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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Being Comfortable In The Dark

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 27, 2023
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    This message is about walking in faith which requires us to be comfortable in beinbg in the dark - not always knowing what God is doing - as we walk with Him.

    Being Comfortable In The Dark Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1; John 20:24-29; First Corinthians 2:14 The title of my message this morning is “Being Comfortable in the Dark.” The writer of the book of Hebrews wrote, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And Don't Doubt The Resurrection Of Christ - John 20:27 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2025
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    The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not merely a belief—it is the cornerstone of our faith. It is not an optional doctrine—it is the defining truth that separates Christianity from every other religion.

    Go! And Don't Doubt the Resurrection of Christ - John 20:27 Introduction Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Today, we continue in our “Go! And…” series with a message titled: “Go! And Don’t Doubt the Resurrection of Christ.” We live in a world where doubt is often celebrated as wisdom, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Reality Of Easter”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 10, 2002
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    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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    After

    Contributed by Allen Patterson on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 130 ratings
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    Fear, forgiveness and faith AFTER the crucifixion of Christ.

    Your best friend just got murdered - executed, in fact. You could have helped him escape, but you ran instead. You’re angry and disappointed, not only in yourself, but in your friend. He said he could handle it. He said he was big enough to avoid it. He said he was God. Or at least, that’s what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Have I Seen You Before?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 7, 2009
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    Easter comes and goes too fast...The culture moves on to the next celebration instead of experiencing Easter in a full way.

    Have I seen you before? John 20:19-31 We are picking up the Easter story again this week. For us Easter is pretty much over. The stores have the clearance tables filled with chocolate bunnies, peeps, Easter baskets and stuffed animals. They are clearing off the shelves for new stuff; I guess ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Dealing With Doubt Series

    Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013
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    Just because we doubt doesn't mean we don't have faith.

    Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    What Does Easter Mean To Christians? Series

    Contributed by David Roshto on Apr 12, 2010
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    For Christians to really celebrate Easter, they must decide if Jesus is My Savior and that's all, or My Lord and My GOD! Who is Jesus to me really?

    Last Sunday Night after our contata, I told you that Easter is not about bunnies, new clothes, sunrise services, or special candy. It is all about a risen Savior, Jesus Christ. This week Ladonna and I were going somewhere and stopped to get a drink at a gas station. Since we're about to move things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Transforms Lives Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 2, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,995 views

    This sermon explores three transformations that take place in the lives of people who encounter the resurrected Christ.

    Scripture I remember a geography lesson I received while in Primary School in South Africa. We learned that the southernmost tip of Cape Town, South Africa is Cape Point, which has experienced treacherous storms over the centuries. For many years no one knew what lay beyond that cape, for no ship ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why We Believe What We Believe

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 16, 2011
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    Jesus said we who did not see, hear or touch Him, are more blessed that those who did

    John 20:19-31 Why we believe what we believe In Hebrews 11 verse 6 it says: ‘without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists’. The writer of John’s Gospel gave us the beautiful words in 3 verse 16: ‘For God so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Rest Day Is The Best Day”

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Jun 1, 2019
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     | 7,437 views

    Worn out Washed out Withered out

    “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Trinity 17 The Deity Of Christ 6 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Nov 24, 2015
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    The Trinity 17 The Deity of Christ 6

    The Trinity 17 The Deity of Christ 6 Names of God 3/03/13 Think about this for a moment. How would you describe the color green to a person who has been blind all their life? That would a rather difficult task. It would be difficult because the terms you would use such as it is the color of ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Trinity 17 - The Deity Of Christ 6 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Oct 3, 2015
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    The Trinity 17 - The Deity of Christ 6

    The Trinity 17 The Deity of Christ 6 Names of God 3/03/13 Think about this for a moment. How would you describe the color green to a person who has been blind all their life? That would a rather difficult task. It would be difficult because the terms you would use such as it is the color of ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • John Oscar avatar

    Four People, One Resurrection

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 19, 2025
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     | 751 views

    A compelling look at the different reactions to the empty tomb

    Four People, One Resurrection. April 20th, 2025 Easter Sunday, CCCAG Text: John 20:1-29 Introduction Today we celebrate the greatest event in human history- the resurrection of Jesus Christ. All of history up to this point that we are going to read about today was to prepare the way for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Risen Lord

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 12, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,895 views

    "These things are written" so that we too "might believe, and receive life through the name of Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God."

    THE RISEN LORD. John 20:19-31. The first half of this chapter concerned the empty tomb, and its impact upon three individuals. This second half concerns two appearances of the risen Lord to the gathered church, and includes John’s version of the great commission. It also contains the profession ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is God In The Flesh

    Contributed by James Ledbetter on Jan 31, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,034 views

    The bible tells us that Jesus is GOD in the flesh.

    Jesus is God in the Flesh! In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic