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  • Christopher Arch avatar

    The Church Is Closed But The Grave Is Still Open!

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 14, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,253 views

    I delivered this sermon Easter Sunday 2020 at the height of the pandemic.

    Title: “It’s Easter the Church building is Empty” Scripture: John 20 and various Type: Thematic Where: GNBC Easter 2020 Intro: Today is Easter Sunday 2020, and as such, it is in my opinion the most important day of the Christian calendar. This is the day we celebrate Christ’s triumph over ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Believe In Christ's Resurrection

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 11, 2019
     | 4,417 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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    On A Morning Like This

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 18, 2019
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     | 6,472 views

    Mark's ending, unique among the gospels, connects the empty tomb to real-life struggles, as it ends with the women "bewildered and afraid." As we join the women there, we grasp the life-changing impact of the resurrection.

    ON A MORNING LIKE THIS—Mark 16:1-8 “In the sky the song of the skylark greets the dawn in the fields wet with dew The scent of the violets fills the air on such a lovely morning as this Surely on such a lovely morning as this Lord Jesus came forth from the tomb.” John Carden, A Procession of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Evidence Of Christ's Return

    Contributed by Grant Adams on May 20, 2023
     | 1,602 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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    Christianity Is A Resurrection Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025
     | 144 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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    He Is Risen

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Apr 9, 2025
     | 600 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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    He Is Risen

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 20, 2025
     | 217 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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    The Women At The Tomb Lesson 33 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 14, 2018
     | 3,818 views

    Women at the tomb

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. New Day. “Now when the Sabbath was past . . .” (Mark 16:1). It was also identified “the first day of the week began to dawn” (Matthew 28:1). “The Lord’s Day” (Rev. 1:10). It is also known as the “Resurrection Day.” 2. The followers did not expect a resurrection, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Weary World Rejoices: Love Revealed

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 1, 2026
     | 192 views

    God desires the world to catch glimpses of His nature and His love through His people. When we love, God’s love is perfected—that is, it accomplishes its purpose.

    1 John 4:9-14 9 By this the love of God was revealed in us, that God has sent His only Son into the world so that we may live through Him. 10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Knowledge Without Intimacy With Christ Leads To Emptiness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,306 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

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The Supremacy Of Christ Is Defended Against Empty Philosophies

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 27, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,917 views

    This sermon educates people on how to protect themselves against empty philosophies and remain in Christ.

    The Supremacy of Christ is Defended Against Empty Philosophies Colossians 2:1-10 September 30, 2001 Intro: A. [Imponderable Questions, Citation: David Holdaway, Stonehaven, Scotland, United Kingdom] Think on these things (but not for too long): If man evolved from monkeys and apes, why do we ...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
     | 13,038 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

  • Arlen Payne avatar

    Empty Promises (A Message For Reurrection Day)

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,289 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

  • Michael Schwer avatar

    How Empty?how Full?how Much? Series

    Contributed by Michael Schwer on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 18,246 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

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Eight "Would Be’s" Of A Not Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 4, 2012
     | 6,813 views

    What if the tomb wasn’t empty Easter morning?

    Today is Easter, Resurrection Sunday. Today we celebrate the empty tomb, Jesus victory over death, and the promise of eternal life. But what if the story had been different? Look with me at Luke 24:1-3 "But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare