Sermons on Bodily Resurrection:

Easter Sunday The Resurrection Of The Lord

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 20, 2020

Easter becomes an opportunity to imagine God would be present in our lives to roll away the stone from the graves in the darkest recesses of our souls.

There is a sign in Theo & Stacy’s Greek Restaurant in Kalamazoo, Michigan, that says, “People who believe the dead never come back to life should be here at quitting time.” Let me tell you an Easter story: A long time ago a Frenchman incurred the displeasure of the emperor Napoleon. He was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Resurrection, Baptism And Union With Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 7, 2020

An Easter Meditation.

RESURRECTION, BAPTISM AND UNION WITH CHRIST. Romans 6:1-11. Towards the end of the previous chapter, the Apostle Paul declared, ‘where sin abounded, grace did super-abound’ (cf. Romans 5:20). Paul opens chapter 6 with an emphatic negation of a conclusion that people were presumptuously ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resurrection Of Christ - A Foundational Truth

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Apr 12, 2020

Today we will focus on the main fundamental truth of the Christian Faith. – Christ is Risen!

INTRODUCTION • "Easter Sunday" is mentioned only one time in the Bible – cf. Acts 12:4 o What we generally refer to as Easter is mentioned elsewhere in the Bible as “Passover.” o Children wake up in delight as they find “Easter Baskets” beside their beds. o Some call it a pagan holiday. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:4, 1 Corinthians 15:14-19, Acts 2:32, Acts 10:39-41, Romans 4:13-24, Matthew 26:26-29, Romans 8:33-34, Colossians 2:6-15, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Romans 8:12-15, 1 Peter 1:3, Romans 14:8-9, Ephesians 1:15-23, Ephesians 1:17-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2020

Why did Jesus say "I am the Resurrection and the Life?" What is there about that simple statement that can give us hope in a dark world?

OPEN: A fellow preacher told me about a funeral that he once conducted. He said that “Doug" was 18-year-old biker who’d rode with a rough crowd. In fact the T-shirt they buried him in said it all: "Ride hard - Die hard". The funeral home was filled with bikers, the speakers boomed ...read more

Scripture: John 11:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Resurrection And The Life.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 8, 2022

Jesus in conversation with Martha.

I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE. John 11:23-26. Jesus said, “Thy brother shall rise again” (John 11:23). Martha believed already in “the resurrection at the last day” (John 11:24), but Jesus offered Himself in the here and now as “the Resurrection and the Life” (John 11:25). As usual in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter – Celebrating The Resurrection Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 4, 2025

Easter is the most significant event in Christianity, as it marks the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, from the dead.

EASTER – CELEBRATING THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 28:1-10 Supporting Texts: Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18 INTRODUCTION: Easter is the most significant event in Christianity, as it marks the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resurrection Sunday: Jesus Is Alive Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 18, 2025

Resurrection Sunday is not a mere religious occasion—it is the celebration of the greatest victory in the history of mankind. It is the day we declare without shame or apology that Jesus is alive!

RESURRECTION SUNDAY: JESUS IS ALIVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 24:1–7 Supporting Texts: Romans 6:9–10, Revelation 1:18, John 11:25–26, Acts 2:24, 1 Corinthians 15:3–8 INTRODUCTION: Resurrection Sunday is not a mere religious occasion—it is the celebration of the greatest victory in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Four People, One Resurrection

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 19, 2025

A compelling look at the different reactions to the empty tomb

Four People, One Resurrection. April 20th, 2025 Easter Sunday, CCCAG Text: John 20:1-29 Introduction Today we celebrate the greatest event in human history- the resurrection of Jesus Christ. All of history up to this point that we are going to read about today was to prepare the way for this ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-29, Isaiah 43:1, Luke 22:61-62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christianity Is A Resurrection Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

Belief is impossible if no resurrection.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. All of the world’s leaders died and none claim to be raised again, Muhammad, Buddha, Confucius, Stalin, Lenin, etc. 2. Question, “If a man die, shall he live again?” (Job 14:14). 3. Focus of attacks. The opponents of Christianity almost always concentrate their attack on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:25, John 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 18, 2020

Jesus raises Lazarus and tells us that we must be resurrected to be with Him in heaven.

I AM the Resurrection and the Life John 11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-18-2020 An Impossible Request [Slide] On December 12, 2014, Kimmy Blair was in a one car accident coming back from a funeral in Fairbury. Her neck was broken and she died almost instantly. She ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44, John 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Confirms Eternal Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon reflects on the transformative power of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection, affirming their central role in our faith and eternal salvation.

Good morning, beloved friends. It's always a joy to gather together in this sacred space, where the Spirit of God moves and breathes among us, where the Word of God is our nourishment, and where the love of God binds us together as a family. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, a ...read more

Topics: Resurrection

I Am The Resurrection And Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 13, 2024

This sermon explores finding hope in adversity through faith in Jesus Christ's promises, His power over life and death, and His enduring light.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to gather with you all today, in this sacred space where we come together as a family of believers, united in our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to focus our hearts and minds on the powerful words of Jesus, as recorded in the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-26, John 1:4-5, John 14:19

Topics: Embracing Hope, Christ's Promise

The Power Of The Resurrection In Our Lives PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores the profound truth of Christ's resurrection, urging believers to experience and internalize it, thereby understanding Christ's deep love for us.

Good morning, dear friends! As we gather here today, I am reminded of something Charles Spurgeon once said: "To know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that is the highest science to which any creature can aspire." It is this love, this divine, all-encompassing love that draws us together, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11

Topics: Power

The Power Of The Resurrection In Our Lives PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores the profound truth of Christ's resurrection, urging believers to experience and internalize it, thereby understanding Christ's deep love for us.

Good morning, dear friends! As we gather here today, I am reminded of something Charles Spurgeon once said: "To know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that is the highest science to which any creature can aspire." It is this love, this divine, all-encompassing love that draws us together, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11

Topics: Power

By Passion And Cross, Not Just Resurrection Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 12, 2021

Jesus tells us that he will not miss the pain and suffering, because that is an integral part of our fallen human nature, and he was like us in all things except sin.

Monday of 11th Week in Course Church from Eucharist Today’s reading from Matthew makes me squirm a bit. Maybe you, too. In modern English, we might say, if someone takes your shirt, go to your closet and give him your sport coat as well. That’s not to mention the radical call to nonviolence we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Psalm 98:1-4, Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Catholic