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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "From Chaos To Redemption"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 194 ratings
     | 13,188 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
     | 5,031 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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    The Right Kind Of Full House

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 29, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,971 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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    Rescurrection From The Dead

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,239 views

    An Easter Sermon about no need for a gravestone because the "tomb is empty"!

    I. Used Tombstone...Real Bargain (1) Dr. Paul Stuckey is pastor at Grace United Methodist Church in Dayton, Ohio. He tells the story of an eye-catching ad in a Milwaukee, Wisconsin, newspaper’s classified section. Big, bold letters advertised "Used Tombstone. " The ad’s text read as follows: ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Heart And Home

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,058 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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    Beyond The Passion

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,882 views

    Beyond the Passion there is an empty tomb but what does that mean to us?

    Luke 24:1-12 Beyond the Passion He was dead, and with him died all of their dreams, all of their hopes everything they believed in. They had given everything to him, their past, their present even their future and up until three days ago it seemed like a pretty good bargain. All he had wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Resurrection Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 6, 2013
     | 6,739 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

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Three Faiths Of Easter

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,375 views

    When John, Peter, and Mary all came to the empty tomb, they exhibited three types of faith that are present in many people today when they face and look into the empty tomb of Jesus.

    The Three Faiths of Easter John 20:1-18 View on our Webpage: https://www.mesquitelivingwaters.com/stream/ Or on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6pvasBS2go Have you ever noticed how much running there is in the Bible? There’s so much that sometimes it leaves me breathless ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Mike Turner avatar

    I'm Doing The Right Things, So Why Do I Feel Empty ?

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 14,198 views

    A message that deals with the emptiness which is experienced when we are trying to do what is right !

    I’m Doing The Right Things, So Why Do I Feel Empty ? 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 ILL. Have you heard the story about the actor who was playing the part of Christ in the Passion Play in the Ozarks? As he carried the cross up the hill a tourist began heckling, making fun of him, & shouting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Morley avatar

    A Cross And Christ Of No Effect

    Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,280 views

    When we neglect the truth of the cross we are left with empty religion and a powerless Christ.

    A CROSS AND CHRIST OF NO EFFECT "Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God;" (2 Corinthians 3:2,3) This verse is pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Revival: Stronger Than Ever - Where To Turn In Your Darkest Moment Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 745 views

    This sermon explores where to turn during our darkest moments, using a personal anecdote from the pastor's childhood as a metaphor for finding oneself in unexpected and challenging situations.

    One of my most vivid childhood memories is of an afternoon in sixth grade, when a friend and I decided to swing on a newly-installed bar hanging over the walkway on our way out of school. The bar was about 8 feet off the ground, just low enough for the two of us to reach if we jumped. So on the ...read more

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  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Proof Of Easter

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 30, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,849 views

    In a time when many deny the existence of Jesus and the fact He arose, we offer the biblical story and compare it to some of the worldly explanations about Jesus and the tomb, using the truth found in facts.

    There are many thoughts as to what actually happened on that first Easter so many years ago, or what it actually means to us today. That is what we will address today. So, if you would, please open your Bibles to LUKE 24. We will begin there, but first . . . What do you think a good sermon ...read more

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  • Lou Butterfield avatar

    He Is Alive! The Resurrection! Easter!

    Contributed by Lou Butterfield on Mar 31, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,709 views

    The resurrection morning - just an ordinary day, a horrible day, a sad day, then the ordinary became the extraordinary, He is Alive!

    He is Alive! The Resurrection! Easter! For many it was just another day. Perhaps the Sun was shining, birds singing, Just an ordinary day. Men were off to work; fields, fishing, hunting, Carpenters had things to build, day laborers worked at whatever they could find, others were off to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Confusion Reigns Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,906 views

    The empty tomb produces confusion yet, despite the confusion, Jesus is still at work. When we have confusion keep trusting in the work of Jesus.

    Message John 20:1-10 “Confusion Reigns” A good word which describes the first Easter Long Weekend is Confusion There is the confusion of the temple leaders, elders and teachers. They are face to face with the promised Messiah, yet they want him killed. There is the confusion of the crowd. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    An Angel's Rock Solid Chair Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 28, 2018
     | 4,426 views

    Why does Matthew mention that the Angel sat on the boulder that was in the front of the tomb of Jesus? This message answers this question to help us understand more about the significance of the work of Jesus.

    The message below is more in note form. Message Matthew 28:2 An Angel's Rock Solid Chair Read Matthew 27:62-28:10 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. Lent Series:- Strange and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist