Sermons on C Easter 6:

Rolling Away The Stones

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Apr 19, 2014

The stone was not rolled away from the tomb to let Jesus out, but to let us in. We have many stones that block us from experiencing the resurrection power of Jesus Christ. We need to roll those stones away.

Philippians 3:10-11 (NLT) "I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised Him from the dead. I want to suffer with Him, sharing in His death, so that one way or another I will experience the resurrection from the dead!" This morning we come here to celebrate the most glorious ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11, Matthew 28:1-6, John 20:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding The Passion Of The Christ

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

Pre-Easter sermon

Understanding the Passion 1 Cor. 1:17-18 For Christ sent me … to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. [18] For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Changes Everything

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 2, 2013

In this sermon, we look at four appearances of Jesus after the resurrection that John recorded. We see how the resurrection changed everything in the lives of the disciples.

Introduction: A. Happy Easter to everyone – how wonderful it is for us to celebrate the Resurrection on this Lord’s Day! B. The story is told of a man who went on vacation to the Holy Land with his wife and his mother-in-law. 1. Sadly, while they were in Israel, suddenly his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Order And Motivation Of The Resurrection(I Corinthians 15:20-28) Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 18, 2007

Christ is alive right now. He is coming again and we will be resurrected and changed and will be with him. Our eternal state requires a body and Jesus will give us one like his (1 John 3:1-3).

THE ORDER AND MOTIVATION OF THE RESURRECTION 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 Introduction A. Jesus taught a resurrection of the righteous and the unrighteous (John 5:28-29). B. Paul is talking about the resurrection of Christians. There are no promises here for the non-Christian. I. The Order ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 3, 2010

Message focuses on the real power of the resurrection.

The Power of The Resurrection Scriptures: Matthew 26:39; 27:46; 28:18; Ephesians 2:4-6; John 10:17-18 Introduction: Today we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We know that Jesus died, was buried and on the third day, He rose from the dead – He was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A View From The Cross Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

A three weeks series looking at the cross cross different perspectives.

A View from the Cross Intro: What did Jesus see as He hung there between heaven and earth? There amidst the throng of people, I think He saw His accusers and His abusers – He saw the faithful and the fearful – He saw the hopeful and the hopeless – He saw you and me. Trans: Jesus saw many faces, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:56-75

Denomination: Baptist

Then Came Jesus

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Mar 19, 2008

HE IS RISEN, HE IS ALIVE FOREVERMORE. THINK OF THE EXCITEMENT AT THE EMPTY TOMB THAT FIRST EASTER MORNING.

THEN CAME JESUS TEXT: JOHN 20: 11--20 INTRODUCTION: HE IS RISEN, HE IS ALIVE FOREVERMORE. THINK OF THE EXCITEMENT AT THE EMPTY TOMB. 1. MARY SAID: ”HE IS GONE! AND I DON’T KNOW WHERE THEY HAVE TAKEN HIM. 2. THEN JESUS REVEALS HIMSELF TO HER AND SHE RUNS ALL THE WAY BACK TO ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Planting Five Rows Of P's In Your Garden Of Gethsemane

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 15, 2002

How Jesus did and how we should plant five rows of P’s in our Gethsemane. The five P’s being Participation, Prayer, Persistence, Patience, and Peace.

Planting five rows of P’s in your garden of Gethsemane I. Plant a row of Participation A. Jesus went with his disciples to the garden of Gethsemane. 1. Jesus wanted his friends to support him not only in prayer, but also just by being there. 2. Later on he pleads with them to watch and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Church Of God

Not Able To Be Kept Down

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 18, 2002

Because of the resurrection of Christ, we can now display the certainties of Easter faith.

Easter Sunday April 12, 1998 INTRODUCTION 28 years in a cave. That’s how long Shoikoi Yokoi was in hiding. 28 years. Near the end of WWII, as a Japanese soldier, he was stationed on the island of Guam. In fear that defeat would mean capture by American forces, he ran into the jungle and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Passion, Ash Wednesday And Lent

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 21, 2004

What to learn as The Passion of the Christ movie opens on Ash Wednesday.

Did you hear about the lady who shut down the US and Canadian border? Apparently Canadian customs officials found a grenade in the glove compartment of a 28-year-old woman¡¦s Ford Explorer as she crossed the border on last Monday. Due to the current tensions re: terrorist activities, this created ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

That First Resurrection Morning

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Mar 28, 2004

A Lenten or Easter sermon using the people, things and events of Matthew’s resurrection story.

INTRODUCTION It is redundant to say, “Easter Sunday.” Why? Because Easter is always on Sunday. Sunday has become the Christian Sabbath ever since Jesus arose from the dead on that first day of the week. He became the first fruits of the dead.(1 Corinthians 15:20) His resurrection has given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

The Walk Of Confrontation Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003

Jesus always confronted religious actions that hindered the walk of a true believer. In our society we are called to walk in His example

THE FORWARD WALK– PART ONE “THE FORWARD WALK OF CONFRONTATION” MATTHEW 21:12-13; MATT. 23:4-34 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON (2003) INTRODUCTION There are many images that come to mind when we think of Easter.  Easter Bunnies, Easter Baskets, Easter Eggs  Easter Holidays - Palm Sunday, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Impact Of The Empty Tomb

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 18, 2006

Discover the impact the resurrection of Jesus can have on your life.

A Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders about how Jesus was crucified and placed in a tomb with a great stone sealing the opening. Then, wanting to share the excitement of the resurrection, she asked: "And what do you think were Jesus’ first words when He came bursting ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Masterpiece Of The Gospel: The Resurrection

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 18, 2008

The only true masterpiece of man is sin, God’s masterpiece uses the centerpiece (the cross) to paint over the ugly and unacceptable work of man. God’s masterpiece is still the good news. It is still the greatest story ever told.

Intro: A masterpiece is the greatest work of an artist, or something superlative (the best of) its kind. Michelangelo had his Sistine chapel, Leonardo DaVinchi had the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper, and Van Gogh had his self portrait. There is no work of art that compares to God’s masterpiece the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday 2016

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 9, 2016

Heroes have emblems that identify them (Superman, Batman), I suggest that the cross is the emblem our faith . . . it identifies us with our Christ.

The Courage The Cross Gives Good Friday 2016 3/25/16 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson A Heros have emblems that identify them (Superman, Batman), I suggest that the cross is the emblem our faith . . . it identifies us with our Christ. 1 What makes us different is not the fact that we claim ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:25

Denomination: Baptist