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  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Preparing For Easter-An Outline For 'i Am The Resurrection And The Life'

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 29, 2023
     | 1,139 views

    Jesus had received a message that a friend, Lazarus, was sick. He died, but Jesus raised him from the dead. This proved Jesus was "the Resurrection and the Life"!

    Introduction: Jesus had raised at least two people from the dead before this event, apparently just a short time before He died on Calvary. Here He proved the reality of resurrection when He raised Lazarus from the dead. The Message Jesus Received (verses 1-16) --Jesus and the disciples weren’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Would They Die For A Lie (Brief Sermon After Easter Cantata 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 14, 2022
     | 1,489 views

    The Greek word that is used in John 1:14, John 14:6 and John 8:32 is Aletheia which means what is true objectively under any consideration and pertains to who we are and how we are called to operate as Christians because the truth is our “true North”----our compass.

    WHY WOULD THEY DIE FOR A LIE Text: Matthew 28: 1 - 4, 11- 15 Matthew 28:1 - 4  After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.  (2)  And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What’s Your Mission On Straight Street? (Third Sunday Of Easter 2019)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 28, 2022
     | 1,951 views

    Do you believe that God has a mission for you? Are you listening when God calls you to that mission? Or, do you have some reservations about that mission?

    WHAT’S YOUR MISSION ON STRAIGHT STREET? Text: Acts 9:1 - 20 But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why Believe In Christ's Resurrection? Easter 2019 Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2025
     | 55 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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    Jesus' Legacy Of Love (Sixth Sunday Of Easter May 5, 2024)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 4, 2024
     | 1,143 views

    Jesus' commandment to love one another was a legacy to Jesus' disciples then as much as it is also a legacy to Jesus' disciples today and in every generation.

    JESUS' LEGACY OF LOVE Text: John 15: 9-17 John 15:9-17  I love you just as the Father loves me; remain in my love.  (10)  If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love.  (11)  "I have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Resurrection Power: Healing And Wholeness On Easter Sunday 1 Peter 2:24 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 28, 2024
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     | 1,227 views

    The resurrection brings healing and wholeness to our lives, both spiritually and physically. Let us delve into the truth of God's Word and discover the profound implications of Easter for our health and well-being.

    Resurrection Power: Healing and Wholeness on Easter Sunday As we gather on this Easter Sunday evening, we are reminded of the transformative power of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. I want us to explore how the resurrection brings healing and wholeness to our lives, both spiritually ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Impartiality Of God

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 26, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,110 views

    Breaking new ground with the gospel.

    THE IMPARTIALITY OF GOD. Acts 9:36-Acts 11:18. Joppa was probably the only truly Jewish seaport in Judah. If nationalistic troubles were to break out, it was as likely to happen in Joppa as in Jerusalem itself. To such a city came Peter (Acts 9:36-43). Caesarea was Herod's seaport, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus: The Living One

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 18, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,714 views

    An easter sermon that can be modified to make the point that God is sovereign, loving, and holy.

    Jesus: The Living One Introduction: Cemeteries can be spooky places. I heard a funny story about a guy in Scotland we'll call Ian McGregor. After a long evening in the pub, Ian took a shortcut to his house that took him through a dark cemetery. He accidentally fell into a freshly dug grave. Ian ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ Is Risen!

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 1, 2021
     | 3,615 views

    Why don't people say "Christ is Risen" on Easter anymore? There is more concern about their Easter parties than on Jesus' resurrection. We cannot allow society to steal Easter from the church like it did with Christmas.

    Easter Sunday 2021 Christ is Risen! Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz (Romans 6:4) It was not that long ago. I remember joining my young family for Easter worship, and I heard people greeting each other in an unfamiliar way. I thought that on Easter, you would greet someone by saying "Happy ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Centurion's Story Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 16, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 20,628 views

    A first person portrayal of the Centurion who proclaimed "Surely this was the Son Of God."

    (Everything listed in parenthesis is either a stage direction or a comment meant to give information that was not verbalized as part of the actor’s monologue. Items used for this presentation were: a rented centurion outfit, a short sword, a cat of 9 tails, and a tube of tanning cream to give the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Empty Tomb ... Full Life!

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,832 views

    Christians often talk about how that what Satan offers is empty and vain, yet the majority of Christians live, at best, half-lives. More empty than full, more cloudy than sunny, more searching than satisfied. Why? Because we have confined the power of the

    Easter weekend, our church sent out hundreds of plastic eggs to help our neighbors consider their own existence. Inside, a simple message: “Is your life as empty as this egg? Ever feel like you’ve got a shiny coat outside – but empty and void on the inside? Come Sunday & learn why the Empty Tomb ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Palm Sunday: Will You Welcome Jesus?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 4, 2009
     | 7,348 views

    An all-age talk with a ’Presidential’ illustration, party invitations, a rap-song, and an act of commitment involving Palm crosses - designed to challenge people to welcome Jesus.

    President Barack Obama arrived at Stansted airport last week from America, complete with armoured limousines, helicopters, 200 US Secret Service staff and a six-doctor medical team. More than 500 officials and staff accompanied Obama, along with a mass of high-tech security equipment, including the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    A Foreordained Sending Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,160 views

    Exploring the Scriptures to see what, how and why The Master planned in detail before time the sending of His Son - Jesus our Lord.

    The Master’s Plan of Sacrifice: A FOREORDAINED SENDING Perth Bible Church, Palm Sunday April 5, 2009 Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: VIDEO: “Palm Sunday Intro” Yes, the King is here . . . but who sent Him? When was this all actually decided and planned? For what purpose? What were the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Haraldsen avatar

    What Are You Looking For?

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,353 views

    The Resurrection should challenge our thinking and decision process about what is the most important truth and experience in life to pursue.

    Read - 20:1-15a "Who is it you are looking for? What a question – immediately after His miraculous Resurrection, immediately after overcoming the death sentence of the world’s most powerful government, Jesus responds to Mary Magdalene’s question with one of his own, “Who is it you are looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • O. K. Neal avatar

    Palm Sunday

    Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,603 views

    Short message on Holy Week

    Palm Sunday Mark 11:1-11 Mark 14:1-9 Washington Post = Ice or shallows explain Jesus walking on the water New York Time = Gospel of Judas show that Judas wasn’t a betrayer, but a co-conspirator with Christ to fulfill prophecy. It’s so easy to look for the easy way The quick ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible