Sermons on An Easter Miracle:

If Jesus Was Not Raised Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 9, 2002

Easter reflection: Implications of Jesus’ resurrection for our hope and our eternal destiny.

If Jesus was not raised… 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 Easter Sunday - Jesus is risen! A Sunday School teacher asked her class on the Sunday before Easter if they knew what happened on Easter and why it was so important. One little girl spoke up saying: "Easter is when the whole family gets together, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Good News From The Grave

Contributed by John White on Mar 31, 2006

The good news the resurrection brings to the non-believer and the believer as well.

Good News From The Grave Matthew 28:1-10 "In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first [day] of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

From The Dark Of Night To The Dawn Of Light

Contributed by John Tung on Apr 10, 2007

Christ was buried in the dark of night, but his resurrection occurred in the dawn of light. Literally true. Spiritual applications to us.

FROM THE DARK OF NIGHT TO THE DAWN OF LIGHT Matthew 27:45-50; 28:1-6a I. Introduction Every church has an Easter story to tell. Here’s an Easter story from another church to share with you. “The call to worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gates Of Hell No Longer Have A Hold On You!

Contributed by James Bohrer on Apr 8, 2015

An Easter Message that takes a different slant on Christ preparation of the disciples. It calls us to boldly embrace and share the power of His resurrection.

The gates of hell no longer have a hold on you! Matthew 16:13-19 Easter Sunday 2015 Dr. Jim Bohrer Gates are all around us. Some gates protect a garden, a yard, perhaps a store. Some gates have beware of dog. Those gates keep you out and hopefully keep the dog inside. And some gates keep you in. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Truth

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 7, 2003

Jesus is true, and he is THE TRUTH - the ressurection proves it!

Jesus is the truth - John 14:6 Millgrove United Church, April 6 2003 John 14:1-6 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: *other

Lessons From Emmaus Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 14, 2001

Lessons we can incorporate into our lives from what Jesus taught the men on the road to Emmaus when they were confused and dismayed.

THERE ARE TIMES IN OUR SPIRITUAL LIVES WHEN THERE WILL BE CONFUSION, AND THE WAY OUT OF IT IS NOT SIMPLY TO SAY THAT WE SHOULD NOT BE CONFUSED. IT IS NOT A MATTER OF RIGHT AND WRONG, BUT A MATTER OF GOD TAKING US THROUGH A WAY THAT WE TEMPORARILY DO NOT UNDERSTAND. JUST BECAUSE WE DON’T ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

Three Things God Desires

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 2, 2005

God’s greatest desire is for us to give him glory. He disries for you to reveal, recognize and live for his glory. Jesus through his life and death brought glory to the father.

“Three Things God Desires” February 27, 2005 Intro: As we approach the Easter season, a very important question seems to cross the minds of people as they reflect on the story: “Why did God do it?” It is a great question and one that needs to be answered to help us better understand the events of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Looking For Jesus? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024

This sermon celebrates the transformative power of Christ's resurrection, emphasizing its reality and the hope it brings, while encouraging reflection on God's profound love.

Good morning, my brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to gather with each of you today, united under the banner of our Risen Savior. As we gather in this sacred space, let us take a moment to reflect on the incredible love of our God, a love that transcends our understanding, a love that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Topics: Easter, Sunday

"A Place Of Prayer" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 18, 2005

Creating a house of prayer often brings disruption and disturbance to a lifestyle that is unacceptable to the Lord. How do we respond to or resist Him?

Holy Week Service Church of the Atonement March 21, 2005 “A Place of Prayer” Matthew 21:10-17 INTRODUCTION: The next day after the trimphal entry into Jerusalem, Jesus went to the temple. What he found there was anything but a house of prayer. Picture in your mind the confusion with all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-17

Denomination: Methodist

"Resurrection Reactions"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Apr 11, 2006

Have you ever looked at the various emotions and reactions to the resurrection of Jesus? They might sruprise you. This message deals with the emotions involved in the resurrection.

“Resurrection Reactions” INTRODUCTION: 1st Easter was very EMOTIONAL time. · A FRIEND had just been executed as criminal. · Roman Soldiers everywhere … atmosphere was tense & uncomfortable. · Disciples were frightened & confused. · Passover time … thoughts on death … sacrifices … deliverance ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Change Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 9, 2008

Did the resurrection make a difference to those first disciples? How? Can the resurrection make a difference today? I believe so! Let me spend the balance of our time together this morning with two areas of our thinking in which the resurrection

In the midst of “Desert Storm,” Sept. 27, 1991, Ruth Dillow from Illinois received a heartbreaking message from the military. Her son, Private First Class Clayton Carpenter, had stepped on a mine in the Persian Gulf and had been killed. Mrs. Dillow wrote, “I can’t begin to describe my grief and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Empty Tomb Is Life Changing

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 3, 2008

Easter / Resurrection Sunday (B) - Jesus’ empty tomb is life changing. See how people come to the empty tomb. See how the people leave the empty tomb.

JESUS’ EMPTY TOMB IS LIFE CHANGING (Outline) March 23, 2008 – EASTER SUNDAY - John 20:1-8 INTRO: Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia! This simple statement of fact is the bold confession of our Christian faith. Jesus’ empty tomb stands in contrast to the graves of everyone ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Importance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Feb 17, 2006

This message attempts to make it clear why resurrectionof Jesus was the most important historical event of all time, and why a belief in the resurrection of Jesus is so vitally important.

1 Cor. 15:12-19 (Easter 2005) The Importance of the Resurrection Intro: Friday I was listening to the radio and I heard a really short Easter Sermon. It lasted only about eight seconds on Paul Harvey. It went like this: “Jesus lived a good life in a wicked world – to show us it can be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sunrise Sermon

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Apr 8, 2007

This was for an Easter sunrise service.

Let’s start with some statistics. In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John there are 89 chapters. There are 4 chapters devoted to the first 30 years of Jesus’ life, and that only in Matthew and Luke. There are 28 chapters devoted to the last week of Jesus’ life (from Palm Sunday through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Gently Revealed Life Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 8, 2007

Jesus takes time to reveal the resurrection to His disciples, with an empty tomb, a Bible study, and a personal visit - just as He reveals His new life to those that seek Him.

Sometimes good news is just as hard to hear as bad news. When someone comes to your door and says "You’ve just won the Publishers Clearinghouse Giveaway" what is your first thought? "Nah". But if someone came to our door and said "I’m from the IRS and you are being audited" then we just might ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Calvary Chapel