Sermons on C Easter 2:

A Journey Back To Faith.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 16, 2022

The futility of contemplating a life without God.

A JOURNEY BACK TO FAITH. Ecclesiastes 1:2, Ecclesiastes 1:12-14, Ecclesiastes 2:18-23. The harder we try to understand the book of Ecclesiastes, the greater the temptation to chime in with the author’s refrain: “all is vanity!” Yet, somewhere along the way, we might realise that it is going ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2, Ecclesiastes 1:12-14, Ecclesiastes 2:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Note Of Praise

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 21, 2019

An apt overture to the crescendo of Praise with which the Psalter ends!

A NOTE OF PRAISE. Psalm 145:1-5; Psalm 145:17-21. A lone voice opens the Psalm: “I” will extol thee; “I” will bless (Psalm 145:1); “I” will bless; “I” will praise (Psalm 145:2). ‘Generations’ shall praise and declare (Psalm 145:4); “I” will speak and declare (Psalm 145:5-6). The word ‘men’ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-5, Psalm 145:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

¿que Es La Felicidad Y Cómo Encontrarla?

Contributed by Luis Marquez on Sep 18, 2022

Dios nos hizo para que fuéramos felices y aun hoy desea nuestra felicidad. El problema es que parece que siempre estamos buscando esta felicidad en los lugares equivocados.La Biblia nos dice cómo lograr esa verdadera paz interior y felicidad que todos deseamos.

¿Qué es la Felicidad y Cómo Encontrarla? 1 Timoteo 6:6 NBV: Sí, es cierto que con la verdadera religión uno puede obtener la mayor de las riquezas, pero sólo si uno está feliz con lo que tiene… Pero gran ganancia es la piedad acompañada de contentamiento. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:14, 2 Corinthians 6:10, 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Fiction Or Non-Fiction

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 13, 2001

An Easter Sunday Sermon

Luke 24: 1-11 "Fiction or Non-Fiction" True or False! Fact or Fiction! Fiction or Non-fiction! These are the questions which plague us this morning and which plagued the women and the disciples 2000 years ago on the first Easter morning. Had Jesus really risen from the grave? Did the women tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Resurrection Faith"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 5, 2004

A sermon for Easter Sunday.

Matthew 28:1-8 “The Resurrection Faith” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org When the angel spoke to the two Marys, and said “He is not here; he has risen.”… …It was an announcement that the world had changed and would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

A Strange Land.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 18, 2022

Strangers and pilgrims in this world.

A STRANGE LAND. Psalm 137. The exile is over (at least for those who chose to return), and Babylon as a world power has fizzled out: her nobles sailed downstream to safety, and the Persian conqueror Cyrus allowed the many misplaced peoples dwelling in Babylon to return to their own lands. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Day (Matthew 28:1-7 )

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007

The disciples look for the body of Jesus, but He is not there! He has already gone on ahead of them somewhere, just as He continues to keep moving beyond our reach!...

When I went to seminary - to Moore College in Newtown - there was a resident chapel there known as the Cash Chapel (named after the guy who donated it, not after how he paid for it). Now when people set up a church building or a chapel, they tend to design it with the communion table at the centre, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

One Week After Easter (Back To Normal?)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 11, 2007

This is a sermon that focuses on our life just one week after Easter. It follows the central character of Thomas as our representative in that room, one week after Easter.

Isaiah 53:10-12 Yet it was the Lord’s will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the Lord makes his life an offering for sin, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the Lord will prosper in his hand. After he has suffered, he will see the light of life and be ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Isaiah 53:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter Is Just The Beginning Of God's Love For You

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 14, 2007

Easter is just the beginning of God handing out His love to you.

What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? (Romans 8:31-32 NKJV) Easter is the beginning of God handing out His love to you. When the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

7th Sunday Of Easter, Series B

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 27, 2006

Following the Ascension of our risen Lord, the final Sunday of Easter focuses on our Lord’s continual prayer for his church.

7th Sunday of Easter May 28, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you revealed your ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons Learned For The Easter Story Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Looking at the Easter story from our point of view.

Lessons Learned From The Easter Story Scriptures: Matt. 21:8-9; Matt. 26:14-16; Luke 22:42-44; 47-51; Luke 23:12 Introduction What does the celebration of Easter mean to you? Is it about the Easter eggs hunt for the kids? Is it about the new clothes that we go out and purchase just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter People Living In A Good Friday World

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Contrasts how we are living in this world.

Easter 2006: Easter People Living In A Good Friday World Scripture: Mark Chapters 14-16 Introduction This morning we celebrate one of the most important of Christian holidays, Easter. Christianity rests on the foundation that Christ died and was resurrected. The celebration of His ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Reject. . .i Believe: An Easter Homily Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 29, 2013

The promises we make in baptism are challenges to be soaked with Christ.

Easter Sunday 2013 “I Reject. . .I Believe” In my ministry of deacon, about five times a year I have the privilege of welcoming young children into the Church through the sacrament of Baptism. The rite of Baptism of Infants is pretty straightforward, involving the reading of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-5

Denomination: Catholic

Easter: Do You Believe In The God Of Surprises?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 3, 2010

Do you believe in the God of surprises? I do - but there is no way the friends of Jesus expected him to rise from the dead. No way! But the Good News is that he did and it is Good News for all people. Do you believe in the God of surprises?

Do you believe in the God of surprises? Now, let’s be clear, just in case anyone’s not sure. Although The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is one of my favourite books, and one of my favourite films, I know that it’s only make-believe; but just like the parables that Jesus told – the stories he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

He’s Alive! Easter Message 2017

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Biblical evidence to support Jesus Messianic claims for the Christian argument that Jesus is the Messiah are numerous and compelling leaving the Jews with a real problem. Faith in Jesus Christ as Messiah will not go away.

He’s Alive! Easter Message 2017 Matthew 28:1-15 The evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ is borne out in non-Christian historical writings not just our Bibles. It is one of the surest documented events of history but contentious because there is no body. That’s because Jesus is alive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed