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  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Second Chances

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007
    based on 52 ratings
     | 16,182 views

    A look at different people in the Bible got a second chance because of Jesus’ resurrection, and also how Jesus’ resurrection gives us a second chance.

    Introduction 1. (object lesson: Play a carnival type game where you get 2-3 chances to throw balls through a hula hoop.) 2. It’s nice to get more than one chance at things... Some things, you don’t get another chance... I love the NCAA Basketball Tournament... This year was especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Practice Of Resurrection

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 7, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,475 views

    It occurs to me that a life resurrection that brings one closer to God involves three simple things, Removal, Replanting, and Receiving.

    The Practice of Resurrection Sean Lester April 3, 2007 The Christian Mission Adrian, Michigan Text: JN 12:20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. [21] They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Passion Of The Christ Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 26, 2008
     | 9,244 views

    To veiw the passionate state of our Savior, even while on the Cross.

    THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST Luke 23:33-43 A couple of years ago, Mel Gibson directed a movie that put new meaning to the way Christians viewed the crucifixion. Now although it was surrounded with controversy from the Jewish community and some over reacting covenant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Eyes Have It"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,463 views

    Jesus is with us, do we know it?

    Luke 24:13-35 “The Eyes Have It” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In their song entitled Eleanor Rigby the Beatles address the loneliness that seems to pervade much of our world. “Ah, look at all the lonely people… All the lonely ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Evidence For Christ's Resurrection

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,067 views

    The five evidences, or testimonies, for the resurrection of Jesus Christ presented in 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 are: 1) the Church; 2) the Scriptures; 3) the Eyewitnesses; 4) a Special Witness, and 6) the Common Message.

    The one interesting factor about this time of year is the sudden attention things of faith get. When so many people across this planet meet on one morning to celebrate the most historically verifiable event, it is hard to ignore. Yet every possible explanation about alternative theories in regards ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Parable Of The Tears And Cheers

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 7,616 views

    Easter sermon

    The Parade of Tears and Cheers Luke 19:28-44 It was the day He had been waiting for since eternity began. The day that He would announce to the world that He was the Promised King. The day the world had been longing for throughout the ages. As Jesus began his route into the Holy City of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    A Rolling Stone Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,857 views

    Easter message...powerful lessons we can learn from when the stone rolled away, revealing Jesus’ resurrection.

    *INTRO>If you were to take a survey on the street, asking folks to identify the greatest rolling stone, most would probably name Mick Jagger, although some might give a nod to Keith Richards because he is such a specimen and testimony of what damage prolonged drug use will do to your body. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In A Dark World

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,118 views

    Now that you have seen His passion let me tell you about His purpose.

    1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark,Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. (John 20:1) 1What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alan Smith avatar

    If Christ Was Not Raised

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 48,150 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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    "Don't Be Afraid"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 16, 2014
     | 9,676 views

    A sermon for Easter.

    "Don't Be Afraid" Matthew 28:1-10 Matthew has Mary Magdalene and the other Mary coming in the darkness of the first dawn, and moving toward an understanding of Jesus' Resurrection as the sun breaks. And so the story begins quietly, but it quickly becomes noisy in a way that is both hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Resurrection: A Theology Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,132 views

    In Mark 16:1-7, we see 1) The Grief (Mark 16:1–3) and 2) The Glory (Mark 16:4–7) of God the Father’s Resurrection of God the Son bringing "A Theology of Hope"

    There are many different reasons by people come to corporate worship on Easter Sunday. For some, they are dragged by their parents or spouses. Some come to have questions answered, others to just find out what the whole thing is about. There are some that come out of genuine reverence and worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Brien Sims avatar

    Palm Sunday: Satan Attacks

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,370 views

    Jesus’ crucifixion.

    What’s going on in your life right now? Have you been standing on a mountain top or have you been in a valley? I have some information for you about that valley. That valley has a ruler in it and it’s not you. If Gary had not reminded me recently, I am sure that I would have forgotten as well. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Danny Presswood avatar

    The Lamb And The Cross

    Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,297 views

    What difference does it make whether it’s Good Friday or Easter Sunday? The difference is that Good Friday represents everything AWEFUL in life and Easter Sunday represents everything AWESOME in life.

    Tony Campolo tells a story of preaching on Easter at his church in Philadelphia. He got up to preach to his predominantly black congregation – and he was “ON”! The folks were encouraging and hepping him along, and he got excited. He could hear some saying, “Help him Jesus!” And then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Virginia Tate avatar

    It Was No Accident.....

    Contributed by Virginia Tate on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,832 views

    Easter sermon

    It was no accident that the Lord of glory was crucified between two thieves. There are no accidents in a world ruled by God. Certainly there can be no accident on that day and with that event which lies at the center of world history. No. God was in charge. From eternity He had decreed when and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    The Message Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,604 views

    The cross is the symbol of the Christian faith. It is our central message.

    CSI: Easter 5 of 5 in Series The Message of the Cross INTRODUCTION A teacher’s aide in Pennsylvania was suspended for wearing a necklace with a small, one inch cross. Prior to the suspension, Brenda had been warned by her supervisor either to remove the cross or to conceal it under her blouse ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ