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  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Easter Means .....

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 5, 2006
    based on 59 ratings
     | 31,072 views

    This sermons breaks down the meaning of Easter, using Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday illustrations.

    Jesus was going on up to Jerusalem. As he approached Bethpage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples into the next village and told them they would find a donkey and they were to bring that donkey back to Him so He could ride it into Jerusalem. They found the donkey ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Harvey avatar

    The Reality Of Easter

    Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 11, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,105 views

    The reality of who Jesus is often times does not match up to our misconceptions.

    “The Reality of Easter” April 16, 2006 Introduction: Today is Resurrection Sunday, the day we celebrate the greatest event in history. Easter is the time of year when we celebrate the events surrounding the last week of the life of Christ, his death and his resurrection. But so often, people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter Is Dangerous!

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Apr 13, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,654 views

    Easter from the viewpoint of Caiaphas, demonstrating that it would be better for obstinant rebels if Christ had not been raised from the dead. The fact of Easter requires us to repent and turn to Christ

    Matthew 28:11-15 This is all most inconvenient, not to mention dangerous! I don’t know what the Romans will make of all this. They only put me in power as High Priest to keep the country in order and to stop things like this happening. If that Jesus had kept to carpentry none of this would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Easter 2006

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,380 views

    The Resurrection - myth or reality

    EASTER 2006 Story: There is a story told, about a painting of Goethe’s Faust on display in the magnificent Louvre Museum in Paris, France. In the picture, Faust is seated at a table engaged in a competitive game of chess. And at first glance, it looks like Faust is losing. His opponent in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Csi: Easter Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,848 views

    Part 4 of the series, The Truth About Jesus Christ.

    [Note: The arguments for the Resurrection in this sermon were taken from an excellent book called The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus by Gary R. Habermas & Michael R. Licona.] We’ve been called together this morning to investigate a crime scene in Jerusalem: the empty tomb of Jesus of Nazareth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Easter Angels

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,724 views

    When you study the Bible or reflect upon the person and work of Christ, you are joining in the curriculum of the angels; you are on holy ground.

    Easter Angels (topical) 1. 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 whole family gets together, and you eat turkey and sing about the pilgrims and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Easter Surprise

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,962 views

    Children’s Easter Message 2002

    The Easter Surprise Matthew 28:5-6 Children’s Message Easter Sunday: March 31, 2002 How many of you had an Easter Egg Hunt this year? What is this? (Hold up an empty large plastic Easter Egg) What are these Easter Eggs for? People hide them. You look for them, find them and open them. Usually ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Easter 2002

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,566 views

    Easter Morning Sermon

    Luke 24:1-12 Did you ever wonder why people forget to doubt? Introduction A. I have been at this Church now for over 2 years. I must admit I really have enjoyed my time here. B. In two years I feel that I have develop a line of credibility. You will trust a lot of what I have to say C. That is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    An Easter Message

    Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Mar 26, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,158 views

    There are two defining images of Easter, death and resurrection

    Easter is the longest of the Christian ‘sacred’ holidays. Although Christmas gives us two days off, one for Christmas and one for Boxing Day, Christmas day itself is the only ‘sacred’ holiday. For many people in Australia Easter means a four-day weekend. For Christians Easter is about two sacred ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter In Us

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,670 views

    About the power of the resurrection in Christian believers through the Holy Spirit.

    THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER April 10, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Very Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Luke 24:13-35 "Easter in Us" The poet Gerard Manley Hopkins wrote a poem in memory of five Franciscan sisters who drowned when a ship named the Deutschland went down. In the 35th and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Experiencing Easter”

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,614 views

    Deals with not just celebrating Easter but experiencing it by placing your faith in Jesus Christ who is alive!

    “EXPERIENCING EASTER” TEXT: LUKE 23:32-43 Sunday, April 11, 2004 Now I will talk to the adults [sermon follows children’s message] about the meaning of Easter and having an Easter experience. There are three movies I want you to think about. The first one is It’s a Wonderful Life - George ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Easter's Influences

    Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,467 views

    Various influences that surrounded the first Easter concluding with the influences Christ has had on history, humanity and our own personal lives.

    Introduction: If we were to take the time to count the number of things or people who have influenced us just today, no doubt we would be here for a while. We are influenced by everything from the weather, to our personal preferences, to the clock on the wall; we are influenced by how hard or soft ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Easter Means

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,979 views

    Easter means that Christ died; prophecy was fulfilled; God was satisfied; We are justified; have eternal life; and good news to share.

    "Easter Sunday" is celebrated by millions of people world-wide who remember the resurrection of Jesus on this special day. Many people think of it as "the most holy" of religious holidays; and for some, it marks the only time they attend church services. If it is as important as some would have us ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Meaning Of Easter

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 218 ratings
     | 36,667 views

    The real meaning of Easter escapes us. Can we recapture it?

    THE MEANING OF EASTER Matthew 28:1-15 INTRO: What is the meaning of Easter? Ask any child: “Easter is Easter bunnies and Easter eggs.” Ask any mother: “Easter is new Easter clothes.” Ask any dad: “Easter is a good Easter dinner.” Is the preacher the only one who responds, “Easter is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Neil Adams avatar

    Easter Day

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,457 views

    Mark’s original ending has been seen as controversial yet it is so powerful & real & full of challenge.

    The Easter resurrection story in Mark offers us a different slant in a way on old story. It offers us an ending where the feeling is not spontaneous joy & praise, but fear & confusion & doubt. It is a ending that has troubled the Church for generations, indeed it made the people who put together ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist