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  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Meaning Of Easter

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 218 ratings
     | 36,417 views

    The real meaning of Easter escapes us. Can we recapture it?

    THE MEANING OF EASTER Matthew 28:1-15 INTRO: What is the meaning of Easter? Ask any child: “Easter is Easter bunnies and Easter eggs.” Ask any mother: “Easter is new Easter clothes.” Ask any dad: “Easter is a good Easter dinner.” Is the preacher the only one who responds, “Easter is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    The Meaning Of Easter

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 19, 2021
     | 2,019 views

    Jesus will give existence to your decomposed bodies. He allows no one to go out of existence.

    Had you chosen to visit the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem today to celebrate Easter, you would no doubt want to visit the central shrine that is all probability the place of Jesus' death, burial, and Resurrection. And while no one is absolutely certain that this is indeed the location of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Easter Means .....

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 5, 2006
    based on 59 ratings
     | 30,868 views

    This sermons breaks down the meaning of Easter, using Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday illustrations.

    Jesus was going on up to Jerusalem. As he approached Bethpage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples into the next village and told them they would find a donkey and they were to bring that donkey back to Him so He could ride it into Jerusalem. They found the donkey ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Capturing The Meaning Of Easter Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 18,172 views

    Message #3 in sermon series, "Pursuing Victory." Easter Sunday message, focusing on the importance and depth of meaning of Easter and Jesus’ resurrection.

    Series -- Pursuing Victory Message #2: "Capturing the Meaning of Easter" -- How An Empty Tomb Can Fill Our Lives Mt.28:5-6 -- "The angel said to the women, ’Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, just as He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Lewis W. Gregory avatar

    The True Meaning Of Easter Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 7, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,411 views

    Easter is a Christian holiday. It is the most special of all Christian holidays. What makes it so special? Easter was converted from a pagan holiday to the most glorious holy day of all! So what is Easter?

    The True Meaning of Easter Dr. Lewis Gregory 1. Why is EASTER so special? Easter is a Christian holiday. It is the most special of all Christian holidays. What makes it so special? Three very notable events occurred which make Easter the most significant holy day of all—the death, burial, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "The Meaning Of Easter"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,492 views

    Talks about why we celebrate Easter.

    Resurrection Sunday – 2011 April 24, 2011 John 20:1-18 I woke up this week thinking about Easter and what it all meant. Easter marks the end of Lent, which is a forty-day period of fasting and prayer for a lot of people. The last week of Lent is called Holy Week, and it contains Palm ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    The Real Meaning Of Easter Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 31, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,084 views

    The lines that surround Easter are often blurry, but one thing we know for sure is that the Tomb is Empty

    April 01, 2023 1 Corinthians 15:1, 3–4 (LEB) Now I make known to you, brothers, the gospel which I proclaimed to you, which you have also received, in which you also stand…. 3 For I passed on to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Easter Means

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,864 views

    Easter means that Christ died; prophecy was fulfilled; God was satisfied; We are justified; have eternal life; and good news to share.

    "Easter Sunday" is celebrated by millions of people world-wide who remember the resurrection of Jesus on this special day. Many people think of it as "the most holy" of religious holidays; and for some, it marks the only time they attend church services. If it is as important as some would have us ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    What Does Easter Mean To You?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 14, 2017
     | 4,002 views

    Each person should see the true meaning of Easter.

    WHAT DOES EASTER MEAN TO YOU? E mpty tomb Mark16: 1 And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. 2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    The Meaning Of Resurrection Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 20, 2010
     | 5,379 views

    For Easter 2010, Dave teaches that the meaning of Easter is that the love of God will always prevail. This is part 1 in series, Love Never Dies.

    The Meaning of Resurrection Love Never Dies, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 4, 2010 Easter, 2010. Jesus lives! That is what we celebrate today – our belief that Jesus was dead and is alive again. We believe that because Jesus lives, we also can have life ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Tom Owen avatar

    Capture The Meaning

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,894 views

    Easter

    Capture the Meaning of Easter [Easter family pictures illustration.] You see without meaning a picture is just a picture. But with meaning a picture turns into a moment that you treasure. [2] The Easter holiday is much like pictures on someone else’s camera. You know what the pictures ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    The Sacrificial Lamb Of God

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 13, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,108 views

    The Meaning of Easter

    Easter Message/Devotion For: April 22, 2018 Reading: Matthew 27:1-66, 28:1-20 The Sacrificial Lamb of God We’ve been talking about darkness and sin a lot lately, haven’t we? We have also been talking a lot about the light that shines through that darkness for all who seek it. Let’s begin our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David DeWitt avatar

    What Is Easter All About

    Contributed by David Dewitt on May 5, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,191 views

    A look at the real meaning of Easter. A devotional for the church newsletter.

    What is Easter All About? 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 March 2004 We have candy coated Easter, literally. We have made Easter about candy filled baskets, colorful plastic eggs, chocolate surprises and cute little bunnies. Is this what Easter is really all about or is there something more than we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Eugene Pansler Jr avatar

    What Should Easter Mean To You? Series

    Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Apr 18, 2019
     | 6,569 views

    what should Easter mean to you

    What should Easter mean to you, going to church, having a family meal, finding Easter eggs? What should Easter mean to you, (first, second, third), Easter should mean: 1.. You Can Make It Through Every Storm> What should Easter mean to you, Easter should mean you can make it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Look At The Tomb Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,780 views

    Looking at the tomb accurately will reveal the meaning of easter.

    Text: Matthew 28: 1-15 Title: Look at the tomb. Introduction “After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.”(v1) The phrase “to look at” that is found here in verse 1 has a very interesting translation. It really means “to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God