Sermons on Easter Effects:

Easter: Hope

Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013

When we lose site of God’s promise, we lose site of God’s hope.

Have you ever lost hope? All three of those families just said hope seemed to be gone. That’s a big deal – that’s hard to speak out loud, but I have no doubt that nearly 100% of us have looked at a situation and wondered if there was any hope. KEY: Hope seems to go to invisible ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Preparing For Easter

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 20, 2011

Leading up to the crucifixion and death of Christ on the cross is perhaps one of the most important events to study in the Christian faith. But ... even with this knowledge, Sunday is STILL coming!

Preparing for Easter Luke 23:44-56 Introduction - Up to this point, we’ve seen several key events that surround this sacred time -- We’ve seen our Lord and Savior fulfill Zec 9:9 and ride into Jerusalem -- We’ve seen one of the 12 betray Him for 30 pieces of silver; the wage of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope At Easter

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 25, 2011

If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.

Dakota Community Church April 24, 2011 Hope at Easter 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Mennonite

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 Importance Of Easter

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 3, 2010

No other holiday is as critical to the Christian faith as Easter. The very foundation of Christianity stands or crumbles on the truthfulness of the assertion that Jesus Christ rose from the dead.

The Importance of Easter 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-19 Introduction: No other holiday is as critical to the Christian faith as Easter. The very foundation of Christianity stands or crumbles on the truthfulness of the assertion that Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Easter is not about religious ritual or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Empty At Easter

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 6, 2010

The inspiration for this message came from a fellow sermon central contributor...Some things ARE Empty at Easter.

Empty At Easter” Mark 15:42-16:8 * Christ is Risen! What a message! Easter is Resurrection Day! * Can you imagine what that first day was like? As the buzz of excitement filled the air, it was obvious that something unusual had taken place, yet no one seem to have a handle on it. There ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Easter - For Whom?

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on May 16, 2009

Easter 6: We are so good at picking sides - at finding reasons to finding reasons to choose reasons for thinking that we are better than others. The lessons of the early church drive us to question this and to ask: For whom is Easter?

A few years ago some friends from this part of the state visited us when we lived in San Antonio. We took them to lunch at a popular restaurant in San Antonio and there saw a bunch of people wearing “Go, Spurs, Go” t-shirts. Being from the Dallas area – my friend was, of course, rooting for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter Forgiveness

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 3, 2012

To share that Easter is about forgiveness and we can receive it through the Risen Savior.

Every Easter it seems we really focus on Jesus Rising from the Tomb. After all that¡¯s what it¡¯s all about right? That He beat death and won the victory for us. As powerful as this is, I want our attention to back up a bit and look at an often overlooked portion of the Easter Story. Let¡¯s take a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:40-43

Denomination: Other

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

The Mystery Of Easter Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Salvation, sin, death, victory, new life.

THE MYSTERY OF EASTER 1 Cor. 15: 50-59 (p815) April 24, 2011 INTRODUCTION: It's just a normal Tuesday…you get up, take your shower…trying to be a little quite as you get dressed so your wife can sleep a little longer. You head downstairs and put the coffee one…after your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter Hope!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 30, 2012

In a disbelieving world, we need to believe in the resurrection and the hope it gives us.

April 8, 2012 Easter Worship Hope is Real I’m not going to make this easy for you today! I have questions, we all do, don’t you? The range from the wild and weird and crazy to the really deep philosophical and spiritual questions. Today, I want to ask you this question ~ How do we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Sermon

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 27, 2011

He's Alive, come and see!

Four friends were talking about death. One of them asked the other three, "When you are in your casket and people are mourning you, what would you like to hear them say about you?" The first man said, "I’d like to hear them say that I was a fine physician in my time and a great family man." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Easter Experience

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 11, 2012

An Easter Message on Experiencing MORE

The Easter Experience John 10:10 INTRODUCTION Top Ten Reasons to Celebrate Easter 10. You absolutely love the movie, "The Ten Commandments". 9. Jelly Beans! (except for the icky white ones) 8. You look really, really good in pastel colors. 7. How can any holiday that starts with a "Good Friday" ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Easter Angel

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

when God has an important message, he sends an angel. What was so important about the message from the ’Easter Angel’?

THE MESSAGE OF THE EASTER ANGEL Mark 16:1-8 1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. 2 Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb 3 and they asked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal