Sermons on Easter:

Blessed To Be A Blessing Series

Contributed by James Kelley on Apr 12, 2004

Easter Sermon that deals with the blessings we have through Jesus’ resurrection and the purpose of God to use us to bless others.

BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING Romans 4:25 (This sermon and the subsequent series is inspired by the sermon series BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING, by Rick Warren of Saddleback Valley Community Church.) I think one of the easiest traps we fall into is taking the blessings of God for granted. We are so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: King Of Kings & Lord Of Lords

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 14, 2005

As we prepare for the Easter celebration in a couple weeks we want to have an adequate view of the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Jesus: King of Kings and Lord of Lords Revelation 19:11-16 Philippians 2:4-11 As we prepare for the Easter Celebration in a couple weeks we want to have an adequate view of the person and work of Jesus Christ. We don’t want a perverted view given by television or Hollywood. We want a Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:4-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

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

"Smoke And Mirrors Or An Empty Tomb"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 17, 2003

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is either smoke and mirrors or a historical fact, the tomb is empty.

“Smoke and Mirrors or an Empty Tomb” I Corinthians 15 The resurrection of Jesus Christ is either smoke and mirrors or a Historical Fact – the Tomb is empty. People have various viewpoints concerning the person of Jesus Christ. Many are set in their ways and refuse to objectively examine the ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Resurrection: Redemption Ratified

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 19, 2003

The doctrine of the resurrection is vitally important to everything we believe concerning the Savior and salvation, and this message seeks to show why that is so.

Resurrection: Redemption Ratified Text: Matt.28: 1-8; I Cor.15: 14 Intro: What a wonderful time of year is spring. Everything around us begins to awaken from its winter sleep, and bud forth with new and vibrant life. Spring is my mother’s favorite season. She gets all enthused when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:14

Denomination: Baptist

Wipe Away The Tears

Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 27, 2003

God provides plenty of opportunities to recognize the risen Lord.

Wipe Away the Tears John 20 (Everyone got a small packet of Kleenex on their way in) We have all seen it happen. A child gets separated from her parents. Soon the child panics and wails and weeps. Tears stream down her face. No one can console her. Nothing can stop her tears. Then her parents ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Brethren

The News Delivered By An Angel

Contributed by Mike Turner on Mar 22, 2005

This is the resurrection story as told by the angel that rolled away the stone ! Hear what he says !

The News Delivered By An Angel Matthew 28:1-8 Intoduction: Adrian Rogers and his wife, Joyce were in Russia before Lenin’s tomb was torn down. It was an attraction for tourists to go through the mausoleum where Lenin’s body was on display. You probably ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of New Life

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 7, 2007

And it is in the resurrection of Jesus Christ of that first Easter morning that we receive the presence of God’s love in our hearts. While the Cross reflects God’s love to us… the resurrection makes God’s love real to us… As He hung on the Cross he said,

The Beauty of New Life John 20: 1-18 (Year C Easter Sunday) Introduction A couple of years ago I heard a story of a boy named Jeremy. He was born with a twisted body, a slow mind and a chronic, terminal illness that had been slowly killing him all his young life. One Sunday morning in early ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Stone Was Rolled Away

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 17, 2008

This Easter message answers the question: “What stone is blocking a person’s life and keeping the person from being all that God wants the person to be.”

“The Stone Was Rolled Away” Mark 16:1-8 The theme of today’s message comes from the Easter Cantata the choir is singing next Friday, Saturday and Sunday, “Arise and Reign.” One of the songs the choir is singing is titled, “He is Risen – Alleluia.” The words go like this: “Look! The morning ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

This Changes Everything

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on May 4, 2014

Easter Resurrection (With Some Humor) Presenting Jesus resurrection as the most important world event of all time.

TITLE: This Changes Everything 04-15-2014 TEXT: Matthew 28:1-10 Start the service by reading the resurrection story from the Bible Luke 24:1-12 I. I REMEMBER WHEN THAT HAPPENED! A. There are significant discoveries, inventions, and events down through history of which have shook the world. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Tables Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Families gather and celebrate, but do we know what leads up to Easter? The stops along the way are important and have life application!

The Road To Easter Pt. 2 - Turning Tables I. Introduction Remember those family vacations you took as a kid? Loading the car. Hunkering down in the back seat as miles passed by. I would imagine that if you look back at pictures from those road trips you would probably see pictures from the final ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, John 2:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

After The Resurrection Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 10, 2010

Focuses on why Easter is not just a holiday to be celebrated once per year.

After The Resurrection (Part 1) Scriptures: Luke 24:44-53; Isaiah 53; Romans 10:17 Introduction: Have you ever participated in a sporting event where you competed against others and made it to the championship game and won? Maybe you did not participate, but your school team or your favorite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believing Is Seeing

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 14, 2003

Thomas called Didymus the Twin is an example of all who say, "I’ll believe it when I see it." Jesus encourages us to believe and then we will see.

“Believing is Seeing” -All Things With God are Possible- John 20:24-31 For the average person when it comes to Christian Faith the person says “I’ll believe it when I see it.” This morning we’re looking at the life of Thomas (called Didymus) – meaning the Twin. I remember talking to one of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

When Jesus Calls My Name

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 21, 2006

When Jesus called Mary’s name that first Easter morning, it made a tremendous impact on her life. Jesus still calls our name and it ought to impact our lives in a similar way.

As we go through life, many different people call our name. And it’s amazing to me just how many different messages that can be conveyed to us, depending on just how people call our name: • When we’re growing up, our parents call our name. Sometimes that is done in a very calm, gentle, loving ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection: From The Cross To The Throne

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Mar 20, 2008

This message looks at what took place during the three days that Jesus was dead and the importance of the Resurrection afterwards.

RESURRECTION: From the Cross to the Throne Eph 4:7-10; Luke 16:19-31 (KJV) Today I want to preach my Easter message in which we celebrate a risen Savior But we are not just celebrating a historical event, when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus we are celebrating one of a series of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist