Tag: resurrection
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Prayer to a corpse-raising God
Yes, he is still the same corpse-raising God. Join in with this urgent resurrection prayer from Easter Sunday.
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Firm Faith in the Resurrection [Series Summary]
Belief in the resurrection is vital. Taking it out of our faith is like taking the heart out of our body. Are you confident about it? This post addresses 7 of the biggest push-backs to the believability of the resurrection, and provides 4 additional reasons for confidence. The resurrection: without it, futility; with it, everything.
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Did the resurrection really happen? (Part 1) Explaining and defending our foundational belief
Without the resurrection our faith is “futile” (1 Cor 15:17). This sermon (Part 1 of 2) explores John 20:19-31 and presents (and responds to) 5 of the most common conspiracy theories which try to undermine the resurrection. Jesus said, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Do you?
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God Who Raises Corpses – a prayer of resurrection hope
Ours is a God who raises corpses. This is our Easter morning prayer from Westminster Church. It is a prayer of hope for help for the people of God.
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Is everything sad going to come untrue? [Sermon]
At the end of the Lord of the Rings trilogy Frodo asks, “Is everything sad going to come untrue?” Because of the resurrection of Christ, the answer is Yes! This Easter morning sermon (also released as a podcast) looks at John 20:1-18, Jesus as the second Adam, and four incredible things believers can expect to…
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Put your finger in my side, receive the Holy Spirit, and go! (Growing Deeper with John 20:19-31)
Jesus’ followers were locked in a room, afraid. He appeared… alive with nail marks in his hands! This episode is a Bible study on John 20:19-31 and includes the story of doubting (believing) Thomas, the giving of the Holy Spirit, and a lesser-known commission.
