Sermons on Easter Evening:

When The Rumors Become True: Easter Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 15, 2009

EASTER AND THE RUMOR OF THE RESURRECTION AND OUR RESPONSE TO IT IS THE PIVOTAL POINT IN EVERY PERSON’S SPIRITUAL JOURNEY.

When the Rumors Become True -- Easter INTRODUCTION I’d like you to take a quiz. Which of the following stories is true? Woman Marries Eiffel Tower. Erika Eiffel said Her love of the Eiffel Tower is somewhat recent, and two years ago the San Francisco woman had a commitment ceremony and changed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The H-O-P-E Of Easter

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Apr 11, 2007

The resurrection of Christ gives us hope in many different ways.

INTRODUCTION -Q: Wouldn’t you have liked to have been one of those who got to go to the tomb early on that resurrection morning? -I would have -I’m sure I, like they were, would have experienced many different emotions -Uncertainty, fear, joy, sorrow, peace -But, I believe the greatest thing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Preparing For Easter: The Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 10, 2023

Jesus told this parable after the rich young ruler had come--and left. There was a lesson for the disciples and a lesson for us in this parable.

(Full Disclosures: This message is based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 3-5-2023. This is not an exact transcription. Further, Sermon Central has a message based on this text called “Go Thy Way-The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard” but this is a completely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

0504 Easter Iv: The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 4, 2005

Today we hear about that most mysterious and misunderstood One of the Godhead, the "shy" member of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit.

Sermon: The Holy Spirit Text: John 16:5-15 Occasion: Easter IV Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, Apr 24, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In the name of the Father, and of the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

After Easter Encouragement: The Emmaus Road

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 20, 2022

We’ve all recently celebrated the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ, the savior who is alive, and present and active in our lives. What came after? Here we consider the Emmaus Road.

We’ve all recently celebrated the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ. He is in fact the savior who is alive, and present in our lives. As we reflected on the empty tomb, let us now reflect on some very mysterious moments that occurred afterward. The disciples went into hiding during the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32, Luke 24:51-53

Denomination: Salvation Army

Reclaiming Easter: Startled By Christ's Love

Contributed by David Ferguson on Apr 10, 2014

People all around us need compassionate ambassadors of Christ’s love. They need Bible verses with skin on!

Introduction: It’s on this day, that we celebrate the startling love of Jesus from Calvary and the message of hope from the Garden Tomb. Calvary and the empty tomb bring us hope in our darkest hours, hope for life now and life eternal. Jesus did amazing things while He was here on earth. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5

Denomination: *other

How Easter Makes Sense Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 29, 2001

Without the resurrection, nothing about Christianity makes sense. But with the resurrection, Christianity is the only thing that makes sense of life.

I stand before you today, on this the holiest day of the Christian year, to declare that the Christian religion is utter nonsense. A huge mass of inconsistencies; a conglomeration of all that is absurd, ridiculous, incomprehensible, contradictory, unbelievable, incredible, and patently false. Allow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Baptist

Easter: He Still Moves Stones

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009

This is an Easter sermon that uses the stone at the tomb as a metaphor for the problems of life. It is topical and alliterated with Power Point available, just email me.

HE STILL MOVES STONES Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL It was early that first Easter morning. What little grass grew in that arid climate was moist with the morning’s dew. The cool air of early spring breezed through the blossoming branches of nearby trees. The sun crept ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:3

Denomination: Christian Church

Seeing Easter Though The Eyes Of Barabbas

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 14, 2022

One can only imagine the shock and awe experienced by Barabbas. He was guilty of every charge. He is on death row awaiting execution, then the surprise come. “You are free to go! All can be saved, all need to be saved, and all can be saved to the uttermost!

Sermon – Seeing Easter Though the Eyes of Barabbas Luke 23:13-25 New Living Translation 13 Then Pilate called together the leading priests and other religious leaders, along with the people, 14 and he announced his verdict. “You brought this man to me, accusing him of leading a revolt. I have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-25, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12, Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 6:23, Romans 7:18-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Seven Pm, Easter, 29 Ad

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 11, 2000

We can draw from the appearance of Jesus to his disciples in the upper room on Resurrection Sunday four applications of Easter: peace, joy, hope, and mission.

Seven PM, Easter, 29 A.D. Luke 24:33-48 Introduction It was Easter Sunday for the Ibuga Christians of Western Tanzania. In one village, a large crowd had gathered to worship. Many came out of curiosity to hear about a God who conquered death. While they were singing and praising God, they didn't ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:33-48

Denomination: Baptist

Stolen Jesus "Easter Sunrise Sermon"

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 29, 2013

This is a Easter Sunrise sermon that looks at the idea that nothing can take jesus away from a true disciple.

John 20:1-21 The Message (MSG) Resurrection! 20 1-2 Early in the morning on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone was moved away from the entrance. She ran at once to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Easter Wisdom - April 1st

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 2, 2018

Easter Day and April 1st doesn't coincide very often but it has a valuable lesson for us in that God's wisdom in raising Jesus from the dead corrects forever the foolishness of mankind.

EASTER Wisdom - April 1st!? 'Who says God doesn't have a sense of humour!' Twitter erupts with hilarious posts about the fact that Easter Day falls on the same day as April Fool's day - while Ash Wednesday is on Valentine's Day. But we all like a joke, a laugh - life would be very boring if we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23-25, 1 Peter 1:3-13

Preparing For Easter: Judas Iscariot, The Traitor

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 7, 2023

Traitors have been a problem for many years. Judas wasn't the first, but he was one of the worst, because he betrayed the Son of God, Jesus, to His enemies.

(Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on April 2, 2023; this is not an exact transcription. ) Full disclosure: Sermon Central added a sermon of mine based on this topic called “Judas: The Tale of a Traitor” back in January 2020. That message was based on a sermon I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Matter To God (Easter 2014)

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 20, 2014

When something lost is found, God celebrates the recovery! Jesus taught in three parables of the importance of finding things that are lost, which is EXACTLY what His death on the cross allowed us to be: We can now be FOUND because we matter to God!

You Matter to God Easter Sunday 2014, Luke 15:1-32 Introduction - This morning, we are going to push pause on our study in Revelation -- The purpose of this message is to celebrate Easter, and really challenge us - Often we like the same old stories, often we like to tune out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrate: What A Difference Easter Makes

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 28, 2016

Christians have a reason to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, because it is the defining moment of Christianity.

Celebrate: What A Difference Easter Makes 3/27/2016 Luke 24:1-12 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Our video reminds us that the heart of Christianity is not on Good Friday, but on the Sunday that is coming. We all need Jesus Christ to die for our sins on the cross, but the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed