Sermons on A Easter 4:

Easter Through The Eyes Of Caiaphas

Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 25, 2025

God substitutes Jesus for His enemies. This is the very center of our Christian faith: God substituted Jesus for us sinners.

Today, we launch our 2025 Bible conference, and I hope you’ll make an effort to join us at NRH. The theme is The Faces of Easter. We are looking at the story of one historic weekend from all angles all week. This morning, we look at the cross and resurrection from the perspective of one of the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-53, 1 Peter 3:18, Mark 10:45, John 12:10-11, Psalm 118:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Easter Message Is Of Utmost Importance

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004

Easter Sermon

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 1 Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. 3 For what I received I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing Your Easter Sermons

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Mar 15, 2023

Sharing the Gospel during Easter needs to help people know who Jesus is

INTRODUCTION We preach about the passion of Christ year after year. And we read the same passages year after year. Each year is expected to be unique and different. Yes, and the emphasis is usually different when a lot of time is spend in the presence of the Lord, to seek His guidance and strength ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:26-27, John 1:14, John 10:30, John 1:29, 2 John 1:7-11, Colossians 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter 2021 - Beyond The Cross

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 1, 2021

This Easter message focuses on what we have because Jesus was raised from the dead.

Easter 2021 Beyond The Cross Scripture: First Corinthians 15:14-18; John 20:1-18; Isaiah 53:9 Throughout my early years in the Church, we sang a song that contained the following words that I am sure many of you will recognize: “Jesus keep me near the cross, there’s a precious fountain. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14-18, John 20:1-18, Isaiah 53:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Ain't Easter, Preacher Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013

Every time a believer comes to faith in Jesus Christ, it points back to the first Easter almost 2000 years ago. We celebrate that Jesus is risen from the dead. God, the angels, and we rejoice when a former unbeliever rises from the dead to life in Christ.

It Ain't Easter, Preacher John 20:1-10 First preached in November, 2004 Introduction Last week we learned about how Jesus fulfilled the Scriptures even in death. He gave up His life voluntarily at 3PM, at the exact hour the Passover Lambs started to be slain. The lambs had to be completely ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If Christ Had Not Risen From The Dead : The Importance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 12, 2009

1. NO GOSPEL TO PREACH 2. OUR FAITH WOULD BE IN VAIN 3. THOSE WHO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL WOULD BE LIARS 4.NO SALVATION FOR OUR SOULS 5. THOSE WHO DIED IN CHRIST ARE LOST 6. BELEIVERS WOULD BE PITIABLE 7. NO NEWLIFE AND MEANINGLESS BAPTISM

IF CHRIST HAD NOT RISEN FROM THE DEAD : UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION ************************************************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. THERE WOULD BE NO GOSPEL TO PREACH 2. OUR FAITH WOULD BE IN VAIN 3. ALL THOSE WHO PROCLAIM THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Friday Tragedy? Easter Triumph!”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 31, 2021

If the body of Jesus had decayed into dust within the borrowed tomb, we would not be singing the songs of Easter. They thought It was a tragic end to the “One” who had raised the dead. Tears told the sadness in their hearts. Resurrection shatters the grip of fear.

In Jesus Holy Name April 4, 2021 Easter Sunday Redeemer Text: Mark 16:6,7a “Friday Tragedy? Easter Triumph!” He is risen! He is risen indeed! Philip Yancy wrote: “Christianity has two great symbols to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:6-8, John 20:30-31

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Beginning: Easter 2014 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

Third in a series on New Beginnings, this Easter tie-in is a three-point expository sermon focusing on broken hearts, burning hearts, and buoyant heart.

A New Beginning (Part 3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/20/14 I just want to take a moment to thank everyone for choosing to spend Easter morning with us here at the Grove. Whether you’ve been coming to the Grove all your life, or this is your first time visiting, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-33

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Does Easter Matter

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 24, 2009

What difference does Easter make? The sermon looks at "explanations" for Jesus’ death on the cross. But Easter matters because we all have baggage in life, we will die one day, and we need help.

WHY DOES EASTER MATTER? March 23, 2008 Jay Davis Robison MARK 16:1-8 Do you suppose it will make any difference? Augsburg Sermon Book for the year 1985: "I’ve never seen such a crowd in church, the woman exclaimed’. I didn’t know her, but apparently she was impressed by the number of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Easter Today, And Next Sunday

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 17, 2008

An Easter Sunday Sermon

Easter Sunday Matthew 28:1-10 It is Easter today, and next Sunday 1* ¶ Now after the sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the sepulcher. 2* And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Expected Resurrection Easter 2021

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Apr 7, 2021

When Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and found it empty , she didn't leave like the others. She was expecting a resurrection.

EASTER 2021 EXPECTED RESURRECTION Pastor Timothy Porter TEXT: Mark 16:1-8 INTRODUCTION: I just stopped by to declare unto you that I just checked my watch. It's not night anymore. Church, it's morning. Wipe the tears out of your eyes, and praise our God, because he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Men Preparing For Easter

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 12, 2002

Preparation goes a long way when it comes to worship; are you prepared?

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGEBAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of Faith, Family and Friendships March 17, 2002 9Then Jesus told this story to some who had great self-confidence and scorned everyone else: 10“Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Easter - Celebrating His Victory!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 14, 2020

They were filled with joy! They were celebrating His resurrection! And this morning I want us to celebrate, too – to celebrate His victory over 2 terrible foes.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (TEXT: Matthew 28:1-10; John 14:1-3 A. Today is Easter Sunday, & all over the world people are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, John 14:1-3, James 4:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your Easter Mission?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 27, 2008

With this Vision for the Easter Mission, you will have a reason for being where you are. Peace, Joy & Hope was Christ’s Easter Mission for the World. What is your Easter Mission?

Opening Illustration: As a large crowd of Iboga Christians of Western Tanzania gathered to worship one Easter Sunday, a crazed mother lion was stalking their village. The crowd froze in fear. The village preacher encouraged them to pray to God, who locked the lion’s jaws for Daniel. Suddenly, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:33-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Napkin Is Still Folded - Easter

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2006

The significance of the folded napkin in the Jewish culture makes some powerful points in considering the resurrection. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

THE NAPKIN IS STILL FOLDED JOHN 20:1-7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NapkinFolded.html [Please see link above for more info. on this matter. Concept for this sermon originally preached by Dr. Clyde Box. I receive many questions as to the historicity of the "Napkin Legend"...Dr. Box reportedly ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist