Sermons on Easter Celebration:

Deliver Us From Evil: The Hope Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 2, 2011

The resurrection makes life worth living -- and leaving!

DELIVER US FROM EVIL: THE HOPE OF THE RESURRECTION Revelation 14:13 Sermon Objective: The Resurrection makes life worth living … and leaving. INTRO Easter Sunday, as exhilarating as it is, has, shall I say a “negative side-effect” that we must address. If we are not careful we begin to live and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Recalled To Life--Act 4 Series

Contributed by David Heflin on May 17, 2011

This sermon focuses on how Jesus, who is life in himself, came to die, so that we might live. The latter part of the sermon focuses on how Jesus' resurrection ultimately recalls us to life.

Recalled to Life—Act 4 Ez. 37, John 1, 11, etc. 4/24/11—Easter Sunday 3KCOC Introduction: Dickens and the Robertson Fire Most of you have heard of Charles Dickens’ book The Tale of Two Cities. Many of you may have read it. If you have, you might remember a phrase from early in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

While We Were Yet Sinners, Christ Died For Us

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 17, 2019

Romans 5:8 shows the power of the love of God in four ways. Its an intervening love. Its a demonstrative love. Its a focused love. Its an indiscriminate love.

One of the most powerful statements on the love of God is found in Romans 5:8 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us We learn four things about the Love of God just from this one verse. God’s Love is:- 1. An intervening Love 2. A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"God's Glorious Gospel Glows In The Dark”

Contributed by Daniel Schroeder on Dec 29, 2001

Christmas lights and decorations still up means you are celebrating Christmas, the Gentile Christmas - Epiphany. On this festival we celebrate that the Savior born in Bethlehem shines out good news to all nations that he is the Savior of all.

“God’s Glorious Gospel Glows In The Dark” I. Lighting up the sin-darkened world II. Attracting people from all nations Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I suppose its not too late to find people still celebrating the Christmas season in Jackson. Yes, you probably have seen a few ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

A Prodigal Examination PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

Explores the lessons of love, forgiveness, and grace in the parable of the prodigal son from different perspectives and their application in our lives.

Good morning, beloved family. It is a joy, a privilege, and a blessing to stand before you today, to share in the word of God, to delve into the richness of His teachings, and to find comfort, wisdom, and guidance in the sacred text we hold so dear. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: Inward Examination, Easter, New Church

Preparing The Heart Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

We can look at the steps of preparing for Christmas to explain the necessary steps of "preparing for a spiritual celebration". a) a cleaning b) a rearranging c) the redocorating and d) the celebration.

INTRODUCTION A. SERIES: Preparing for Christmas 2007 1. Part 1: The Truth About Traditions A Reminder not to allow our Customs and Traditions to Cover up the Real Celebration! 2. Today: Preparing the Heart B. What do you do to prepare for Christmas? Deb loves to decorate at Christmas. The first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Holy, Heavenly, Everlasting, Abba (Daddy), Father Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 30, 2014

Celebrating the Heavenly Father. The Father of the fatherless. Perhaps your earthly father has departed this earth, but we can celebrate our Heavenly Father on this Father's Day.

Holy, Heavenly, Everlasting, Abba (Daddy), Father 2014.06.15 Sermon.Father’s Day William Akehurst, HSWC FATHER TO THE FATHERLESS Psalms 68:1-5 1 Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him. 2 As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:4-5, Proverbs 4:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wedding Parties Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 11, 2016

We have been invited to share in the great wedding celebration of Jesus and his bride. This lessons looks at the Wedding Party - People as well as the Wedding Party-Celebration.

1. Wedding Traditions Everyone is familiar with our wedding traditions like tossing the bouquet and the throwing of rice/bird seed, but what about traditions from other countries and cultures? * The Blackening of the Bride: Scotland The bride and groom are slathered from head to toe in every ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Models Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 30, 2016

Paul is suggesting we should not necessarily limit ourselves to colleagues, or instructors or even celebrities, maybe especially celebrities, as our examples. We should look to God.

Ephesians 5:1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. You know those puzzles with a thousand pieces or so? Some are really difficult. If you've ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: *other

Sermon: Veterans Day Message - A Call To Remember

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 6, 2025

A celebration of freedon in a strange land. The Babylonians remembered Israel’s rich history and in celebration of their great victory over Israel, they mocked the people of God with a cruel request.

Sermon: A Call To Remember Scripture Lesson: Psalm 137:1-6 “By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Nehemiah 8:10, Ephesians 6:10-18, Psalm 137:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

God As Shepherd

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 26, 2001

Year C Fourth Sunday of Easter May 6th, 2001 Psalm 23

Psalm 23 This has been called the “pearl” of the Psalter, one of just about everyone’s favorites. The beauty of its imagery has survived many translations down through the ages. Ironically, it is the translation of a verb in the last verse which makes it difficult to classify this psalm. In verse ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

What Are The Odds? Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon introduction sets the stage for a series leading up to Easter, focusing on the miraculous work of Jesus, who was sent by God as a substitutionary payment for human sins.

Good morning everyone! I’m excited about the new series we’re launching today! We are five weeks from celebrating Easter, the most miraculous day in history. So for the next fix weekends I want to prepare us for that great day by learning and recalling all that Jesus did to make it happen. On ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12

Topics: Easter, Substitutionary Atonement, Divine Intervention

Sermon Series: Against All Odds

The Empty Tomb Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon celebrates Resurrection Sunday, expressing gratitude for Jesus' resurrection, symbolized by the empty tomb, and the hope it brings to believers.

Welcome church and happy resurrection Sunday! Today, as much as any other day in the Christian calendar, we have so much to be grateful for. Today is a day we look back and remember, but it’s also a day we are reminded of the hope we presently have in Jesus as we look to an uncertain future. Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, 1 Corinthians 15:14

Topics: Resurrection Sunday, Empty Tomb, Hope In Christ

Sermon Series: Sunday's Coming

A Resurrected Greeting

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 10, 2022

Taking our teaching from Romans 6:4, we’ll be looking at the basis of our greeting one another during this time and what the resurrection proves and guarantees, and some of the evidence to prove the resurrection beyond a shadow of a doubt. Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!

A Resurrected Greeting Romans 6:4 America is one of the few countries where the customary greeting for Easter has absolutely no connection to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What we hear is “Happy Easter.” But this is not how the church has greeted one another in times past. The early church ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4, John 11:24-25

Denomination: Foursquare

What Now?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 8, 2002

Let’s reason together about living for Christ on this side of Easter.

WHAT NOW? INTRO.- ILL.- A group of expectant fathers were in a waiting room, while their wives were in the process of delivering babies. A nurse came in and announced to one man that his wife had just given birth to twins. "That’s quite a coincidence" he responded, "I play for the Minnesota ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ