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  • Roger Haugen avatar

    Funeral Sermon - Easter

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 15,841 views

    Our Easter hope is in Christ’s victory over death and the grave. At the time of death there is no room for an "Easter Bunny" Easter.

    Irene Wakelin Funeral 28 March 2002 Mark 16:1-8 When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. They had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 7, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,171 views

    Lent Mid-Week 2: When death comes close, it is painful. The faithful mourn. Even in this, the Lord tells us, we are blessed because He will draw close to bring comfort.

    ‘Blessed are,’ says Jesus as He speaks each of the Beatitudes. ‘Blessed’ means more than ‘happy.’ Happiness is an emotion that is dependent on how well things are going. It is an emotional reaction based on outward circumstances. But ‘blessed’ in the Beatitudes refers to much more. It speaks to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    An Easter Suit Without A Wrinkle

    Contributed by Royce Hendry on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 454 ratings
     | 10,381 views

    The greatest wonder of all is the empty tomb, and is evidenced by Christ’s suit of clothes lying there undisturbed.

    AN EASTER SUIT W/O A WRINKLE LUKE 24:1-12 You know, today is a day when we wear our finest. Churches today all over our land are filled with people wearing floral dresses,new suits, Easter hats, gloves, patent leather shoes and on and on we could go. And by the way men, when it comes to dress and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Consequences Of Denying The Resurrection

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 15, 2023
     | 995 views

    If Jesus Christ did not rise from the dead, then the past two thousand years have been the greatest tragedy and travesty of human civilization ever recorded.

    There is enough credible eyewitness testimony and extra biblical evidence to verify the historical significance and fact that the event of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ as written in the Scriptures and secular history is true. The resurrection evidence can be presented in any objective court ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Owens avatar

    If Christ Be Not Risen

    Contributed by Terry Owens on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,489 views

    What would life be like if Christ had not risen from the grave. Find out as we explore if Christ be not risen.

    Have you ever stopped to think what life would be like if an event in your life had been changed? One of my favorite movies at Christmas time is “It’s a wonderful life” a story about George Bailey who found out what it would be like if he had never been born. This past year Nicolas Cage did a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "From Chaos To Redemption"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 194 ratings
     | 13,178 views

    The God of Creation takes empty lives and gives them purpose.

    Genesis 1:1-5 “From Chaos To Redemption” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The first 5 verses of the Bible inform us that God brought Creation out of chaos. And chaos is a word that we--as Americans--understand in a way that we never have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Ultimate Easter Egg

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,020 views

    The empty tomb of Jesus is God’s ultimate Easter egg!

    The Ultimate Easter Egg Luke 24:1-12 March 31, 2002: Easter morning Introduction Recently, an article was published that revealed the secrets of hidden “surprises” in computer software and video games. Programmers add these surprises to give the programs an added appeal. Some of the examples were ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Heart And Home

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,044 views

    Without an authentic relationship with God, we are left empty and detached

    Heart and Home Psalms 101:1-2 Question? What is the most important part of a house? At first you might say the foundation, the heating system or the plumbing. • But the most important part of a house is the home. • And the most important part of that home is the hearts of the people who live ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Right Kind Of Full House

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 29, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,965 views

    Message regarding Jesus’ teaching about a spiritually empty house.

    The Right Kind of Full House Matthew 12:43-45 July 23, 2006 Introduction How many of you know what a “full house” is? And no, I don’t mean the TV show from the 80’s and 90’s. It’s okay to admit that you know that it’s a poker hand! And I won’t even ask how you know! Honest! In poker, a full ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Resurrection Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 6, 2013
     | 6,734 views

    Easter Sunday message of the hope that we have in the empty tomb

    Resurrection of hope John 20:1-18 Introduction- He is risen (response- He is risen indeed) Hope is a powerful word. With it you are able to endure great stress and look past many hard situations. Without hope you crumble and lose vision. To those that put their hope and trust in Jesus Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Danger Of Neglecting God’s Presence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025
     | 193 views

    The presence of God is not a luxury—it is a necessity. Any leadership, ministry, or life that functions without it will suffer decline, deception, and destruction.

    THE DANGER OF NEGLECTING GOD’S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 13:3 Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:15; Psalm 51:11; 2 Samuel 6:6-7; Hosea 4:6; Revelation 3:20 INTRODUCTION: The presence of God is the most vital necessity for any believer, leader, or nation. Without it, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Instructions For Easter Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 6, 2023
     | 1,486 views

    Both the Angels and Jesus give us instructions on what to do with Easter: accept Jesus for ourselves; go and tell others of our salvation in Christ, and then rejoice!

    ALLELUIA! HERE THE GOOD NEWS! JESUS CHRIST HAS RISEN FROM THE DEAD JUST AS HE SAID HE WOULD! SIN IS DEFEATED AND DEATH HAS BEEN CONQUERED. THE WORK OF JESUS CHRIST ON EARTH CAN NOW BE SUMMARIZED INTO ONE WORD – VICTORY! THE DEATH OF JESUS ON THE CROSS WAS, IN NO UNCERTAIN TERMS, A VICTORIOUS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Victory

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 27, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,099 views

    Had He never stooped to the grave, He would have been unable to help us in the supreme experiences of life!

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Easter Sunday 2013 ~The Victory~ Rev. 1:18 John saw our Lord as the “Son of man.” It had been 60 years since John had last seen the Lord and now he sees Him as the glorified Son of God. Jesus: • His radiant Person, John saw that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    We Saw It, But We Don't Really Believe It!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 28, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,500 views

    The struggle to believe is real, but it is overcome when we meet the Risen, Living Son of God.

    “On the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 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 of the tomb, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Heartache To Hope (The Thief Or The Giver Of Life?)

    Contributed by David Simpson on Apr 18, 2014
     | 4,864 views

    An Easter message comparing the thief (Satan) to Jesus as the life giver. Will we choose his lies or choose HIS life? Will we live in despair or hope?

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church Easter, April 20, 2014 David Simpson From Heartache to Hope (The Thief or The Giver of Life?) Romans 5:8, John 10:10; Romans 15:13 Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church