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  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    New Bodies, New Hope, New Resolve

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jul 14, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 9,034 views

    We live now confident of a future in a resurrected body.

    - - - - - - - Scripture references are from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - I saw a noteworthy bumper sticker on a car Thursday afternoon. Actually the car I saw had about six unusual bumper stickers – but the one that grabbed by attention had the words BORN AGAIN in a fairly good size ...read more

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    Sometimes Only A Party Will Do

    Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 2,391 views

    Fellowship is fine, but the miraculous joy of Easter requires something more.

    Please note: The “Party Rules” herein referred to are taken in large part (and without permission) from P.J. O’Rourke’s Modern Manners, Chapter 19: Real Parties. We still tell the story in my family of how my great-grandfather and my great-grandmother -- Dad Benson and Mama Benson -- John and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,248 views

    Easter sermon that explains that through the resurrection, Christ seeks out out in our own "lost-ness."

    Lost and Found Mary Magdalene: John 20:10-18 Introduction: My “trip” to Lancaster, Ohio. LOST w/ no money and no gas. Relate the feeling of utter lost-ness. I.Mary M. was lost in her despair, but Jesus sought her out. (vs. 11a, 14a) “but Mary stood outside the tomb crying.” A.Why was Mary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grave Robbers Or Treasure Seekers

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,678 views

    Jesus had a few encounters with His followers after His resurrection that show the true treasure of His sacrifice.

    Grave Robbers or Treasure Seekers. John 20-21 Read John 20:1-3,11-18,21,27,28. Why did Jesus have to die? Gospel presentation. Why did Jesus have to rise again? Theses are two seperate questions. I.At the tomb, Mary Magdalene found that we have a relationship with God. (20:1-2,11-18) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Rock Could Talk Part 1

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Aug 14, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 13,901 views

    What if rock of the old testament could talk what would they say? This sermon looks at the significant of rocks in the Old Testament... I think you will like it

    If Rock Could Talk Part 1 Luke 19:40-40 If Rocks Could Talk Part 1 Luke 19:40 A new year brings many thoughts to my mind. As we close in on the end of 2003 I started thinking about the verse and wondering, “If the stones of the bible could cry out what would they say? So today’s message I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Rocks Could Talk Part 2 New Testament

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Aug 14, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 9,480 views

    This is the New Testament Version of If Rocks Could Talk if you liked part one you will love Part 2. Ends with the Stone being rolled away

    If Rocks Could Talk Part II New Testament Luke 19:40 The central text for this two part message in Luke 19:40 where Jesus was making the triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the Pharisees were trying to get him to quit down the crowed. Jesus answered them saying, “I tell you the truth if these keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Smith avatar

    If Christ Was Not Raised

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 48,054 views

    If Christ was not raised, then there are some drastic consequences.

    Introduction: I want to share with you a story about a little boy named Philip. Philip was born with Down’s Syndrome. He was a happy child, but there was a lot of difference between him and other children his age. Philip went to Sunday School faithfully every week. He was in the third grade ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Because He Lives

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,931 views

    For those who lack hope and do not believe in the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the hope of Sunday never comes.

    BECAUSE HE LIVES Text: First Corinthians 15:1-11 There is one Christian writer who once said, “It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming!” (Tony Compollo). What that means is this, Jesus was crucified and then resurrected from the dead three days later. For those who lack hope and do not believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Digno Es El Cordero Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,128 views

    El León de Judá resulta ser un Cordero. ¿Qué significa para nosotros?

    Comenzamos nuestra serie hablando de la necesidad de ir más allá de la realidad presente, de ir más allá del aquí y ahora para ver las cosas eternas. Leímos el siguiente pasaje para orientarnos: Colosenses 3:1-2 Siendo, pues, que han resucitado con Cristo, busquen las cosas de arriba, donde Cristo ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Has He Risen?

    Contributed by Eric Darr on Nov 11, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 8,720 views

    This title may strike you in an odd way..... Has He Risen? While we are so accustomed to hearing He Has Risen. The reason I bring this title with a question mark vs. an accustomed exclamation point is because some of us in the church do not show a

    Has He Risen? While driving to church on Easter Sunday two years ago, I told my children the Easter story. "This is the day we celebrate Jesus coming back to life," I explained. Right away, my 3-year-old son, Kevin, piped up from the back seat, "Will He be in church ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeremy James avatar

    Spring Cleaning Series

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,901 views

    Jesus clears out the money changers.

    Mark 11:15-18 Jesus had just made his triumphant entry into Jerusalem and he went straight to the Temple. For most of us when we think about the Temple we think of a single building much like our church here. But, the Temple mount in the time of Jesus was much more than a building. It was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mary, Mary Quite Contrary Series

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,698 views

    A brief study in Mary the sister of Lazarus.

    Luke 10:38-42 John 12:1-8 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeremy James avatar

    Jesus Christ Or Jesus Barabas? Series

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 19,205 views

    Choosing that which is good for us.

    Which Jesus do you want? Matt 27:15 You may notice a difference in this version of this account. On researching this passage I found that in many Ancient Greek manuscripts of this occurance Barrabas is given a first name and that name is Ihsoun (Jeshoun) which happens to be translated Jesus. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Light Breaking Through Darkness" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,447 views

    Every Christian was once living in darkness with a heart filled with sin and hopelessness. How did the light of the gospel begin to break through?

    Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist March 6, 2005 Fourth Sunday of Lent "Light Breaking Through Darkness” II Corinthians 4:3-7 INTRODUCTION: Every Christian you have ever met--including yourself--was once living in darkness with a heart filled with sin and hopelessness. “But God, who is rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Harvey avatar

    Three Things God Desires

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 59 ratings
     | 10,996 views

    God’s greatest desire is for us to give him glory. He disries for you to reveal, recognize and live for his glory. Jesus through his life and death brought glory to the father.

    “Three Things God Desires” February 27, 2005 Intro: As we approach the Easter season, a very important question seems to cross the minds of people as they reflect on the story: “Why did God do it?” It is a great question and one that needs to be answered to help us better understand the events of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist