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Easter Sermons From Past Years

Chuck Warnock

04 Apr 2012

As we approach Easter Sunday, here are the manuscripts of the sermons I have preached at Easter for the past five years. I hope you have a glorious Easter celebration this year!

Seeing Jesus Again For The First Time, 2007, John 20:1-18
Now We Understand, 2008, Acts 10:34-43
He Is The One, 2009, Acts 10:34-43
You're Not Alone, 2009, Matthew 28:1-10 (Easter sunrise service)
Feeding Straw To Lions, 2010, Isaiah 65:17-25
Taking Time at the Empty Tomb, 2011, John 20:1-18

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