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  • Tommy Davis avatar

    Don't Let The Stone Stop You

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Apr 14, 2004
    based on 355 ratings
     | 70,350 views

    An Easter Message of encouragement as delivered by Pastor Tommy L. Davis, New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Motts, Alabama.

    (A sermon by Pastor Tommy L. Davis, New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Motts, Alabama) Text: Mark 16:1-4 1 And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. 2 And very early in the morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Grief To Joy

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,979 views

    For the disciples, the death of Jesus appeared to be the death of all their hopes and dreams, but those who lived through both Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday never doubted God again. Easter transformed them and the world.

    “From Grief to Joy”, John 16:16-22 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Easter Sunday 2015) Tomb, you shall not hold Him longer. Death is strong, but life is stronger Stronger than the dark, the light; Stronger than the wrong, the right; Faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Resurrection Of Jesus...so What?

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Apr 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,214 views

    A look at God’s Word to see if we can clear up some of the confusion concerning the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, and what difference His resurrection makes for us today.

    The Resurrection of Jesus…So What? Matthew 28:1-10 Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed how much confusion there is when it comes to Easter? One year, the Sunday before Easter, a Sunday School teacher asked her class, ''Does anybody know what today is?'' A little girl raised her hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life After Death: Heaven

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 13, 2015
     | 8,435 views

    2nd part of a two part message on life after death - describing the place Jesus prepared for us as a hiding place, a dwelling place, and a resting place.

    Life after death: Heaven Introduction: Last week may have been gloomy but today is a cheerful day. Don Piper, the author of '90 minutes in heaven' said “heaven is a buffet for the senses. It is a sensory explosion.” I have great news for you this morning church. . . Heaven is for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Why Do We Come To The Tomb?"

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,230 views

    A sermon prepared for "Easter" Sunday and compares the reasons folks came to the tomb where Jesus was laid to rest and our reasons for assembling to worship on the first day of the week.

    I. Welcome II. Introduction MercyMe first released their hit song I Can Only Imagine in 1999. Since then, I’ve heard this song played numerous times at funerals as one imagines being in heaven and in the presence of God. The movie by the same name was released last month with much greater success ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mountain Before The Valley

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 27, 2003
    based on 415 ratings
     | 102,645 views

    Jesus reveals his glory on the mountain, to prepare his disciples, and us for the valley ahead.

    MARK 9:2-9 THE MOUNTAIN BEFORE THE VALLEY Life is filled with peaks and valleys. A peak is something excellent that happens in your life, something great, something to celebrate and remember. The birth of your child – that is a highpoint in your life. The day you get married – that is a peak. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Then Came Sunday PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024
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     | 1,004 views

    This sermon explores the power and significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection, emphasizing its role as a testament to life, love, and hope overcoming death, hate, and despair.

    Good morning, beloved family. It is a joy, a privilege, and an honor to stand before you today, not because of who I am, but because of who He is. We are gathered here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love and redemption. We are here to be touched, ...read more

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    There Is A Sound In The Land

    Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Nov 23, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,060 views

    Ehud, a judge in Israel kills the fat king....and there is a sound of victory throughout the land

    THERE IS A SOUND IN THE LAND: The story of Ehud (AY-HOOD) Judges 3:12-30 12 And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD. 13 And he gathered unto him the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Make Easter More Than Just A Holiday

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,745 views

    Easter Sermon 2004

    Make Easter More than Just a Holiday Matthew 28:1-10 Easter Sunday, April 11, 2004 Introduction Well, here we are ¡V Easter. The sun is shining, most of the time, the birds are singing, the buds are trying to bust out on the trees, and the days are getting longer. We celebrate the resurrection ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Easter Sunday: The Day That Changed My Life!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 13, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,262 views

    The first Easter Sunday was the day that changed the lives of Jesus’ disciples. I can remember the day that changed my life. Could today be the day that changes your life?

    Matthew 28: 1-15 Q: Who can tell me how old Jesus was when he died on the cross? A: He was about 33 years old. Q: Who knows how long I have got left? OK, perhaps I should rephrase that one! Who knows how long I have got left until I shut up and sit down? A: About 10 minutes. Now of course there ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    7th Sunday Of Easter, Series B

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 27, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,093 views

    Following the Ascension of our risen Lord, the final Sunday of Easter focuses on our Lord’s continual prayer for his church.

    7th Sunday of Easter May 28, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you revealed your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Easter Sunday - The Powerful Implications Of Christ's Resurrection

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 10,464 views

    There is nothing worse than being disappointed by someone you trusted to keep their promise.

    There is nothing worse than being disappointed by someone you trusted to keep their promise. Proverbs says, "To put one's trust in untrustworthy person is to experience the pain of a foot out of joint or a sore tooth. Whenever Jesus made a promise He kept it. Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Is The Day That The Lord Has Made___easter Morning

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Apr 13, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 4,225 views

    The Life, death,burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

    When reading chapter 1 of the Roman Epistle, the first few scriptures really stand out, and they should, due to the fact that this Word is about the most precious person that has ever been or will be! Let’s look at about five points here in chapter one that are remarkable. 1. Jesus Christs’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    When The Party's Over (Easter Sunrise Service)

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 22,164 views

    The work begins after the resurrection. The recognition, the responsibility, and the realization.

    WHEN THE PARTY’S OVER Matthew 28:18-20 INTRO.- ILL.- The spring fling was great! The food, the fun, the frivolity! - Loved those cornbread and beans. - Loved Gary and Marilyn singing and acting, especially when the table under them about collapsed. - Loved Gary Edwards singing and dancing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    3rd. Sunday Of Easter, Year C Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 179 ratings
     | 7,302 views

    God often works in ironic, paradoxical ways to carry out God’s will and purposes.

    Sermon for 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C Based on Acts 9: 1-20 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson In our first lesson today, we learn once again that our God is a specialist in irony and paradox. My New Webster’s Dictionary And Thesaurus of the English Language defines irony and paradox as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran