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  • David Owens avatar

    The Happiest Of Endings Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 4, 2023
     | 1,633 views

    Mark concludes his Gospel in chapter 16 with the angel's announcement at the empty tomb, and then the appearances to Mary, the two disciples, and then the eleven apostles. Finally, he declares Jesus return to heaven and His work in and through the apostles as they carried out His mission.

    Introduction A. In an old poem called “The Widow in the Bye Street,” John Masefield depicts a scene of heartbreaking agony. 1. He depicts a young man about to be executed by hanging for crimes he had committed. 2. In the crowd witnessing this fatal event was his mother. 3. As the trap door ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sunday - Resurrection Day - The Day Of Joy And Amazement Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 18, 2022
     | 4,250 views

    After the dark and depressing days of crucifixion Friday and silent Saturday, came resurrection Sunday. The tomb was empty and Jesus appeared to Mary, Peter, two disciples, and to all the apostles. And they were all filled with joy and amazement.

    A. Allow me to begin this morning with an illustration from Max Anders’ book, Basics of Christianity. 1. Max Anders wrote: Two hundred miles northeast of Los Angeles is a baked-out gorge called Death Valley; the lowest place in the United States at 276 feet below sea level. a. It is also the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gospel Goes To Africa

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 19, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,525 views

    A preacher with an open mind hits the open road, meets a man with an open book, opens his mouth and reaches the open heart of his hearer.

    The Gospel Goes to Africa Acts 8:26-40 INTRO.: Before Jesus departed from the earth, He gave His apostles a commission to preach the Good News in "Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8) the Book of Acts chronicles the unfolding of that plan. The Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Change Of Plans Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,674 views

    The empty tomb of Jesus radically changed the plans of the women, the disciples, and eventually the word. The empty tomb breaks into our lives also and changes our plans.

    Mark 16:1-8 “Change of Plans” INTRODUCTION Little things make a difference in our lives. This truth was aptly demonstrated by the many stories of those who should have been in the World Trade Towers when they were attacked on September 11th. It takes only a few moments for us to reflect on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Run With Hope Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2022
     | 2,476 views

    Mary ran from the tomb to the city, and Simon and John ran from the city to the tomb in desperation. However, Thursday night became a nightmare for the disciples, and fled the scene.

    Theme: Run with Hope Text: John 20:1-9 Happy Resurrection Day!! Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. We began the lent with the theme “Throw Off Hindrances - Run with perseverance - Fix your eyes upon Jesus” (Hebrews 12:1-3). On this resurrection day, Easter Sunday morning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    He Has Risen - Easter 2012

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,334 views

    How important is it to the Christian faith that Jesus is not in that tomb?

    Dakota Community Church April 8, 2012 He Has Risen Matthew 28:1-7 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Battle In Gethsemane

    Contributed by Jackie Barker on Apr 3, 2013
     | 9,433 views

    The true battle was fought not on Golgotha or in the tomb but in the garden....

    Jesus has had a rough week. On Sunday He rode into the city, among a people who while singing praises with their lips, had their hearts far from him. He sees Jerusalem and sobs – knowing not only their betrayal of him, but also of their ultimate destruction and devastation in years to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Four People, One Resurrection

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,079 views

    A compelling look at the different reactions to the empty tomb

    Four People, One Resurrection. April 20th, 2025 Easter Sunday, CCCAG Text: John 20:1-29 Introduction Today we celebrate the greatest event in human history- the resurrection of Jesus Christ. All of history up to this point that we are going to read about today was to prepare the way for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Risen Savior

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 9, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,553 views

    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

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    "Sharing The Resurrection"

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 2, 2013
     | 4,664 views

    This sermon focuses on how to share the resurrection with the unchurched.

    Title: Sharing the Resurrected Lord Text: John 20:1-18 Purpose: To encourage evangelism Introduction: I am a second generation Christian. Not only did I grow up in a home where my parents were both believers, but my dad was also involved in full-time ministry. I was a MK (missionar kid, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If Christ Is Not Risen

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 21, 2014
     | 6,014 views

    How important is the empty tomb to the Christian faith? If Jesus did not rise from the dead He is a complete fraud, and Christianity is of no value whatsoever to anyone.

    Dakota Community Church April 20, 2014 Easter Sunday 2014 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 12 Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The First Sunrise Service

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
     | 16,412 views

    A message on the resurrection for an early morning sunrise service

    The First Sunrise Service Matthew 28:5-7 April 20, 2014 Easter Sunrise Service The morning of the resurrection brought a message that was an end of fear. There is no longer reason to fear death. There is no longer reason to fear the wrath of God. There is no longer a reason to fear the trials of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Jtv: Amazing Race #6 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 30, 2019
     | 2,048 views

    Jesus’ rising promotes on external perspective to endure life’s trial. Culture cannot give us this perspective.

    He has risen. He has risen indeed. Over the whole season of Lent, we have been taking a fresh look at the Lenten scriptures through the lens of TV. The average American watches over 29 hours of TV and whether we wish to admit it or not, TV infects or affects our lives. From what we purchase to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Women Ask For Directions

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 11, 2023
     | 1,662 views

    The gospel of Luke does the best job in discrediting the wrong tomb theory (Used for a sunrise service)

    HoHum: A boy asked his grandmother, "Why did Moses wander in the desert for 40 years?" The grandmother answered, "Because even back then, men don’t stop and ask for directions!" WBTU: Jim Croegaert wrote a song popularized by Sandi Patty called Was It a Morning Like This: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Road To Pentecost

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 19, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,958 views

    To experience Pentecost’s life changing reality and the fullness of the Holy Spirit, we must first have to experience Gethsemane, Calvary, and the Empty Tomb. Come and join us on this journey.

    “The Road to Pentecost” Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTTRLw_2JDk Last week I made a statement where I said that we have to stop seeking the experience of Pentecost, that is, the experience of the Holy Spirit, and instead we need to seek Pentecost’s or the Holy Spirit’s life changing ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare