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  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Why Did Jesus Show The Empty Tomb?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 18, 2012
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     | 8,317 views

    Easter Sunrise Service (shorter than normal) examining reasons why Jesus showed an empty tomb.

    EASTER SUNRISE 2012 - 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 20-22 Some time ago I had a lady ask me, “Brother Gene, why do we have to get early on Easter? Why do we have a Sunrise service?” Let’s think for a moment about the events leading up to this celebration. If you remember, Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “he Was Rejected By The People” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 14, 2015
     | 5,524 views

    The crowd rejected Jesus that first Easter for the same reasons many reject Him today.

    That first Easter, Jesus was rejected by the people. He was taken to Pilate; and Pilate found nothing against Him. So, he asked the people the most important question anyone will ever answer. (READ TEXT) Instead of answering himself, Pilate looked to the crowd. But the crowd can be wrong. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Davaughn Cox avatar

    Jesus Rose

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 11, 2014
     | 6,275 views

    This is coming from the 24th division of Luke

    Sermon text Luke 24:1-8 Thank You Jesus For Rising! We have gathered early this Easter morning to honor and respect the raising of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! 1. When Jesus rose from the grave he did so for you and I. Also he rose to prove a point to all. That no matter what evil act Satan ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What If?

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 16, 2014
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     | 3,875 views

    What if the resurrection really happened? What if forgiveness was available, restoration was possible, hope was living and salvation really was by grace?

    What If… (an ancient solution) Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb 3 and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?” 4 But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Gifts From The Grave"

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Apr 21, 2014
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    Five gifts given to God's children because of the resurrection or the empty tomb.

    “Gifts from the Grave” Text: Luke 24:1-8 I. Welcome II. Introduction When we lived in Hawaii, one of the great blessings was seeing these three cemeteries: Punchbowl; the Valley of the Temples; and the Arizona Memorial. We didn’t know anyone buried in these three locations but we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Said Yes!

    Contributed by Steven Ferber on Apr 10, 2012
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     | 4,689 views

    Easter is God's Yes to eternal life and personal transformation.

    It’s fun to look back at certain dates in history and see what happened. Let’s take today’s date, April 8th. April 8th, 1974, Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s career home run record by hitting number 715. April 8th, 1960, Mabry Harper caught a world record 25-lb. walleye in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    The Testimony Of An Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 28, 2016
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    There is a tomb in a distant land with silent walls as well. If that tomb could speak to us what would it say? What would it tell us of the terrible – tragic – thrillingly triumphant events that transpired there some two thousand years ago?

    TITLE: THE TESTIMONY OF AN EMPTY TOMB SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 24:1-12 Have you ever stood and just looked at an old empty house in a neighborhood? Perhaps the doors stand ajar, sagging on hinges, loosened by the ravages of weather and time. Have you noticed the vacant stare of glassless windows? If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    One Down, Two To Go!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 5, 2015
     | 3,574 views

    1) Sin’s been stomped 2) Satan will succumb 3) Death will die

    “One down, two to go!” That’s something you might hear a student say in the coming weeks. At least I remember thinking that when I was taking exams at the end of the school year. “One down, two to go!” It’s also what a mother might say to a child she is coaxing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christ Is Risen! Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 6, 2015
     | 8,647 views

    The resurrection of Christ is not simply a philosophical idea whereby His Spirit lives on in our memories. It is a reality of history. But what does this mean to us today?

    Christ Is Risen! 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. In this chapter, Paul is dealing with the issue of the resurrection of the dead. Some in the church at Corinth were teaching that there was no physical resurrection of the dead. • The Sadducees taught this. ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Dr. Lewis W. Gregory avatar

    Raised To Walk Anew Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Apr 2, 2024
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     | 1,114 views

    What is so significant about becoming a Christian? The significance is found in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ? But what does that have to do with you? Everything! Why . . . because


    I. What happened to Christ happened to you. A. Christ took your place. He died as you and you arose with Him. You were crucified with Christ and you have been raised with Christ. You were raised to walk in newness of life. Therefore, when you become a Christian, you die to your old life and gain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Easter Sermon: From A Crown Of Thorns To A Kingly Crown

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 16, 2017
     | 6,635 views

    A message for Resurrection Sunday about the change that God brought about through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ

    Easter Sermon: From a Crown of Thorns to a Kingly Crown A lot can happen in three days. A LOT can happen in 3 days. Many of us in this room could speak of a time in our lives when a great shift occurred, a great change that forever altered their entire lives. Sometimes that change included a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    If A Man Dies Shall He Live Again? (Easter)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 1, 2015
    based on 41 ratings
     | 20,793 views

    Many ask the ancient question that Job asked so long ago:"If a man dies, shall he live again?" That is one of the most important questions that we could ever ask, for life is our most precious possession.

    It is Easter. The day that we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A time when Alleluias fill the air: ....Beloved ... You know the response: Alleluia Christ is Risen..... The Lord is Risen in Deed Alleluia. We have hope through the resurrection. Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mark Woolsey avatar

    0505 Easter V (Rogation Sunday): A Rash Promise Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on May 20, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,266 views

    Was Jesus’ promise to do anything we ask in His name a rash promise?

    Sermon: A Rash Promise Text: John 16:23-33 Occasion: Rogation Sunday (Easter V) Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, May 21, 2006 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In the name of the Father, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    What Are You Celebrating - Easter Vs Resurrection Sunday

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 37 ratings
     | 53,056 views

    Many people celebrate Easter thinking they are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, but truly they are being destroyed celebrating a false god. Not your traditional Easter sermon.

    “What are you Celebrating” Resurrection Sunday vs. Easter By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Mark 16:1-6 “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. And very early in the morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Ascension Ends The Momentous Easter Period – Explaining The Ascension Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 28, 2024
     | 842 views

    40 days had passed after the Resurrection and Jesus had been teaching His disciples. Now it was time to depart this scene in the Ascension. We are looking at various aspects of the Ascension and His coming again. It was an interesting time.

    THE ASCENSION ENDS THE MOMENTOUS EASTER PERIOD – EXPLAINING THE ASCENSION [A]. THE INTRODUCTION FOR OUR MESSAGE TODAY ON THE ASCENSION The days after the Lord’s resurrection were understandably happy ones for the disciples, probably tinged with uncertainty. They were not sure what was ahead. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational