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How To Make Easter Stand Out

By Peter Mead on Apr 1, 2026

Easter is the real ground zero of the Christian faith. We tend to, or should, return to it week after week. So what do we do when Easter comes around?

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Tags: Jesus, Easter, Crucifixion, Preaching, ground zero, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

17 Powerful Good Friday Quotes That'll Get You Ready For Easter

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 31, 2026

What happened on Good Friday?  How is Good Friday celebrated? These are amazing quotes from Good Friday sermons on SermonCentral.com.

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Good Friday: 4 Preaching Points To Remember

By Ray Hollenbach on Mar 30, 2026

We want to embrace the resurrection, but Good Friday is an opportunity to remind your people that Jesus calls us to the Cross, too.

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-25

Tags: Good Friday, Preaching, help, Why Jesus Died, Why Jesus Bled, Why People Lie, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

30 Palm Sunday, Good Friday And Holy Week Worship Ideas

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 28, 2026

Holy Week is filled with opportunities for your church to gather around God's Word in worship.

Tags: Worship, Good Friday, Preaching, Palm Sunday, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

The Surprising Requirement For Being An Elder

By Don Carson on Mar 27, 2026

D.A. Carson suggests that there is one unique biblical requirement for a church elder--and it may surprise you!

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

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How To Handle The Gore Of Good Friday

By Peter Mead on Mar 26, 2026

Easter preaching raises a hard question for pastors: how graphic should the crucifixion be? This article explores wisdom, purpose, and pastoral sensitivity.

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6, Matthew 27:27-50, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Galatians 3:13, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Good Friday, gospel proclamation, Gospel Proclamation

The Secret Power Of Easter Still Available Today

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 25, 2026

Easter is more than remembering Christ’s sacrifice. The resurrection opens resurrection power for believers now, shaping how we live, obey, and continue Jesus’ mission.

Scripture: Romans 8:11, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, Colossians 1:18, Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Easter, Preaching, Holy Week, preaching, Holy week  (view more)  (view less)

Make Sure You Plan The Finish

By Lance Witt on Mar 24, 2026

Can you imagine going to a theater to watch a hundred million dollar movie only to discover there isn’t a final scene? Can you imagine a race car driver leading the entire race and then in the final lap, stops paying attention and loses the race? Can you imagine getting directions on Google Maps and it not giving you the directions for the last mile?

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14

Tags: Easter, Easter Resurrection, Entrust with Gospel

10 Easter Sermon Ideas

By Shawn Clark on Mar 23, 2026

Preaching Easter can feel familiar, yet the resurrection offers endless depth. These ten sermon ideas help pastors present the gospel with clarity, creativity, and power.

Scripture: Matthew 28:6, 1 Corinthians 15:20, Romans 6:9, 1 Peter 1:3, Ephesians 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Idea, Easter, Hope, Preaching, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

If You Want To "Be Somebody" You Can Forget Preaching

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Mar 21, 2026

H.B. Charles remembers the night 20 years ago that changed his preaching forever.

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Is Your Preaching *long Ago And Far Away*?

By Haddon Robinson on Mar 20, 2026

Haddon Robinson suggests we need to do something more than talk about Bible history.

Tags: Bible, Preaching, History, e, preaching, bible  (view more)  (view less)

Preparing Hearts For Lent: Resources To Deepen Your Congregation’s Journey

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 19, 2026

Sermon Series & Resources to Deepen Your Congregation’s Journey

Tags: Easter, Good Friday, Resurrection, lent, Holy Week, sermon series, Easter sermon series, Easter church resources, Easter preaching ideas, Easter graphics for churches, Easter sermon preparation, Easter service themes, Holy Week church resources, Good Friday sermon resources, Holy week, Sermon Series  (view more)  (view less)

John Piper: The Gladness Of The Risen God

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 18, 2026

The resurrection of Jesus Christ reveals that God’s ultimate purpose is not merely to forgive sinners but to bring them into everlasting joy in His presence.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-10, Acts 2:25-28, Psalm 16:8-11, Hebrews 12:2

Tags: Forgiveness, Jesus, Easter, Preaching, risen, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

A Dozen Bad Easter Eggs: 12 Mistakes We Should Avoid This Year

By Joe Mckeever on Mar 17, 2026

Joe McKeever gets real with advice learned by the hard experience of many Easters.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Tags: Easter, Preaching, mistakes, Fail, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

51 Easter Quotes Every Christian Should Read

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 16, 2026

These 51 Easter quotes will help you stop and reflect on this holy season of Easter. Each Easter quote comes from a meaningful Easter sermon on SermonCentral.com.

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