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Easter
Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 29, 2001 (message contributor)
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1. How Easter Makes Sense Of Christianity
Contributed on Mar 29, 2001
Without the resurrection, nothing about Christianity makes sense. But with the resurrection, Christianity is the only thing that makes sense of life.
I stand before you today, on this the holiest day of the Christian year, to declare that the Christian religion is utter nonsense. A huge mass of inconsistencies; a conglomeration of all that is absurd, ridiculous, incomprehensible, contradictory, unbelievable, incredible, and patently false. Allow ...read more
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2. Power And Control At The Cross
Contributed on Apr 8, 2001
Although Jesus appeared to be the least powerful man in Palestine when he was on the cross, He was actually the one in control.
Last week, a U.S. surveillance plane collided with a Chinese fighter jet. The Chinese plane was lost. The American plane was able to make an emergency landing at a nearby air base. Once the plane landed, the Chinese military immediately took the crew into custody. That was eight days ago, and our ...read more
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3. The Triumphal Entry Shows Jesus As Savior And King
Contributed on Mar 29, 2026
Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem reveals him as both Savior, laying down his life voluntarily, and King, to whom we owe complete loyalty and obedience.
When you arrived at church this morning, you might have wondered if you had entered the Richwood First Baptist Arboretum. Because we have these lovely palm fronds distributed around the sanctuary. But of course, the reason for all the greenery is that this is Palm Sunday, the first Sunday of Holy ...read more
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4. Resurrection Life
Contributed on Apr 5, 2026
This sermon provides three ways in which the resurrection gives our lives hope and meaning: (1) it frees us from the fear of death, (2) it ensures that our service to Christ will be rewarded, (3) it proves that there is no such thing as a hopeless cause.
Good morning, and happy Easter! What we celebrate today is the central, defining event of the Christian faith. On this day, all over the world, Christians gather together—in great cathedrals and in shopping mall storefronts, in crowded cities and remote villages, in America, and Europe, and Asia, ...read more
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5. Doubting Thomas? Courageous Thomas!
Contributed on Apr 9, 2026
Thomas is known as “doubting Thomas” because of his reluctance to believe the testimony of the other disciples. But his independent and courageous spirit holds lessons for us today.
Good morning, and happy Easter! I say that because, although Resurrection Sunday, or Easter Sunday, was a week ago, in many Christian traditions the entire period of fifty days between Easter Sunday and Pentecost is considered a part of the Easter season, a time of joy and celebration. Although we ...read more
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6. The Walking-Pace Road To Emmaus
Contributed on Apr 16, 2026
Jesus’ appearance to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus models a way of doing ministry that contrasts with our culture: a way that is human-centered, personal rather than “efficient”, and patient, moving at a walking pace.
Good morning! We are currently in the Easter season; the seven weeks between the Resurrection of Christ and the day of Pentecost. And during the first forty days of this period, prior to his ascension into heaven, Jesus Christ made several appearances. The apostle Paul summarizes those appearances ...read more
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7. A Shepherd’s Promise
Contributed on Apr 25, 2026
As the Good Shepherd, Jesus promises rest and peace for our souls. But the rest he promises does not come from secret knowledge, or a new set of religious practices. It comes from a relationship with him.
Good morning! We continue today our celebration of Easter. As I mentioned previously, the Christian church over the centuries has traditionally observed the seven weeks between Resurrection Sunday and Pentecost Sunday as the Easter season, or what some call Eastertide. During this time, we focus on ...read more
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8. The Spirit Of Holiness (Pentecost Sunday)
Contributed on May 31, 2026
The Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Holiness, enables us to live godly lives. He can also give us the desire for holiness.
Good morning! Today is Pentecost Sunday, the final Sunday of the Easter season, which began on Resurrection Sunday, or Easter. Christians refer to this day as “Pentecost” after the Greek work for fiftieth, because it is 50 days after Easter (if you include both Sundays in the total). Pentecost is ...read more