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  • Arley Ellingson avatar

    Why Did Jesus Fold The Napkin

    Contributed by Arley Ellingson on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 15,076 views

    Jesus wants us to know he is coming back!

    I’d like for you to venture back w/ me this morning to those minutes, hours and days just prior to the resurrection of our Lord. What was it like & what were those who loved Jesus feeling? He had, after all just been killed in a most gruesome fashion: hanging on a cross. It was now their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Understand His Power

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,144 views

    Personal encounter with God through the power of the resurrection.

    (Pre-service intro) We are celebrating an event that over a billion people around the world are gathering this day to celebrate: An event more people will bet on than the Super Bowl An event more people will cheer than the Oscars An event more people will partake of then the O.J. trial. (Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Dare To Journey Again Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 6,123 views

    Inviting people to take the next step in their spiritual journey, culminating in encountering the Risen Lord

    Dare To Journey Again – “Up From the Grave” Lent 2003 Luke 24:13-35 March 29/30, 2003 Intro: The journey of life sometimes catches us by surprise. Many of you were likely surprised by Niels’ announcement of his resignation as our Minister of Music this morning. I know he and Ingrid are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missouri Thomas

    Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 4, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 7,240 views

    Stop doubting and believe!

    Missouri Thomas Let’s suppose this morning that we could read the headlines that would have taken place in the week after that first Easter. What would the headlines have looked like if there were a Jerusalem Post in first century Palestine? Possibly the following: “CRUCIFIED JESUS ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Do You Crave?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007
     | 4,412 views

    The fifth sermon in the 2007 Lenten Series

    (Slide 1) A public reading of Isaiah 55:1-7 followed by a dramatic reading entitled ‘Christ on Trial: Witness: John’ written by Elsa L. Clark, Peter Mead, Arden Mead and Mark Zimmermann. © 2007 Creative Communications for the Parish. Several weeks ago I got sick and spent a day and a half at home ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Narrow Road Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 12,924 views

    Part 3 of 4 of the series, Roads of Passion. This short saying of Jesus recorded by Matthew reveals much about the road that Jesus wants us to walk as His followers. The Narrow Road is one of Decision, Discipline, and Desire. It is a road of PASSION!

    The Narrow Road Matthew 7:13-14 Read at beginning of service: Matthew 7:13-14 (NIV) 13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Was The Tomb Empty? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,587 views

    How do explain the empty tomb?

    INTRODUCTION • SHOW VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Over the last three weeks we have looked at three questions, “Is Jesus The Son of God”, “Is Jesus the Only Way To God”, and “Why Did Jesus Die.” • If we let the story end right there, we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Greetings

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 22, 2011
     | 6,219 views

    Our hope is in the Lord who died, rose and lives.

    Text: Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. (Matthew 28:9) “Greetings” is a wonderful word in that it projects a warm gracious or pleasant feeling of friendship and love. Usually when someone greets you, they are happy to see you and this is reflected in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Life Without Limits Series

    Contributed by Darryl Bell on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,169 views

    Because of Christ’s resurrection, God’s power is available for you.

    Life without Limits; Mark 16:1-8; Romans 6:5-11 NLT; 7th of 7 in “All for You” series; Easter Sunday; 04-16-06; The Promise; Darryl Bell What limits you? What ties you down? What holds you back? What keeps you from becoming all you intended to become and from doing all you long to accomplish? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Recovering Your Hope After 9/11 (Easter Sunday) Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,959 views

    How the resurrection of Jesus helps us regain our hope in light of the terrorist attacks of September 11.

    On September 11 all of our lives changed drastically. And although we’re back into our daily routines six months later, we’re still trying to make sense of what happened. Like most of you, I still remember exactly what I was doing when I first heard about the first plane crashing into the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Yes I Am"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,778 views

    A sermon for Resurrection Sunday

    “When it was day, the Council of elders of the people assembled, both chief priests and scribes, and they led Him away to their council chamber, saying, 67 “If You are the Christ, tell us.” But He said to them, “If I tell you, you will not believe; 68 and if I ask a question, you will not answer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Joseph Wallis avatar

    The First Seven Words Of The Risen Savior

    Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 1,516 ratings
     | 75,537 views

    An Easter Sermon

    THE FIRST SEVEN WORDS OF THE RISEN SAVIOR TEXT - JOHN 20: 1 - 16 INTRO. - There are many sermons and books on the Seven words of the Cross. These words explain the purpose of the cross and the character of Christ. The first seven words of the Risen Savior after the Resurrection explain what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Casey Campbell avatar

    The Son Always Rises!

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Apr 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,372 views

    This is an Easter sermon that speaks to the good news of Jesus' resurrection.

    John 20:1-18 ~ The Son Always Rises! (9) In the pre-dawn hours of that spectacular Sunday morning in Jerusalem so many years ago, there was no one who expected anything new, no one lying sleepless in anticipation that the world soon would change forever, no one with the even the slightest notion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    What Really Makes Me A Fool Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018
     | 6,633 views

    Sermon for an Easter Sunrise Service on April Fool's Day

    ENGAGE As most of you probably know, today is not only Easter, but it is also April Fool’s day. Although that occurs more often than you might think, the last time this occurred was back in 1956. The next occurrence will be 11 years from now in 2029. So it’s certainly possible that some of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    What Difference Does The Resurrection Make?

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
     | 7,032 views

    Easter morning message on the resurrection from 2014

    What Difference Does the Resurrection Make? 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 April 20, 2014 Easter Morning Service On Friday On Friday, The disciples were running, Peter was denying and Judas was betraying. On Friday, Jesus heard the crowds that cried Hosanna scream crucify, crucify. On Friday, Pilate ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God