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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Why Believe In Christ's Resurrection

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 11, 2019
     | 4,340 views

    The tomb is empty

    1. The tomb was empty. “They (the women) found the stone rolled away . . . and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Luke 24:2-3). The angel said, “He is not here: behold the place where they laid Him” (Mark 16:6). a. The enemy tried to secure it. “Pilate said . . . make it as secure as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is Risen

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Apr 9, 2025
     | 486 views

    "He is not here: for He is risen, as He said." — St. Matthew 28:6 (NKJV)

    "He is not here: for He is risen, as He said." — St. Matthew 28:6 (NKJV) Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, We come this Easter morning not to mourn a death, but to proclaim a victory. Not to dwell in sorrow, but to rejoice in triumph. Today the Church throughout the world lifts its ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Evidence Of Christ's Return

    Contributed by Grant Adams on May 20, 2023
     | 1,529 views

    The resurrection of Jesus was unexpected, and beyond human explanation and understanding, and in violation of all-natural laws.

    The resurrection of Jesus was unexpected, and beyond human explanation and understanding, and in violation of all-natural laws. But it was true. It was what God did to give proof and power to all of the life and ministry of Jesus. On the first Easter, those who were the closet to Jesus were the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is Risen

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 20, 2025
     | 121 views

    This is an Easter Sermon and focuses on God working in the silence. Not just on Easter at the tomb but also in the quite times of our lives

    "Have you ever sat in silence so heavy, you could feel it pressing down on you? Maybe in a hospital waiting room… or after getting bad news… or even lying in bed in the middle of the night when your mind won’t stop racing. That kind of silence is what Saturday must’ve felt like for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christianity Is A Resurrection Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025
     | 65 views

    Belief is impossible if no resurrection.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. All of the world’s leaders died and none claim to be raised again, Muhammad, Buddha, Confucius, Stalin, Lenin, etc. 2. Question, “If a man die, shall he live again?” (Job 14:14). 3. Focus of attacks. The opponents of Christianity almost always concentrate their attack on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ark Of The Testimony

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 12, 2015
     | 4,243 views

    To prove that GOD will meet with us on a regular basis and for us to soak with His Divine Presence needed for that day.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you meeting with GOD? Yes. In my regular devotion. Acts 2:46 Acts 2:46 (Amplified Bible) And day after day they regularly assembled in the temple with united purpose, and in their homes they broke bread [including the Lord’s Supper]. They partook of their food with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    His Sweeping Excellence-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 15, 2011
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     | 3,084 views

    1 of 3. Hebrews divulges the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ ministry(High Priesthood) as confirmed thru the New Covenant. How is the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ High Priesthood confirmed? Confirming the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ priesthood is...

    SWEEPING EXCELLENCE-I—Hebrews 8:1-13 Hebrews divulges the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ ministry(High Priesthood) as confirmed thru the New Covenant. The sweeping excellence of Jesus’ High Priesthood is confirmed thru the New Covenant. How is the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ High Priesthood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Heaven Like?

    Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Feb 28, 2023
     | 2,288 views

    Paul uses the word, “paradise.” It is of Oriental or Persian origin, meaning “the upper reaches of the heavens.” Paul was taken where God and other heavenly beings’ dwell.

    WHAT IS HEAVEN LIKE? TEXT: II COR. 12:2-4 INTRODUCTION: I want to acknowledge Dr. John Barnett as an inspiration for this message, and for stimulating me to my own research on this topic. I didn’t quote him, but after viewing several of his YouTube sermon videos, some of his thoughts inevitably ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call Of The Shofar? Living In A Bubble?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 17, 2020
     | 2,189 views

    Today we see a redefining of what is truth? Is there absolute truth? Who defines truth? Are we in that number that believes moral relativism? We have no right to redefine truth.

    THE CALL OF THE SHOFAR: ARE YOU LIVING IN YOUR OWN BUBBLE? RE-DEFINING TRUTH? HISTORY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I DO THIS IN 2 PARTS) I HAVE A SHOFAR TO BLOW: I sound the alarm in ZION, I BLOW THE SHOFAR: THE RAMS-HORN TRUMPET… USED TO CALL TO WORSHIP, TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Good Works Part Ii: The Righteous Acts Of The Saints Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Jun 26, 2023
     | 2,346 views

    The Lord Jesus will reward us in His Kingdom for the works we have done to honor Him. I give full permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness as long as it is used for the glory of God.

    GOOD WORKS PART II: THE RIGHTEOUS ACTS OF THE SAINTS Please open your Bible to Revelation 19 as we continue our series on Eternal Rewards with today’s message, “The Righteous Acts of the Saints.” Revelation 19:7 Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Back To School-The Final Exam Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 10, 2023
     | 2,249 views

    Many schools, where I live, begin the academic year in August. Not very many students understand, though, that there is a final exam at the end of this year in spring. In the same way, we believers will have a final exam when we stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

    (Based on a message preached August 6, 2023 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription). Introduction: Have you noticed that some things change? We have one student who’s going away to college next week, and school’s going to start before long. I’m sure you’re all excited, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Empty?how Full?how Much? Series

    Contributed by Michael Schwer on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 18,092 views

    A Sermon which spurs us to consider the condition of our hearts each time we approach God in prayer and devotion. It causes us to examine the state of our heart.

    How Empty? How Full? How Much? Matthew 26:39 Introduction [Hook] When ordering a drink at a restaurant – would you really care how clean the glass was once it was offered to you? (Have two clear glasses, one with remanents of “crud” and one that is clean. Get a picture of water. Fill both ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Empty Promises (A Message For Reurrection Day)

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,179 views

    Don’t you hate empty promiese. God gave us promises of an empty cross, empty tomb, and empty clothes as a reminder that Jesus rose from the grave.

    Empty Promises Luke 24:1-7 Reading: Matthew 28:1-8 Intro: Don’t you hate empty promises? The world often makes promises and then does not keep them. The promise of happiness if you buy a certain product. The promise of an Insurance salesman. God has never broken even one of His promises to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Knowledge Without Intimacy With Christ Leads To Emptiness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,178 views

    People who are empty often lack an intimate communication and relationship with Jesus Christ

    Knowledge Without Intimacy With Christ Leads to Emptiness (Acts 18:24-28) 1. Why do you suppose that many knowledgeable people lack an eternal sense of meaning? Illustration:On ingenious teenager, tired of reading bedtime stories to his little sister, decided to record several of her favorite ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Do You Do With An Empty Tomb? Series

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,856 views

    Short sermon to conclude an Easter Family Service.

    What Do You Do With An Empty Tomb? Easter 2008 Message This short message comes at the end of a four part skit that will interlace our Easter Service. The skit is entitled: Deuce Montana and the Adventure of the Empty Tomb. The skit is simply an illustration of the Bridge or Steps to Peace With ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist