Sermons on Easter Followup:

Easter Day Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

The Resurrection

EASTER DAY – THE RESURRECTION MARY MAGDALENE AND JESUS. People often speak about ‘decisive moments’ in their lives. Some of you are old enough to remember the day John F Kennedy was assassinated – a decisive moment they say. For this generation it may well be September 11 that is described as a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

An Easter Salvation

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 14, 2004

THE CROSS BROUGHT THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS, AND THE RESURECTION BROUGHT US ETERNAL LIFE!

AN EASTER SALVATION ROMANS 10: 1-17 SUNRISE SERVICE APRIL 11, 2004 7:00AM INTRODUCTION: Well over three hundred verses are concerned with the subject of Jesus’ resurrection in the New Testament. We are told that this event is a sign for unbelievers (Matthew 12:38-40); cf. John 20:24-29) as well as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Baptism

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 5, 2004

This is a description of the meaning of Baptism and a call to be baptised

Easter Baptism Easter, 2004 Romans 6:3-14 Show the story of Easter – From the Gospel of John film What does it have to do with me? My dad went to see The Passion on the Christ, as he has leaving the theatre, he passed two teenage boys. The one boy said to the other, “I don’t get it.” The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-14

Denomination: *other

Easter: Fear This

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

Easter - What were the first word’s Jesus says after his rez? ta da! The women at the tomb are filled with fear for they now understand who Jesus really is.

Did you see the TIME magazine this week? Cover – Why did Jesus have to die? Of all the topics that could have made the cover - Why Jesus? To the American mind the whole story of Jesus life and death doesn’t completely seem to make sense. We can understand a good life, moral teachings, incredible ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter 2006

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 25, 2006

Easter Sermon

A story is told in which an accountant answered an advertisement for a top job with a large firm. At the end of the interview, the chairman asked, “One last question—what is three times seven?” The accountant thought for a moment and replied, “Twenty-two.” Outside he checked himself on his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Easter Means

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007

Easter means that Christ died; prophecy was fulfilled; God was satisfied; We are justified; have eternal life; and good news to share.

"Easter Sunday" is celebrated by millions of people world-wide who remember the resurrection of Jesus on this special day. Many people think of it as "the most holy" of religious holidays; and for some, it marks the only time they attend church services. If it is as important as some would have us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-201

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Meaning Of Easter

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 12, 2007

The real meaning of Easter escapes us. Can we recapture it?

THE MEANING OF EASTER Matthew 28:1-15 INTRO: What is the meaning of Easter? Ask any child: “Easter is Easter bunnies and Easter eggs.” Ask any mother: “Easter is new Easter clothes.” Ask any dad: “Easter is a good Easter dinner.” Is the preacher the only one who responds, “Easter is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Easter 2007

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 1, 2007

The Resurrection gives us hope for life after death, and for new life right now.

Easter 2007 [Glen Presley poem] Matthew 28:1-10 On Friday Benjamin drew this picture of the cross with the devil saying “I can’t believe I won!” God says, “no you didn’t.” and the devil says “aw man!” What looks like a defeat for Jesus is not a defeat. By going to the cross, paying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: *other

Csi: Easter

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2006

Crucifixion Scene Investigation - link to PowerPoint with great CSI graphics included. Can be preached as 2 or 3 part series beginning Easter morning. Formatted text version also at web link.

CSI: Easter Crucifixion Scene Investigation Acts 3:14-15 [on screen] See all our Easter sermons, PowerPoints, and much more at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Special.html ----- Turn to Matthew 26, then go to Acts [on screen…] We certainly hear a lot about the top rated show in prime time. So ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Easter

Contributed by James Tetley on Apr 5, 2006

To prepare for Easter we must not go straight to the cross and the resurrection but remember that the battle for Easter was fought and won in the Garden of Gethsemane

Preparing for Easter (Matthew 26:36-46) If Easter were to have a logo – it would be most associated with bunny rabbits, and chocolate eggs, chocolate coins, in fact chocolate anything. And for many chocoholics after 4 months of famine since the Christmas gluttony, Easter comes as a welcome ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Skipping Easter

Contributed by Steven Dow on Apr 5, 2006

Easter Sunday 2006. This sermon looks at Judas and the tragic results of "Skipping Easter." One would miss out on a Pardon from Christ, the Peace of Christ, the Power of Christ and Paradise with Christ.

SKIPPING EASTER Easter Sunday 2006 Luke 23-24 April 16, 2006 INTRODUCTION: A year or two ago a movie came out in theatres called “Christmas with the Kranks.” The movie starred Tim Allen and was based on a book by best-selling author John Grisham titled “Skipping Christmas.” The movie told the ...read more

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

Easter 2006

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 17, 2006

The Resurrection - myth or reality

EASTER 2006 Story: There is a story told, about a painting of Goethe’s Faust on display in the magnificent Louvre Museum in Paris, France. In the picture, Faust is seated at a table engaged in a competitive game of chess. And at first glance, it looks like Faust is losing. His opponent in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Anglican