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Why Easter Matters

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 29, 2001

based on 59 ratings

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Easter matters because the Christian God has identified with our humanity.

WHY DOES EASTER MATTER? EASTER SUNDAY, 2001 Congressman David Obey of Wisconsin tells the story about the late Senator Hubert Humphrey and Federal Judge Miles Lord. Humphrey and Lord were on a fishing trip in Northern Minnesota. While at a sporting goods store, the Judge noticed a tour bus from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14-19

Denomination: Church Of God

He Is Not Here, He Is Risen

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 23, 2008

based on 18 ratings

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Everyone who finds grace at the cross of Jesus Christ can say, “He is risen!”

He Is Not Here, He Is Risen Luke 24:1-12 Jesus is alive and well! The tomb is empty! He is risen! The empty tomb of Jesus Christ declares resurrection power that no other religion can offer. God designed people to hunger for the supernatural, so people of all nations have religions of one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Destroyed Death!

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 15, 2013

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A brief Easter sermon, appropriate for Sunrise Service, that deals with the fear of death and the resurrection hope of Jesus.

Easter Sunrise Lanier Christian Church April 8, 2012 David Simpson He Destroyed Death! Hebrews 2:14,15 Death. There is nothing pleasant in saying that word is it? There is no good in it. Just to say the word brings memories of heartache and pain and loss. Over the last year ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Greetings

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 22, 2011

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Our hope is in the Lord who died, rose and lives.

Text: Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. (Matthew 28:9) “Greetings” is a wonderful word in that it projects a warm gracious or pleasant feeling of friendship and love. Usually when someone greets you, they are happy to see you and this is reflected in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church

It’s Your Resurrection Day!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 4, 2010

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The greatest Day, a Holy day, and Christ desires to share His resurrection with us.

It’s Your Resurrection Day! Matthew 28:1-6 It’s said that Winston Churchill planned his own funeral in St. Paul’s Cathedral. He included great hymns of the church. After the benediction a bugle player was positioned high in the dome played “Taps,” the universal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reality Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 9, 2012

based on 25 ratings

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Is the Resurrection believable and what does it matter?

The Reality of the Resurrection The Resurrection is Evidenced by Facts The Empty Tomb The Tomb was Secured The Disciples were Scared The Effects on the Lives of the Disciples The Resurrection is Essential to Living Life Eternal The Resurrection is Essential to Living Life Now Slide Video – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing The Moon-Walking Bear

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 26, 2016

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Whatever it feels like, even if you haven't noticed yet - it is a happy Easter!

.................................................................................................................................................. “When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, … The doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Dream On (Easter Sunday)

Contributed by Travis Hearn on Nov 27, 2013

based on 4 ratings

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Don't give up, keep fighting because it ain't over!

DREAM ON. (Easter Sunday) (Band set up the sermon by playing Aerosmith’s Dream On) HE IS RISEN! (HE IS RISEN INDEED!) Matthew 28:1-8 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Case For Easter”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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Stage a courtroom drama concerning the case for the resurrection of Jesus and help affirm the belief of the listener

“The Case for Easter” 1st Peter 3:15 OBJECTIVE: To stage a courtroom drama concerning the case for the resurrection of Jesus and help affirm the belief of the listener INTRODUCTION: With all of the focus that the film “The Passion of the Christ” has given the crucifixion of Jesus, it can become ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grand Intersection Of Easter

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 10, 2009

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Easter is the celebration of an intersection as well… and intersection of two realms… heaven… and earth. Easter is the celebration of an event… the resurrection of Christ… and all that it speaks of God’s plan for creation… for us.

The Grand Intersection of Easter Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009 - Brad Bailey Last week… we looked at the Cross as the remarkable intersection… between the holiness and love of God… between justice and mercy… > Easter is the celebration of an intersection as well… and intersection of two realms… ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:43-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surprise! – Easter Devotional

Contributed by Michael Brown on Mar 26, 2024

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I wrote this devotional to share with the seniors I do ministry with in church & in a nursing home.

Surprise! – Easter Devotional I need help to do this well. Don’t worry, I won’t ask you to do something you can’t do. Now, anyone who has ever been surprised about something in life please raise your hand. Has almost everyone here been surprised at one time or another? Surprises can be both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6, Matthew 27:65

Denomination: Baptist

3 Easter B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 1, 2003

based on 69 ratings

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In our worship Jesus comes among us and tells us "Peace be with You." Our worship reflects the events of the resurrection.

3 Easter B Luke 24:36b-48 4 May 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen A young pastor was fishing for comments at the door following one of his sermons that he felt was particularly profound. One older man responded, “Sometimes we come to church because of the pastor and sometimes we come in spite of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter Sunrise Service

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 9, 2018

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This is a pictorial presentation of Jesus' resurrection appearance to Peter & 3 other disciples at the Sea of Galilee. It deals with Peter's feelings of having denied Jesus.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK NOTE: The narration for this service was adapted from Max Lucado's book, "He Still Moves Stones" pages 135-141, (Word Publishing, 1993) TEXT: John 21:1-14 (PP - JESUS) WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER HYMN: BECAUSE HE LIVES! by ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14, Luke 22:54-61, Luke 5:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power And Triumph Of Easter

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 12, 2009

based on 3 ratings

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God came a long, long way to enter our world, endure the cross and triumph over death. He did it for you.

Sermon for Easter Sunday – April 12, 2009 – The Power and Triumph of Easter The story of Good Friday and Easter is when you really pay attention, the most dramatic and intense story imaginable. It is a story of the world’s Creator having become a part of His creation. Look at your hands for a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experience An Easter Earthquake!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Apr 19, 2023

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I am asking God the Holy Spirit to get our attention this morning and to shake our lives with an Easter earthquake so that we leave this worship service changed forever. May the Holy Spirit enable each of us to hear the earth-shattering news and to leave here with a life-changing faith!

It happened on an Easter Sunday. The date was April 4, 2010. The time was 3:40 p.m. Pacific Time. It turned out to be the biggest earthquake to hit Southern California in nearly 20 years. The magnitude—7.2 earthquake struck near the border with Mexico in Baja California. The earth shook for 45 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

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