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1. He Is Risen Indeed!

John 20:1-18

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Ray Pritchard

An ancient legend says that in the early church a believer was to be martyred for his faith. As they tied his hands and led him to the stake, he was asked if he had any last words. He shouted out, "He is risen." Unknown to the authorities, in the surrounding hills, the Christians had gathered to watch the execution. When they heard the words, "He is risen" … They cried out with one voice … "He is ...

2. Sooner Than You Think

John 20:1-18

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Ray Pritchard

Ray Pritchard, president of Keep Believing Ministries, shared the emotions he felt at his mother's funeral: My mother died three years ago. I had the honor of speaking at her graveside service where we buried her next to my father. While I was standing there, I had a surreal personal experience. Perhaps it happened partly because I was a bit under the weather, perhaps it was seeing so many old fr...

3. The Conversion of Chuck Colson

John 20:1-18; 21:15-25

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Ray Pritchard

If you want a truly hard-bitten, secular man, then go back to the Nixon era and visit 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. Ask for the office of the Special Counsel to the President. The name on the desk reads Charles W. Colson. They called him the "Hatchet Man" because he specialized in doing the dirty work of politics. Need to pull a dirty trick? Call Chuck Colson. Need to leak a damagi...

4. The Longest Walk

John 20:1-18

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Ray Pritchard

The longest walk you'll ever take is the walk away from the grave of someone you love. If you have never done that, you can't imagine how difficult it is. To walk away and feel as if the world has come to an end. To walk away and think about what used to be and what might have been. To walk away and realize, "I'll never be the same again." To play over and over in your mind the good times, the la...

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1. He Is Risen Indeed!

John 20:1-18

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Ray Pritchard

2. Sooner Than You Think

John 20:1-18

Illustration

Ray Pritchard

3. The Conversion of Chuck Colson

John 20:1-18; 21:15-25

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Ray Pritchard

4. The Longest Walk

John 20:1-18

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Ray Pritchard

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