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  • Ricky Johnson avatar

    Why Look For The Living Among The Dead

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Apr 11, 2007
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     | 4,087 views

    A sermon for Easter celebrating the living. Incorporates the passing of my father and his transition to eternal life.

    “On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark.” We might ask why Mary came to the tomb this early in the morning. If we return to the crucifixion and burial of Jesus we remember that according to Luke’s gospel Joseph of Arimethea asked for Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Resurrection Blessings

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,917 views

    This is an Easter sermon that focuses on the blessings we have because of the resurrection. The blessings are joy, hope, and power.

    Introduction: A. Happy Resurrection Day! 1. As you know, today is the holiday known as Easter. 2. It is the traditional, annual day for celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. 3. In many respects, every Sunday is Easter Sunday, because we gather every Sunday to remember the death, burial and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Body Moves The Funerals Over

    Contributed by Bob Hager on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 5,718 views

    The resurrection is a past event with continuing effects on the present and future.

    A letter came from Health and Human Services to a resident of Greenville County, South Carolina: "Your food stamps will be stopped, effective March 1992, because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may reapply if your circumstances change." In a business meeting we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Resurrection Day 2012

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 9, 2012
     | 4,003 views

    Let us know and live our daily lives with the power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ!

    Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chap. 24…. Read along with me verses 1-12…. The main verse of the passage is of course in v5-6, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen! If there’s one thing to remember from this message, it is to remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brandon Park avatar

    The Life-Changing Power Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Brandon Park on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 304 ratings
     | 25,857 views

    How your life can be changed through the power of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

    Introduction: ILLUS: Harry Houdini - Have you ever heard of a man named Harry Houdini? - He died in October of 1926…but Harry Houdini’s claim to fame was that he was a magician and an excellent escape artist. - As a matter of fact, he was said to have laughed at locks and sneered at fetters. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can All The Things I've Done Really Be Forgiven? Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,655 views

    Second sermon in a series dealing with the Tough Questions of Scripture. This message looks at forgiveness through the uniqueness of Christ on the cross, the provision provided through Christ, and the scope of that provision.

    ANSWERING THE TOUGH QUESTIONS OF SCRIPTURE Can All the Things I’ve Done Really Be Forgiven? INTRODUCTION: Tough question! What we are really dealing with is two concepts – Guilt and Assurance. Two weeks ago we discovered that mankind is looking for a way to clear his conscience of guilt, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Easter Evangelists Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,901 views

    Easter

    THE FIRST EASTER EVANGELISTS (LUKE 24:1-12) A Catholic sister, Sister Chris Schenk, was shocked when she was told in a theology class that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute. Then Schenk learned there were efforts to restore the reputation of Mary of Magdalene by an organization called FutureChurch, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The First Easter Evangelists Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,613 views

    Easter

    THE FIRST EASTER EVANGELISTS (LUKE 24:1-12) A Catholic sister, Sister Chris Schenk, was shocked when she was told in a theology class that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute. Then Schenk learned there were efforts to restore the reputation of Mary of Magdalene by an organization called FutureChurch, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Seeing Is Believing (Part One)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 20, 2020
     | 3,089 views

    This is part one of a two part series on the resurrection appearances to Mary and the disciples.

    SEEING IS BELIEVING (part one) JOHN 20:1-18 In September, 1938, a man who lived on Long Island ordered an expensive barometer. When it arrived he was extremely disappointed to find that the dial was stuck; it pointed to “Hurricane.” This can't be right; hurricanes don't happen around here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Dunn avatar

    The Father Bows At Calvary

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 13, 2025
     | 74 views

    The Father bowed in love at Calvary, endured the silence of separation, and rejoiced in the resurrection that opened eternity for us.

    THE FATHER BOWS AT CALVARY There are moments in Scripture where God steps back the veil just enough for us to see Him. Not His power. Not His throne. Not His fire. But His heart. Moments when the God who is infinite becomes so close, so tender, so grieved, so invested in His children, that you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Reflections On Easter Is A Matter Of Life And Death, And Life!

    Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Apr 18, 2020
     | 1,934 views

    The promises God made to men in The Old Testament all come true. The promises that Jesus makes to men in The New Testament all come true.

    Draft Sermon 19th April 2020 Reflections on Easter, a matter of life and death, and life. This is the Sunday after Easter Sunday Resurrection Day and for the disciples of Jesus it's been a very busy couple of weeks. Firstly they followed faithfully behind Jesus as He rode into the city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reasons For The Resurrection

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 25, 2017
     | 7,823 views

    Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. We rejoice that he who was dead is now alive. But why did he come back to life? What was the purpose behind it? What was to be gained by it? What did it show? What did it prove? What did it mean for us?

    REASONS FOR THE RESURRECTION Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. We rejoice in the fact that he who was dead is now alive. But why did he come back to life? What was the purpose behind it? What was to be gained by it? What did it show? What did it prove? What did it mean for us? 1)To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Backsliding?

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
     | 7,183 views

    A sermon that causes self-examination by asking "are you backsliding?" The sermon focuses on Absalom and Ahithophel.

    2 Samuel 18:18 KJV Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king's dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called unto this day, Absalom's place. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ - A New Hope

    Contributed by Aaron Matthews Sr on Jan 20, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,630 views

    Seeing Christ as the real hope for our lives.

    Text: Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out with our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:5 – NAS) “I’d rather not celebrate Christmas this year,” the hallow-eyed young woman stared at the snow at her feet. “I just don’t see the point in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Did They Ever Mess Up!

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 8, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,407 views

    Easter Sunday: Those who plotted to kill Jesus really messed up. God turned their evil intentions into the salvation of the entire world.

    Little Mark was three years old when his pet lizard died. His grandma decided to make a teaching experience out of it. She suggested that little Mark and an older boy in the family hold a “funeral” for the lizard. So granny – with all good intentions - explained what a funeral was: A ceremony ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran