Sermons on Easter Sunday:

Why Does Easter Matter

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 24, 2009

What difference does Easter make? The sermon looks at "explanations" for Jesus’ death on the cross. But Easter matters because we all have baggage in life, we will die one day, and we need help.

WHY DOES EASTER MATTER? March 23, 2008 Jay Davis Robison MARK 16:1-8 Do you suppose it will make any difference? Augsburg Sermon Book for the year 1985: "I’ve never seen such a crowd in church, the woman exclaimed’. I didn’t know her, but apparently she was impressed by the number of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Balancing The Books - An Easter Sermon Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 16, 2017

Easter is all about "accounting". When most people think about going to heaven, they count their good deeds... but God doesn't do it that way. How do we prepare ourselves for standing before the one to Whom we must give an accounting?

OPEN: There’s been a story in the news recently about the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, otherwise known as HUD. Apparently HUD has had a problem balancing their books. It seems their books were off about (PAUSE) $516 BILLION dollars. Now that’s not an error of a few 100,000 dollars… or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11, Hebrews 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Empty Tomb Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon introduction focuses on the significance of the empty tomb as a symbol of Jesus' resurrection, providing hope and gratitude to believers.

Welcome church and happy resurrection Sunday! Today, as much as any other day in the Christian calendar, we have so much to be grateful for. Today is a day we look back and remember, but it’s also a day we are reminded of the hope we presently have in Jesus as we look to an uncertain future. Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, 1 Corinthians 15:14

Topics: Empty Tomb, Resurrection Hope, Easter Morning

Sermon Series: Sunday's Coming

Are You Amazed? (Easter 2024)

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 2, 2024

Have you lost your amazement at the extravagant love of Jesus? Paul encourages us to keep the main thing the main thing.

Easter 2024 I Corinthians 15 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-31–2024 Amazing When you hear the word amazing, what do you think of? The definition of amazing is “causing great wonder or surprise, astonishing.” I’m learning to juggle. It’s not easy. But, recently I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

One Thing Jesus Could Not Do

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 22, 2008

Jesus’ tormentors taunted Him, saying, "He saved others; He cannot save Himself." They unknowingly spoke the truth concerning Him. Indeed, He could not save Himself ... if we were to be saved.

MATTHEW 27:42 ONE THING JESUS COULD NOT DO “He saved others; He cannot save himself.” Boisterous, mocking religious men surrounded the cross. Laughing at the helpless man hanging suspended between life and death, they belched out vile, venomous scorn. Among the taunts they hurled at Him as He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:42

Denomination: Baptist

The Emmaus Road: The Road Of Understanding

Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Apr 9, 2012

On the Emmaus Road Jesus opened the understanding of two disciples to the truth of His' resurrection and this understanding completely changed their lives.

THE EMMAUS ROAD: “The Road of Understanding” Luke 24:13-28 13 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 So it was, while they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-28

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday -- I'm Good Enough, Smart Enough And....people Like Me

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

Palms Sunday - Doing the best I can is NOT what God is looking for. Looking for a different take of Palm Sunday? Here it is.

Over 2000 years ago the Sadducees had a tradition they believed the Messiah would show up four days before Passover. They kept the gates of the Temple open so that he could walk right into his rightful place. Hebrew nationalistic fervor was always at its peak on this particular day. The Romans ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Arrival Of The King Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 25, 2013

One of the bittersweet events of Jesus' life and ministry is "Palm Sunday": on this Sunday they were singing the song, "Bless HIM who comes" and several days later: "Crucify Him!.

The Arrival of THE King Luke 19:28-40 “A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Who Did As Jesus Commanded?

Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Apr 6, 2009

This Communion Meditation for the 6th Sunday in Lent, year B, is designed to encourage believers to follow the commandments of Jesus, especially the commandment to receive Holy Communion.

[Background information about the Scripture:] I think the way we waved palm fronds and celebrated today was wonderful! Palm Sunday is the beginning of a very important week. This is the week known as the “passion week” or “Holy Week.” It is the time when we focus on the death and resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Welcoming Jesus

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus arrived on what we know as Palm Sunday and was welcomed in many ways. How do we welcome Him?

*In the context of this story, Jesus is manifesting Himself in a brand new way to these people. He is openly declaring Himself to be the Messiah. His hour has come and He is showing Himself strong and a fulfillment of recognizable prophecy to those in attendance for the Passover. *There are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dancing In The Streets

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 15, 2016

There was Dancing in the Streets the week of Jesus' Triumphant entry. Some danced because of hope for salvation. Some danced because He would be arrested and crucified. Let there be dancing in the streets but let it be for the Glorious Day of the Lord.

Dancing in the Streets “Get rid of the old yeast, so that you may be a new unleavened batch—as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.” 1 Corinthians 5:7 NIV Intro: The triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem to celebrate his last Passover is a point ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thomas, Doubter Turned Confessor

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 14, 2014

Thomas, who is often remembered for his doubts, gives every Christian hope and encouragement as the Lord appears to him with the invitation to touch and believe.

Thomas, Doubter Turned Confessor John 11:1-16; 14:1-6; 20:24-29 Palm Sunday Sermon, by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Some Background: J. Stuart Holden wrote: “Of all the Master's men, Thomas is the one to whom least justice is commonly done. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection: A Theology Of Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 23, 2011

In Mark 16:1-7, we see 1) The Grief (Mark 16:1–3) and 2) The Glory (Mark 16:4–7) of God the Father’s Resurrection of God the Son bringing "A Theology of Hope"

There are many different reasons by people come to corporate worship on Easter Sunday. For some, they are dragged by their parents or spouses. Some come to have questions answered, others to just find out what the whole thing is about. There are some that come out of genuine reverence and worship ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Other

Jesus Died Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 13, 2012

Jesus died we need to have no doubt about that. Without Jesus’ death we would have no resurrection. Without the resurrection, we would have a worthless faith.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One of my favorite innovations is the DVR. I LOVE the DVR because even when I am watching “live TV”, if there is something I want to see again or if I missed what someone said, I can rewind the program a little bit in order to see what I missed. • I catch myself rewinding ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Finished! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 9, 2023

Based on John 19:28-30 - Challenges hearers to understand that Jesus death, burial, & resurrection give us hope in this life & in the life to come.

“IT IS FINISHED!” John 19:28-30 FBCF – 4/9/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – April 1962, renowned theologian Karl Barth spoke at a chapel service at Univ of Chicago. During Q & A time, student asked him if he could sum up his theology in just a few words. Barth: “Jesus loves me, this I know; for the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Baptist