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  • Nate Buchner avatar

    You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

    Contributed by Nate Buchner on Oct 5, 2020
     | 3,380 views

    Why did Jesus tell Mary Magdalene, "Don't hold on to me?"

    Can you imagine just how emotion packed that walk to the grave must have been? How heavy those spices were? How it was a struggle to take each and every step to the tomb? Yet, the women were focused and felt they had to do this for the Lord. They had to pay their respects and prepare him ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    No One Comes Back From The Dead

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 23, 2008
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     | 2,188 views

    Proof of the Resurrection.

    We demand evidence when we are accused of almost anything. If you have ever had a car wreck with someone else, you know how quickly the blame game starts but usually the evidence can prove who was really at fault. The best part about a car wreck is how the other person reacts, regardless of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is The Resurrection Real?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 27, 2008
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     | 2,745 views

    A message that answers the skeptics question about Jesus’ resurrection.

    IS THE RESURRECTION REAL? John 20:1-18 INTRO: In today’s modern religion and the modern life of our times there is much disbelief that Christ was resurrected and lives today. Today, we want to look at what the Bible says about the resurrection and what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crossroads: What's Next Series

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Nov 1, 2008
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     | 18,421 views

    This sermon concludes the series

    This morning I want to bring a bookend conclusion to our Crossroads sermon series. Today you, the members of His church here at Harmony are at an intersection. This metaphor of Crossroads has been the theme of our time here, and just like after a good meal especially a thanksgiving or Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Marquardt avatar

    "Day Of Victory"

    Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Mar 30, 2009
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     | 7,569 views

    Resurrection of Jesus, Easter sermon

    "DAY OF VICTORY" TEXTS: John 20:1-31 INTRO: If the resurrection of Jesus Christ did not take place then Christianity is a joke! BUT … if it did take place then your choice of accepting or rejecting Christ as Lord of your life is NO joke! Most people have a hard time with believing in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Are You Looking For?

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jan 23, 2009
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     | 9,665 views

    The Resurrection should challenge our thinking and decision process about what is the most important truth and experience in life to pursue.

    Read - 20:1-15a "Who is it you are looking for? What a question – immediately after His miraculous Resurrection, immediately after overcoming the death sentence of the world’s most powerful government, Jesus responds to Mary Magdalene’s question with one of his own, “Who is it you are looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Sadness To Joy

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 9, 2009
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     | 6,955 views

    Trials and tribulations may bring sorrow, but Jesus brings us joy.

    Text: Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to Him, “Rabboni!” (which is to say, Teacher). Seven days before the resurrection, there were shouts of joy along the road from Jericho to Jerusalem. The crowd recognized Jesus as King and gave Him the glory that He so deserved. The people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "The Reason We Live"

    Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Apr 9, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,396 views

    A sermon for Easter.

    The Reason We Live John 20:1-18 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org “Woman why are you crying?” the two angels asked Mary Magdalene. Perhaps we should ask ourselves this same question this morning. Because deep down inside, or perhaps right at the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Easter Sunday: If Jesus Was Raised Then What Will You Do About It?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 11, 2009
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     | 3,018 views

    If the resurrection is true, we need to do something about it! Respond to it. This is a fairly short talk encouraging first time commitments to Jesus

    If Jesus Christ did not rise from the dead then most of what we do as a Church is a waste of time. If Jesus Christ was not raised then my job is almost entirely meaningless and I am wasting my life away; but if Jesus Christ was truly raised then we have the most important message for the world, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Waking The Dead

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Apr 11, 2009
     | 4,131 views

    A resurrected Christ changes everything

    Here we are gathered together on another Easter Sunday and a question arises in my mind: “Do we really get it?” A Sunday School teacher asked her class on the Sunday before Easter if they knew what happened on Easter and why it was so important. One little girl spoke up saying: "Easter is when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Stolen"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 12, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,445 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to inspire the hearers to affirm to others that when Christians are rattled, worried, anxious, and disturbed - over and over again - they forget the PROMISES of GOD.

    12 April 2009 Resurrection Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: When Christians are rattled, worried, anxious, and disturbed - over and over again - they forget the PROMISES of GOD. REFERENCES: Luke 8:1-2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dead Man Talking

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,887 views

    An Easter message focusing on what Jesus said and did after he rose from the dead.

    Dakota Community Church April 12, 2009 Dead Man Talking John 20:1-18 Early 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. So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    I've Just Seen Jesus

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 13, 2009
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     | 4,700 views

    The choices....we can have Jesus as an illusion, idol,or we can have him as God.

    1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    He Lives Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,944 views

    The women encountered a living Jesus and seeing Jesus changed their lives from giref and despair to hope.

    John 20:1-18 “He Lives” INTRODUCTION During the first three days of July in 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg raged. An argument could be made that that battle had a significant effect on the outcome of the war and ultimately on our lives. Still, having occurred over 140 years ago the battle is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Empty Tomb Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,830 views

    If the grave had been empty, life would be empty.

    [If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE DAWNING OF A NEW DAY If the Gospel of John had been an ordinary biography, there would be no CHAPTER 20. 1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist