Sermons on Easter:

It Was Empty

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 12, 2001

An Easter Sermon about the meaning of "empty" and how significant it is.

PARROTTSVILLE COMMUNITY SUNRISE SERVICE 2001 IT WAS EMPTY LUKE 24:1-3 INTRODUCTION / ILLUSTRATION… $25,000 Pyramid (p) Does anyone here enjoy game shows? They are definitely fun to watch. I think that my most favorite ones to sit down and watch would have to be “The Price is Right” and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Death In Sin Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2003

This is the 1st sermon in the Easter Series "The Three Crosses."

Sunday Morning April 6, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: The Three Crosses [Easter Series]#1 DEATH IN SIN Luke 23:39-41 Introduction: 1. When we think of Calvary, we only think of the cross of Christ. We must remember there were three crosses at Calvary. There are three great truths ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-41

Denomination: Baptist

Death To Sin Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2003

This is the 2nd sermon in the Easter Series "The Three Crosses".

Sunday Morning April 13, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: The Three Crosses [Easter Series]#2 DEATH TO SIN Luke 23:40-43 Introduction: 1. When we think of Calvary, we only think of the cross of Christ. We must remember there were three crosses at Calvary. There are three great truths about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:40-43

Denomination: Baptist

Death For Sin Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2003

This is the 3rd sermon in the Easter Series "The Three Crosses".

Sunday Morning April 20, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: The Three Crosses [Easter Series]#3 DEATH FOR SIN Mark 15:21-47 Introduction: 1. When we think of Calvary, we only think of the cross of Christ. We must remember there were three crosses at Calvary. There are three great truths ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Changes Life

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004

Easter is a living message of hope from the other side of the grave.

An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him the next day. When he reached his hotel he decided to send his wife a quick e-mail. Unable to find the scrap of paper on which he had written her e-mail address, he did his best to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, John 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tomb Tells All

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

The reality of Easter and how it brings purpose and meaning to our lives.

In the comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes, Calvin is at school, and his teacher is attempting to teach the class. She begins, “ If there are no questions, we will move on to the next chapter. I have a question. Certainly Calvin, what is it? What’s the point of human existence? I meant any questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Has Come

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004

This is an Easter Message on the hope that Jesus Christ brings into our lives.

Hope Has Come Easter 4/11/2004 Psalm 137:1-5 Matthew 28:1-10 What road has brought us here to church today? No matter where we started from, all of us eventually chose either St. Clair, Helena, East 105th, or Elgin to come to this building, but that’s not the kind of road I’m talking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Lives!!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 21, 2003

Easter sermon dealing with how the resurrection continues to affect us.

HE LIVES!! 1 Corinthians 15 April 20, 2003 Introduction Today we celebrate the victory of Jesus over sin and death by His resurrection. He was crucified, considered to be the most barbaric and cruel form of capital punishment known to man before or since. And three days later, He was raised to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-58

Denomination: Wesleyan

If Jesus Didn't Rise

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

Three new attacks on the Resurrection story just in time for Easter.

IF JESUS DIDN’T RISE 1 Corinthians 15: Intro: Among the people from Eastern Europe, the Easter basket had nothing to do with candy and rabbits. Baskets were filled with symbolic things and taken to church to be blessed. There was bread in the basket to recall how Israel relied on God in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rescurrection From The Dead

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007

An Easter Sermon about no need for a gravestone because the "tomb is empty"!

I. Used Tombstone...Real Bargain (1) Dr. Paul Stuckey is pastor at Grace United Methodist Church in Dayton, Ohio. He tells the story of an eye-catching ad in a Milwaukee, Wisconsin, newspaper’s classified section. Big, bold letters advertised "Used Tombstone. " The ad’s text read as follows: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Resurrection Sunday Sunrise Service

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

A complete service, with readings and Scriptures and song, for an Easter Sunrise service.

Sunrise Service – April 16, 2006 Welcome and Instructions: Opening Prayer (spoken together) Lord Jesus, we greet You, risen from the dead, victorious over sin and death, over suffering and shame, over all evil and wrong. Lord Jesus, we greet You, risen from the dead, overcoming by the power ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Peter

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 15, 2003

This is a first person Easter message from the perspective of the Apostle Peter.

I Peter 2 Peter 3:10-12 My given name is Simon son of John but you will know me as Peter. Many of you will know me from my reputation as one of the Twelve disciples of Jesus. I would like very much this Easter morning to share with you about my experiences with our Lord. I’ll never forget the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-12

Denomination: *other

Compelled To Kneel In Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 28, 2002

This is the last in a series on Ephesians 3. It was prepared for Easter Sunday, 2002.

Compelled... To Kneel In Thanksgiving and Praise Introduction to Sermon: Video on Kneeling… People kneel for many different reasons We are here today to worship God We may not physically get on our knees to praise and give the Father glory and honor but that is why we are here. For us today ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

After He Rose

Contributed by Russell Jeffares on Apr 3, 2002

Easter sermon on why Jesus told Mary not to cling on to Him.

“After He Rose” John 20:10-18 I. Introduction a. Illustration: Noel and Jill seemed to have everything. They worked in ministry with youth in Germany. Noel gave up a promising basketball career to pursue full time ministry. After five years of marriage Jill was six months pregnant. She was very ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sometimes Only A Party Will Do

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002

Fellowship is fine, but the miraculous joy of Easter requires something more.

Please note: The “Party Rules” herein referred to are taken in large part (and without permission) from P.J. O’Rourke’s Modern Manners, Chapter 19: Real Parties. We still tell the story in my family of how my great-grandfather and my great-grandmother -- Dad Benson and Mama Benson -- John and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed