Sermons on Easter Followup:

Empty Tomb Assurance

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 7, 2007

Jesus resurrection on that first Easter morning is the essential basis of our beliefs. Because Jesus is alive, we can have the assurance that He is able to keep His promises to us.

1. Easter morning assures us that resurrection is possible—Fact of Jesus’ resurrection provides confidence in future resurrection (20) 2. Easter morning assures us that resurrection is necessary—Sin came in through one man—victory over sin comes through one Man (21-22) 3. Easter morning assures us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Rises From The Dead Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011

The most-shocking action of Jesus was his resurrection from the dead. This message examines the implications of his resurrection, and the impact he can have in our lives today.

INTRODUCTION * Series, “A Savior’s Most-Shocking Actions” / previous actions: reaches out to sinners; offers forgiveness to sinners; dies for sinners * A dead Savior doesn’t do anyone any good; for Christ’s death to be powerful today, he must do something that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Breakable

Contributed by Matthew Hylton on Jun 14, 2010

Jesus became breakable to heal our brokness.

BREAKABLE “Easter April 4, 2010” TEXT: John 1:14 INTRO: There is a big, big difference between Christianity and religion. Religion is man’s way of trying to reach up to God. Christianity is not us trying to reach God but God coming down to humanity. Actually what other world ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strange Witnesses

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Apr 7, 2012

This sermon asks why Jesus chose strange witnesses to the miracles of his life and the reality of his resurrection, and encourages us to share witness this ourselves.

Introduction Mary Magdalene is stooped at the entrance of the tomb where the body of Jesus had been interred. Mary had seen that the seal had been broken because the great stone at the entrance had been rolled back. Mary had run home to tell the others this distressing news and there’d ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

The Son Always Rises!

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Apr 8, 2012

This is an Easter sermon that speaks to the good news of Jesus' resurrection.

John 20:1-18 ~ The Son Always Rises! (9) In the pre-dawn hours of that spectacular Sunday morning in Jerusalem so many years ago, there was no one who expected anything new, no one lying sleepless in anticipation that the world soon would change forever, no one with the even the slightest notion ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"The Key To Everything"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 21, 2011

A sermon for Easter.

John 20:1-18 “The Key to Everything” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Is there any hope? This is a question that many of us face at some point in our lives. Is there any hope...for the married couple who seem ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Resurrection That Was, That Is, And Is To Come

Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 24, 2011

The wonder of Easter is found in the reality of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave. The tomb is empty and our Lord lives! This message invites us to consider our lives in the light of the resurrection of Christ, the new life we can have in

The Resurrection that Was, and Is, and Is to Come - 1 Corinthians 15:12-23 - April 24, 2011 (Resurrection Sunday and Communion Service) Thomas Jefferson is a name many of you are to likely recognize this morning. In his time he was the principle author of the Declaration of Independence, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-23

Denomination: *other

It’s All About Life Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 24, 2011

Dd Jesus commit blasphemy?

“Setting Troubled Hearts at Rest: It’s All About Life” John 20:19-31 So how can we be so sure? How do we know that Easter isn’t anything more than a tradition that keeps alive a great inspirational story? How do we know whether or not the story is true? Can we be sure that Jesus really is who He ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Day Everything Changed

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 16, 2012

The Resurrection Day Changes Everything. God has planned for us something much better. He’s preparing us for a new world, a better world, a greater world. Jesus was the first fruit. His resurrection changes everything. His Church will be the next harvest.

The Day Everything Changed 04/04/10 AM Reading: Matthew 28:1-15 Introduction What a wonderful day this is, as all over the world people are acknowledging and celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, the Son of God, King of Kings and Lord of Lords! From the earliest times, Easter Sunday has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Roll Out The Red Carpet

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Mar 27, 2010

This is a Palm Sunday Sermon

Text: Matthew 21:1-11 Title: Roll Out the Red Carpet Introduction: "Roll out the red carpet" refers to carpets and rugs being used in India several centuries ago: Sometimes carpets provided the actual architecture; for example, when they were used in the construction of portable tent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"All Boxed In? Impossible!"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 28, 2013

Easter: What does Easter mean to you? How does it change your life?The message of Christianity, recorded in the Bible, is more than a historical record of a great miracle worker named Jesus. The message of Christianity was not created by a group 12 disc

In Jesus Holy Name March 31, 2013 Text: Luke 24:1-3,5b,6a Easter Redeemer “All Boxed In? Impossible!” A Sunday School class was preparing their Easter craft project when their teacher asked: each student, "What does Easter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Dead Man Talking

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 12, 2009

An Easter message focusing on what Jesus said and did after he rose from the dead.

Dakota Community Church April 12, 2009 Dead Man Talking John 20:1-18 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Mennonite

Why Should I Believe In The Resurrection? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 13, 2009

Examines the evidence and reasons why we should believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the importance of believing to our life, both eternally and presently

Why Should I believe the Resurrection? The Resurrection is Evidenced by Facts The Empty Tomb The Tomb was Secured The Disciples were Scared The Effects on the Lives of the Disciples The Existence of Christianity today The Resurrection is Essential to Living Life Eternal The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Christ

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 14, 2009

Are you a Christian? According to some recent statistics, over 80% of Americans call themselves by that label. But being a Christian is far more than giving yourself a label. Being a Christian is being in Christ. In this Easter Sunday message, we’re going

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com Are you a Christian? These days, that question isn’t so simple, is it? Because all kinds of people call themselves Christians. Over the past couple of weeks, I have read reports about a “pastor” in the Netherlands who calls himself an atheist Christian. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Hope In Hard Times

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009

Easter message

Resurrection Hope in Hard Times 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I’m like a lot of people in our world today. Grew up in a broken home, bounced between parents, wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Wesleyan