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  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Does Wealth Equal Success

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 14, 2018
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     | 3,401 views

    Wealth is NOT in and of itself an indication of success

    Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 10:17-31 October 14, 2018 Does Wealth Equal Success? Wealth is NOT in and of itself an indication of success. Frugality and/or poverty is NOT in and of itself an indication of the walk of a good Christian. Let’s delve deeply into today’s gospel reading to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Easter 2009: Handling Adversity Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 11, 2009
     | 4,744 views

    This message focuses on the response of the disciples to Jesus’ Crucifixion.

    Easter 2009: Our Belief Dictate Our Action Scripture: Luke 24:1-11; Matthew 28:11-15; 2 Corinthians 12:9 Introduction Before I say anything else to you, I want to say to each of you this morning, Happy Easter! This is the time of year when we celebrate life. The trees and flowers shake off ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Easter Questions You Must Answer Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 30,575 views

    Mary Magdalene was one of the eyewitnesses of the resurrection. She was the last one at the cross and the first one at the tomb. She had to answer three Easter questions that day, and these are the same three questions that each of us must answer today.

    INTRODUCTION There’s something exciting about a countdown. As a boy growing up in LA, lower Alabama, I can remember my family crowded around a small black-and-white television set as the camera was focused on a launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The year was 1962 and Astronaut John Glenn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    2nd Sunday Of Easter, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 27, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,998 views

    APRIL 12th, 2026.

    Acts 2:14, Acts 2:22-32, Psalm 16:1-11, 1 Peter 1:3-9, John 20:19-31. A). AN INAUGURAL ADDRESS FOR THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH. Acts 2:14a, Acts 2:22-32. This is the second part of Peter’s address at Pentecost. In the first part (Acts 2:14-21), the Apostle, speaking on behalf of ‘the eleven’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Do You Seek The Living One Among The Dead? Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,960 views

    Why Do You Seek the Living One among the Dead? (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Women (vs 1-3) (2). The Angelic Beings (vs 4-8) (3). The Disciples (vs 9-12) SERMON BODY: Quote: Professor John Lennox: "Stephen Hawkins was just ahead of me at Cambridge, I can remember him quite well although I did not know him. I was rather amused when the Times ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Richard White avatar

    The Triumphal Entry

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,382 views

    This march is not like other conquering heroes march, it begins before the victory, and takes the Victor to Calvary the place of the triumph.

    The Triumphal Entry Matt 21:1-11 Every conquering hero has a “victor’s parade.” The march goes through the countryside with the foot soldiers leading, maybe charioteers or cavalry to follow, with the captives somewhere in the middle. The conquering hero would come from the rear riding high ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Why Jesus Part 3 - Easter 2015 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 4, 2015
     | 4,561 views

    Part 3 focuses on the prophecies pertaining to the Messiah's death and resurrection.

    Why Jesus Part 3 Scriptures: Isaiah 52:13-14; Isaiah 53; Matthew 16:26; Revelation 3:20 Introduction Last week I shared with you the prophecies pertaining to the Messiah’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem and the prophecies pertaining to His betrayal. I then took you to the New Testament ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons Learned For The Easter Story Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,622 views

    Part two of the series.

    Lessons Learned From The Easter Story Part 2 Scriptures: Luke 23:13-55; 24:1-8; Matt. 27:28-30 Introduction Last week I covered the lessons pertaining to our natural life and how we interact with others. This morning I will focus on the lessons learned from Jesus’ trial, crucifixion ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons Learned For The Easter Story Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,778 views

    Part 3 of the series.

    Lessons Learned From The Easter Story Part 3 Scriptures: Matthew 28; Luke 24; John 20 Introduction This message concludes this series on lessons I’ve learned from Christ’s last week on earth and His resurrection. This morning we will look at the resurrection. Last week we ended with two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Make Easter More Than Just A Holiday

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,756 views

    Easter Sermon 2004

    Make Easter More than Just a Holiday Matthew 28:1-10 Easter Sunday, April 11, 2004 Introduction Well, here we are ¡V Easter. The sun is shining, most of the time, the birds are singing, the buds are trying to bust out on the trees, and the days are getting longer. We celebrate the resurrection ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • John Williams III avatar

    The Battle For Souls (Sixth Sunday Of Easter 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 20, 2022
     | 1,829 views

    The Lord has planned and is planning how and when he sends us as His instruments to share the Gospel.

    THE BATTLE FOR SOULS Text: Acts 16: 14 - 20, & Acts 16: 23- 31 Acts 16: 14 - 20, & Acts 16: 23- 31 (14) A certain woman named Lydia, a worshiper of God, was listening to us; she was from the city of Thyatira and a dealer in purple cloth. The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    From Grief To Joy

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,004 views

    For the disciples, the death of Jesus appeared to be the death of all their hopes and dreams, but those who lived through both Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday never doubted God again. Easter transformed them and the world.

    “From Grief to Joy”, John 16:16-22 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Easter Sunday 2015) Tomb, you shall not hold Him longer. Death is strong, but life is stronger Stronger than the dark, the light; Stronger than the wrong, the right; Faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Easter Message - Compromised Christianity Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 21, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,170 views

    Part 4 of this series examines how Thomas refused to believe that Jesus was resurrected from the dead. This example also defined how Christians today are being compromised due to a lack of knowledge and beliefs.

    Compromised Christianity Part 4 Seeking Jesus Conclusion Scriptures: Acts 17:11; John 20:1-29 This will conclude my series titled “Compromised Christianity.” On this Easter morning we will once again look at Thomas who after hearing that Jesus had risen from the dead doubted. His initial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Beam avatar

    The Resurrection Of Jesus...so What?

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Apr 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,236 views

    A look at God’s Word to see if we can clear up some of the confusion concerning the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, and what difference His resurrection makes for us today.

    The Resurrection of Jesus…So What? Matthew 28:1-10 Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed how much confusion there is when it comes to Easter? One year, the Sunday before Easter, a Sunday School teacher asked her class, ''Does anybody know what today is?'' A little girl raised her hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Easter – The Power To Become Who You Want To Be

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,186 views

    The same resurrection power that enabled Peter to be the man he wanted to be is available to us.

    Many of you are probably familiar with a so-called documentary titled “the Lost Tomb of Jesus” which aired on the Discovery Channel in early March. This film was produced by James Cameron, the director of the movie “Titanic” and Simcha Jacobovici, a controversial producer and director of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist