Sermons on Easter Humor:

The Life Line (2018, Fifth Sunday Of Easter)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 28, 2021

Sin is perhaps the biggest of the obstacles because it is connected with all of the other obstacles in our lives that hinder God’s will. Sin has many forms and formats that make deadwood in our lives, but sin has one purpose and that is our destruction.

THE LIFE LINE Text: John 15:1- 8 Just recently my daughter Lilly looked at the bushes of the parsonage that had been trimmed back. She expressed her concern that the bushes might not grow back. I assured her that that the pruning that had taken place was good for the bushes because ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Easter: "we Had Hoped..."

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 27, 2020

We say it, just like the 2 disciples on the way to Emmaus. Jesus 1) opens the conversation, 2) opens the Scriptures, and 3) opens our eyes. Jesus is alive, and our hope is alive!

EASTER: “WE HAD HOPED…” --Luke 24:13-35 On a Sunday, about 2000 years ago, 2 disciples were walking down the road. It might have been 2 men, or a man and wife. They were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus, about 7 miles. It was a walk of despair, for their hopes and dreams were gone. Read Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Easter Celebration The Pascal Of Our Lord Jesus?

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Apr 11, 2020

We celebrate Easter year in and year out, but is it the same feast of Passover fulfilled by our Lord Jesus Christ

Well, let see what the Bible says to us. Today multitudes, and nations in the Christian world are celebrating either the Easter or the Pascal feast depending on what denomination you belong. At the same time, the Bible makes it clear that Easter is after the Feast of the unleavened bread, Just as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7, Acts 12:4, 1 Corinthians 15:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Core 52 Week 15 - Easter Sunday Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 14, 2020

Our atonement was won at the cross. Resurrection means that God has made all things new. We have a new leader, we are a new creation, and we have new opportunities.

Core52 - Easter Sunday Intro: • The 1st Easter morning did not begin with crowds of Jesus’ followers crying out in a parade, “He is risen!” • If there was crying, it was among the women who made their way in the early morning light to a tomb to offer love and respect to their master by finishing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Colossians 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reflections On Easter Is A Matter Of Life And Death, And Life!

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Apr 18, 2020

The promises God made to men in The Old Testament all come true. The promises that Jesus makes to men in The New Testament all come true.

Draft Sermon 19th April 2020 Reflections on Easter, a matter of life and death, and life. This is the Sunday after Easter Sunday Resurrection Day and for the disciples of Jesus it's been a very busy couple of weeks. Firstly they followed faithfully behind Jesus as He rode into the city of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:2, John 14:2-3, Revelation 1:7-8, Mark 13:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Easter Witness Of God's Love

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Apr 19, 2020

What is Easter all about? What does Jesus' death and resurrection mean for our lives? These are the central questions of the seven-week Easter season. We may not be able to fully understand the meaning of these questions answers, but that does not stop us from bearing witness to those answers.

What is Easter all about? What does Jesus’ death and resurrection mean for our lives? These are the questions that have been on my mind and heart this past week. Is Easter a one-day holiday in the spring where we simply gather with family for a nice meal, maybe exchange small gifts, hunting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter Message - Compromised Christianity Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 21, 2019

Part 4 of this series examines how Thomas refused to believe that Jesus was resurrected from the dead. This example also defined how Christians today are being compromised due to a lack of knowledge and beliefs.

Compromised Christianity Part 4 Seeking Jesus Conclusion Scriptures: Acts 17:11; John 20:1-29 This will conclude my series titled “Compromised Christianity.” On this Easter morning we will once again look at Thomas who after hearing that Jesus had risen from the dead doubted. His initial ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11, John 20:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Should You Remember About Easter?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Apr 27, 2019

what should you remember about Easter

What sh, should you remember about Easter, should you remember the time you spent with family and friends, should you remember the Easter feast you had, or should you remember it was a four-day holiday? What should you remember about Easter, (first, second, third): 1. You Should Remember ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter - "good Friday" Service

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 24, 2016

This is a dramatic Service based upon some of the “Stations of the Cross.” Partially adapted from a Service originally developed by Richard J. & Charlene E. Fairchild, Version 2.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK THE WAY OF THE CROSS - An Easter Season - "Good Friday" Service (The original concept and some of the wording were adapted from a longer and more detailed dramatic presentation developed by Richard J. & Charlene E. Fairchild. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-66, Mark 15:1-47, Luke 23:1-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Fullness Of The Empty Tomb" Easter 2016

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 30, 2016

Easter Sunday message

Easter 2016 “The fullness of the empty tomb” The word empty itself often brings feelings of Sadness Despair Fear Disappointment If you have ever been in the middle of nowhere Miles from anything even resembling a town When your gas gage hit empty- the needle on E- maybe a low ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Good About Friday? An Easter Message Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 1, 2016

Have you ever wondered what is good about Good Friday? What is good about a day that exists to commemorate the torture and execution of Jesus on a cross?

The question to begin: Have you ever wondered what is good about Good Friday? What is good about a day that commemorates the torture and execution of Jesus on a cross? It’s easy to think of Good Friday as a dark day, it was the day Jesus died on the cross for our sins, but it is also a day of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Easter Gift - Beyond 28,798 Days

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 30, 2021

This is an Easter sermon and how the resurrection provides us with the gift of eternal life that continues on for believers after the average earthly lifespan.

OUTLINE 1. OPENING ILLUSTRATION - 28,798 DAYS 2. CONNECTION BETWEEN EASTER AND YOUR MORTALITY 3. DEATH IS THE DESTINY OF ALL 4. RESURRECTION – THE ANTI-AGING GIFT 5. THE STORY OF LAZARUS 6. GOD HAS PLACED ENTERNITY IN OUR HEARTS (THE DESIRE TO LIVE FOREVER) 7. YET WE SQUANDER LIFE BECAUSE ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian Church

Because He Lives (Easter Season Of 2006)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 18, 2022

When they crucified Jesus, His disciples thought it was the end. It was only the beginning. Jesus as we know was resurrected from the dead.

BECAUSE HE LIVES Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 There is one Christian writer who once said, “It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming!” (Tony Compollo). What that means is this, Jesus was crucified and then resurrected from the dead three days later. For those who lack hope and do not believe in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Mount Of Olives: The Easter Story - Day 7 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 7, 2023

Jesus and the eleven left the upper room and walked to the mount of Olives. Jesus may have talked to them on the trip and/or before he took Peter, James and John further into the garden. Many of the familiar verses of comfort come from this conversation. Jesus also spoke of prophesies fulfilled.

****************** Day Seven – Mount of Olives Peter Will Deny Jesus - Matthew 26:31-35, Mark 14:30, Luke 22:31-33, John 13:36-37 Jesus said to the eleven, “All of you will be offended because of me tonight. It is written, ‘I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35, Mark 14:30, Luke 22:31-33, Luke 22:37, John 13:36-37, Zechariah 13:7, Isaiah 53:12, Psalm 109:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Guarded Inheritance (Second Sunday Of Easter 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 15, 2023

We have a living hope, a guaranteed inheritance and the understanding that we are studying for what some call “finals” --- their final exam when they will receive the goal of their faith namely eternal life.

THE GUARDED INHERITANCE Text: 1 Peter 1:3 – 9 1 Peter 1:3 - 9:   “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,  (4)  and into an inheritance that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist