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  • David Owens avatar

    Sunday - Resurrection Day - The Day Of Joy And Amazement Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 18, 2022
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    After the dark and depressing days of crucifixion Friday and silent Saturday, came resurrection Sunday. The tomb was empty and Jesus appeared to Mary, Peter, two disciples, and to all the apostles. And they were all filled with joy and amazement.

    A. Allow me to begin this morning with an illustration from Max Anders’ book, Basics of Christianity. 1. Max Anders wrote: Two hundred miles northeast of Los Angeles is a baked-out gorge called Death Valley; the lowest place in the United States at 276 feet below sea level. a. It is also the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fourteenth Station: Jesus Is Buried Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 26, 2022
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    Jesus is not there: only Joseph of Arimathea is buried in the Holy Sepulchre

    The Fourteenth Station: The Body of Christ is Buried (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Happiest Of Endings Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 4, 2023
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    Mark concludes his Gospel in chapter 16 with the angel's announcement at the empty tomb, and then the appearances to Mary, the two disciples, and then the eleven apostles. Finally, he declares Jesus return to heaven and His work in and through the apostles as they carried out His mission.

    Introduction A. In an old poem called “The Widow in the Bye Street,” John Masefield depicts a scene of heartbreaking agony. 1. He depicts a young man about to be executed by hanging for crimes he had committed. 2. In the crowd witnessing this fatal event was his mother. 3. As the trap door ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Easter Suit Without A Wrinkle

    Contributed by Royce Hendry on Mar 29, 2001
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    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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    Then Came Jesus

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Mar 19, 2008
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    HE IS RISEN, HE IS ALIVE FOREVERMORE. THINK OF THE EXCITEMENT AT THE EMPTY TOMB THAT FIRST EASTER MORNING.

    THEN CAME JESUS TEXT: JOHN 20: 11--20 INTRODUCTION: HE IS RISEN, HE IS ALIVE FOREVERMORE. THINK OF THE EXCITEMENT AT THE EMPTY TOMB. 1. MARY SAID: ”HE IS GONE! AND I DON’T KNOW WHERE THEY HAVE TAKEN HIM. 2. THEN JESUS REVEALS HIMSELF TO HER AND SHE RUNS ALL THE WAY BACK TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Road With Jesus: John Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 22, 2019
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    What goes through the mind of the Apostle John as he arrives at the empty tomb on that Easter morning?

    On the Road with Jesus: John John 20:1-9 and other selections from the book of John and gospel accounts April 21, 2019 – Easter During this Lenten season we have been on the road with Jesus. It has been a unique look at Jesus from those that he came in contact with. We have heard from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    The Wonder Of The Risen Lord

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 29, 2019
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    Experience the wonder and awe the women must have felt on finding the empty tomb this Easter morning.

    In everyday speech, we tend to use words like “wonderful” and “awesome” quite a bit. “That cake was wonderful.” “I got out of work early today and had an awesome afternoon.” “What a wonderful service.” Usually we just mean something was nice, or convenient, or was pleasing to the senses. But I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Rolling Stone Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 23, 2022
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    There are lots and lots of ways that we can put Jesus in a tomb and roll a stone over it, but there is no tomb strong enough, my friend, no stone too heavy that Jesus can’t smash it to pieces.

    [Remember ... the members have been placing stones at the foot of the cross for the past seven weeks of Lent and the pile of stones around the bases has gotten pretty impressive ... powerful visual. But when they come in on Easter morning, the stones are all gone.] [Read Luke 15:11-24.] You’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Empty Promises (A Message For Reurrection Day)

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
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    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

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    Our Hope Is In You Lord

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 16, 2022
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    This is Easter and, in this sermon, I am going to introduce you to the eternal, unspeakable, glorious hope that can only be found at the foot of a cross and at the empty tomb!

    Our Hope is in You Lord Romans 6:8-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Over 2,000 years ago a gift was given to humanity that would forever give hope to a world reigned by chaos, famines, wars, and debilitating diseases. This hope would not be found in riches, fame, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time To Run: Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
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     | 4,987 views

    the main message of the empty tomb is the power of God. that very same power of God at the resurrection is for me and for you.

    Time To Run: Hearing God’s Heart Through Hebrews 12 Heb 12:1-4 Resurrection Sunday, Apr 8, 2006 Intro: Many years ago, when I was in Junior High, I did a run. I joined the track team. Now, here is a picture of me in junior high… that is one chunky grade 9 kid… if it isn’t clear enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unveiling The Power Of Resurrection SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    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 Tomb Is Empty — Hope Is Alive! (Easter Sermon) By Pastor Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 17, 2025
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    Easter calls us to come and see — to experience the risen Christ personally. Then, we are called to go and tell — to share the good news that Jesus is alive. Like the women at the tomb, we are messengers of resurrection hope in a world full of fear, doubt, and death

    "He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." — Matthew 28:6 (NKJV) Introduction: Happy Easter, beloved! Today, we gather not to mourn a dead Savior but to celebrate a risen King. The resurrection of Jesus is the greatest event in history, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Big Empty Series

    Contributed by Clark Bates on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,037 views

    Many an empty life could be filled if they just opened it up to the risen Lord.

    THE BIG EMPTY MARK 16:1-8 Before movie companies were careful about Swahili translations--assuming no one in the U.S. would understand--a director needed an African messenger who was to gasp out a sentence to the big chief, collapsing as he delivered his message, since he had run for days with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Curse Reversed: From Ark To Empty Tomb (The Easter Sermon)

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Apr 19, 2025
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    From Eden's curse to resurrection triumph: God's redemption pattern perfectly fulfilled.

    The Curse Reversed: From Ark to Empty Tomb "Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep." - 1 Corinthians 15:20 Introduction On that first Easter morning, when the women approached the tomb of Jesus, they expected to find death. Instead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational