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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Why Jesus Part 3 - Easter 2015 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 4, 2015
     | 4,617 views

    Part 3 focuses on the prophecies pertaining to the Messiah's death and resurrection.

    Why Jesus Part 3 Scriptures: Isaiah 52:13-14; Isaiah 53; Matthew 16:26; Revelation 3:20 Introduction Last week I shared with you the prophecies pertaining to the Messiah’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem and the prophecies pertaining to His betrayal. I then took you to the New Testament ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The First Easter Morning: They Remembered, They Returned, They Reported Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 12, 2020
     | 4,502 views

    These women brought back the first news of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ--but nobody believed them!

    Based on a sermon preached at Pilot Knob Baptist Church, Belle, MO, in April 2007. (This is not an exact transcription.) Easter has always been one of my favorite holidays! I never cared much for the hard boiled "Easter" eggs or anything like that—especially cleaning up the pieces of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Easter Questions You Must Answer Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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     | 30,749 views

    Mary Magdalene was one of the eyewitnesses of the resurrection. She was the last one at the cross and the first one at the tomb. She had to answer three Easter questions that day, and these are the same three questions that each of us must answer today.

    INTRODUCTION There’s something exciting about a countdown. As a boy growing up in LA, lower Alabama, I can remember my family crowded around a small black-and-white television set as the camera was focused on a launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The year was 1962 and Astronaut John Glenn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter: "we Had Hoped..."

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 27, 2020
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    We say it, just like the 2 disciples on the way to Emmaus. Jesus 1) opens the conversation, 2) opens the Scriptures, and 3) opens our eyes. Jesus is alive, and our hope is alive!

    EASTER: “WE HAD HOPED…” --Luke 24:13-35 On a Sunday, about 2000 years ago, 2 disciples were walking down the road. It might have been 2 men, or a man and wife. They were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus, about 7 miles. It was a walk of despair, for their hopes and dreams were gone. Read Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is Easter Celebration The Pascal Of Our Lord Jesus?

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Apr 11, 2020
     | 2,585 views

    We celebrate Easter year in and year out, but is it the same feast of Passover fulfilled by our Lord Jesus Christ

    Well, let see what the Bible says to us. Today multitudes, and nations in the Christian world are celebrating either the Easter or the Pascal feast depending on what denomination you belong. At the same time, the Bible makes it clear that Easter is after the Feast of the unleavened bread, Just as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Core 52 Week 15 - Easter Sunday Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 14, 2020
     | 2,077 views

    Our atonement was won at the cross. Resurrection means that God has made all things new. We have a new leader, we are a new creation, and we have new opportunities.

    Core52 - Easter Sunday Intro: • The 1st Easter morning did not begin with crowds of Jesus’ followers crying out in a parade, “He is risen!” • If there was crying, it was among the women who made their way in the early morning light to a tomb to offer love and respect to their master by finishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark van Cuylenburg avatar

    Reflections On Easter Is A Matter Of Life And Death, And Life!

    Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Apr 18, 2020
     | 1,975 views

    The promises God made to men in The Old Testament all come true. The promises that Jesus makes to men in The New Testament all come true.

    Draft Sermon 19th April 2020 Reflections on Easter, a matter of life and death, and life. This is the Sunday after Easter Sunday Resurrection Day and for the disciples of Jesus it's been a very busy couple of weeks. Firstly they followed faithfully behind Jesus as He rode into the city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ryan Ferwerda avatar

    The Easter Witness Of God's Love

    Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Apr 19, 2020
     | 4,883 views

    What is Easter all about? What does Jesus' death and resurrection mean for our lives? These are the central questions of the seven-week Easter season. We may not be able to fully understand the meaning of these questions answers, but that does not stop us from bearing witness to those answers.

    What is Easter all about? What does Jesus’ death and resurrection mean for our lives? These are the questions that have been on my mind and heart this past week. Is Easter a one-day holiday in the spring where we simply gather with family for a nice meal, maybe exchange small gifts, hunting ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    The Truth (Wednesday Of The 6th Week Of Easter)

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 19, 2020
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     | 2,021 views

    When he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth.

    Reflection When he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. What is all truth? We hear from the first reading (Acts 17:15, 22--18:1): Paul stood up and said: “You Athenians, I see that in every respect you are very religious. For as I walked around looking carefully at your ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Are We At Peace? (Tuesday Of The Fifth Week Of Easter)

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 19, 2020
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     | 2,569 views

    Are we at peace during the time of our suffering and difficulties? Are we at peace during this pandemic Covid-19?

    Reflection Today, as we read in the first reading (Acts 14:19-28), we hear that early Christian community was persecuted for following the way of Jesus. At the same time, they could go around without the fear of persecution, day by day strengthening their faith in Jesus. How could they do ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Living In Two Worlds (Easter Sunday 2017).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 2,277 views

    Colossians 3:1 - 4 tells believers about how we live in two worlds because we are new creatures in Christ in the here and now who are not hindered by earthly things because we set our minds on the things above.

    LIVING IN TWO WORLDS Text: Colossians 3:1-4 Phillips Brooks, the clergy man, former Bishop in the Episcopal Church and author of the Christmas hymn “O Little Town Of Bethlehem” also had something important to say about Easter. “The great Easter truth is not that we are to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Ta Da! Christ Is Risen! (Easter Season)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 25, 2013
    based on 75 ratings
     | 38,069 views

    A teacher asked " What do you think were Jesus first words when He came out of that tomb?" A little girl shouted excitedly "I know,!" "Bethany what did he say." Extending her arms high into the air she said: "TA DA! Beloved TA DA Christ has risen!

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day are: Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 118:1-2.14-24 ; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 and John 20:1-18. A Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders about ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    I Reject. . .i Believe: An Easter Homily Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 29, 2013
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     | 6,023 views

    The promises we make in baptism are challenges to be soaked with Christ.

    Easter Sunday 2013 “I Reject. . .I Believe” In my ministry of deacon, about five times a year I have the privilege of welcoming young children into the Church through the sacrament of Baptism. The rite of Baptism of Infants is pretty straightforward, involving the reading of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Easter 2013 Why Believe In Christ's Resurrection?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 2, 2013
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     | 2,866 views

    Evidence to show why one should believe in Christ's Resurrection

    Easter 2013 Dr. Elmer Towns Why Believe in Christ’s Resurrection? March 31, 2013 1. The tomb was empty. “They (the women) found the stone rolled away . . . and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick White Sr avatar

    Easter [ He Did It All For You And Me]

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017
     | 23,390 views

    THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST WAS THE GREATEST EVENT IN THE HISTORY OF MANKIND BECAUSE IT REVEALS THAT JESUS IS MORE THAN OUR CRUCIFIED SAVIOR BUT HE IS OUR RISEN LORD

    EASTER Luke 23:44-46 (NIV) 44 It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, 45 for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. 46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist