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  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Easter Sermon With Surprise Ending

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,137 views

    This sermon has a little fun with the "short" ending of Mark. We stand at the empty tomb... and it is up to us to finish the story.

    The Lady or the Lion By Frank Stockton (edited and revised) In the very olden time there lived a semi-barbaric king, whose ideas were indeed semi-barbaric. The king had a daughter, beautiful and fair… the envy of every woman in the nation. She could have any man in the kingdom… but her heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Great Expectations Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,009 views

    The disciples were confronted with what to do with an empty. Seeing the power of the resurrection in their lives gives us cause for great expectations.

    John 20:1-8 “Great Expectations” INTRODUCTION What do you do with an empty tomb? John is very brief in his description of the events of Easter morning. Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and found it empty. She ran to Peter and the beloved disciple to tell them that someone had stolen Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Tekel: You Have Been Weighed

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 27, 2017
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    There is a hole in your heart? Have you ever dreaded facing the scales? how shall we fill this loneliness and emptiness?

    TEKEL? CAN WE READ THE HANDWRITING ON THE WALL? WHEN I AM IN THE HOLE OF DARKNESS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I take a scale and lay it before the altar? THE WEIGH IN ALWAYS OCCURS BEFORE THE FIGHT. WHAT SHALL WE DO WITH THIS HOLE IN MY HEART? Matthew 12:44 Then he saith, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith And Works

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
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    The practical faith of Rahab stands in contrast to the platitudes of the person who sent the hungry empty away, and failed to clothe the naked.

    FAITH AND WORKS. James 2:14-26. A person is making what seems to be a credible claim to “faith” - but (as yet) there is no evidence in their lives of their allegiance to Jesus Christ. They seem to have all the right words, but (so far) “works” are lacking. James 2:14. What is the profit in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Double Or Nothing

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 4, 2023
     | 1,058 views

    Ignorance of God’s character and law often renders our loving feelings toward our neighbors empty or misguided.

    There used to be a terrific program on PBS called the Religion and Ethics Weekly. They covered everything from Pentecostals to the Pope. I’ve seen programs on Jews and Buddhists and Hindus and Islam. One time they reported on a rise in Hindu fundamentalism. I wasn’t paying as much attention as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Crisis Of Christian Identity Theft

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 9, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,252 views

    People who feel a deep emptiness or a great deal of self-doubt can also feel as if their identity is being stolen

    I have always been a 'car guy.' I have had a serious interest in them for as long as I can remember. I also worked in the Automobile Industry and wrenched on so many vehicles I owned over the years that I have lost count. Countless years ago, when I was a teenager, I had a car that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overlooking The Obvious PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 613 views

    This sermon explores the dangers of spiritual blindness, the emptiness of misdirected religious activity, and the necessity of recognizing and accepting God's divine intervention.

    Good morning, beloved, and welcome. We stand here today at the threshold of a divine revelation, ready to open our hearts to the wisdom of the Word. We are about to immerse ourselves in the sacred text of Luke 19:41-48, a passage that, like a mirror, reflects our human frailty and God's divine ...read more

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    The Meaninglessness And Mundanity Of Life - Week 4 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024
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     | 579 views

    This sermon explores the emptiness of earthly pursuits and the importance of finding joy and meaning in God, as illustrated in Ecclesiastes 9:1-18.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It's a beautiful day to gather together in the name of our Lord, to share in His Word and to find comfort, guidance, and edification in His eternal truth. Today, we find ourselves turning to the pages of Ecclesiastes, a book often misunderstood, yet rich with ...read more

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    Go! And Proclaim: He Is Risen Indeed! (Easter Sunday) Luke 24:34 & Acts 4:33 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 12, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 536 views

    The empty tomb is not just a historical fact; it is the foundation of our hope, the assurance of our salvation, and the power behind our proclamation.

    Go! And Proclaim: He Is Risen Indeed! (Easter Sunday) Luke 24:34 & Acts 4:33 Introduction: Today we gather to celebrate the cornerstone of our faith—the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. The empty tomb is not just a historical fact; it is the foundation of our hope, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025
     | 144 views

    The Gospel is not an empty message or a religious slogan—it is the power of God that saves, transforms, heals, unites, and gives eternal hope.

    THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 1:16 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:18, Acts 4:12, 2 Timothy 1:10, Colossians 1:13-14 INTRODUCTION: The Gospel is not just a religious message or moral teaching—it is the very power of God unto salvation. It carries divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Easter Key

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Jan 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,620 views

    A drama for children: The Easter Key.

    The Easter Key Introduction: The children’s talk for today is based on part of the Easter Sunday story, (Mark 16: 1-4). Theme: God opens doors. Aim: To teach that God opened the door to the tomb of Jesus so that all may see and learn that Jesus is risen. Materials: 1. One metal key for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Resurrection Power: Transforming Lives On Easter Sunday Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 28, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,350 views

    As we gather today to celebrate Easter Sunday, we are reminded of the glorious truth that lies at the heart of our faith – the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    Resurrection Power: Transforming Lives on Easter Sunday Introduction: As we gather today to celebrate Easter Sunday, we are reminded of the glorious truth at the heart of our faith – the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. On this day, we commemorate the triumph of life over death, hope over ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Fruit Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 204 ratings
     | 67,455 views

    The great theologian Augustine said that the beginning of knowledge is to know oneself to be a sinner. In order to be reminded of his depraved sinfulness and God’s gracious forgiveness, he had this psalm engraved on his bedroom wall as he lay dying in h

    The Fruit of Forgiveness In this award winning film called “The Mission,” Robert DeNiro plays a mercenary who has taken asylum in the local church after killing his brother in a fit of jealous rage. He eventually leaves the church and heads to a mission post located above the waterfalls in a South ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Most Essential Food

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 27, 2014
     | 5,199 views

    God wants to share essential food with us by including us in what He is doing in this world. Committing Oneself to the Father’s Will (34). Working for Him Until the Job is Done (34). Recognizing the Season of Harvest (35-38).

    THE MOST ESSENTIAL FOOD John 4:27-38 27 Just then his disciples returned and were surprised to find him talking with a woman. But no one asked, "What do you want?" or "Why are you talking with her?" 28 Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to the town and said to the people, 29 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Price avatar

    I Did It My Way: The Sin Of Self-Sufficiency

    Contributed by Mark Price on May 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,381 views

    God’s Word spells it out: on our own, we cannot measure up. Theme: The emptiness of riches without Christ.

    Someone once said: Fred Allen said, "I don’t have to look up my family tree, because I know that I’m the sap!" He also said, "Some movie stars wear their sunglasses even in church. They’re afraid God might recognize them and ask for autographs." On the other end of the self-confidence scale, ...read more

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