Sermons on Easter Story:

Easter Angel

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

when God has an important message, he sends an angel. What was so important about the message from the ’Easter Angel’?

THE MESSAGE OF THE EASTER ANGEL Mark 16:1-8 1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. 2 Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb 3 and they asked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter - For Whom?

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on May 16, 2009

Easter 6: We are so good at picking sides - at finding reasons to finding reasons to choose reasons for thinking that we are better than others. The lessons of the early church drive us to question this and to ask: For whom is Easter?

A few years ago some friends from this part of the state visited us when we lived in San Antonio. We took them to lunch at a popular restaurant in San Antonio and there saw a bunch of people wearing “Go, Spurs, Go” t-shirts. Being from the Dallas area – my friend was, of course, rooting for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Peter's Easter

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 1, 2013

From the darkest moment, to the greatest victory and life. That is the power of the Resurrection.

Various Passages All of us either have, or will have at some time, what is defined as the lowest moment in our life. The lowest moment in Jesus’ life truly was when His shattered body was in the grave and He was dead. The joy of the resurrection is that Jesus’ lowest moment was followed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Easter 2013 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 3, 2013

As we sail past Good Friday to Resurrection Sunday we have a tendency to overlook the horrible treatment of our Savior and get on to the resurrection where we will feel oh so much better! Enough with that suffering stuff ...

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! We don’t just say this because it is Resurrection Sunday! This is something we need to say and something we need to live and something we need to breathe and a truth we need to believe with all of our hearts every single moment of our lives because this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Easter Morning

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 15, 2014

Seismic activity; angelic visitation; dead men living; living men "as dead men". Fear not: Jesus is risen from the dead! Do not be afraid: He is risen indeed!

EASTER MORNING. Matthew 28:1-10. We noted on Palm Sunday that there was an ongoing spiritual shakedown taking place in Jerusalem, signified by the whole city (meaning the people in it) being ‘moved’ by the events of Palm Sunday (Matthew 21:10). It was also seen straight afterwards in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Easter Experience

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 11, 2012

An Easter Message on Experiencing MORE

The Easter Experience John 10:10 INTRODUCTION Top Ten Reasons to Celebrate Easter 10. You absolutely love the movie, "The Ten Commandments". 9. Jelly Beans! (except for the icky white ones) 8. You look really, really good in pastel colors. 7. How can any holiday that starts with a "Good Friday" ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Preparing For Easter

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 20, 2011

Leading up to the crucifixion and death of Christ on the cross is perhaps one of the most important events to study in the Christian faith. But ... even with this knowledge, Sunday is STILL coming!

Preparing for Easter Luke 23:44-56 Introduction - Up to this point, we’ve seen several key events that surround this sacred time -- We’ve seen our Lord and Savior fulfill Zec 9:9 and ride into Jerusalem -- We’ve seen one of the 12 betray Him for 30 pieces of silver; the wage of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter - 2020

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Apr 22, 2020

Easter is one of our most holy of celebrations as a Christian. This is the day our Lord, defeated the world and proved He was, beyond the shadow of doubt, truly... the Son of God!

I’ve always talked about how difficult it sometimes is to write something for everyone each week. We’ve all heard God’s words and, hopefully, have listened intently and realized the Love He has for us and the sacrifice His Son made to free us from ourselves. This week, my task was not all that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22, Matthew 26:39, Luke 4:5-8, Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Revelations Of Easter

Contributed by Daniel Whetstine on Apr 2, 2020

What is the purpose of Easter? Is it that time of year when we go to church and then visit with family for a big Baked Ham dinner? Is it about coloring eggs, Easter bunnies and pretty hats? None of that is wrong, unless we stop there. Let's see what else Easter has to offer!

Easter is a very special time in the Greek Orthodox Church. -----They fast and pray 40 days before Easter -----Special service on Easter Eve -----Greet each other with the words "Christ is risen" -----The response is "Truly. he is risen" -----Just before midnight, the lights are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Easter At Home

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 7, 2020

Many people are at home with no means of participating in Easter celebrations. Here is one way to have Easter at home, even alone, if needed.

Sing: Because He Lives <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M-zwE33zHA> Reading: Ezekiel 37:3-14 3 And He said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” So I answered, “O Lord God, You know.” 4 Again He said to me, “Prophesy to these bones, and say to them, ‘O dry bones, hear the word of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Easter 2020

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 9, 2020

An Easter sermon, what a year 2020 has been, a new appointment for us in Fiji. For the world a time of trial as it responds to COVID 19. We are in lockdown, but in Christ, there is so much to celebrate and be grateful for. Because of him we are no longer lost! He's alive.

Easter what a wonderful time to recall the love of God shown to us through Jesus Christ. It has been great over the past week to see posts on Facebook of how people are using the resources they have available in their homes and Corps centres to get many things achieved at this time. I today, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23, Revelation 1:13-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Audacity Of Easter

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 11, 2020

The resurrection of Jesus cannot be suppressed. the more the opponents of the Gospel try, the louder it will be proclaimed.

The Audacity of Easter Matthew 21:1-15 The first Easter did not get off to a very good start. The disciples were cowering behind locked doors for fear of the Jews. Peter had promised to be brave, but they all failed. All of the men had failed Him. There had not been time to finish preparing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15, Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter 2020

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Apr 12, 2020

Who will roll the stone away?

Easter 2020 outline - Today we are celebrating Easter in a way that is by far more different than any of us could have ever imagined. - The Church sees some of it’s most attendance on Easter, & Christmas. - That’s notably true, because these are the two days most important to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Matters

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 13, 2020

One of the results of the resurrection is we no longer have to live in fear. We could say it like this: When in dread, remember Jesus rose from the dead; He will come near when we are quarantined with fear!

Easter Matters John 20:19-22 Rev. Brian Bill April 11-12, 2020 The very first Easter did not take place in a crowded worship space filled with singing and praising. On the very first Easter the disciples were locked in a house. Instead of sheltering in place, they were shaking in place. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Reservations

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 9, 2015

Our risen Lord thrusts us into a future we’d never choose but we’d hate to lose.

THE FAMILY I GREW UP IN was highly conflicted. You would think that, for all the fighting we did, we would have gotten good at it – or, at least, that we would have seen something constructive come out of it. But the incessant bickering never seemed to bring about change; we just grew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed