Sermons on Easter Invitation Drama:

Anchoring On The Resurrection

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003

Our ability to trust God in any circumstance is due to our anchoring ourselves in the resurrection of Jesus, and in His return.

Read John 16:17-33 from the Message. How many would say you’re dealing with anxiety today? Ron’s question—what’s keeping you up at night? Can’t you relate to what the guys around Jesus are feeling here? They’re worried about the future. Back in the storm. Think back to chapt. 14 (about 2-3 ...read more

Scripture: John 16:17-33

Denomination: Brethren

Precious Is The Death Of His Saints

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 13, 2003

For the Christian death is not something to be feared, but anticipated and celebrated.

All Saint’s Day 2003 Psalm 116:15 Precious Is the Death of His Saints 10/02/03 If some of you are like me, you’ve been waiting with a bit of anticipation for the final segment of J.R.R. Tolkiens, The Lord of the Rings, to be released to movie theatres some time in the near future. If you’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Lutheran

Never Again Without The Presence Of Jesus

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

A simple Easter sermon used in at sunrise. What must it have been like between Jesus’ death and resurrection? To be without the presence of Jesus must have been utter emptiness. To be with him again must have been utter joy.

Never again without the presence of Jesus Purpose: To reflect on Jesus’ presence and challenge the people to be the presence of Jesus to a world that needs Him. 1. Read John 20:1-21 2. Do you ever wonder what it would have been like to actually be in the presence of Jesus? What would it have felt ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Rolling Stone Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 29, 2005

It’s when we face our own death – whether it’s emotional, relational, or physical – that’s we want to have some certainty about our hope. There’s Someone who holds out hope for you.

It didn’t take me long to become an out-law with my in-laws. Maryanne was the youngest of 5 kids – the one who was supposed to marry a rich man and then live right down the street form her mom and dad. The, she married me. We barely survived on a minor league salary and traveled literally from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Sunrise

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005

A Sunrise Easter Sermon

SUNRISE SERVICE For a sunrise service we need the sun. The Sun is by far the largest object in the solar system. It is often said that the Sun is no "ordinary" star. The Sun is personified in many mythologies. The Sun’s energy output is greater than any other known body In addition to heat ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church

What The Resurrection Means To Me

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jul 16, 2005

What does the cross mean to you?

What the resurrection means to me ( Luke 22:63-65, Luke 23:26-56, Luke 24:1-3) _________________________________________ Easter is an awesome time of the year. Spring is in the air. Flowers are all in bloom. The earth is coming alive again after a dead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:63-65

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glorious Resurrection Of Our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

Evidences to the Resurrection of the LORD Jesus Christ is outlined in this 15th chapter of 1 Corinthians.

“THE GLORIOUS RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST” 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-11 1. It is the ACCLAMATION of the Gospel. (v. 1-2) 1 Corinthians 1:18, 21, 23-24; 2:2-7; 15:11-12, 14; Galatians 1:6-12; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 4:1-2; 1 Peter 1:25; 5:12; 2 Timothy 1:9; 2:8; Romans 1:16-17; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Behold I Show You A Mystery

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Jun 3, 2005

this message deals with the mystery of the ressurectoon

“Behold I Show You A Mystery”. 1Cor 15:51. Text 1Cor 15:35-38. Intro: I like many people, like the thrill of a good mystery book. Where the information keeps you in suspense until we find out who done it. They were fools those early disciples. They actually believed what Jesus had said that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul: My Encounter With The Risen Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2005

Paul’s encounter with the risen Christ transformed him from fervent persecutor to passionate missionary.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 21:37-22:21 TITLE: “PAUL: MY ENCOUNTER WITH THE RESURRECTED CHRIST” INTRODUCTION: A. You might remember a news story from several years ago where 18 men and 12 women committed mass suicide in a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ragman

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005

What God does with the rags of our humanity.

THE RAGMAN TEXT: Psalm 45:8 Psalms 45:8 – “All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.” l. INTRODUCTION – THE CLOTHES OF A MAN -I am told that clothes make the man. Whether or not that is true (which I sincerely doubt), ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why The Resurrection?

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2004

The resurrection of Jesus teaches us many important things.

“Why the Resurrection?” David Owens Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28 3/20/03 Introduction: A. The movie Amistad tells the story of a group of African slaves who seize control of their slave-ship and demand to be returned to their homeland. 1. The shackled captain tricks them by taking them to an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way: Beginning Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 2, 2004

When you put your faith in Jesus Christ, you switch from the death and suffering side of the cross to the HEAVENLY.SIDE, the life side of the cross.

The Way: Beginning John 14:1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Do You Believe He Lives?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Apr 3, 2004

This is a sermon that deals with what should happen when we really believe that our Lord is risin.

“Do you believe that He Lives?” 4/3/04 John 20:1-18 Recently I received a DVD of the Jesus movie free in the mail. Now as I read the outside of the case I was excited to watch the DVD and when I got home I went to do so. But to my surprise when I opened the case the only thing to be found ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: *other

"Another Side Of The King"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 3, 2004

Things are not always as they seem. The triumphal entry into Jerusalem was different from what it seemed on the surface.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Palm Sunday April 4, 2004 “Another Side of the King” Luke 19:28-44 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever gone to some event where there was a huge crowd of people? Maybe it was a parade, a ballgame, or a political rally where people were showing some kind of response, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Methodist

New Clothes/New Life

Contributed by Paul Larsen on Apr 5, 2004

An Easter Sunday Sermon that reminds us that just as Jesus left his graveclothes behind we can leave behind our graveclothes of fear, despair and sin. God gives us the robes of righteous and a new life that begins right now.

Easter Sunday - New Clothes - New Life Alleluia! Christ is risen! Happy Easter. It is wonderful to have you here today as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection and the new life he gives us. A pastor went to see a man who lived in the community but never attended church. He told him, "We ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-19

Denomination: Orthodox