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  • James Hickman avatar

    It's Easter--Are You Listening?

    Contributed by James Hickman on Mar 18, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,121 views

    Jesus had give several clues that his crucifixion would not be a defeat; he would be victorious over death. Christian are sometimes prone to fear and discouragement because the fail to listen to Jesus' promises.

    It’s Easter—Are You Listening? Luke 24:1-12 Hanging with the drop, the Guillotine, the electric chair, the gas chamber, and lethal injection are all, like crucifixion, means of execution. Yet, they are unlike crucifixion in on important way. Strange as it might seem to our modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Easter Sunday Morning In Ad 33

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 16, 2025
     | 497 views

    If the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is so important to the Christian Faith (and it is) so why does St John only record four Resurrection appearances in his Gospel

    Swayfield 20-04-2025 Sermon Before I was a Vicar, I was a patent lawyer. So I am keen on evidence. And I do believe we have a reasonable faith And the more I think about it, the most reasonable explanation for my Christian faith is that Jesus died and rose from the dead. For that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tom Lovorn avatar

    Seven Pm, Easter, 29 Ad

    Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 468 ratings
     | 21,533 views

    We can draw from the appearance of Jesus to his disciples in the upper room on Resurrection Sunday four applications of Easter: peace, joy, hope, and mission.

    Seven PM, Easter, 29 A.D. Luke 24:33-48 Introduction It was Easter Sunday for the Ibuga Christians of Western Tanzania. In one village, a large crowd had gathered to worship. Many came out of curiosity to hear about a God who conquered death. While they were singing and praising God, they didn't ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Difference Does Easter Make?

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,295 views

    Easter shows that Jesus is who He claimed to be, He has the power He claimed to have, and He does what He promised to do. Our past can be forgiven, our present can be managed and our future is secured.

    What does Easter mean? Why does it matter to me? • Millions of people celebrate Easter today, all around the world. • How is it that something that happened more than 2000 years ago is significant today? What does it mean? • There are even people who never go to church and yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Should Easter Matter To Me?

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024
     | 484 views

    Easter message 2024. Why Easter is important to us.

    EASTER 2024 WHY SHOULD EASTER MATTER TO ME? GENESIS 3:1–7 NOW THE SERPENT WAS MORE CRAFTY THAN ANY OF THE WILD ANIMALS THE LORD GOD HAD MADE. HE SAID TO THE WOMAN, “DID GOD REALLY SAY, ‘YOU MUST NOT EAT FROM ANY TREE IN THE GARDEN’?” 2THE WOMAN SAID TO THE SERPENT, “WE MAY EAT FRUIT FROM THE TREES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Seeing Easter Though The Eyes Of Barabbas

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 14, 2022
     | 2,422 views

    One can only imagine the shock and awe experienced by Barabbas. He was guilty of every charge. He is on death row awaiting execution, then the surprise come. “You are free to go! All can be saved, all need to be saved, and all can be saved to the uttermost!

    Sermon – Seeing Easter Though the Eyes of Barabbas Luke 23:13-25 New Living Translation 13 Then Pilate called together the leading priests and other religious leaders, along with the people, 14 and he announced his verdict. “You brought this man to me, accusing him of leading a revolt. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A. B. C. Easter Evening. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 903 views

    APRIL 20th, 2025.

    Isaiah 25:6-9, Psalm 114, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Luke 24:13-49 A). THE EASTER APOCALYPSE. Isaiah 25:6-9. This small passage lies at the heart of the so-called ‘Isaiah Apocalypse’ of chapters 24-27 and brings hope into an otherwise dismal prospect. Chapter 25 itself begins with praise for God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Easter - Because He Got Up

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 30, 2013
     | 39,268 views

    this Easter message focuses on the simple reason why Christians walk the way we walk - it is because He got up!

    Because He Got Up! Scripture: Matthew 28:1-4; Philippians 4:13 Introduction: When I was a child Easter was about the new clothes, the Easter play and the annual Easter egg hunt. There was a lot of time and planning that went into those two events. Our Church would have sunrise services followed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Easter Has Meaning Because Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,148 views

    How your faith in Christ’s resurrection affects your life every day.

    In the new series we’re beginning today we’re going to cover one of the most pivotal events in all of human history – the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. But we’re going to cover it from a unique perspective. You’re going to see not only what the resurrection of Jesus means to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Easter Can Change Everything For You! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 25, 2023
     | 2,037 views

    This Easter God wants to give you... 1. Truth worth trusting (vs. 5-6). 2. A new life worth living (vs. 6-8). 3. The Lord worth loving (vs. 9). 4. The story worth sharing (vs. 7, 10). 5. The future worth finding (vs. 7, 10).

    Easter Can Change Everything for You! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 28:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 25, 2023) MESSAGE: *How are you doing this morning? By God’s grace we are able to be here today. And I’ve got to say: you look good. Some of us have on new clothes, and you look good. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Easter 2025: When Adversity Comes

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 15, 2025
     | 675 views

    Everyone faces times of adversity but it is how we view and respond to the adversity that determines how those times will affect us. The disciples experienced this when Jesus was arrested and crucified. Their response can teach us about responding to adverse times.

    Easter 2025 – When Adversity Comes Scripture: John 8:12; Mark 10:32-34; 16:9-11; James 1:2-3 Good morning Strangers Rest and happy Easter. This is surely the day the Lord has made so let us rejoice and be glad in it! Today we pause to commemorate the death and resurrection of our Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Touch And Remember--An Easter Lesson

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,451 views

    It has been said that we should forget our mistakes, but remember the lessons they taught us. The women at the tomb learned this simple truth that first Easter morning.

    (Graphic Slides are available to accompany the Biblical stories in this message from Lumicon Digital Production: Lumicon.org) A reading from the good news of Jesus Christ according to Luke from the Message translation: At the crack of dawn on Sunday, the women came to the tomb carrying the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    Whats The Big Deal About Easter?

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 2,846 views

    Explains why Easter changes everything

    -------Easter changes everything Black Friday to Good Friday ordinary grave to the empty tomb weeping women-to the first messengers of the goodnews peter-to the man who preached at Pentecost Doubting Thomas-my lord and my god Sabbath-to Lords day fearful disciples to 11 men who changed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Easter - They Didn't Understand

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 1,106 ratings
     | 136,089 views

    In amazement, we wonder, "What's the matter with them? Were they hard of hearing? Why didn't they get the message? Why didn't they understand?" I think there are several answers to that question.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) A. The ability to make intelligent & correct decisions is one of the great secrets of successful Christian living. ILL. Even if you aren't a sports fan I think you'll appreciate this story about a college ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Roger Hartline avatar

    Third Sunday After Easter, 2001

    Contributed by Roger Hartline on May 5, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,364 views

    Submission and redemption in 1 Peter

    The Third Sunday After Easter, 2001 In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! The entire first epistle of Peter is an exhortation to fully share in the sufferings of Christ. Or maybe, more correctly, to rejoice in sharing the suffering of Christ. This morning’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican