Sermons on Easter Power:

Easter Sunday, Christ Has Risen!

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Apr 7, 2023

Without darkness, there can be no light.

Can you think of your darkest moment in life, perhaps it was some time ago, perhaps it was just recent or maybe your darkest moment in life is happening to you right now. Whatever and whenever your darkest moment arises, be assured you will come through and see the light and that’s a promise that ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-42, John 20:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

Preparing For Easter: Judas Iscariot, The Traitor

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 7, 2023

Traitors have been a problem for many years. Judas wasn't the first, but he was one of the worst, because he betrayed the Son of God, Jesus, to His enemies.

(Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on April 2, 2023; this is not an exact transcription. ) Full disclosure: Sermon Central added a sermon of mine based on this topic called “Judas: The Tale of a Traitor” back in January 2020. That message was based on a sermon I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Easter's Ray Of Hope

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 10, 2023

A sermon for Easter, Year A

April 9, 2023 - Easter Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 28:1-10 Easter’s Ray of Hope Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The dawn was slowly eroding the darkness of the night. When the women left their homes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter Sunday Morning In Ad 33

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 16, 2025

If the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is so important to the Christian Faith (and it is) so why does St John only record four Resurrection appearances in his Gospel

Swayfield 20-04-2025 Sermon Before I was a Vicar, I was a patent lawyer. So I am keen on evidence. And I do believe we have a reasonable faith And the more I think about it, the most reasonable explanation for my Christian faith is that Jesus died and rose from the dead. For that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

What Will You Believe? (Easter 2025)

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 20, 2025

Today's big question is: "What does the Good News that He is (truly) alive mean to YOU?" It is something we all have to grapple with, and there is no better time than Easter Sunday!

What will you believe? (Easter 2025) Mark 16:1-7 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad you have chosen to be here today! -- Prayerfully, you’re AWAKE and CELEBRATING that HE IS ALIVE!! -- That was the intention of a little more pep in our music – did it work? - This morning, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God Really Wants For Easter Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 5, 2024

The proud man standing in the front of that worship space seems to be praying to himself and patting himself on the back for his many good deeds.

Saturday of the Third Week in Lent 2024 Today’s psalm, titled the Miserere in Latin, is about one-third of the way through the number of psalms in that book. I recall that in some religious communities, it is the last prayer of the day, sung or recited after Compline as the monks or nuns retire ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-6, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Catholic

Easter For Us: A Unity Not Of Our Making

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Our Lord chose as disciples’ men who were radically different in temperament, personality and political philosophy. It was because of their glaring differences that their unity was so evident.

Opening illustration: I know, there are so many great verses from John’s remarkable story: “In the beginning was the Word….”, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,” “For God so loved the world…,” “In my house are many mansions…,” and more. Why, then, do I love this verse? Simply because in ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is Power In The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by David Rogers on Sep 2, 2006

A sermon on power of calling on Jesus’ name. It explores how calling on the name of Jesus can save, heal, and strengthen us.

There IS Power In The Name Of Jesus Heb 1:3 3He is the radiance of His glory, the exact expression of His nature, and He sustains all things by His powerful word. After making purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. 4So He became higher in rank than the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Changed Life Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

The fourth of five messages on the reliability of Christianity

A Ready Defense – The Amazing LIFE March 27, 2005 Video: Amazing Trans: Today we celebrate the most amazing event in the history mankind remembering the most amazing man ever to live – who in His amazing love offered His life to give each of us life that we might live an amazing life both here ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Praying With Others Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008

Acts reminds us that we also need to be praying with others to see God�s power at work.

Herb Miller (who was a pastor and now ministry consultant) tells the story of a nightclub opening on Main Street in a small town. Upon hearing the news, the only church in that town organized an all-night prayer meeting. The members of the church asked God to burn down the club. Within a few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Receiving The Power Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

This sermon looks at how you receive the power of the resurrection for your life

Receiving the Power of the Resurrection Isaiah 6:1-8 There are certain days we remember where we were when we heard the news. Sept, 11, 2001. Or January 28, 1986 when the Challenger disaster happened. Or November 22, 1963 as word was sent out across the nation: “President John Kennedy is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Receiving The Power Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

This sermon looks at how you receive the power of the resurrection for your life

Receiving the Power of the Resurrection Isaiah 6:1-8 There are certain days we remember where we were when we heard the news. Sept, 11, 2001. Or January 28, 1986 when the Challenger disaster happened. Or November 22, 1963 as word was sent out across the nation: “President John Kennedy is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Receiving The Power Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

This sermon looks at how you receive the power of the resurrection for your life

Receiving the Power of the Resurrection Isaiah 6:1-8 There are certain days we remember where we were when we heard the news. Sept, 11, 2001. Or January 28, 1986 when the Challenger disaster happened. Or November 22, 1963 as word was sent out across the nation: “President John Kennedy is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Receiving The Power Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

This sermon looks at how you receive the power of the resurrection for your life

Receiving the Power of the Resurrection Isaiah 6:1-8 There are certain days we remember where we were when we heard the news. Sept, 11, 2001. Or January 28, 1986 when the Challenger disaster happened. Or November 22, 1963 as word was sent out across the nation: “President John Kennedy is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Receiving The Power Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

This sermon looks at how you receive the power of the resurrection for your life

Receiving the Power of the Resurrection Isaiah 6:1-8 There are certain days we remember where we were when we heard the news. Sept, 11, 2001. Or January 28, 1986 when the Challenger disaster happened. Or November 22, 1963 as word was sent out across the nation: “President John Kennedy is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist