tell Jesus what had happened, but they did not understanding it. • Jesus said, “How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!” (v.25) • He took time to explain the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Focus Of The Victorious”

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 1, 2009
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    When disciples lose their focus they lose their direction. Jesus has answers for that.

    “And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place. 15 While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself approached and began traveling ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Richard Tow avatar

    The Lord Is Risen Indeed!

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
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    In this Easter message, the meaning to Jesus’ resurrection for us today is explored.

    The Lord is Risen Indeed Luke 24:13-34 4-12-09 Intro I want to begin this morning by reading a portion of the Easter story. Jesus has already appeared to Mary and the other women who came to the tomb early that morning. Peter and John have also seen the empty tomb. The crucifixion of Jesus has ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Spiritual Heartburn

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 10, 2009
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    Spiritual Heartburn--when your heart burns within you because of the presence of the Risen Christ! Unlike physical heartburn which brings misery, spiritual heartburn brings unspeakable joy!

    If you’ve ever had heartburn, let me see your hand? Not pleasant, is it? The serious kind is “acid reflux.” It feels like you’re having a heart attack. But praise God, there is relief available through medication. I want to speak to you today for a few moments about spiritual heartburn—when ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    I Believe! Help Me In My Unbelief

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 13, 2009
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    A person can grow up in a Christian home and still not believe. Here is practical application to help folks move beyond their unbelief. Preached on Easter, but applicable any Sunday.

    So, I’m walking through the Museum of Biblical Archeology in Jerusalem, and I’m walking through an area with various kinds of pottery on display, and there in front of me is this absolutely perfectly preserved water jug. It stopped me cold. Now understand, as far as ancient pottery goes, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cleopas Has Left The Building

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 14, 2009
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    Walking away from Jerusalem. The encouraging ministry of Christ to 2 disappointed believers on the first Easter Day. Has something caused you to walk away from God’s best in your life? How would you know if it had? Where is Christ in it all?

    Easter! What a message! Jesus died for our sins and rose again! Because of this we can now have forgiveness, victory and new life. Who needs forgiveness but the guilty? Who needs victory except the defeated? Who needs new life but those with broken lives? This is good news! But does it sound good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Gently Revealed Life Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 8, 2007
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    Jesus takes time to reveal the resurrection to His disciples, with an empty tomb, a Bible study, and a personal visit - just as He reveals His new life to those that seek Him.

    Sometimes good news is just as hard to hear as bad news. When someone comes to your door and says "You’ve just won the Publishers Clearinghouse Giveaway" what is your first thought? "Nah". But if someone came to our door and said "I’m from the IRS and you are being audited" then we just might ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Walk With Jesus

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 14, 2007
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    Encouragement to walk with Jesus each day. He leads to "still waters" and "green pastures"

    “A Walk With Jesus” Amos 3:2; Luke 24:13-35 9/8/04 It was a beautiful early fall day as I walked along. The trees had not yet turned color and I was anticipating that soon, in a few weeks, I would be enjoying a hillside filled with colors of gold and scarlet. But today, the trees and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Doug Henry avatar

    A Burning Heart Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 18,832 views

    When we are in the presence of Jesus, we will know by the fire in our heart.

    A Burning Heart Spiritual Heart Surgery Luke 24:13-35 I want to get a conversation started as we begin this morning by asking a question. If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three things would you take with you? Now, I don’t want any people on your list. I just want you to think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Five Heart Experiences In Luke 24

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 5, 2007
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    Communion Meditation - Different Hearts found in Lk. 24 - Sad, Slow, Burning, Open, & Glad

    - World Heart Day celebrated on Sunday September 30, 2007 in over 100 countries all around the world. - Heart disease and stroke is the world’s largest killer, claiming 17.5 million lives each year It is also a major cause of disability. - An estimated 71 million Americans suffer from heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Were Not Our Hearts Burning?"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 9, 2007
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    Easter message based on the conversation between Jesus and two men on the road to Emmaus.

    “Were Not Our Hearts Burning?” Luke 24:13-35 Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007 We come here each Sunday and we sing about Jesus, we pray to Him, we read about Him and listen to sermons about Him, and I hope we go out of here loving Him a bit more. But for the average person in the seats, does it ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan