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  • James May avatar

    What Did Jesus Leave For Us?

    Contributed by James May on Jun 11, 2006
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    When the Son of Man ascended to Heaven he didn’t leave us empty-handed. He left us with all we need to be victorious in every fact of life.

    WHAT DID JESUS LEAVE FOR US? By Pastor Jim May I was somewhat amused this week with so many people who were concerned about the passing of the date 6/6/06. It never ceases to amaze me that people, who are supposed to know and understand the Word of God, are so superstitious, and so afraid, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Re-Creation Story Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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    The sermon explores the concept of re-creation through the story of the empty tomb in John's gospel, emphasizing how the Risen Christ's love for us offers a chance for resurrection and transformation.

    The story of the empty tomb in John’s gospel is one of re-creation with hints back to Genesis and John 1. The Risen Christ sees Mary just as she is and loves her. The Risen Jesus sees all of us, too, just as we are and offers to re-create us with resurrection life. This is the fulfillment of God ...read more

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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    A Cheap Antiseptic To Deaden The Pain

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 206 ratings
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    Chuck Swindoll says, "Much of our religious activity today is nothing more than a cheap antiseptic to deaden the pain of an empty life."

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2015) ILL. Chuck Swindoll wrote, “Much of our religious activity today is nothing more than a cheap antiseptic to deaden the pain of an empty life.” Can that possibly be true? Well, have you ever asked yourself, “Why do I come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Advent Hymn To Christ Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 10, 2000
    based on 134 ratings
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    We need to see the real person of Christ , not a stained-glass window version, for he was the Eternal Son becoming the Emptied Servant and is now the Exalted Lord.

    THE ADVENT HYMN TO CHRIST The Advent season has come around again. What does it all mean? To the world in general and to us? For those in the marketplace of commerce, it’s a time of expectation of the cash till ringing, with everyone who can buying presents. For the man and woman in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    25 Pentecost A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Nov 7, 2002
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    Championships are won when the stands are empty. We make daily choices that may not be glamorous but are foundational to our faith. Only in difficult times are the foundations tested.

    25 Pentecost A Matthew 25:1-13 10 November 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen There is a slogan written on the walls of a football locker room somewhere that says, “Championships are won when the stands are empty”. When you think about it you know it is true. If it were not for hard work at many practices ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    A Visit To The Tomb Of Christ

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
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    The Christian can rejoice as we envision the empty tomb and the wonderful promise given by our Lord that "because I live, ye shall live also."

    A VISIT TO THE TOMB OF CHRIST "He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." Matthew 28:6 I. THE PERSON REFERRED TO: THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. Isaiah (6:1) said: "I saw the Lord, high and lifted up, and His glory filled the temple." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baby Steps Part 3 - Belief Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Nov 8, 2006
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    This is the third in a 3 part series. Based on these statements; FAITH WITHOUT TRUST IS IMPOSSIBLE, FAITH WITHOUT RISK IS A CONTRADICTION FAITH WITHOUT BELIEF IS HOLLOW(empty).

    Baby-steps / Part 3 – Belief Last week we took a second step on a journey of baby steps… taking one step at a time to find true faith. What is faith? Hebrews 11:1-3 1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. 3 By ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dale Harlow avatar

    Skip Loneliness, Find Belonging Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007
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    Christmas is a happy time for many, but it is also a lonely time for many. For those who have lost loved ones, or are just feeling empty, this sermon is for them.

    The Horse Whisperer was a movie based upon the work of Monty Roberts. Monty Roberts’ secret of his horse whispering involves his getting into the corral with an untamed mustang. And when asked his secret, he said, “the animals need to be with others so much, they would rather befriend the enemy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Powerful Words From Jesus

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 6, 2010
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    Standing in front of the empty tomb, Jesus looks us in the eye and gives us the clearest possible statement of who He is. We need to listen.

    Passage: Revelation 1:17-18 Intro: Imagine yourself as a 4 year old kid who wakes up because of a loud tapping on his window. You open your eyes and look out the window, and see this. PP) fireman in full face mask. PP) or worse yet, he has an axe! 1. of course, you are terrified. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Living With Christ Ahead

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,639 views

    Believers get into spiritual trouble when they neglect their covenant with Christ. When they just go through life without, one day they wake up empty.

    Living With Christ Ahead of You Text: Daniel 11:32 Believers get into spiritual trouble when they neglect their covenant with Christ. When they just go through life without, one day they wake up empty. NKJ Those who do wickedly against the covenant he shall corrupt with flattery; but the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Joy, The Recipe Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    Sermon #4 in the Philippians series taken from the 4th chapter of Philippians, and giving a 3 step recipe for Joy involving emptying, filling, and doing.

    JOY … the Recipe CHCC: November 23, 2008 Philippians 4 INTRODUCTION: Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. Some of you probably have favorite recipes you’re going to be making this week --- for dressing or sweet potatoes or pies that you make every Thanksgiving. How many of you are planning to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    The Blessing Of Elizabeth

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,243 views

    God’s blessings upon us may or may not take the shape of things we want or expect. But any fulfillment apart from God, will be empty.

    The blessing of Elizabeth Luke 1:18-25 Most of the passage we are reading is about Zechariah the priest. However, it begins with a telling statement. In the modern west, our culture serves the related gods of • youth • beauty • health If you don’t have all of these three, you are somehow less ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Jesus, The Heavenly Comforter

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 31, 2015
     | 2,856 views

    When we fail to keep his perfect standards perfectly, our failures remind us that Jesus, the cross and the empty tomb is our only hope.

    The Gospel passage from Mark 10:2-16 appears at first glance to be two unrelated stories, but there is a connection between the two of them. Both stories tell us how Jesus cares for the outcasts and the less fortunate in society and how he expects us to treat them. In Old Testament times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Judge People? No! Love People And God!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Feb 15, 2015
     | 3,001 views

    "Love" has degenerated in our society. Only God's love can fill the emptiness. Satan hates love and has always tried to destroy it.

    Judge People? No! Love People and God! by Kelly Durant 2-15-15 Matt. 22:35 Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, 36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Meet Me At The Tomb

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 30, 2013
     | 6,727 views

    The empty tomb on resurrection Sunday morning is a sacred place, a holy place, a place where deepest sorrow is turned to joy, where mourning is replaced with dancing.

    Easter Sunday Dakota Community Church March 31, 2013 Meet Me at the Tomb Everything about the life of Christ is filled with fascination and wonder to the Christian mind. As we read the gospels we cannot help but be filled with a sense of awe, ordinary things like a grain of wheat, a mustard ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite