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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Easter - They Didn't Understand

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 1,106 ratings
     | 136,084 views

    In amazement, we wonder, "What's the matter with them? Were they hard of hearing? Why didn't they get the message? Why didn't they understand?" I think there are several answers to that question.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) A. The ability to make intelligent & correct decisions is one of the great secrets of successful Christian living. ILL. Even if you aren't a sports fan I think you'll appreciate this story about a college ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    The Way Is Given

    Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,142 views

    Jesus came that we may have an open door to the throne of our Father in Heaven. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Now we need not a temple in Jerusalem or Mt. Gerazim. We are his temple and we must worship him in Spirit and in Truth.

    The Way is Given Sunday, March 27, 2016 – Easter The Sabbath was dawning over Israel but there was a sadness that filled the hearts of many on this day. According to the Law of Moses, this was to be a day of rest from their labors and a time of being refreshed and getting prepared for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Making Sense Of Life And Death

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 3, 2009
     | 3,703 views

    Life has to be more than what many in our time think it is. It does have meaning, as does death, if we live out of our sense of the purposes of God and if we have Christ as our constant companion.

    He was all of thirteen years old, just beginning to emerge from boyhood and to fill out a little. He seemed, to look at him, alert, intelligent, full of the mischief you would expect from somebody entering the awkward years. His voice wavered between high-pitched laughter and the creaking croaking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jamie Bogaard avatar

    Peter Speaks - A First Person Narrative Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on May 2, 2017
     | 14,697 views

    Peter speaks about some of his experiences with Jesus over the past three years. He recounts the struggles and emotions of what happens during Holy Week. Where is Jesus? Is he really alive? What does the mean?

    Peter Speaks Various accounts from the gospels about Holy Week EASTER – April 16, 2017 You are welcome to use this first person narrative. It was a joy to write and a joy to share. I was just finishing a series on Peter but it could be used anytime but especially around Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    From Fishermen To Shepherds: Embracing Our Calling On The Right Side Of Easter Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 26, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,182 views

    On the other side of Easter, we are challenged to live as transformed people, fully alive in Christ. As we delve into the Word, let's explore what it means to move from being fishermen to shepherds, from the wrong side to the right side of Easter.

    From Fishermen to Shepherds: Embracing Our Calling on the Right Side of Easter John 21:1-6 Introduction: Two weeks ago, we rejoiced in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the cornerstone of our faith. Today, we find ourselves on the other side of Easter, challenged to live as transformed beings, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    At The Feet Of The Risen Christ

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011
     | 2,946 views

    A sermon for after Easter. We stand at the feet of the risen Christ... what does it mean to us?

    Acts 9:1-20 NKJ Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 3 As he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Who Can Be Saved? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,524 views

    Salvation seems elusive, whether it means personal peace, reconciliation, or productive life. Good Friday we see what God will do about that frustration.

    I Everyone gets frustrated. In ways small or great, we feel the frustration of not being able to do what we want to do, not being able have what we want to have, not being able to achieve as we would want to achieve. Young people, by nature, dream great dreams. If you give them half a chance, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    Whats The Big Deal About Easter?

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 2,846 views

    Explains why Easter changes everything

    -------Easter changes everything Black Friday to Good Friday ordinary grave to the empty tomb weeping women-to the first messengers of the goodnews peter-to the man who preached at Pentecost Doubting Thomas-my lord and my god Sabbath-to Lords day fearful disciples to 11 men who changed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Roger Hartline avatar

    Third Sunday After Easter, 2001

    Contributed by Roger Hartline on May 5, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,362 views

    Submission and redemption in 1 Peter

    The Third Sunday After Easter, 2001 In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! The entire first epistle of Peter is an exhortation to fully share in the sufferings of Christ. Or maybe, more correctly, to rejoice in sharing the suffering of Christ. This morning’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Curtis Kittrell avatar

    On Easter, Remember Jesus Christ (1) Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Mar 21, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,293 views

    Remember Jesus on Easter and all the things that happened.

    ON EASTER, REMEMBER JESUS CHRIST (1) Matthew 27:51-28:6; 2 Timothy 2:8 I. REMEMBER THE IMMEDIATE RESULT OF HIS DEATH. 1. The veil in the temple was rent; Matt. 27:51. At that moment the curtain in the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook, rocks split apart, 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Curtis Kittrell avatar

    On Easter, Remember Jesus Christ (2) Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Mar 21, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,493 views

    REMEMBER HIS APPEARANCE TO MARY MAGDALENE. REMEMBER HIS RESURRECTION WAS FOR A PURPOSE

    ON EASTER, REMEMBER JESUS CHRIST (2) MARK 16:9-20; II TIMOTHY 2:8 9 It was early on Sunday morning when Jesus rose from the dead, and the first person who saw him was Mary Magdalene, the woman from whom he had cast out seven demons. 10 She went and found the disciples, who were grieving and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Easter - It's All About You

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,788 views

    Easter is not about bunnies, chocolate or eggs. It’s about forgiveness, hope and new life. It’s all about you!

    Today is Easter Sunday. Easter may represent many different things to you. For some Easter is all about the Easter bunny, chocolate and eggs. For others it is a day that you are expected to be in church. You know it’s about the resurrection of Jesus. Ultimately though, It’s All About You!!! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Easter - Fact Or Fiction? The Cure For Doubt

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 611 ratings
     | 23,275 views

    Thomas doubted. We doubted. What’s the cure?

    John 20:19-31: Easter – Fact of Fiction? The cure for doubt. “The Easter story is nothing but a myth,” Tom’s high school teacher announced to his class a few days before Easter break. “Jesus not only didn’t rise from the grave,” he continued, “but there’s no God in heaven who would allow his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Behind The Scenes Of The First Easter Sunday

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 18, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,428 views

    Behind the scenes, the picture is not pretty, the first church, on the first Easter Sunday was not celebrating, they were scared spitless, do you identify with that?

    Behind the scenes of the first Easter Sunday Here we are the Sunday after Easter Sunday. What should we do as Christian believers? The fact is Christ is raised from the dead. But I wonder has the message of Easter gotten thru? I wonder if this message is really truly applied by believers? Have we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ryan Sato avatar

    Life After Easter: Bewildered Or Bewondered?

    Contributed by Ryan Sato on Apr 2, 2005
    based on 105 ratings
     | 18,473 views

    After the resurrection, the followers of Jesus were in a harried state. Some of them were on the run, others were simply trying to make sense of what had happened. In the midst of our life circumstances, how does the Resurrected Christ make himself real

    Opener: I hope you had a bad Easter….I know you think I should be saying “I hope you had a good Easter”…but for today’s sermon, it might be better for you if you had a bad Easter. Because when you think back to the first Easter, the disciples weren’t gathering together early on Sunday, excited ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist