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  • David DeWitt avatar

    Jesus Is Alive - True Or False Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,039 views

    Not only is it reasonable to believe that Jesus is alive it is the best possible explanation for the empty tomb

    Jesus is Alive – True or False John 20:1-10 April 11, 2004 – Easter Sunday The idea for this message came from a series shown in Outreach Magazine and additional ideas were taken from the Jesus is Alive message by Brian Mavis. Introduction Over the past several weeks we have been exploring the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rob Poole avatar

    Will You Beleive

    Contributed by Rob Poole on Apr 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
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    John's response to seeing the empty tomb of Jesus was simple: he saw and beleived.

    Will You Believe? John 20:1-10 with focus on vs. 8 Introduction: tell the story- Mary Magdalene same as at crucifixion same that Jesus had cast out demons ran first, as soon as daylight after the Sabbath went to prepare the body. Found stone rolled away, went and told Peter and John. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Difference Baptism Makes Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011
     | 4,108 views

    Baptism was never meant to be an empty ritual. It has implications for our everyday lives

    Romans 6:12-23 “The Difference Baptism Makes” INTRODUCTION In 1517 Martin Luther had a problem. A monk by the name of Tetzel was selling indulgences. An indulgence is a certificate guaranteeing the forgiveness of all sins—for a small price. Not only did Luther have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Risen Savior

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 9, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
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    An Easter morning message concentrating on the empty tomb and what it means to Christians today.

    What makes a good sermon? It is one that will take you to the valley of sinful despair, and then transports you to the top of the hill in praise! It will make you drop to your knees in sorrowful repentance, and then bring you up to jumping with joy! It is one that makes you cry over the sin in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Charles Jones avatar

    She’s More Than Pretty—she’s Powerful!

    Contributed by Charles Jones on May 11, 2025
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    God isn’t impressed by your outer glow if your spirit is empty!

    Proverbs 31:30–31 (KJV): “Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.” She’s More Than Pretty—She’s Powerful! Subtopic: When Fear of the Lord Outshines the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jamie Bogaard avatar

    On The Road With Jesus: John Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 22, 2019
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    What goes through the mind of the Apostle John as he arrives at the empty tomb on that Easter morning?

    On the Road with Jesus: John John 20:1-9 and other selections from the book of John and gospel accounts April 21, 2019 – Easter During this Lenten season we have been on the road with Jesus. It has been a unique look at Jesus from those that he came in contact with. We have heard from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Bobby Oliver avatar

    A Perfect Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Aug 9, 2018
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     | 11,143 views

    The Israelites didn't leave empty handed, the Israelites started a journey, and the Israelites received instructions.

    A Perfect Deliverance Exodus 12:31-51 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we study each passage, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn about honoring God from this passage?” - Last week, we looked at the First Passover, which the Children of Israel observed just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Hyde avatar

    The Wonder Of The Risen Lord

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 29, 2019
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    Experience the wonder and awe the women must have felt on finding the empty tomb this Easter morning.

    In everyday speech, we tend to use words like “wonderful” and “awesome” quite a bit. “That cake was wonderful.” “I got out of work early today and had an awesome afternoon.” “What a wonderful service.” Usually we just mean something was nice, or convenient, or was pleasing to the senses. But I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    Then Came Jesus

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
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    HE IS RISEN, HE IS ALIVE FOREVERMORE. THINK OF THE EXCITEMENT AT THE EMPTY TOMB THAT FIRST EASTER MORNING.

    THEN CAME JESUS TEXT: JOHN 20: 11--20 INTRODUCTION: HE IS RISEN, HE IS ALIVE FOREVERMORE. THINK OF THE EXCITEMENT AT THE EMPTY TOMB. 1. MARY SAID: ”HE IS GONE! AND I DON’T KNOW WHERE THEY HAVE TAKEN HIM. 2. THEN JESUS REVEALS HIMSELF TO HER AND SHE RUNS ALL THE WAY BACK TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Worry About Tomorrow

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 19, 2025
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    Worrying about tomorrow does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow but it robs today of its strength.

    Don’t Worry About Tomorrow By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER SCRIPTURE: - Matthew 6:34 “Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof”. OPENING:- Now I have stated for a long time about ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Royce Hendry avatar

    An Easter Suit Without A Wrinkle

    Contributed by Royce Hendry on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 454 ratings
     | 10,228 views

    The greatest wonder of all is the empty tomb, and is evidenced by Christ’s suit of clothes lying there undisturbed.

    AN EASTER SUIT W/O A WRINKLE LUKE 24:1-12 You know, today is a day when we wear our finest. Churches today all over our land are filled with people wearing floral dresses,new suits, Easter hats, gloves, patent leather shoes and on and on we could go. And by the way men, when it comes to dress and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Hughes avatar

    Hand Me Another Jar

    Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Jun 4, 2002
    based on 278 ratings
     | 25,886 views

    How a widow teaches us about emptiness. What we think is nothing God uses for everything.

    HAND ME ANOTHER JAR 2Kings 4:1- Rev. R. B. Hughes 2Kings 4:6b … “There is not another vessel.” So the oil ceased. I. INTRODUCTION Ever run out ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Garland Of Righteousness

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 12, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,466 views

    I have finished the course, declares Paul to Timothy. You run your course as I have run mine. This applies not only to Timothy, but to every one of us.

    A GARLAND OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. 2 Timothy 4:6-8; 2 Timothy 4:16-18. Against a background of false teachers, and hypocritical hearers who will not endure sound teaching, Paul exhorted Timothy to urgently preach the word (2 Timothy 4:2). The young minister was to do this both when it seemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Sermon: Embracing God’s Light

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 29, 2024
     | 941 views

    Human sinfulness causes many to choose darkness over the Light, to run from God instead of running to Him. Believers should embrace God's Light.

    Sermon: Embracing God’s Light Scripture Lesson: John 3:16-21 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    The Race Set Before Us Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,218 views

    From Heb. 12:1 the race set before us is: 1. A Set Race (Sovereignty); 2. A Marked Out Race (Guidance); 3. An Individually Crafted Race; 4. A Forward Looking Race (The Race before us)

    The Race Set Before Us PPT 1 Series Title Slide Last week we began a new series, "The Amazing Race, winning the race that matters." It is centered on the teachings and principles found in Hebrews 12:1-3, and since it is a passage that talks about running a race, I thought I could incorporate some ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal