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  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Dead Man Talking

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,245 views

    An Easter message focusing on what Jesus said and did after he rose from the dead.

    Dakota Community Church April 12, 2009 Dead Man Talking John 20:1-18 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    If The Tomb Could Talk

    Contributed by Dr. Zachary Sizemore on May 5, 2020
     | 3,917 views

    The story of Easter is a story that can be best told from the lips of the empty tomb.God emptied the tomb to fill our hearts.

    If The Tomb Could Talk Proverbs 30:15-16 “…... There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough: The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough. (The grave is never satisfied) There has ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Seven Sundays To Easter: The End—but It Wasn’t Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 20, 2021
     | 3,317 views

    The Lord Jesus Christ had been sentenced to death by crucifixion. Once He died, most people believed that everything died along with Him. But it wasn't--three days later, He arose from Joseph's tomb, ALIVE!

    Introduction: The Lord Jesus Christ had been betrayed and arrested in the garden of Gethsemane, as all four Gospel writers describe in their works. What happened next is an attempt to get rid of Jesus by any means necessary in the minds of the religious leaders. It’s a sad commentary that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He's Here

    Contributed by Jeffrey Payne on Apr 3, 2015
     | 7,971 views

    Easter Message on John 20:10-22

    Easter 2015 Intro – We’re here today because Someone loved you enough to leave heaven, enter the space time continuum, live a sinless, perfect life, suffer persecution and die the cruelest and most vile death imaginable, all in fulfillment of prophecies written hundreds of years before ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    The Day Everything Changed

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,600 views

    The Resurrection Day Changes Everything. God has planned for us something much better. He’s preparing us for a new world, a better world, a greater world. Jesus was the first fruit. His resurrection changes everything. His Church will be the next harvest.

    The Day Everything Changed 04/04/10 AM Reading: Matthew 28:1-15 Introduction What a wonderful day this is, as all over the world people are acknowledging and celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, the Son of God, King of Kings and Lord of Lords! From the earliest times, Easter Sunday has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fundamentals Of The Faith - Week 5 - Titles And Possessions Of The Born-Again Christian Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 15, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,096 views

    THE TITLES AND POSSESSIONS OF THE BORN-AGAIN CHRISTIAN

    A. A Christian. 1. Acts 11:26 "and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch." a. This was a title first used by pagan gentiles in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgive Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 20, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,114 views

    Today we’re starting a new series called 7 Words that will go through Easter Sunday. Each week we’re going to be looking at one of the seven phrases Scripture records that Jesus spoke as He was dying on the cross. Today we will be looking at the word Forg

    This morning, we’re starting a new series called 7 Words that will go through Easter Sunday. Each week we’re going to be looking at one of the seven phrases Scripture records that Jesus spoke as He was dying on the cross. But as we look at those phrases, we’re going to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Sundays To Easter: He Loved Them To The Uttermost Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 10, 2021
     | 3,562 views

    Jesus and the 12 Disciples celebrated Passover in the "upper room" in Jerusalem. While they were there, the Lord showed these men just how much He really loved them. Other things happened there, too.

    Introduction: The apostle John was an eyewitness to many of the events he recorded in his Gospel. One of the most touching, in my opinion, is this episode that took place just hours before the Lord Jesus Christ was crucified. He knew exactly what the Lord meant, when John said the Lord loved them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    0505 Easter V (Rogation Sunday): A Rash Promise Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on May 20, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,370 views

    Was Jesus’ promise to do anything we ask in His name a rash promise?

    Sermon: A Rash Promise Text: John 16:23-33 Occasion: Rogation Sunday (Easter V) Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, May 21, 2006 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In the name of the Father, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    0502b Easter Ii: Greeting-Card Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on May 1, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,813 views

    Too many times, the Good Shepherd image of Jesus comes across as the "Greeting-card Christ".

    Sermon: Greeting-card Christ Text: John 10:11-16 Occasion: Easter II Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, Apr 30, 2006 Audio link: http://providencerec.com/Sound%20Files/Srmn060430WoolseyJohn10;11-16EasterIIGreetingCardChrist.mp3 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Stone Is Rolled Away

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 1,359 ratings
     | 99,528 views

    The Stone was rolled on resurrection morning not for Jesus but for us, and that rolled away stone has a message for us today.

    "The Stone Is Rolled Away!" It was dark as they arose that Sunday morning... The two got up and put on their garments grabbed their spices and headed out on the dirt road that lead out of the city. As they headed out on the road and as the sun began to rise the path was lined with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Real Meaning Of Christmas Is Found On Easter Day"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,413 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve.

    Luke 2:1-20 “The Real Meaning of Christmas is Found on Easter Day” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com I did a funeral a couple days ago for a man I never met, and a family I will probably never meet again. That happens ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Fifth Sunday After Easter (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 29, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 505 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 66:1-9, Joel 2:21-26, James 1:21-27, John 16:23-33. A). SING FORTH HIS GLORY. Psalm 66:1-9. The superscription to this Psalm is addressed, “To the chief musician. A Song or Psalm.” Whether sung or spoken, it is a call to all nations to “Make a joyful noise” to God (Psalm 66:1). Which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Second Sunday Of Easter (Or Sunday Of Divine Mercy)

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 16, 2023
     | 1,438 views

    Prophecy: Jesus told St. Faustina that this Feast of Mercy would be a very special day when “all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened”. (Diary 699)

    At the entrance to Jerusalem's church of all nations, next to the Garden of Gethsemane, there is a sign warning every visitor: "NO EXPLANATIONS INSIDE THE CHURCH." The sign is intended to discourage over-talkative tour guides but it's also what Jesus practiced after his ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Can You Handle The Proof? Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,779 views

    An apologetic sermon discussing the proofs of the resurrection

    Can You Handle the Proof? Text: Matthew 28:11-15; 1st Corinthians 15:17 By: Ken McKinley (Read Texts) This text is of course part of the Easter Message, and of course this is the time of year when we start thinking about Easter and all that goes with it; Palm Sunday, the betrayal and trial of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible