In Preaching Articles: "Easter"

101 Easter Sermons And Ideas For Your Church

By SermonCentral .com on Feb 22, 2022

With these 101 Easter sermons and ideas for your church, you'll be ready to celebrate our risen Savior this year!

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How To Plan An Effective Easter Service

By Josh Reich on Mar 23, 2023

The goal of every sermon is to get to the resurrection. Each and every week we do the same thing: “We are broken and can’t fix ourselves. Our only hope is found in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.”

Tags: Easter Sunday, Easter Story

51 Easter Quotes Every Christian Should Read

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 15, 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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Tell A Better Easter Story

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 24, 2024

This Easter, let's get out of the way and let the cross tell the story of Easter.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-20

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Make Sure You Plan The Finish

By Lance Witt on Mar 23, 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

Now That Easter Is Over…

By Lance Witt on Apr 4, 2024

As pastors we need to do a better job with the discipline of “sanctified lingering”.

Tags: gratitude, graciousness, Volunteer, Time of Reflection

100 Top Sermons On Easter

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 22, 2024

Easter is one of the most important days for your church. Gain wisdom from others with this handy guide to the top 100 Easter Sermons.

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-30

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Best Easter Sermon Series

By Josh Read on Feb 25, 2026

What if the most important preaching decision you make this spring isn't what to say on Easter Sunday, but what you preach in the weeks around it? There is a temptation to treat Easter as a standalone event. One big sermon, one big crowd, then back to regular programming. But the resurrection wasn't a moment, it was the hinge of a narrative stretching from Gethsemane to Emmaus. The strongest Easter preaching happens in series so here are seven of the best Easter sermon series kits available right now, matched to different church contexts and congregation sizes.

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10 Easter Sermon Ideas

By Shawn Clark on Mar 22, 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)

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How To Make Easter Stand Out

By Peter Mead on Mar 31, 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

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5 Preaching Gems For Maundy Thursday

By Ray Hollenbach on Oct 1, 2025

The Last Supper: More than history, more than a painting, it's the living example of how to go through stressful times.

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

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 18, 2026

Sermon Series & Resources to Deepen Your Congregation’s Journey

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Don't Abandon The Babies This Easter

By Lance Witt on May 1, 2024

The greatest gift we give a new believer is not information, it is RELATIONSHIP. The primary need of a new believer is nurture not knowledge.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8

Tags: Easter, Discipleship, relationships, New believer

16 Tips For Better Easter Impact

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 31, 2021

Easter is the most strategic opportunity for churches to reach new people. These practical outreach ideas can help churches prepare well and welcome guests.

Scripture: Luke 19:10, Matthew 28:19, John 3:16, Acts 2:41, Romans 10:14  (view more)  (view less)

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7 Easter Declarations People Are Literally Dying To Hear

By Joe Mckeever on Apr 1, 2026

Stay on track. You have the greatest message on the planet; try not to weaken it with trivialities.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Tags: Death, Easter, Jesus' Resurrection