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  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Ultimate Easter Egg

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002
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    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

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Rescurrection From The Dead

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,109 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

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    Heart And Home

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
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    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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    "From Chaos To Redemption"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 194 ratings
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    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

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Beyond The Passion

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
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    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

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    Resurrection Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 6, 2013
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    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

  • Hans Krause avatar

    Christ Is Risen!

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
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    The Easter story calls us to follow in the footsteps of the women who were the first to encounter the risen Jesus: in seeking his presence day by day, in worshiping him as our Lord and Savior, and in going out to call people in.

    [Sermon preached on 1 April 2018, Easter Sunday / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] “Were you there when they crucified our Lord?” It is a rhetorical question. Of course, we were not there when they crucified our Lord. The drama that we watched at the beginning of the service gives us some idea of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Life Changing Discovery Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2011
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    The women discovered an empty tomb. The implications of their discovery changed their lives and ours forever.

    Mathew 28: 1-10 “A Life Changing Discovery” INTRODUCTION What would your list consist of if I were to ask you to name some of the greatest discoveries of history? This would be a list of discoveries that changed our lives. My list would include: A sun centered solar ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    “jesus Arose From The Dead” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 7, 2016
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    John gives clear evidence and witness that Jesus arose from the dead.

    7 24 2016 “Jesus Arose from the Dead” John 20:1-18 Today we begin to examine John’s account of Jesus’ Resurrection and His interaction with the disciples after He arose from the dead. Collectively, the four gospels share accounts of several resurrection appearances; along ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    They Sent Me Here To Finish Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 5, 2011
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    A sermon on Hebrews 12:1-3 on running the Christian race

    Introduction: Dr. Johnny Pressley is coming on October 23- 26. He loves to run. He runs every day. He will run a marathon on the weekend if he has a light week after it. Runs several marathons a year. Since many of us have the day off tomorrow let’s run. There’s a race at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Proof Of Easter

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 30, 2015
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    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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  • John Vella avatar

    Escaping The Cross

    Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,738 views

    Running away from the cross gets us nowhere -- literally!

    Third Sunday of Lent (B) March 19, 2006 Readings: ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • James Kirkland avatar

    My Readiness Can Change The World Series

    Contributed by James Kirkland on Oct 25, 2010
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    To run a marathon of 26 miles, you must first be able to run a single mile. Being prepared is being ready for the task at hand.

    Matt 24:36-44 (NIV) Opening scripture 36 "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 37 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paddick Van Zyl avatar

    Open Arms

    Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Oct 21, 2014
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    We are the arms of God on earth....

    Sermon by Pr. Paddick Van Zyl Oct 21, 2014 Title: Open Arms Intro: Have you ever watched someone run to a loved one that has their arms wide open? Ever seen a dad beckon to his son or daughter to jump, he will catch them? There is a 'magical' and comforting aspect to arms that are wide open as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Go For The Gold!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 238 ratings
     | 57,673 views

    It’s that time that rolls around every four years, when Olympians remind us all of just how out of shape we all are! Link inc. to text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    Go For The Gold! I Cor. 9:24-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoForGold.html It’s that time that rolls around every four years, when Olympians remind us all of just how out of shape we all are! Eight badminton players were swatted from the Olympics this week for not trying to win. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist