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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Seek Him Early

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,147 views

    The women came to the tomb of Jesus "early in the morning." Scripture teaches us to seek Him early in the morning, early in life, and early on in every endeavor.

    Seek Him Early Easter CHCC: April 8, 2007 Mark 11 INTRODUCTION: How many of you were here at 7:30 for the Sunrise Service? Did you leap out of bed at 6:00 this morning, full of energy and excitement? I don’t know about you, but I have to set an alarm and drag myself out of bed most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Heidebrecht avatar

    The Joy Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,349 views

    This sermon was written as part 2 of 2 for Easter Sunday 2007. Part 1 was delivered at the Sunrise service, part 2 at the second service.

    Easter Sunday - Part 2 Recap part 1: Hope of the Resurrection: 1Peter 1: 3-5 (NIV) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    His Faithful, Fickle Followers Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,699 views

    Part of a series looking at 4 people whose lives were changed as a result of their encounter with Christ. This message looks at the crowds.

    His Faithful, Fickle Followers Mt. 21:1-11 Show “That’s My King” Video What an amazing description of our King. But is it our description of the King? Turn with me please to Mt. 21:1-11. We’re looking at people in Scripture whose encounter with Jesus changed their lives. •Today, we look at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    The Difference

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 24, 2008
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     | 4,459 views

    Consider the differnce the resurrected Christ will make in the lives of those who trust and follow Him.

    Today is Easter. We celebrate the greatest event in the history of the world! I want to ask a question. What difference does the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ make in a person’s life? It can make a difference! Consider the story of Zachary. Zachary was doing poorly in math at school. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What's In It For Me?" Series

    Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,225 views

    In as plain a language as I can want to tell you what this whole Christ Event . . . Life . . . Death . . . and Resurrection . . . is all about . . . I want to help you answer the question: “What’s In It For Me?”

    **Several of the Illustrations in this sermon came from an illustration search on Sermon Central. INTRODUCTION: A Sunday School teacher asked her class on the Sunday before Easter if they knew what happened on Easter and why it was so important. One little girl spoke up saying: "Easter is when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Victory In Jesus

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 12, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,351 views

    Our faith centers upon the fact of the resurrection. Because Jesus has risen from the dead we have victory over sin (past, present, and future) and death.

    1. What if Jesus did not rise from the dead? I remember back when I was in seminary I took a philosophy class, and the professor posed a hypothetical situation, he said, “hypothetically speaking, what if someone found the bones of Jesus, and could prove it was his bones beyond a shadow of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Death And Resurrection

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 119 ratings
     | 34,892 views

    Consider the hope that we have in Jesus by looking once again at the death and resurrection of Jesus. 1- the excruciating death 2- the exhilarating resurrection

    INTRO.- ILL.- In 1173 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing eight-story bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa. The tower was to be eight-stories and 185-foot tall. There was just one "little" problem: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rolling Stones And The Risen Rock

    Contributed by James May on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 12,043 views

    Easter Message on the Resurrection of Jesus and the resurrection of sinful man who is covered by the rolling stone of sin.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Angelic Instructions Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,685 views

    Easter morning message about the three commands given by the angel to the women at the tomb on that first Easter morning

    Text: Matthew 28:1-7, Title: Angelic Instruction, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/23/08, AM A. Opening illustration: The Call to Worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas church. The choir started its processional, singing "Up from the Grave He Arose" as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Goes Before Us

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019
     | 6,157 views

    Message for Easter Sunrise Service

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Holland avatar

    The Walk After The Ride

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Apr 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,819 views

    Jesus after riding into Jerusalem dismounted that colt and began the most difficult walk to Calvary.

    The Walk after the Ride Matt. 26:57-68, 27:1-2, 27-34 The Ride before the Walk: • He comes in exalted as the King of kings • He weeps as He sees the eastern gate of Jerusalem beyond the Mount of Olives • The Temple entry, the Last Supper and beyond would began as He dismounts from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregg Strawbridge avatar

    The Resurrection: Unbelieving Explanations & Believing Expositions

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 4,308 views

    An exposition of the Resurrection based on 1 Cor. 15 with a view toward seeing how Paul defends the Resurrection.

    INTRODUCTION Unbelieving Explanations (skeptical theories of the resurrection) Believing Expositions (the Pauline apologetic for the resurrection) Evangelically Defended (15:1-2), Scripturally Defended (15:3-4), Evidentially Defended (15:5-7), Experientially Defended (15:9-11), Logically ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Anointed With Joy" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,623 views

    He counted it joy to pay for our sins and rise to give us life. The end of our road is joy with Him, who is worthy of the greater joy. (Part 4 in "The Road To Glory" Easter series)

    “Thou hast loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore God, Thy God, hath anointed Thee with the oil of gladness above Thy companions.” ----- “Joy is the very business of Heaven”. C. S. Lewis ----- In the beginning, God created. As He did so, and at the end of each creation day, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Rolling Stones: Leverage Or Fear?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 29, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,025 views

    The risen Christ rolls away the stones that hold us back: secrets we carry, fears and suspicions. He provides "leverage" to move these things out of the way.

    What giant stone stands in your way? What stops you from becoming what you want to become? You have dreams, hopes, goals. But something stops you. Not enough money? Not enough time? Maybe. But I would guess that some very large spiritual thing stands in your way. If you sift through all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Three Pictures In Atonement

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 126 ratings
     | 35,159 views

    Today as we study Lev 16, we will stroll through the art gallery of the word of God. And as we look upon the walls, we will see 3 masterpieces, 3 great works that bring to life the power and the purpose of the day of atonement.

    THE THREE PICTURES IN THE ATONEMENT TEXT: LEVITICUS CHAPTER 16 INTRODUCTION The apostle John, wrote in his Gospel, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life". And that same apostle in the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ