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  • Tony Klinedinst avatar

    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,582 views

    Easter sermon that explains that through the resurrection, Christ seeks out out in our own "lost-ness."

    Lost and Found Mary Magdalene: John 20:10-18 Introduction: My “trip” to Lancaster, Ohio. LOST w/ no money and no gas. Relate the feeling of utter lost-ness. I.Mary M. was lost in her despair, but Jesus sought her out. (vs. 11a, 14a) “but Mary stood outside the tomb crying.” A.Why was Mary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grave Robbers Or Treasure Seekers

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,120 views

    Jesus had a few encounters with His followers after His resurrection that show the true treasure of His sacrifice.

    Grave Robbers or Treasure Seekers. John 20-21 Read John 20:1-3,11-18,21,27,28. Why did Jesus have to die? Gospel presentation. Why did Jesus have to rise again? Theses are two seperate questions. I.At the tomb, Mary Magdalene found that we have a relationship with God. (20:1-2,11-18) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Triumph Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 299 ratings
     | 10,651 views

    We can have victory through the resurrection of Jesus!

    The Triumph of the Resurrection John 20:1-10 Easter Sunday 2000 Introduction On one occasion Michelangelo turned to his fellow artists and said with frustration in his voice, "Why do you keep filling gallery after gallery with endless pictures on the one theme of Christ in weakness, Christ on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Celebration

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 329 ratings
     | 19,702 views

    John mentions four people by name in his gospel account of the resurrection. Let’s look at them.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Shohoiya Yokowai spent 28 years of his life in prison. It was not a prison of bars & locks & wardens, but a self-imposed prison of fear. He was a Japanese soldier on the island of Guam during WW2. And when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Reacting To The Risen Lord

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 517 ratings
     | 9,602 views

    John 20 gives us a picture of the different ways that people can respond to the Resurrection

    Reacting To The Risen Lord John 20:1-9 I have been amazed at the continuing reporting of the assassination of President JFK. And the remarkable diversity that is present in the various eyewitness accounts. Discrepancy over the number of shots that were fired to the locations from which they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Different Responses To The Risen Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 7, 2001
    based on 145 ratings
     | 4,781 views

    Year C Easter Sunday, John 20: 1-9, April 15, 2001

    Year C Easter Sunday, John 20: 1-9,April 15, 2001 Visiting the tomb and finding the body of Jesus gone, Mary Magdalene reports the fact to Peter and the Beloved Disciple who run to the tomb. They both observe the same facts, but the Beloved Disciple believes that Jesus is risen. Chapter 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus And Mary Magdalene Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 5,401 views

    Jesus and His post-resurrection encounter with Mary Magdalene

    JESUS AND MARY MAGDALENE JOHN 20:11-18 INTRODUCTION I. THE SITUATION A. THE BODY OF JESUS WAS GONE B. THE DISCIPLES WENT TO THEIR HOMES DISCOURAGED C. MARY WAS THERE BY HERSELF 1) SHE DID NOT LEAVE THE TOMB SITE 2) SHE WAS EMOTIONALLY A WRECK 3) ALL SHE WANTED WAS TO FIND THE BODY II. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Fine Day

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 2,594 views

    The first Easter was One Fine day

    One Fine Day John 20:1-18 Easter Message 1998 I. A Startling Report A. Mary finds the tomb empty 1. Mary goes to the tomb a.) Mary was going to finish the burial preparation 1.) Jesus was given a royal burial – The time on Friday did not allow them to finish the work 2.) May had additional spices ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Dare To Believe Again Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,089 views

    Mary Magdalene’s grief turns to joy when she meets the resurrected Jesus. Jesus calls our name into our grief as well.

    Dare to Believe Again – “Up From The Grave: Lent Series” John 20:10-18 March 8/9, 2003 Intro: All of us have had “decisive moments” in our lives – moments which change the direction of our life in a decisive way. They are moments etched in our memories, ones we’ll never forget. Some are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray And Wait

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 4,220 views

    In these days of uncertainty -- of war and violence -- we should look to the ladies outside the tomb for an example of what we can do.

    Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Today is a day of uncertainty. Our lives, whether consciously or unconsciously, are filled with anxiety about the future of our communities, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Hope Does Easter Bring For A Person Like Me?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 2,543 views

    Three people are mentioned by name (besides Jesus) in John’s resurrection chapter. What do these three people have to say to us?

    CONTEXT: - John is the greatest gospel theologically. - The resurrection story is the most important chapter. - There are only three people mentioned by name in this chapter (besides Jesus) (note: “the other disciple whom Jesus loved” is an obvious reference to John, but he is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Dempsey Daniels avatar

    Folded Clothes

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 12,011 views

    There is a lot to be learned from folded clothes!

    FOLDED CLOTHES (An Easter Sermon) SCRIPTURE : "Then cometh Simon Peter following him and went into the sepulcher and seeth the linen clothes, And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. Then went in also that other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Open Eyes And Believing Hearts" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 8,569 views

    What starts the process of seeing eyes and believing hearts?

    Easter Sunday Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches April 23, 2000 “Open Eyes and Believing Hearts” John 20:1-18 INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: If you were asked to describe this Easter without using any words--just using only punctuation marks, what punctuation mark would you choose? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Beehler avatar

    The Comeback Kid

    Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 149 ratings
     | 7,099 views

    Life is not a game and the only true "comeback" happened 2000+ years ago.

    The Comeback Kid The 49ers trailed 38-14 with 4 minutes left in the third quarter, but they scored 25 straight points on two TD passes and a scoring run. The Bills scored a 41-38 victory over the Houston Oilers on Jan. 3, 1993, a game they had trailed 35-3 in the third ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Key To The Spread Of Christianity

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 3,669 views

    How on earth did Christianity ever get off the ground? Is the Resurrection really of any importance?

    Stody, Hunworth and Field Dalling Easter Sunday Morning 2003 We have over 600 churches here in Norfolk, England dedicated to a Jewish carpenter who died two thousand years ago. Doesn’t that strike you as a bit odd? Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican