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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Pre-Easter Tensions Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,997 views

    Step out onto the other side of Easter and into the shoes of the disciples. See how they might have experienced the tense moments leading up to the crucifixion, and how htey might have heard Jesus’ words from John Chapter 16.

    Sermon for CATM – March 9, 2008 – Pre-Easter Tensions [Note: This sermon discusses some of the tensions leading up to the original crucifixion and how painfully difficult it was for the disciples to first hear the words from Jesus written in John 16:16-33. It has no happy ending and little Easter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Journey Toward Easter

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,920 views

    This message focuses on the words of Jesus from the Cross. As we think about the final words of Jesus as he hung on the cross we begin to understand the pain, passion and love Jesus had for you and for me.

    Journey Toward Easter Matthew 21:1-11 Today we begin our journey toward Easter. Passion week starts with the march of Jesus into Jerusalem. We celebrate the Triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday next Sunday. The last week of Christ’s public ministry was jam packed and filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Capturing The Meaning Of Easter Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 18,231 views

    Message #3 in sermon series, "Pursuing Victory." Easter Sunday message, focusing on the importance and depth of meaning of Easter and Jesus’ resurrection.

    Series -- Pursuing Victory Message #2: "Capturing the Meaning of Easter" -- How An Empty Tomb Can Fill Our Lives Mt.28:5-6 -- "The angel said to the women, ’Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, just as He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    If You Missed Easter ...

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,279 views

    Surprises related to the Easter story.

    How many of you like surprises? If you are very young, your immediate response is, "Oh, boy! I love surprises!" If you are a little older, you’re probably a little more cautious. You have learned that not all surprises are happy ones. If you missed Easter, I have a surprise for you. I want us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Easter Is For The Lamb Of God

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,298 views

    Taking the word Easter and breaking it down per letter to receive a message for all.

    Easter is for the Lamb of God Psalms 51:10 Monte T. Brown March 27, 2005 Sunrise Services First Baptist Riverton E is for Empty Hearts! God, create a pure heart in me. Give me a new spirit that is faithful to you. Psalms 51:10 Adam and Eve were the first people God created. He loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    The Week After Easter

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 93,306 views

    This sermon deals with what happen when Thomas saw Jesus for himself. We can learn from this what we really have in Jesus.

    TEXT: John 21:1 The capture of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane is over The brutal treatment of him at the hands of Roman soldiers is over The trial that found him guilty is over The torturing and twisting of his body is over The cruel fastening of his body to an old rugged cross is over The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    After-Easter Days Series

    Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009
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     | 10,867 views

    Easter morning, like the Indian summer of the year, has a tender veil of loveliness and mystery about it which links it with both worlds, and makes it a peculiarly appropriate pattern of a life hid with Christ in God. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson.

    "He showed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God" (Acts 1:3). Easter morning is the beginning of a unique and most tenderly interesting portion of our blessed Saviour’s life. It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Easter: Now It Begins

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,159 views

    A sermon emphasizing not the end that is Easter Sunday, but the beginning.

    John 20:1-8 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    The Grand Intersection Of Easter

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 10, 2009
     | 2,644 views

    Easter is the celebration of an intersection as well… and intersection of two realms… heaven… and earth. Easter is the celebration of an event… the resurrection of Christ… and all that it speaks of God’s plan for creation… for us.

    The Grand Intersection of Easter Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009 - Brad Bailey Last week… we looked at the Cross as the remarkable intersection… between the holiness and love of God… between justice and mercy… > Easter is the celebration of an intersection as well… and intersection of two realms… ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peace Be With You (Easter)

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,626 views

    The resurrection is rooted in human history…yet it has never ceased reaching out and changing lives.

    Texts read at start of service and in sermon outline… as reference source for sermon: Matthew 28:1-7 (NLT) John 20:19-22, 26-31 (NLT) As we gather to engage the event that has changed the world more than any other… Important to realize this event…the resurrection of Christ is rooted in history. • ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breakthrough To Victory (Easter) Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,512 views

    Easter message. For all of us… it is the climatic conclusion to a story that we all know something about. For no figure has had a greater impact on our civilization than Jesus… the Christ. His teachings… treatment… proved to have a power that is tra

    When you’re reading a great book it builds anticipation for the last chapter… for how it finishes. When you see a story in the form of a movie… you can feel it moving towards a climax that will help you understand it all. Today we come to the last chapter… the final scene in the ultimate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    The Right Side Of Easter

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 9, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,784 views

    Many Christians are living on the Calvary side of Easter. They live as if Jesus died for their sins (ie… they are saved) but without the power, the joy, the redemption and the transformation of Easter.

    The Right Side of Easter Point of sermon: Many Christians are living on the Calvary side of Easter. They live as if Jesus died for their sins (ie… they are saved) but without the power, the joy, the redemption and the transformation of Easter. Sermon: Earlier we sang the familiar words, "Low in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Easter '09: Thirst

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,549 views

    You won’t be satisfied until the Savior washes your sins away.

    Easter ’09: Thirst John 4:10 Rev. Brian Bill 4/12/09 Note: The general idea for this message is from Pastor Bill Hybels and is used with permission. I want to begin this morning with some questions. * How long can an average human being go without food? Thirty days. If any of you think you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Power And Triumph Of Easter

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,505 views

    God came a long, long way to enter our world, endure the cross and triumph over death. He did it for you.

    Sermon for Easter Sunday – April 12, 2009 – The Power and Triumph of Easter The story of Good Friday and Easter is when you really pay attention, the most dramatic and intense story imaginable. It is a story of the world’s Creator having become a part of His creation. Look at your hands for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Empty Promises Of Easter Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,387 views

    This morning, I would like us to think about the promises of Easter. There are three of them. Each promise is marked by something empty. An empty cross, and empty tomb and empty burial clothes. It is the very fact that each of these is empty that assures

    A Journey to Calvary; His Passion and our Deliverance Part 4 The Empty Promises of Easter Am Service April 12th 2009 Easter Luke 24:1-12 Introduction In our world, we are taught that; “if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is.” So many of us have been taken in by “empty promises,” that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist