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  • Donald Smith avatar

    "Journey To The Grave"

    Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 11,821 views

    Like the women of old, we too journey to the graves of those we love. What do we say on the way and what do we find when we get there?"

    “Journey to the Grave” One of my favorite illustrations is about a pastor giving a children’s sermon on Easter Sunday morning. “Can anyone tell me what happened on Easter?” Silence. The pastor, persisting, asked again politely, “Now I know that someone here knows what happened on Easter a long, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Thomas- The Great Declaration Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,616 views

    He may be labelled by others as ’Doubting Thomas’- but he made the most succinct diagnosis and declaration about Jesus ever! Thank God for Thomas and his honest doubt.

    The great declaration: Thomas. Jn 20:24-31. WBC 27/3/5am. Easter Day INTRODUCTION Seen Groundhog Day? A Sunday School teacher was attempting to teach her young students the true meaning of Easter. "Why do we celebrate Easter?" she asked. When the children replied ’because of the Easter bunny,’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Their Eyes Were Opened

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 30, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,243 views

    Theire eyes were opened at the end of their journey, are our eyes opened? The athority of the Bible is demonstrated in the unknown teacher.

    Their Eyes Were Opened Luke 24:13-24:35 Not long ago I was down in Cartersville at a covered dish supper and worship service. Right before meal time, I was talking with a group of people and this young lady walks up and says hello Tom. I am a face person; I often have trouble with names. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Death Defanged

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,847 views

    Paul in discussing the resurrection of Christ states that Christ has taken the sting out of or defanged death.

    DEATH DEFANGED I Corinthians 15:50-57 Introduction: Easter Sunday is a great day of celebration. We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the Garden Tomb. We celebrate His victory over sin, Satan, and death. Paul in discussing the resurrection of Christ states that Christ has taken the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • OLORUNNISOLA ONI avatar

    The Gethsemane Experience.

    Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Mar 15, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,141 views

    It then reminds us that at one time or the other believers and non belivers alike are going to experience their Gethsemane. It then encourages us to go through it the same way Christ went through it.

    Introduction: Today is the Palm Sunday; the day Jesus rode a colt triumphantly into Jerusalem. It also marks the week of His crucifixion. One of the incidences that happened during this week is his travail or struggle in Gethsemane. This Gethsemane experience like every other events of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Memento Mori

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 6, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,313 views

    We prepare to live by preparing for death.

    “Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; for ‘All flesh is like grass and all its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Resurrection Means To Me!

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,859 views

    This sermon explains why the resurrection is not just an historical event, but it has relevence for our lives today.

    Resurrection Sunday What the Resurrection Means to Me! March 31, 2002 Acts 4:8-31 Intro: A. [illustration, by Joel Pankow] I have heard that possums are smart animals. You wouldn’t think so because you hardly ever see one except when it’s dead on the road. There’s a joke that goes, "Why did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Men Were On Their Way To Hell.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,435 views

    This sermon was preached at Easter and it looks at the fate of Jesus and the two men who were crucified with him.

    Three Men Were On Their Way To Hell Easter 4/30/2000 Luke 23:32-43 Matthew 28:1-15 Their mothers had told them time and time again, "Child if you don’t change, you’re heading for a world of trouble. There is no such thing as easy money." No doubt when the two guys got together they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,587 views

    The resurrection of Jesus changes everything - our past, our present and our future.

    The Resurrection The Story – week 27 I want to start off today with some powerful words that Paul put to paper 2000 years ago NOT ONLY for a bunch of believers who were living in the city of Corinth – BUT ALSO for you and I who are sitting in this room today. AND – let’s stand together as I read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    After He Rose

    Contributed by Russell Jeffares on Apr 3, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,359 views

    Easter sermon on why Jesus told Mary not to cling on to Him.

    “After He Rose” John 20:10-18 I. Introduction a. Illustration: Noel and Jill seemed to have everything. They worked in ministry with youth in Germany. Noel gave up a promising basketball career to pursue full time ministry. After five years of marriage Jill was six months pregnant. She was very ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Charles Brown avatar

    Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me? Series

    Contributed by Charles Brown on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 288 ratings
     | 48,045 views

    Jesus uttered three statements and then darkness fell. Then there was silence “until about the ninth hour”, 3 P.M. Darkness fell over the earth like a thick, hot blanket. And there was silence. Then just before He died, the Lord Jesus uttered again, sev

    C R Brown Series: Cross Sayings From The Christ Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me? Matthew 27:45-46; Isaiah 53:7 Message Four Introduction When you spend some time in the Word looking at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Seen Jesus?

    Contributed by Michael Thomas on Sep 6, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 12,054 views

    Message on "Doubting Thomas" Seeeing Jesus

    Have You Seen Jesus? Video presentation (Acts video Day after Resurrection) Question: Have you seen Jesus? I’m not talking about physically seeing him because we won’t see Jesus physically again until the day comes for His return. In that day every eye shall see, every knee shall bow, every tongue ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Doug Henry avatar

    Come Out On The Water Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,278 views

    A look at how Jesus invites us to great things if we have faith enough to step out.

    The Invitations of Jesus Come Out on the Water Matthew 14:22-32 As I was preparing sermons for this Easter Season, an old thought came to mind. Jesus was perfect and holy in every way, and yet, he was crucified for being that way. He fulfilled every prophecy of the Old Testament and yet, He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    "God's Yes, To The World's No"

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,714 views

    An Easter Sunday Sermon

    Easter Sunday Sermon Luke 24:1-12 "God’s Yes, to the World’s No" 24:1* ¶ But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices which they had prepared. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in they did not find the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Practice Of Resurrection

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 7, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,399 views

    It occurs to me that a life resurrection that brings one closer to God involves three simple things, Removal, Replanting, and Receiving.

    The Practice of Resurrection Sean Lester April 3, 2007 The Christian Mission Adrian, Michigan Text: JN 12:20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. [21] They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal