Sermons on 5th Sunday After Easter:

It's Easter--Are You Listening?

Contributed by James Hickman on Mar 18, 2016

Jesus had give several clues that his crucifixion would not be a defeat; he would be victorious over death. Christian are sometimes prone to fear and discouragement because the fail to listen to Jesus' promises.

It’s Easter—Are You Listening? Luke 24:1-12 Hanging with the drop, the Guillotine, the electric chair, the gas chamber, and lethal injection are all, like crucifixion, means of execution. Yet, they are unlike crucifixion in on important way. Strange as it might seem to our modern ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Advent 2 - A Day Of Hope

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Mar 30, 2020

In the midst of the pandemic, In the midst of Jesus being crucified, where do you find Hope?

Sermon- Easter Advent 2 - 2020 - Hope - How often do we step back & look at how great our God is? - In looking at second day of Advent for Easter, this day stands for Hope. - As Jesus was going to the moment He was going to be Flogged By Rome, then crucified, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-18, Psalm 62:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Box In Easter Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 11, 2020

This is the 4th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#4] DON’T BOX IN EASTER Acts 2:22-41 Introduction: Every year, congregations all over the world have extravagant church services with all of the lights and effects. This year is a bit different. Some congregations are trying to step up the level of their online service, while ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Baptist

What Should Easter Mean To You? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Apr 18, 2019

what should Easter mean to you

What should Easter mean to you, going to church, having a family meal, finding Easter eggs? What should Easter mean to you, (first, second, third), Easter should mean: 1.. You Can Make It Through Every Storm> What should Easter mean to you, Easter should mean you can make it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Greets You Or Easter In Revelation!

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 22, 2019

Jesus rose the victor on the third day, ascended to heaven forty days later, and is waiting to return. He has sent a message to us in the interim. Think of it as an Easter card!

Jesus Greets You or Easter In Revelation! (Revelation 1:4-8, 17-18) 1. In 1914, British World War I soldier Pvt. Thomas Hughes wrote a letter to his wife, sealed it in a ginger ale bottle, and tossed it into the English Channel. He died two days later fighting in France. Fast forward to 1999 when ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8, Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Passover To Easter: A Journey Of Redemption Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 16, 2024

Embark on a journey exploring the transformation of Passover into Easter—a journey of redemption, hope, and salvation. As we delve into this topic, we'll uncover the rich biblical truths that underpin the transition from the Old Testament Passover to the New Testament celebration of Easter.

From Passover to Easter: A Journey of Redemption Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey exploring the transformation of Passover into Easter—a journey of redemption, hope, and salvation. As we delve into this topic, we'll uncover the rich biblical truths that underpin the transition from ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:14, Exodus 12:26-27, Exodus 12:42, 1 Corinthians 5:7, John 1:29, Hebrews 9:14, 1 Corinthians 15:20, Romans 6:4, 1 Peter 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing Easter Though The Eyes Of Barabbas

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 14, 2022

One can only imagine the shock and awe experienced by Barabbas. He was guilty of every charge. He is on death row awaiting execution, then the surprise come. “You are free to go! All can be saved, all need to be saved, and all can be saved to the uttermost!

Sermon – Seeing Easter Though the Eyes of Barabbas Luke 23:13-25 New Living Translation 13 Then Pilate called together the leading priests and other religious leaders, along with the people, 14 and he announced his verdict. “You brought this man to me, accusing him of leading a revolt. I have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-25, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12, Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 6:23, Romans 7:18-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

What Does Easter Mean To Me?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 16, 2022

Some say that Easter is a pagan holiday and should not be celebrated by Christians. The truth is, I never have celebrated the day. I celebrate that because Jesus got up from the dead, I can live also.

What does Easter mean to me? First of all, let's see what it means to the world. To the world Easter means money. Because the world turns everything  into a selling point. To the world Easter is about commercial gain. When you walk into the store around Easter, the whole stock changes. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hosanna

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 2, 2009

Do we take the events of Palm Sunday and Easter for granted and not fully understand or appreciate their full significance in our lives?

Mark 11: 1 – 11 / Hosanna Intro: “HOLD THE PICKLE, HOLD THE LETTUCE, SPECIAL ORDERS DON’T UPSET US – ALL WE ASK IS THAT YOU LET US HAVE IT YOUR WAY.” Recognize this little jingle? --- People flocked to Burger King because they could have a burger the way THEY wanted it. We love customization, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Let The Stone Stop You

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Apr 14, 2004

An Easter Message of encouragement as delivered by Pastor Tommy L. Davis, New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Motts, Alabama.

(A sermon by Pastor Tommy L. Davis, New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Motts, Alabama) Text: Mark 16:1-4 1 And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. 2 And very early in the morning ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-4, Mark 16:1

Denomination: Baptist

Because He Lives (Easter Season Of 2006)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 18, 2022

When they crucified Jesus, His disciples thought it was the end. It was only the beginning. Jesus as we know was resurrected from the dead.

BECAUSE HE LIVES Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 There is one Christian writer who once said, “It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming!” (Tony Compollo). What that means is this, Jesus was crucified and then resurrected from the dead three days later. For those who lack hope and do not believe in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Is Alive

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 1, 2013

Jesus was raised from the dead giving victory over death and declaring Himself God. (Resurrection Sunday service which includes songs in the message)

Jesus Is Alive March 31, 2013 Resurrection Sunday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus was raised from the dead giving victory over death and declaring Himself God. Focus Passage: Matthew 27 - 28 (Pew Bible page 1148) Introduction: As the world chases ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Significance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by David C. Seabolt on Apr 7, 2012

This sermon gives three things taht are significant about the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It shows that in order to live, you must first die, death is not the end and what happens after death matters.

Significance of the Resurrection Mark 16:1-16 Today is the day that we celebrate an event that happened over 2000 years ago. Friday evening started the Israelites Passover. Passover was a reminder to the nation of Israel of their great deliverance from the bondage of Egypt. God worked a miracle in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday: Jesus Began To Weep Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 10, 2017

As Jesus came closer... He began to weep, “How I wish today that you of all people would understand the way to peace.”

The Events of Palm Sunday, are recorded in all four of the Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Huge crowds had journeyed to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. Passover is a spring festival which commences on the 15th of the Hebrew month of Nisan and lasts for either seven or eight ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9, Luke 19:36-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Road To The Cross

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 14, 2017

Palm Sunday message that talks about the dangers of following Jesus from a distant

The road to the cross Selected Scriptures Introduction- Today we celebrate Palm Sunday. A day that we look at the final week of Jesus ministry before He goes to the cross and then the celebration of the empty tomb. To race to the cross and the resurrection without seeing the final week ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-58

Denomination: Nazarene