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The End Of A Bitter Day

Contributed by Merv Budd on Apr 26, 2007

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We consider how Jesus must have felt reading the prophecy of Amos 8:10 that spoke of the bitter day of his crucifixion.

Sermon: The end of a bitter day Good Friday Text: Amos 8:10 April 6th, 2007 NBBC Intro The year is 760 B.C. a fruit farmer living 16 km. south of Jerusalem finds his mind wondering towards God, his heart is impressed with sorrow for his beloved nation about to be judged. It seems that he cannot ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:10

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Day 2012

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 9, 2012

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Let us know and live our daily lives with the power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ!

Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chap. 24…. Read along with me verses 1-12…. The main verse of the passage is of course in v5-6, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen! If there’s one thing to remember from this message, it is to remember ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter Vigil/Easter Sunday

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 25, 2019

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"To ransom a slave you gave away your Son.” So great a Redeemer!

Credit for this sermon largely comes from Dynamic Preaching magazine! 1). Here's a line from the Exsultet, the powerful hymn of praise and thanksgiving that we just heard (at the Easter Vigil): “This is the night, when Jesus broke the chains of death and rose triumphant from the grave.” At ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

The True Meaning Of Easter Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 7, 2015

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Easter is a Christian holiday. It is the most special of all Christian holidays. What makes it so special? Easter was converted from a pagan holiday to the most glorious holy day of all! So what is Easter?

The True Meaning of Easter Dr. Lewis Gregory 1. Why is EASTER so special? Easter is a Christian holiday. It is the most special of all Christian holidays. What makes it so special? Three very notable events occurred which make Easter the most significant holy day of all—the death, burial, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is Risen - [an Easter | Resurrection Day Sermon]

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Apr 10, 2009

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HE IS NOT HERE ... HE IS RISEN!

HE IS RISEN Luke 24:1-6a 1 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they* came unto the sepulcher, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulcher. 3 And they entered in, and found not the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What A Difference Easter Makes

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 12, 2001

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Easter should make a difference in your enthusiam, your endurance, your evangelism, your everyday living, and in your enemies.

“WHAT A DIFFERENCE EASTER MAKES” Acts 10:39-43 In 1957, a song, entitled ‘What A Difference A Day Makes’ sold more than two million copies. When I think of of that song title, I realized that could apply to many dates and events. But the greatest day in history was the day that Jesus Christ came ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Triumphant Entry - The Easter Story - Days 1-2 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 1, 2023

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Jesus raising Lazarus began the events that led to the crucifixion, so let’s start there. Today in Days 1-2, the Pharisees and chief priests respond to Lazarus being raised, Jesus’ triumphant entry, and prophecies fulfilled.

************ Day One - Response to Lazarus Raised Some of the people who saw Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead went to the Pharisees and told them about the miracle. The Pharisees and chief priests gathered a council at the palace of the high priest Caiaphus to decide what to do about Jesus. They ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:19, Zechariah 9:9, Isaiah 6:10, Isaiah 53:1, John 11:47-57, John 12:12-50 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Trying To Trap Jesus - The Easter Story - Day 3 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 3, 2023

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Over the next few days, Jesus taught in the temple daily and lodged in Bethany. The religious leaders looked for an opportunity to kill Him and tried to trap Him with questions. Jesus rebuked them publicly. He spoke parables and talking to his disciples about the end times.

******************* Over the next few days, Jesus taught in the temple daily and lodged in Bethany. — Cursed the Fig Tree - Mark 11:12-14 — Temple Cleansed - Mark 11:15-19, Isaiah 56:7 — Children in the Temple - Matthew 21:12-17, Psalm 8:2 — Withered Fig Tree - Mark 11:20-26 The religious ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-26, Isaiah 56:7, Psalm 8:2, Matthew 21:12-17, Matthew 22:15-46, Matthew 22:1-14, Matthew 24:26-43, Luke 21:8-13, Luke 21:18-28, Luke 21:34-36, Mark 13:3-23, Matthew 21:23-46 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of The Empty Tomb.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 19, 2024

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Different reactions to the empty tomb.

THE MYSTERY OF THE EMPTY TOMB. John 20:1-10. While Jesus’ enemies had been busying themselves setting a watch over His tomb, the disciples had been sitting quietly at home, keeping the Sabbath. At first dawn Mary Magdalene - and some other women - came to the sepulchre, and found the stone had ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sacrifice Of The Lord's Passover.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 17, 2025

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“It is the sacrifice of the LORD’s Passover” (Exodus 12:27).

THE SACRIFICE OF THE LORD’S PASSOVER. Exodus 12:21-28. EXODUS 12:21. Moses gave specific instructions to “the elders of Israel,” the heads of families, to “choose out a lamb” and “kill the Passover.” EXODUS 12:22. The “blood” of the lamb was to be placed in a “basin,” and “a bunch of hyssop” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Week After Easter

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Apr 6, 2021

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What was it like on Monday for the disciples & followers of Christ after His resurrection the previous day? How about on Tuesday or Wednesday? Does your Christian life look more like the pre-Pentecost disciples or Post-Pentecost?

This past week was a very fascinating week in the life of a church if you stop & think about it. We celebrated Easter last Sunday with special services & music. The church builds toward Easter for weeks but then as soon as Easter is over – it’s almost like back to business as usual. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14, Acts 2:14-38, Acts 3:11-19, Acts 4:19-20, Acts 1:8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Empty Promises (A Message For Reurrection Day)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

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Don’t you hate empty promiese. God gave us promises of an empty cross, empty tomb, and empty clothes as a reminder that Jesus rose from the grave.

Empty Promises Luke 24:1-7 Reading: Matthew 28:1-8 Intro: Don’t you hate empty promises? The world often makes promises and then does not keep them. The promise of happiness if you buy a certain product. The promise of an Insurance salesman. God has never broken even one of His promises to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-7, Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Days That Changed The World Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

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exploring the seven days of Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday

THE SEVEN DAYS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD Luke 19:28-44 Today we begin the final week of Lent. In Jesus; at one time these seven days were called Passover, as it is still called today by the Jewish people. Christians around the world know these seven days as Holy Week, the Passion of the Christ. It ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-44, John 2:19, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Episcopal

"Friday Tragedy? Easter Triumph!”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 31, 2021

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If the body of Jesus had decayed into dust within the borrowed tomb, we would not be singing the songs of Easter. They thought It was a tragic end to the “One” who had raised the dead. Tears told the sadness in their hearts. Resurrection shatters the grip of fear.

In Jesus Holy Name April 4, 2021 Easter Sunday Redeemer Text: Mark 16:6,7a “Friday Tragedy? Easter Triumph!” He is risen! He is risen indeed! Philip Yancy wrote: “Christianity has two great symbols to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:6-8, John 20:30-31

Denomination: Lutheran

O Glorious Day

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 20, 2011

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Using the words of the popular song by Casting Crowns that was re-written from the hymn, "One Day" this sermon explores the reason why Easter Sunday truly is a glorious day.

O, GLORIOUS DAY ALL my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (This sermon was preceded by the song Glorious Day by Casting Crowns with a powerpoint slide show and puppets singing the song) It is such a glorious day, and yet many ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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