Sermons on Easter Sermons:

Easter: A Slave For Christ Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 7, 2012

This message focuses on the Resurrection and the hope we through it.

A Slave For Christ Part 7 The Resurrection Scriptures: Matthew 27:52-53; 28:1-10; Ephesians 4:9-10; 1 Peter 3:18-20 Introduction: When I closed my message last week, Joseph of Arimathea had claimed Jesus’ body and buried it in an unused tomb. He died around 3:00 p.m. on Friday and was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Message: A Woman’s Report

Contributed by Judith Hand on Apr 15, 2011

The scrpture’s account in John chapter 20 of when Mary Magdalene encountered the living Christ at the tomb that first Easter morning.

Easter Message Scripture passages: Acts 10:34-43 Colossians 3:1-4 A WOMAN’S REPORT John 20:1-18 Acts 10: 34 Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism 35 but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Easter - He Still Moves Stones

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 21, 2011

To invite the listener to give the stone of sin from his/her life to God and allow Him to take it away.

VIDEO: “The Resurrection” (Ending scene from The Passion of the Christ) All across the country this morning, churches are packed to overflowing; it is Easter, the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus! -Easter is the queen of all Christian holy days! Christmas is the promise, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Other

When The Rumors Become True: Easter Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 15, 2009

EASTER AND THE RUMOR OF THE RESURRECTION AND OUR RESPONSE TO IT IS THE PIVOTAL POINT IN EVERY PERSON’S SPIRITUAL JOURNEY.

When the Rumors Become True -- Easter INTRODUCTION I’d like you to take a quiz. Which of the following stories is true? Woman Marries Eiffel Tower. Erika Eiffel said Her love of the Eiffel Tower is somewhat recent, and two years ago the San Francisco woman had a commitment ceremony and changed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Easter Day - Family Worship 2008

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 22, 2008

All ages service where I want to think about some of the mistakes made on first Easter day so we don’t make them too, because ‘Jesus isn’t dead He is alive.

Easter day - Family Worship 2008 Mark 16: 1-8 Service to begin with challenge to children & adults that every time I say ‘Jesus isn’t dead’ they have to shout out loud ‘No He’s alive’. Talk #1 A quick quiz to begin - hands up if you know who Orville & Wilbur Wright were? Yes the Wright ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

An Unusual Easter Text: The Ascended Jesus

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 9, 2007

If we can get a glimpse of Who Jesus is in all His majesty, we would be more zealous to follow Him.

An Unusual Easter Text: The Ascended Jesus (Revelation 1:12-18) 1. Some things are too good to be believable. 2. Here is an actual quotation from a supervisor at 3M who was speaking to an employee who had quickly solved a long-standing problem: "Doing it right is no excuse for not meeting the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The H-O-P-E Of Easter

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Apr 11, 2007

The resurrection of Christ gives us hope in many different ways.

INTRODUCTION -Q: Wouldn’t you have liked to have been one of those who got to go to the tomb early on that resurrection morning? -I would have -I’m sure I, like they were, would have experienced many different emotions -Uncertainty, fear, joy, sorrow, peace -But, I believe the greatest thing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Difference Does Easter Make?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 30, 2010

Easter shows that Jesus is who He claimed to be, He has the power He claimed to have, and He does what He promised to do. Our past can be forgiven, our present can be managed and our future is secured.

What does Easter mean? Why does it matter to me? • Millions of people celebrate Easter today, all around the world. • How is it that something that happened more than 2000 years ago is significant today? What does it mean? • There are even people who never go to church and yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter - Dead Men Tell No Tales Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 20, 2008

What’s done is done, we cannot change our past - but through the power of the Lord Jesus Christ we can rise up and live again, we can become whole, we can be redeemed.

Everyone had failed him. There was betrayal, denial, abandonment, and the results were catastrophic: Jesus had suffered an excruciating beating, He was forcibly driven through the city to a rock outcropping called, “The Skull” and left to die naked on a cross. For days Jesus lay decaying in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's The Big Deal About Easter? Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 20, 2008

How important is the resurrection??

Series: Journey to the Cross Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-14 Title: “What’s The Big Deal About Easter?” Introduction • Paul writes this letter to the church at Corinth approximately 22 years after the death of Christ. o In that short time what we find is there are already people who are teaching that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What's So Amazing About Easter?

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 23, 2008

We believe and receive and we go and show because God’s grace is amazing.

What’s So Amazing About Easter? John 20-21 Rev. Brian Bill 3/23/08 These four individuals have discovered that life is worth the living because the loving Lord is alive. That’s a pretty cool tradition that they’ve had – to meet at Starved Rock every Easter to watch the sunrise. This time it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Believe? (Easter 2008)

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 23, 2008

Do you believe the story of the resurrection? Or, do you doubt like Thomas did?

Easter 2008 John 20:24-29 Introduction Risen slide Matthew 28:6 says, “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” Jesus Christ is alive!! Hallelujah!! Go with me in your bibles to John, Chapter 20 Today we celebrate Easter Sunday A time when excitement should take the place of the same ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's The Big Deal About Easter?

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Mar 26, 2008

This is a seeker sort of Easter message looking at Peter

So what’s the big deal about Easter? Three Canadian blondes died and found themselves standing before St.Peter. He told them that before they could enter the Kingdom, they had to tell him what Easter represented. The first blonde said, “Easter is a holiday where they have a big feast and we give ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumph: Celebrating Christ's Victory On Easter

Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on Apr 5, 2008

Sharing in the Triumph of Christ on Easter

I heard a story this week that I wanted to share with you. It’s about a little boy named Philip. Philip was born with Down syndrome and as an eight-year old, had a hard time finding acceptance, even in the Sunday school class he attended. Through some creative intervention, though, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Life In Abundance (Fourth Sunday Of Easter)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 20, 2020

I have come so that you may have life, life in abundance. How do I have abundant life or fullness of life?

Reflection I have come so that you may have life, life in abundance. How do I have abundant life or fullness of life? We can understand the fullness of life in two senses in today’s readings (John 10:1-10). A. As a shepherd, and B. As a sheep. A. As a Shepherd: I receive the fullness ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, Acts 2:14, Acts 2:36-41, 1 Peter 2:20, 1 Peter 2:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other