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  • Dana Chau avatar

    Life Surrendered To God Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 6, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,669 views

    Discover the four considerations that will give you confidence and peace to enter eternity.

    In preparation for Easter, we’ve spent the last three weeks looking at six of the seven phrases Jesus spoke on the cross. This morning, we will look at the last words Jesus spoke from the cross. Last words from a dying person are very telling. Our text is Luke 23:44-49. Joseph Wittig remarked ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Where Is Your Faith?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,069 views

    The third sermon in the 2007 Lenten Series

    Introduction: (Slide 1) A public reading of Luke 13:10-17 followed by a dramatic reading entitled ‘Christ on Trial: Witness: Nicodemus’ written by Elsa L. Clark, Peter Mead, Arden Mead and Mark Zimmermann. © 2007 Creative Communications for the Parish. In the mid-1980’s, a young community ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Second Chances

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007
    based on 52 ratings
     | 16,183 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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    The Reality Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
     | 5,630 views

    The Biblical record about the death burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

    The Reality of the Resurrection We need to come to a conclusion today that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is more than a fairy tale, more than a legend, and more than some religious symbol. It is a historical fact that is indisputable. In fact, Billy Graham said that, “There is more evidence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Evidence For Christ's Resurrection

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,068 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

  • Alan Smith avatar

    If Christ Was Not Raised

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 48,151 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

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    Hope In A Dark World

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,119 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

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    Remedy Part 1: The Remedy For Hopelessness Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,622 views

    Easter Message 2009: Our lives are filled with hopelessness as a result of our sin. God provides the remedy through Christ’s death and resurrection.

    REMEDY The Remedy for Hopelessness “The resurrection gives my life meaning and direction and the opportunity to start over no matter what my circumstances.” -Robert Flatt Intro: So, here we are at Easter 2009. Nearly 2,000 years have passed since Jesus died on the cross and rose from the grave. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus Transforms Lives Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 2, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,324 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

  • Allen Patterson avatar

    After

    Contributed by Allen Patterson on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 130 ratings
     | 66,415 views

    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

  • Roxton Spear avatar

    Remember

    Contributed by Roxton Spear on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 235 ratings
     | 13,454 views

    An answer to the question, "What should I remember at Easter?"

    INTRODUCTION: How is your memory? Do you remember what you should or do you have selective memory and just remember what YOU want to remember? Men, should I ask your wives about your memory? Did you remember Valentine’s Day? What about her birthday? You didn’t forget your anniversary, did ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    The Empty Tomb- What Does It Mean?

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 179 ratings
     | 34,908 views

    The empty tomb means: 1) He’s alive! 2) You’re forgiven 3) It’s okay

    The empty tomb- what does it mean? Lk24:1-12 WBC 31/3/2am (Easter Sunday) INTRO: ILL.- Mary Louise Duggard, age 8 said of Easter, "You get eggs, and you remember God." Not bad! Jamila Young-Hogan, age 4,. said, "It’s the day that God woke up." Again, not bad. Amanda Ward, age 7, said, "It’s when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    He Is With You Always

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,644 views

    Do you ever feel lonely, depressed, abandoned? Jesus has three special words of encouragement for you - words that will give you comfort and purpose, especially in times when you don’t feel like going on.

    We can’t even begin to imagine what waking up on that Sunday morning after the crucifixion was like for Mary Magdalene and Mary, Jesus’ mother. All of the turmoil of the trials, the terror of the cross, then the terrible waiting, while it all sunk in over the Sabbath. We have a name for it now – ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • 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

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "what Are We To Make Of This?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,210 views

    A sermon for Easter morning.

    “What are We to Make of This?” John 20:1-18 Several years ago, National Geographic put out a map of the history of the world, and it was a Big Map! Anyhow, on this map, the history of the world or the history of civilization was divided up into two categories… …and the dividing line or the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist