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  • Paul Decker avatar

    This Changes Everything

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,140 views

    Believing in the resurrection is essential.

    THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING I Corinthians 15:12-34 S: Resurrection C: Essence of Christian Faith Pr: BELIEVING IN THE RESURRECTION IS ESSENTIAL. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 15: 12-34 three reasons why believing in the resurrection is essential for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Damascus Road Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 23,408 views

    Part 4 of 4 of the series, Roads of Passion. Saul’s journey to Damascus was met with confrontation, change, and challenge. It is a journey we too need to face as Christians...

    The Damascus Road Acts 9:1-22 Read at beginning of service: Acts 9:1-22 (NIV) 1 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Surprised By Joy

    Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Apr 10, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 10,545 views

    The same joy that surprised the followers of Christ in the upper room that first Easter can bring us joy that is permanent, powerful, and plentiful.

    Near the end of the nineteenth century a little church high on the cliffs at the entrance to the English Channel was destroyed by a hurricane. A few weeks later, a British Admiral came to ask the pastor if they intended to rebuild the church. The clergyman explained that they were a poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cleansing The Temple

    Contributed by James May on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 159 ratings
     | 27,609 views

    Why did Jesus go first to the Temple and then begin to cleanse it? What does he need to cleanse from our temples?

    CLEANSING THE TEMPLE The shouts of Hosanna still rang loudly in ears of the citizens of Jerusalem on that first Palm Sunday. A large gathering of people were on hand to see Jesus as he rode into the city as the King of Peace on the back of a colt. Jesus continued down the dusty streets while ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Believe In The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 20, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,343 views

    1. The resurrection of Christ is more than a story. 2. It is the core doctrine of the Christian faith. 3. It is the distinguishing mark of Christianity.

    In one of the great novels by George MacDonald, a Scottish writer from the 1800’s, an agnostic questions a young clergyman and asks, “Tell me honestly, do you really believe one word of all that? Did you ever notice how these Christian people, who profess to believe that their great man has ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Driving Force Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,046 views

    1. Without the resurrection, the story of Christ would be just a beautiful story with a bad ending. 2. Without the resurrection, it would have meant that Evil had won. 3. The resurrection is the prelude to the second coming.

    Former NFL player Pat Tillman’s name has been in the news a lot lately. He played football for Arizona State University and then the Arizona Cardinals. But he had voluntarily enlisted with the Army Rangers following the terrorist attacks on September 11; turning down a $3.6 million contract with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power And The Passion Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,690 views

    An evangelistic service for Easter Sunday evening- focussing on the Passion of Christ and the Power of the resurrection

    The Power and the Passion. Easter Sunday pm, 11/4/4 Luke 23:44-24;12, 24:36-40 A Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders about how Jesus was crucified and placed in a tomb with a great stone sealing the opening. Then, wanting to share the excitement of the resurrection, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Was Crucifixion The Passion Of The Romans Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 11,502 views

    The Romans seemed to enjoy the crucifixion. This message explains why, while answering the question, "who really did crucify Jesus?" The answer might surprise you!

    Title: Why was Crucifixion the Passion of the Romans? Text: Galatians 2:20 Three men participating in army war games were hit with paint pellets, which were fired at them by their opponents. According to the rules of the war games they were legally dead and no longer permitted to participate. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dare To Journey Again Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 6,123 views

    Inviting people to take the next step in their spiritual journey, culminating in encountering the Risen Lord

    Dare To Journey Again – “Up From the Grave” Lent 2003 Luke 24:13-35 March 29/30, 2003 Intro: The journey of life sometimes catches us by surprise. Many of you were likely surprised by Niels’ announcement of his resignation as our Minister of Music this morning. I know he and Ingrid are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understand His Power

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,144 views

    Personal encounter with God through the power of the resurrection.

    (Pre-service intro) We are celebrating an event that over a billion people around the world are gathering this day to celebrate: An event more people will bet on than the Super Bowl An event more people will cheer than the Oscars An event more people will partake of then the O.J. trial. (Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Narrow Road Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 12,913 views

    Part 3 of 4 of the series, Roads of Passion. This short saying of Jesus recorded by Matthew reveals much about the road that Jesus wants us to walk as His followers. The Narrow Road is one of Decision, Discipline, and Desire. It is a road of PASSION!

    The Narrow Road Matthew 7:13-14 Read at beginning of service: Matthew 7:13-14 (NIV) 13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Will Roll The Stone Away?

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 10,718 views

    We all go through life collecting, sorting, and storing information, which comes into our lives. What was capturing the thoughts of the women that first Easter Sunday?

    "Who will Roll the Stone Away?" Text: Mark 16:1-3;Mt.28:1-10 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Easter Sunday, April 15, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Mark 16:1-3 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Russell Jeffares avatar

    After He Rose

    Contributed by Russell Jeffares on Apr 3, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,455 views

    Easter sermon on why Jesus told Mary not to cling on to Him.

    “After He Rose” John 20:10-18 I. Introduction a. Illustration: Noel and Jill seemed to have everything. They worked in ministry with youth in Germany. Noel gave up a promising basketball career to pursue full time ministry. After five years of marriage Jill was six months pregnant. She was very ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Target Group Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 12, 2002
    based on 184 ratings
     | 6,958 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the "Who Is Jesus Christ?" series. This sermon follows the footsteps of Jesus to see who He ministered to.

    Sunday Morning February 17, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Who Is Jesus Christ? [#2] TARGET GROUP 1 Timothy 1:15-17 Introduction: 1. Last week we learned that Jesus did not come to this earth to make us better. Jesus came to resurrect us from the dead. 2. Jesus said He came to seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Are You Alive In Christ

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 305 ratings
     | 30,758 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Easter

    Third Sunday of Easter Luke 24: 36-49 "Are you ALIVE in CHRIST?" 36 ¶ As they were saying this, Jesus himself stood among them. 37 But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit. 38 And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do questionings rise in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran