Sermons on Easter Gifts:

His Conquest In The Garden Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 3, 2017

5th part of a series entitled The Echoes of Easter.

The Echoes of Easter Pt 5 "His Conquest in the Garden" Luke 24:1-12 Luke 24:1 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

His Cross-Examination At Gabbatha Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 20, 2017

Third part of an Easter series documenting the trial of Jesus.

The Echoes of Easter Pt 3 "His Cross-Examination at Gabbatha" Luke 23:1-25, John 19:13 Luke 23:1 And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

This sermon looks at the power of the resurrection on Easter morning and beyond

The Power of the Resurrection Matthew 28:1-10 and Philippians 3:10 On Feb. 27, 1991, at the height of Desert Storm, Ruth Dillow received a message from the Pentagon. Her son, Clayton Carpenter, Private 1st Class, had stepped on a mine in Kuwait and was killed. She wrote, "I can’t begin to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Our Cornerstone

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 8, 2023

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year C

May 7, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 Our Cornerstone Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When the United States Capitol building was in its initial phases of construction, President ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Not What They Had Planned

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 2, 2022

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C

May 1, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 9:1-6; John 21:1-19 Not What They Had Planned Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Saints Peter and Paul. Both men are full of zeal. They will both be instrumental in the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19, Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

A Powerful Grip

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 9, 2022

A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Easter, Year C

May 8, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 10:22-30 A Powerful Grip Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A travelling circus featured an act with a strong man. He performed several demonstrations of his incredible ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Empowered By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 23, 2022

A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Year C

May 22, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 16:9-15; John 14:23-29 Empowered by the Holy Spirit Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15, John 14:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

A Prayer For Unity

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 30, 2022

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, Year C

May 29, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 17:20-26 A Prayer for Unity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “I in them and you in me, that they may become completely one.” Every year on this seventh Sunday of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

I'm So Glad He Prayed For Me

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 13, 2024

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, Year B

May 12, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 17:6-19 I’m So Glad He Prayed for Me Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Every Sunday morning our bulletin contains a section with the names of people we are asked to pray ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

1. Becoming Less Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 9, 2025

An eight week Easter Series through the gospel of John

Good morning. Please open your Bibles to John 1. A few years ago I started seeing this symbol on the backs of cars around town. I had no idea what it meant. At first I thought it was a new model of car— like the BMW HeVi or something. Then I thought, well, maybe they wanted to brag that they had ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Baptist

Responses To The Resurrection: Joy

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 6, 2012

Many emotions make an appearance in the Scriptures during Holy Week and only the resurrection of Christ brings their resolve.

Responses to the Resurrection: Joy John 20:19-20 Mother Teresa once said, “Joy is prayer - Joy is strength - Joy is love - Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. … She gives most who gives with joy. The best way to show our gratitude to God and the people is to accept everything with ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Cost Of The Tomb

Contributed by Bret Bone on Apr 10, 2012

Today…Is Easter and we are here to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior. By tradition...when people think of Jesus…They see a man…who lived a sinless life. A man who was nailed to a cross…then left to die a cruel death Three days lat

The Cost of the Tomb SLIDE: #1 Matthew 27: 45-46; 50 Today…Is Easter and we are here to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior. By tradition...when people think of Jesus…They see a man…who lived a sinless life. A man who was nailed to a cross…then left to die ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50

"what God Called Clean" Fifth Sunday Of Easter, Year C Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 14, 2022

Change is all around us, even in the church. And change is never easy. Our text this week is about a whole new direction for the beginnings of the church.

Acts 11:1-18 The Jewish leaders in Judea, the circumcised, The Church Leaders rebuked Peter for sharing a meal, Breaking Bread, with the uncircumcised, the Gentiles (cf. Galatians 2:11-14). They gave him holy heck for doing what they felt went against the rules. Peter proceeds to tell how it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Impartiality Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 26, 2013

Breaking new ground with the gospel.

THE IMPARTIALITY OF GOD. Acts 9:36-Acts 11:18. Joppa was probably the only truly Jewish seaport in Judah. If nationalistic troubles were to break out, it was as likely to happen in Joppa as in Jerusalem itself. To such a city came Peter (Acts 9:36-43). Caesarea was Herod's seaport, with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43, Acts 10:1-48, Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 1:18-23 Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Dec 7, 2000

The greatest gift given was the gift God gave when he sent Emmanuel.

- I would assume, that almost everybody here has one of these set up in there home. If you haven’t yet, you probably will at some point soon. Some have real ones, others have fake ones. It all depends on your family tradition. The tradition of my brother-in-laws is to not only get a real tree, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ