Sermons on Easter 2:

An Easter Sermon

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 12, 2014

A perspective on Easter. When one is spiritually exhausted and even physically exhausted from wrestling with God in prayer, then there is only one way to go. That is, to surrender to the will of God and say, “Not my will, but your will be done”.

(Luke 19: 28-40, Matthew 21: 1-11, Mark 11: 1-11, John 12: 12-19) An Easter Sermon Upon a white donkey, Jesus rode into the city of Jerusalem. It was a practice for a ruler of a city to ride his white donkey. It allowed the lord to reveal himself in a particular way to the people of the city. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter Baptism

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 14, 2009

Why do we baptize on Easter?

Easter Baptism Easter, 2009 Romans 6:3-14 Tell the story of Easter – Kevin will read during service What does it have to do with me? There might be people who hear the story year after year and don’t get it. He died, yes! & he rose again! Yes! But it is not just a historical fact – his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-14

Denomination: *other

Easter Means .....

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 5, 2006

This sermons breaks down the meaning of Easter, using Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday illustrations.

Jesus was going on up to Jerusalem. As he approached Bethpage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples into the next village and told them they would find a donkey and they were to bring that donkey back to Him so He could ride it into Jerusalem. They found the donkey ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:36-38

Denomination: *other

The Reality Of Easter

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 11, 2006

The reality of who Jesus is often times does not match up to our misconceptions.

“The Reality of Easter” April 16, 2006 Introduction: Today is Resurrection Sunday, the day we celebrate the greatest event in history. Easter is the time of year when we celebrate the events surrounding the last week of the life of Christ, his death and his resurrection. But so often, people ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Is Dangerous!

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Apr 13, 2006

Easter from the viewpoint of Caiaphas, demonstrating that it would be better for obstinant rebels if Christ had not been raised from the dead. The fact of Easter requires us to repent and turn to Christ

Matthew 28:11-15 This is all most inconvenient, not to mention dangerous! I don’t know what the Romans will make of all this. They only put me in power as High Priest to keep the country in order and to stop things like this happening. If that Jesus had kept to carpentry none of this would have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Easter Continuum

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 8, 2012

We all live our lives in relationship to God on some level. There’s a continuum from rejection of God to being embraced by God. This sermon outlines that continuum, which is often the journey we take to God.

The visuals for this sermon are at http://prezi.com/8fxspeqp4jxn/easter-sunday-the-continuum/ So. Easter. Resurrection Sunday. It’s a great day. A day we remember every year when everything changed. How many of us were here last Palm Sunday? We celebrated the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Message

Contributed by David Trexler on Apr 30, 2011

He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Now what are you going to do?

Easter Sunday April 24, 2011 He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! So now what are we going to do? We don’t normally use the gospel of Mark for Easter Service, but some of you may have figured out by now I am not normal. I like to shake things up a little. In this mornings reading Mary, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Heart Of Easter Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 11, 2011

What is at the Heart of Easter? What is it that we need the most in our lives? A relationship with Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Creator of the universe and the One who created you in their image.

A man was driving southbound on the freeway last Wednesday afternoon. His cell phone rang and he answered it. His wife’s urgent voice said, "Dear, I just heard on the news that there’s a car going the wrong way on the same freeway you’re on!. Be careful!" "The man replied, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Revelations Of Easter

Contributed by Daniel Whetstine on Apr 2, 2020

What is the purpose of Easter? Is it that time of year when we go to church and then visit with family for a big Baked Ham dinner? Is it about coloring eggs, Easter bunnies and pretty hats? None of that is wrong, unless we stop there. Let's see what else Easter has to offer!

Easter is a very special time in the Greek Orthodox Church. -----They fast and pray 40 days before Easter -----Special service on Easter Eve -----Greet each other with the words "Christ is risen" -----The response is "Truly. he is risen" -----Just before midnight, the lights are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Easter 2020

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 9, 2020

An Easter sermon, what a year 2020 has been, a new appointment for us in Fiji. For the world a time of trial as it responds to COVID 19. We are in lockdown, but in Christ, there is so much to celebrate and be grateful for. Because of him we are no longer lost! He's alive.

Easter what a wonderful time to recall the love of God shown to us through Jesus Christ. It has been great over the past week to see posts on Facebook of how people are using the resources they have available in their homes and Corps centres to get many things achieved at this time. I today, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23, Revelation 1:13-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Audacity Of Easter

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 11, 2020

The resurrection of Jesus cannot be suppressed. the more the opponents of the Gospel try, the louder it will be proclaimed.

The Audacity of Easter Matthew 21:1-15 The first Easter did not get off to a very good start. The disciples were cowering behind locked doors for fear of the Jews. Peter had promised to be brave, but they all failed. All of the men had failed Him. There had not been time to finish preparing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15, Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter People

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Apr 13, 2020

We are more than just Easter proclaimers, we are Easter people. Yes, it's important to share Jesus on social media, but it is more important to be people who live out the Easter story every day of our lives.

Easter People (Rom. 6:1-4) Intro: A. There was a truth that was known, yet not believed. Jesus had been very clear to many that he would rise up from the dead on the third day. This truth was known to the religious leaders who hated Jesus so they went to Pilate with a request. Listen to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11, Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter - 2020

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Apr 22, 2020

Easter is one of our most holy of celebrations as a Christian. This is the day our Lord, defeated the world and proved He was, beyond the shadow of doubt, truly... the Son of God!

I’ve always talked about how difficult it sometimes is to write something for everyone each week. We’ve all heard God’s words and, hopefully, have listened intently and realized the Love He has for us and the sacrifice His Son made to free us from ourselves. This week, my task was not all that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22, Matthew 26:39, Luke 4:5-8, Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Easter Meditation

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 20, 2018

This was a day that changed history forever.

An Easter Meditation Mark 16:1-8 It was the worst of days; it was the best of days. It was a day of darkness; it was a day of light. It was a day of anguish; it was a day of fear. It was a day of doubt; it was a day of great faith. It would be a day that ranks as the most influential day in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter Sunday

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 29, 2018

Celebrating the single, most important event in human history.

Easter Sunday April 1, 2018 Today, we’re celebrating the single, most important event in human history. The resurrection of Jesus has done more to change the world than any invention, any election, any empire or any political victory. The miracle of Jesus’ resurrection has changed the world. Women ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational