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  • Perry Fowler avatar

    "get Up Out Of That Grave" Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 28, 2024
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    What's exciting about the empty tomb?

    Last Christmas, our family decided to do something different. We decided to take a vacation together in Orlando. A few of us are runners and my Son wanted to run one of the Disney series of races so we went to Disney, camped out in Ft. Wilderness and had a “running vacation.” I chose to do the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter Expectations Mk2 Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 29, 2024
     | 755 views

    What do we expect at Easter, what do we expect of Jesus? Some thoughts.

    Easter Sunday, expectations. During his lifetime Nikolai Bukharin was as powerful a man as there was on earth. As Russian Communist leader he took part in the Bolshevik Revolution 1917, was editor of the Soviet newspaper Pravda (which by the way means truth), and was a full member of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Touch Me Not And Touch Me

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 29, 2024
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    Jesus told Mary Magdalene not to touch him but he told disciples to touch him in this passage. It’s interesting observations. The theological implications are great. May the blessings of believing be upon all. Amen.

    Theme: Touch me not, Touch me. Text: John 20:16-30   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: I would like to share on this Easter with you three insights from this three epiphanies. There are three separate epiphanies recorded in John 20:16-30. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Do We Really Believe In The Resurrection Of Jesus?

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 30, 2024
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    You had just witnessed the brutal death of your personal companion and friend, then saw Him being carried off to be placed in His rocky tomb, and then comes the incredulous news from Mary Magdalene that Jesus’ body was no longer in the grave, would you have believed her?

    The Question I have for you today is, do we really Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus? • Put yourselves in the shoes of the disciples for a moment. • You had just witnessed the brutal death of your personal companion and friend, you literally saw him draw His last agonising breath, then saw Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Joy Comes In The Morning

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 30, 2024
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    Resurrection message dealing with Mary Magdelene meeting Jesus at the empty tomb. Jesus found her weeping but she left full of joy.

    Title: From Weeping to Joy Theme: To show how Mary Magdalene went from weeping in her life to joy. Text: John 20:1 – 18 Note: Part of the idea for this message came from Unshakable Hope by Max Lucado ch. 11 John 20:1-18 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    An Altogether New Reality

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 2, 2024
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    A sermon for Easter Sunday using the John text

    March 31, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 20:1-18 An Altogether New Reality Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Mary went to Jesus’ tomb very early on that Sunday morning. She even beat the sun there. But when ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rabboni Series

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 3, 2024
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    Jesus addresses each of us in a personal way.

    Rabonni March 31, 2024 John 20: 1 – 18 – Easter Sunday Intro: This morning when I was getting ready for church, I paused for just a moment and prayer that during this service Jesus would appear behind you all. Sometimes, I think that is what it will take for many to believe in Him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Disappearing Act

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 3, 2024
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    What is the message of the undisturbed grave clothes? (Outline came from here: https://www.sermonnotebook.org/new%20testament/John%2020_1-10.htm; Material adapted from William Nicholson's book "The Six Miracles of Calvary," chapter on the undisturbed grave clothes of Jesus)

    HoHum: Harry Houdini's "Chinese water torture cell" trick is considered one of the most iconic and influential escapes in the history of magic performance. The trick involved Houdini being suspended upside-down in a glass and steel tank filled with water, with his feet locked in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Easter Hope

    Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023
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    This is my sermon for Easter 2023 There is a teaching sheet at the end of the text

    "Easter Hope" John 20:11-18 A sermon for 4/9/23 Resurrection Sunday Pastor John Bright John 20 “11 But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down and looked into the tomb. 12 And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Go! And Believe The Truth: Faith Comes By Hearing Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 22, 2025
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     | 110 views

    Spiritually, that’s where many people live—in darkness, uncertain about what is true, uncertain about eternity, uncertain about Jesus. But the Bible tells us that faith comes from hearing the Good News about Christ .

    Go! And Believe the Truth: Faith Comes by Hearing Introduction: Imagine standing in a dark room, unable to see a thing. You know there’s a light switch somewhere, but you can’t find it. Someone tells you, “The light is on the wall, just a few steps away.” You have a choice—do you believe their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Will Arrive

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 20, 2025
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    Your journey may seem slow compared to others, but God’s timing is perfect.

    I WILL ARRIVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Habakkuk 2:3 Key Verse: “For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Galatians 6:9, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Re-Creation Story Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 600 views

    The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the beginning of God's re-creation of the world and our lives, offering us hope, new life, and freedom from fear.

    Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something super cool - how Jesus' resurrection is like a re-creation story. You know, like a fresh start, a new beginning. We'll look at the story of the empty tomb in John's gospel and see how it connects to the story of creation in Genesis. And guess ...read more

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    Resurrecting Hope (Easter Sunday) Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,084 views

    Jesus' resurrection brings hope and new life to our darkest moments, and we can find hope in unexpected places when we keep our eyes open and trust in Him.

    Today, we're gonna talk about hope, which is the feeling you get when you believe something good is gonna happen, even when things seem pretty bad. Easter is all about hope, and we're gonna dive into a story from the Bible that shows us how Jesus brings hope to our lives. So, let's get started! ...read more

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    I Have Seen Jesus! Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 856 views

    The resurrection of Jesus is not just a historical event, but a transformative experience that invites us into a new relationship with God.

    You know how in movies, something crazy happens and you're like, No way, that can't be real! Well, that's how some people feel about Jesus' resurrection. But it's not about whether it happened or not, it's about what it means for us today. So, let's dive in. But it's not about whether it happened ...read more

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    Easter Sunday - Looking For Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,220 views

    Explores the profound significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection, its transformative power, and its role as the cornerstone of Christian faith and hope.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to stand before you today, a gathering of God's children, nestled in the warmth of His love and grace. This is a day that the Lord has made, and we shall rejoice and be glad in it, for we have been blessed with the privilege of gathering together to ...read more

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