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  • Dana Chau avatar

    When Faced With An Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 31, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,899 views

    Discover the reasons for the four different responses to the empty tomb to help you choose wisely how you will respond

    Happy Easter, Everybody! I came across an imagined scenario of the two Roman soldiers guarding Jesus’ tomb on that first Easter morning. Each had his cup of coffee in hand. Moments before the angel showed, one soldier said to the other, "Cheer up, it’s Sunday morning. The way I see it, we’ve ...read more

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    Jesus—the Man For All Seasons!

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,303 views

    On this Easter morning, we have come here to remember, to rejoice and to re-tell all over again the greatest story ever told. It is the old, old story of the resurrection of Jesus Christ more than 2000 years ago, which continues to be told.

    INTRODUCTION: We come to worship on Easter morning, to remember, to rejoice and to re-tell the greatest story ever told: The ancient story of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a story which continues to transform the world today… …the name…which is above every other name, so that every knee should ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Open Eyes And Believing Hearts" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 9,566 views

    What starts the process of seeing eyes and believing hearts?

    Easter Sunday Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches April 23, 2000 “Open Eyes and Believing Hearts” John 20:1-18 INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: If you were asked to describe this Easter without using any words--just using only punctuation marks, what punctuation mark would you choose? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Surprised By An Angel

    Contributed by Mathew Philip on May 4, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,128 views

    God's surprises come in various ways and places

    Someone said, “I don't like surprises. I am afraid of them because surprises are either too good to believe, or too bad to accept.” Like them or not, surprises are inevitable in this world. God gives us some surprises throughout our lives. Abraham was surprised by three visitors while he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    My Lord And My God (Easter 2025) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 21, 2025
     | 622 views

    The Apostle Thomas went from being a "Doubting Thomas" to a "Declaring Thomas," and finally to a "Determined Thomas." His story shows how to obtain new life in Christ and how to sustain new life in Christ/

    He is risen! [He is risen indeed]. Please open your Bibles to John chapter 20. [mention pew Bibles] Today, we celebrate the risen Christ. Jesus, who died for our sins, rose from the grave three days later, ascended into heaven forty days later, and is now seated at the right hand of God the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good People Can Be Made Better Series

    Contributed by Fred Waters on Jun 3, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,179 views

    In preparation for Easter we consider the truths Paul

    Romans 1:1-6, 16 Good people can be made better “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God--the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    When The Darkness Comes

    Contributed by Richard Moore on Feb 1, 2014
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     | 5,726 views

    Even at Christmas we need Easter! Using the true story of a little girl who died on Christmas morning, this sermon points out that there are times when the darkness in life requires a light that is brighter than the Christmas message alone.

    A little girl touched our lives this Christmas. The last eight days of her brief life moved us away from our materialistic Christmas selfishness and turned our attention to someone in need. She reminded us of something all too often forgotten in our typical expressions of Christmas gift-giving, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    10 Pounds In A 5 Pound Bag

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 14, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,461 views

    The story of the Emmaus road - it all sems to be much to handel.. We just have to talk about it.

    10 pounds in a 5 pound bag – Emmaus Road Luke 24:13-35 Do any of you remember the “I love Lucy show” where Lucy and Ethel got jobs in the chocolate factory? They were putting the candies in the boxes and the conveyor belt starts out slow and they comment how easy it is. Then the amount of candy ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Are You Prepared

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 177 views

    In Bucyrus Ohio, at Oakwood Cemetery there is a grave inscribed Malete G. Hanzakos born 1882 Andea Sparta Greece. He immigrated to New York and changed his name to Mike Hanzas. He was a tall, muscular, man, who was known to have knocked the punching bag clean off its swivel.

    Are You Prepared? “But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared.” Luke 24:1 Intro: In Bucyrus Ohio, at Oakwood Cemetery there is a grave inscribed Malete G. Hanzakos born 1882 Andea Sparta Greece. He immigrated to New York and changed his name ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Re-Think Your Story Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Jan 23, 2024
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     | 814 views

    This sermon explores the idea of rethinking our personal narratives in the context of the larger, overarching story of redemption and eternal life through Christ, as depicted in the Gospel of Mark.

    We need to be reminded occasionally of the context of Jesus’ ministry. It was Israel: the community God formed and called to be his people for the world. The plan was that God would then act from within this people group, fulfilling their calling, to complete his rescue operation of the fallen ...read more

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    True Justice Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,536 views

    The Fifth Sermon of Lent 2008

    Our scene opens with a view of a standard American living room in a standard American house that is within the city limits of a… standard American small town. A…standard American family is in the … standard American living room watching the current episode of ‘Deal or No Deal’ on their… ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    His Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 645 ratings
     | 211,559 views

    The Resurrection is either one of the most wicked, heartless, vicious hoaxes ever or it is the most fantastic fact of history. As Paul said in 1 Corinthians 5:17, “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless.” This message will focus on three

    The Case For Christ: His Resurrection Rev. Brian Bill 4/15/01 I have a confession to make this morning -- I am an Information Junkie. I read two newspapers a day, listen to talk radio, and often pop in a teaching tape when I’m driving. At the office I read my Bible, memos, mail, e-mail, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simon This Blood Is For You

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,098 views

    Palm Sunday. The story of Simon, from Simon’s eyes.

    Palm Sunday: Simon This Blood’s For You Matthew 21:1-11; Lev. 23:40; Psalm 118:27; Matthew 27:11-66 My name is Simon and I want to tell you a story about a week that changed my life. Have you ever been to a parade where there were lots of people yelling and screaming as the floats came down ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Victorious Savior Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,057 views

    Just when it looked like all was lost, 700 years before it happened, the prophet Isaiah told us that victory was in hand!

    INTRODUCTION  Peggy Key, of Portage, MI. said, “While driving to church on Easter Sunday two years ago, I told my children the Easter story. "This is the day we celebrate Jesus coming back to life," I explained. Right away, my 3-year-old son, Kevin, piped up from the back seat, "Will He be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Locked Doors To Joyful Praise

    Contributed by David Simpson on May 17, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,582 views

    The living and resurrected Christ ought to make a difference in our lives. The resurrection changes us!

    Sermon - Lanier Christian Church April 3, 2016 David Simpson From Locked Doors to Joyful Praise SLIDE #1 John 20:20 and Luke 24:52-53 SLIDE #2 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church