Sermons on Easter Monday:

Alive Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 30, 2013

What does it mean to believers to say that Christ is alive forevermore?

“[Jesus] laid his right hand on me, saying, ‘Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades.” [1] On one occasion, returning from a fishing trip I had stopped for gas. As the attendant filled the tank, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Incognito

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 2, 2013

The two disciples walking on the Road to Emmaus that first Easter had experienced devastation; their faith had been shattered. They had no idea that their walk to Emmaus would end up becoming a walk of faith.

Jesus Incognito (Luke 24:13-36) 1. Death was handled differently in the ancient world… An archaeologist was digging in the Negev Desert in Israel and came upon a casket containing a mummy. After examining it, he called the curator of a prestigious natural history museum. "I've just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Resurrection Changes Everything

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 2, 2013

In this sermon, we look at four appearances of Jesus after the resurrection that John recorded. We see how the resurrection changed everything in the lives of the disciples.

Introduction: A. Happy Easter to everyone – how wonderful it is for us to celebrate the Resurrection on this Lord’s Day! B. The story is told of a man who went on vacation to the Holy Land with his wife and his mother-in-law. 1. Sadly, while they were in Israel, suddenly his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What If There Were No Ressurection?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 17, 2012

Easter Sermon - Examines how different the world would be without Christ, and how Christians have impacted the world for good.

EASTER 2012 WHAT IF THERE WAS NO RESURRECTION? - 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 At the time this letter was written, Paul was in Ephesus. While there, he received a letter from the Christians in Corinth, telling him about some of the problems going on in the church. In the letter, they told him about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Fix Your Eyes Upon Jesus, He Is King Of Kings

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

Following Jesus means we recognize the royal nature of the one we serve. Yes, he has saved us. Yes, he loves us and wants us in his royal family. But yes, he is King of Kings, and we owe him our very lives. There is no other appropriate response.

Fix Your Eyes upon Jesus, He is King of Kings Matthew 21:6-16 One of the more famous phrases in the New Testament involves “fixing our eyes upon Jesus.” The idea comes from a pair of passages in Hebrews. • “Let us fix our eyes upon Jesus.” (Heb. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection! Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012

So, what are we sure about this Easter morning? That Jesus was right all along.

Introduction We have had three months of somber, tense passages covering the passion of our Lord, and though hopefully I have been able to convey the message that throughout his passion, Jesus was in control of his destiny and was carrying out the mission of redemption that he had come to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Destroyed Death!

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 15, 2013

A brief Easter sermon, appropriate for Sunrise Service, that deals with the fear of death and the resurrection hope of Jesus.

Easter Sunrise Lanier Christian Church April 8, 2012 David Simpson He Destroyed Death! Hebrews 2:14,15 Death. There is nothing pleasant in saying that word is it? There is no good in it. Just to say the word brings memories of heartache and pain and loss. Over the last year ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Where To Find Hope In A Hope-Torn World Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Aug 8, 2007

This Easter message is designed to show visitors our life-changing and community-transforming the church is. The goal is to lead them to Christ AND get them to return next weekend.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of The Resurrection Of Jesus Is Peace! Series

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Mar 29, 2018

This message exegetes the very first word Jesus said to His disciples after His Resurrection: PEACE.

Dr. Wayne C Solomon Resurrection Sunday Message Theme: PEACE “And as they thus spake, Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them and saith unto them, Peace [be] unto you.” Luke 24:36 (KJV) Text: Luke 24:36 “And as they thus spake, Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them and saith unto them, ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Resurrection: Myth Or Miracle? Series

Contributed by John Pearrell on Mar 17, 2016

a look at the compelling evidence for the resurrection of Christ

Luke 24:1-12 Projectionist: show video clip 3 of Risen DVD We are in part 3 of our Easter series, “Risen” If you are here this morning and you are not a Christian, maybe because you know some Christians or maybe because you worked for one and it wasn’t a good experience, or maybe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

After The Resurrection Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 10, 2010

Focuses on why Easter is not just a holiday to be celebrated once per year.

After The Resurrection (Part 1) Scriptures: Luke 24:44-53; Isaiah 53; Romans 10:17 Introduction: Have you ever participated in a sporting event where you competed against others and made it to the championship game and won? Maybe you did not participate, but your school team or your favorite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Sir, Your Table Is Ready" Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Mar 11, 2002

An authentic biblical community celebrates Christ’s covenant. A message that examines the Lord’s Supper through the theme of "covenant."

His Name Is Jesus – Part 2 March 10, 2002 Big Idea: An authentic biblical community celebrates Christ’s covenant. INTRODUCTION A. There is a restaurant in Oak Brook that Kim and I would rank as our favorite place to go out for a nice evening. It is all the more special to us because we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Road To The Cross Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 14, 2009

The way a person faces their death can tell you a lot about them.

John 17:1-26 February 17, 2007 The Road to the Cross You can tell a lot about a person by the way in which they face their own death. Some people are afraid, others bold, some are angry and selfish, while others are calm and selfless. Seeing someone in their final days can evoke a sense of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: *other

An Everlasting Love

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2017

The LORD has appeared of old to me, saying, Yea, I have loved you with an everlasting love: therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn you (Jeremiah 31:3).

AN EVERLASTING LOVE. Jeremiah 31:1-6. The book of Jeremiah is mostly, but not exclusively, a book about God’s judgment. The painful ‘rooting out, pulling down, destroying, and throwing down’ spoken of in Jeremiah’s commission was but a purging, to make room for later ‘building and planting’ ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Resurrection Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

The Resurrection is either one of the most wicked, heartless, vicious hoaxes ever or it is the most fantastic fact of history. As Paul said in 1 Corinthians 5:17, “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless.” This message will focus on three

The Case For Christ: His Resurrection Rev. Brian Bill 4/15/01 I have a confession to make this morning -- I am an Information Junkie. I read two newspapers a day, listen to talk radio, and often pop in a teaching tape when I’m driving. At the office I read my Bible, memos, mail, e-mail, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17, Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Baptist