Sermons on Easter Sunrise:

He Is Risen! Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 20, 2020

He Is Risen! Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) April 12, 2020 – Brad Bailey

He Is Risen! Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) April 12, 2020 – Brad Bailey Series #66 / Luke 24:1-9 Intro I want to extend my own welcome to this Easter celebration to each of you. Whether you’re engaging today as one who is connected to the Westside Vineyard…or is just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Was Barabba

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

Who was this guy they traded Jesus for?

Who is Barabbas? Mark 15: 6 Now at the feast he was accustomed to releasing one prisoner to them, whomever they requested. 7 And there was one named Barabbas, who was chained with his fellow rebels; they had committed murder in the rebellion. 8 Then the multitude, crying aloud, began to ask him ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But God Raised Him From The Dead Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on May 26, 2019

Resurrection Day - but God Message

…but God… Part 7 But God Raised Him From The Dead Acts 13:30 Part One: Friday, The Crucifixion – Man at his worst! 1. Judas betrayed Him. {Luke 22:3-4, 47-48} Luke 22:3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. Luke 22:4 And he went his way, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Outflowing From His Resurrection

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 1, 2018

The resurrection of Jesus affects all space and time. Because of Jesus' resurrection we don't have to be afraid, we can expect the unexpected, and we can have a fresh start.

THE POWER OUTFLOWING FROM HIS RESURRECTION Mt. 28:2-6; Luke 24:36-43; Phip. 3:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: APRIL FOOL’S DAY JOKES 1. In 1976 the British astronomer Patrick Moore made an announcement on BBC Radio. He said this: “At 9:47 a.m. today there will be a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ astronomical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:2-6, Luke 24:36-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Beginning Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 19, 2016

The birth Jesus as well as the details of His birth matter. Let's see why as we begin our Easter series.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We going to begin a new series that will take to Easter. • I cannot believe that Easter is right around the corner! • The series is entitled, “It Matters.” • As you have read the Bible, have you ever wondered why it matters? I am ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Over Me

Contributed by Lauri Smalls on Feb 23, 2016

Emphasis of the work of Jesus on the Cross. a Lenten Sermon

So they had him at last, and he was taken out of the city, carrying his cross to the place known as “The Skull,” in Hebrew, “Golgotha.” 18 There they crucified him and two others with him, one on either side, with Jesus between them. 19 And Pilate posted a sign over him ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Arise!

Contributed by Fred Michaux on Apr 4, 2017

The Gospel means that I know I am going to Heaven when I die and that I can experience heaven on earth while I’m here...so why hasn’t His resurrection transformed and changed our lives like those we read about in Scripture?

Opening For me, the gospel means that I know I am going to Heaven when I die and that I can experience heaven on earth while I’m here. -and you can’t have heaven on earth by yourself!!!!! Introduction -Top 5 conspiracy theories… • 5 is the moon landing… • 4 is Roswell… • 3 is 9/11… • 2 is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

High Places

Contributed by Fred Michaux on Apr 4, 2017

Did you realize there are 5 mountains related to the Easter narrative? So often the focus of our Easter study begins with the garden tomb but have you ever considered the story that comes to us from the mountains...the High Places?

Opening -How many of you grew up with Easter baskets…favorite candies…what I remember most was that feeling as I fell asleep…expectation! -that feeling of expectation the night before Easter, that capacity of the human heart, especially children, to feel something wonderful when waiting for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Comes

Contributed by Fred Michaux on Apr 4, 2017

I want to explore three simple phrases tonight together: He came, He rose, and He comes…and I believe that as we journey through each of them, all of us are going to find ourselves moving forward into new places spiritually in our lives!

Opening -what are some Easter traditions…favorite candies…(show pic of me in an Easter outfit…and then show one from prom just for fun) -We laugh at this pic but the reality is, too many of us get stuck spiritually, on the inside…so many other areas of our live progress, our careers, our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Gardens

Contributed by Fred Michaux on Apr 4, 2017

This Easter Weekend, not only are we celebrating what He did, but where it happened…when Jesus raised Himself from the dead, He was saying to us, “Remember Me in My gardens!”

Opening -What are some of your favorite things when it comes to Easter? -tell story of picking daffodils as a child with my mother in her gardens… Introduction This Easter Weekend, not only are we celebrating what He did, but where it happened…when Jesus raised Himself from the dead, He was ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Illusion That Jesus Failed! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 14, 2017

The death of Jesus gave the illusion that Jesus failed. Things are not always the way they appear!

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • If all one knew about the life of Jesus was what we saw in the video clip, one could easily conclude that Jesus failed miserably. • Here was a man who made bold claims about being the Son of God, about being the Messiah, as well as stating that when you looked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Women Did Not Find

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 15, 2017

When the women who had followed Jesus came to the tomb, they found a disturbed tomb and angels that spoke to them. What they did not find was the body of the Master. This becomes the basis for Easter, the foundation of the Faith of Christ the Lord.

“There was a man named Joseph, from the Jewish town of Arimathea. He was a member of the council, a good and righteous man, who had not consented to their decision and action; and he was looking for the kingdom of God. This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then he took it down ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Find Everything You’re Looking For In A Living Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 16, 2017

Mary was so busy looking for a dead body that she almost missed the living Jesus!

In warmer climates this morning this is what’s happening: the Easter Egg Hunt. Look closely at the picture and count how many red Easter eggs you see. I’ll give you five seconds. (Then take the picture away.) So, how many children were in the picture? You have no clue do you? You weren’t looking ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Surprise! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 17, 2017

That first Resurrection Sunday consisted of surprise after surprise. Let’s look at 4 of many surprises.

Surprise! (Mark 16:1-8) 1. Last month the elders board decided to get the most handsome preacher in the State of Indiana to speak for Easter. He said no. 2. Then they thought they would get the most intelligent preacher in Indiana to speak. He said no.. Then they decided to get the pastor with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Unstoppable Resurrection

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 17, 2017

The Resurrection was unstoppable because Death had no legal right to hold Jesus, because Jesus was the origin of all life & predated death, and because God the Father prophesied that Jesus would rise, and God's words can't return void!

THE UNSTOPPABLE RESURRECTION Acts 2:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Kevin Ramsdell is an airline agent specializing in customer service. While on duty at Detroit Metro Airport, he was approached by a woman so upset that he assumed she must have missed a flight or lost a child. 2. “I left a book on a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God