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  • Wendy Pratt avatar

    A Living Hope

    Contributed by Wendy Pratt on Mar 30, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,703 views

    This sermon looks at the nature of our hope, especially in terms of how we face death.

    This week has been an interesting week. We’ve had three people in the hospital, so I’ve been spending time there daily, talking with patients and their families about issues of life and death. The news has been filled with issues of life and death, especially as they’ve pertained to Terri ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    If Stones Could Talk

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,105 views

    This Easter Sermon from ’06 is actually a series of 5 meditations on stones that were a part of Jesus’ life and is designed to be interlaced with Easter music to create a special Easter program. I’ve included the titles of the music we used.

    If Stones could Talk Luke 19; Matthew 4; John 7; Matthew 28 Revelation 2 Song: GLORY TO THE LORD OUR GOD Welcome Meditation #1: Stones of Praise Luke 19:40 The order of service will be a little different today, but don’t let the change throw you off. Instead, focus your attention on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Jaques avatar

    The Relevance Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,847 views

    The Resurrection is relevant because… 1. …it confirms Jesus’ identity as the Son of God. 2. …it proves there is life after death.

    OBJECTIVES: 1. Audience will be assured that Jesus did in fact rise from the dead. 2. Audience will be challenged to answer the question “Are you ready for life after death?” INTRO: One of my favorite movies of all time is “Planes Trains and Automobiles” featuring Steve Martin and John Candy as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Woman's Work

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,920 views

    The women going to the Tomb - Women’s work - find the miricle - the women’s work is a chosen ministry to the Lord - their Lord - Death is a simple math problem - Jesus Changes the math!

    Woman’s work Mark 16:1-8 I have gotten my self in trouble several times when I made a remark about some task like cleaning or cooking as “Woman’s work.” I really did make it in jest. I made it to get a response from the women present. Sometimes, I had to work really hard to make a formal ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Fools Rush In Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,012 views

    This is about John beating Peter in a footrace to the empty tomb, but Peter going in first. t’s about Peter’s courage, and how we need to live courageous lives, following God’s plans for us.

    John 20:1-9 – Fools Rush In Today, as we are continuing our series called He is Risen Indeed, where we have been studying Jesus’ resurrection and what it means to us, we turn our attention to the men of the story. We have studied Jesus’ female disciples, but now we look for inspiration from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behind Closed Doors Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 9, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,372 views

    This is about the disciples locking the doors because of fear; Jesus showed up, and they were afraid anyway. This deals with fear in our lives and overcoming it.

    John 20:19-20 – Behind Closed Doors Today we are continuing in our series on Jesus’ resurrection called He is Risen indeed. What did the resurrection mean to the original band of followers, and what does the resurrection mean for us nearly 2000 years later? The truth is, the resurrection has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Who's Watching Out For Me? Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,389 views

    We must learn to COUNT on God as the SOURCE of our protection. Do we depend too much on othe things and find that they disappoint us?

    April, 2007 “Who’s Watching Out for Me?” Psalm 121 INTRODUCTION: Today’s Psalm is one of 15 Psalms called the Pilgrim Psalms or songs of Ascent. They were sung by those who journeyed toward Jerusalem or ascended to the temple for the annual feasts. Each psalm is a step along the way. Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Death For Sin Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,668 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the Easter Series "The Three Crosses".

    Sunday Morning April 20, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: The Three Crosses [Easter Series]#3 DEATH FOR SIN Mark 15:21-47 Introduction: 1. When we think of Calvary, we only think of the cross of Christ. We must remember there were three crosses at Calvary. There are three great truths ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    It Doesn't Take Long To Change The World Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 12, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,365 views

    Amazingly the world, entirely, or for an individual, can change dramatically in an incredibly short time. Although this is often hard for us, it’s going to happen again and we look forward to that time.

    It Doesn’t Take Long to Change the World Easter 2003 It doesn’t take long to change the world in very dramatic ways. “The 1989 Armenian earthquake needed only four minutes to flatten the nation and kill thirty thousand people. Moments after that deadly tremor ceased, a father raced to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Clothes/New Life

    Contributed by Paul Larsen on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 12,325 views

    An Easter Sunday Sermon that reminds us that just as Jesus left his graveclothes behind we can leave behind our graveclothes of fear, despair and sin. God gives us the robes of righteous and a new life that begins right now.

    Easter Sunday - New Clothes - New Life Alleluia! Christ is risen! Happy Easter. It is wonderful to have you here today as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection and the new life he gives us. A pastor went to see a man who lived in the community but never attended church. He told him, "We ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    The Sovereign Savior Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,679 views

    The question is answered on "Who is this King of glory?" He is the strong and mighty warrior, Jesus. Here we find the POSSESSOR of earth, the PREDICAMENT of man and the PROCLAMATION of the Messiah.

    Psalm 24:1-10 A Psalm of David THE earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell therein. For He has founded it upon the seas, And established it upon the waters. Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Vicente avatar

    287 – Word Of Suffering

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,224 views

    Before Jesus declared His thirst – He declared His separation from God the Father. His thrist was spiritual not a biological need.

    Illustrate Humor: Based on a True story – church in Romania – God tells a new pastor to stand at window of an elderly lady from his church and yell…” repent or go to hell” This lady was a highly influential person in the church and has been a member for over 30 years… when the young pastor did it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Live Each Day Like It’s Easter Sunday!

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,153 views

    Today as we gather in the afterglow of Easter, we are again going to recall the facts surrounding Jesus great victory and be led to continue to respond to that victory in our daily lives. It is my prayer for all of you that you would

    Several hundred years before the birth of Jesus, a crucial battle raged between two great civilizations—the Greeks and the Persians. They were among the world’s super-powers at that time. The clash of their armies took place on the level fields near a city called Marathon. The battle went on for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Preparing For Easter: Simon Peter-Sifted Now To Strengthen Later

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 16, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,650 views

    Sifting wheat doesn't always mean using a hand-held sifter. The Lord Jesus Christ gave Peter a warning that Satan wanted to "sift" him, but gave him encouragement as well.

    Full disclosure: Sermon Central has a message of mine based on this text called “When Thou Art Converted”. This message is different, not just an edit or a rewrite. Also, this message was based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on March 12, 2023. This is not an exact ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Mack Cherry avatar

    How Do You Value Calvary?

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on May 18, 2025
     | 219 views

    Calvary is not just a story we read at Easter and put back on a shelf until next year. We should make time each day to remember it in its full meaning.

    How Do You Value Calvary? By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. How do we measure value? 1. Money or the Luxury a. Houses – gated communities b. Cars – Cadillacs, Mercedes, Rolls, Lexus c. Watches – Rolexes 2. Sentimentality (Eyes of the Owner) a. Grandma’s quilt b. Grandpa’s shotgun c. Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ