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  • Tony Searles avatar

    "Gone!" Series

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 18, 2015
     | 10,130 views

    This is the sixth in a six part Easter Series. The premise comes from Phil. 2:5-7 where it states that Jesus "emptied Himself, taking on the form of a bond-servant." We too need to be emptied so we can be filled with the fullness of Christ alone.

    TITLE: “GONE” #6 in the SERIES: “Empty” MAIN TEXT: Mark 16:1-8 GOOD MORNING! It is RESURRECTION SUNDAY! Boy, do we ever have a reason to rejoice!!! Jesus is alive!!! So, we have no reason to be down, but every reason to be ecstatic! And not just today, but always! ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Jesus Paradox Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 30, 2015
     | 5,020 views

    Jesus shows us the way to please God ... for Jesus the way up was down!

    Title: The Jesus Paradox Text: Philippians 2:5-11 (Mark 11:1-11) Thesis: Jesus shows us the way to pleasing God. For Jesus the way up was down! Introduction A paradox is something that is contrary to expectations, existing beliefs or perceived opinions. It is a statement that appears to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Perfect Three Point Sermon (Easter Season Message)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 16, 2014
    based on 47 ratings
     | 44,663 views

    I would like to share something really inspiring on this glorious Easter day. I am going to preach an old-fashioned 3-point sermon which is a very trinitarian model of preaching. So after great contemplation here are the 3 points. He is risen! He is risen! He is risen! (Updated April 2022)

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's Easter Readings are: Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2,14-24; Colossians 3:1-4 and Matthew 28:1-10 or Mark 16:1-8 or Luke 24:1-12. Let us pray O' Heavenly Father it is through your ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Resurrection Sunday

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Apr 20, 2025
     | 604 views

    This message is about the importance of Resurrection Sunday, how it is the essential part of our salvation. Understanding and believing the resurrection account help us to know the truth of Christ Jesus.

    Well… today is Easter Sunday, and I’ll just tell you right up front, I don’t usually call it Easter Sunday, I call it Resurrection Sunday. Because that’s what today is all about. The resurrection of Jesus Christ. And I admit, that when I was a kid, I didn’t really understand what this holiday was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Power Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,621 views

    Easter message where we can learn from the empty tomb what Jesus has done for us.

    THE POWER OF THE RESURRECTION LUKE 24:1-12 EASTER SUNDAY 3/23/2008 INTRO LUKE 24:1-12 I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU BUT I SURE HAVE BEEN BUSY DOING EASTER STUFF. AT CHRISTMAS, WE CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF THE CHRIST CHILD WHO CAME TO THIS EARTH TO SAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Ready Or Not Series

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 12, 2006
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     | 4,920 views

    The Creed says "from there he shall come to judge the living and the dead". Jesus’ coming and judgment go hand in hand. How should we be living our lives in the light of this?

    The Apostle’s Creed Together: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Doing More With Less

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,242 views

    In times of scarcity or stress, two personalities respond: fear, the cup half empty; and faith, the cup half full.

    A few moments ago we sang, "Drop Thy still dews of quietness, Till all our strivings cease; Take from our souls the strain and stress, And let our ordered lives confess The beauty of Thy peace." Those are beautiful words; they are lofty sentiments. But how? How can such things happen? In an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go To The Tomb

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Apr 3, 2015
     | 5,187 views

    Do our trials soften, harden or transform us for Him? A look at 3 witnesses of the empty tomb.

    Lou Holtz, the famous coach of Notre Dame football fame, said, “life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you respond.” A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Fragrance Of His Aroma Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 3, 2019
     | 4,705 views

    A message about how God can take our loneliness and emptiness and fill it with His living water.

    Title: Smelling Like Jesus Series: The Fragrance of His Aroma Introduction If you would open your Bibles to John 4. I want to take you to one of my favorite passages in the Bible. Now you hear that a lot. To me this is the most intriguing passages in the Bible. In John 3 we are introduced to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Our Spiritual Birth Certificate PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,130 views

    The importance of abiding in Jesus, walking in the Spirit, and emptying ourselves of our own will to be filled with God's will for His glory.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! It's a joy to be with you all today, diving into the word of God. We will be focusing on two passages of scripture today: John 5:17-47 and 1 John 5:13. [Read passages] These passages remind us of the importance of abiding in Jesus, walking in the ...read more

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    Unveiling The Power Of Resurrection SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 931 views

    Easter is a time to revisit the empty tomb and marvel at the power of God, who surpasses our expectations and imaginations.

    Today, we will reflect on the story of Easter and the significance of the empty tomb. It is a reminder of God's incredible power, surpassing our understanding and imagination. "When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to ...read more

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    The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 25, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,087 views

    The resurrection of Jesus in Luke 24:1-12 shows us what happened to the women at the empty tomb of Jesus.

    Scripture The Gospel of Luke is one of four accounts of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth in the New Testament. Like the other Gospels, Luke gives almost one third of his Gospel to the final week of Jesus’ life. Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    More Christ Less Me

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 4, 2025
     | 555 views

    Surprised to see an empty seat at the Super Bowl stadium, a diehard fan remarked about it to a woman sitting nearby.

    More Christ Less Me “But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ 9 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Above Me Now!!!

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Apr 6, 2020
     | 17,228 views

    But you simply gotta turn it over to the hands of one who is above you, and trust that when you put it in the hands of the the one who is above you,,,,

    Its Above Me Now!!! (Joshua; 6: 1-6,20) (*** Greetings and Protocol,,,,,,,) As,,,, we prepare our hearts,,, and mind to receive the word of God,,,, The prayerful takes hold of us and controls our daily living,,,, I wish that you would take a moment too bow and be in prayer with ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Fan Follower Or Disciple?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 1,017 views

    The cost of being a disciple is very high so are the stakes. If you are so, then for starters are you being Christ’s hands, feet, ears and hands? Are you …?

    Opening illustration: Watch a video clip on Follower or Disciple. Introduction: In Luke 9: 23 it says, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.” I think many of you will usher this word, because you are ready to move to a different level of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational