Sermons on Easter:

Jesus, The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 7, 2007

This is a Resurrection Sunday/Easter message based upon the account of Jesus raising Lazrus from the dead. It centers in on His promise to Martha, and to all believers, in John 11:25-26.

Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life --John 11:17-27 Today is the holiest, most inspiring, reassuring, and joyous day in the Church year and for all human history. Regrettably for centuries our Western culture has secularized and obscured its true meaning and significance. As Christians it is ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Methodist

Satan's D-Day Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2006

Satan had no clue that the first Easter Sunday would be his D-Day. Satan and his demons as the Germans thought they were invincible. But then D-day came and when the Sun came up that morning they saw their opposing army which quickly overran all there for

Satan’s D-Day – Easter Sunday! Opening video Illustration from Blue fish TV – What’s Easter About? Thesis: Satan had no clue that the first Easter Sunday would be his D-Day. Satan and his demons as the Germans thought they were invincible. But then D-day came and when the Sun came up that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resurection

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 19, 2004

A different type of sermon , not only a celebration of Jesus but a call to repentance.Understanding our duty even in times of celebration.

The Resurection. A once in a life time event, or is it? As the death toll in Iraq reaches 500, there must be an assurance of a good life after death. Not only for them but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surprising Grief And Resurrection

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Dec 5, 2003

A message of resurrection hope for those who have lost loved ones, especially around Christmas time. Includes a background paper.

In just several days Christmas will be here, and as we enter the Advent season, preachers will stretch their imaginations to search for inventive sermons on this most important and unavoidable annual event. There will be sermons on the Wise Men bearing gifts, and homilies about Mary being a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

An Offer You Can't Refuse

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Apr 21, 2003

This sermon takes a look at the offers Jesus gives to us this Easter; namely forgiveness from our past, purpose for today, and hope for tomorrow.

Have you ever heard the phrase, “It sounds to good to be true.” Some incredible offer that promises you great results with little cost or effort. A while back I was wanting to shed a few pounds and sure enough I was walking in Wal-Mart and saw this bottle that said, “Hollywood Miracle Diet…lose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Easter 2009: Our Beliefs Dictate Our Actions Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 21, 2009

This sermons focuses on how what we believe, whether it is true or now, will dictate how we act.

Easter 2009: Our Belief Dictate Our Action Scripture: Luke 24:1-11; 1 Peter 3:18-20; Introduction I want to say to each of you this morning, Happy Easter! This is the time of year when we celebrate life. The trees and flowers shake off their slumber and the grass wake up. The birds begin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A God Who Still Moves Stones - An Easter Resurrection Message

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jan 22, 2004

Does God still move stones in our lives? Does the Resurrection of a man 2000 years ago really affect the day to day decisions in our lives today? Let’s explore some answers.

A God Who Still Moves Stones John 20:10-18 This being Easter our leadership met and decided, "You know, we want to get a really special speaker. Why don’t we call the best preacher in the world and ask him to speak." And they did and he said "No". So they said, "Well if we can’t have the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18, Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Got Up!

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Apr 3, 2007

Easter means victory. Victory over death, hell and the grave. This Easter, we can walk in the resurrection power of Jesus Christ. Let us look to the Word of God this morning for more insight into the resurrection of Jesus.

Introduction o For a lot of people, Easter is just another holiday, a 3-day weekend of fun and no work. For others, it’s chocolate bunnies and Easter eggs. o For the Believer in Christ Jesus, it is the reason why we live on this earth. The resurrection of Jesus is the basis of our faith. o Easter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Angel Gear

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 10, 2005

On Easter Morning, we put ourselves in a kind of spiritual “angel gear.” We turn off all our mechanistic doubts. We refuse to put the brakes on the faith. We cling to the steering wheel of Easter.

Angel Gear John 20:1-10, Matthew 28:1-10 03/27/05 1375 words 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

And Now, The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 16th sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross". This is also an Easter Sermon.

Series: “From The Cradle To The Cross” [#16] AND NOW, THE REST OF THE STORY Ephesians 4:1-13 Introduction: Ephesians 4:1-13 1. Typical Easter sermon- Jesus died on Friday and arose from the dead on Sunday. 2. What happened during those three days? 3. And now, the rest of the story. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Know That My Redeemer Lives (Yes! He Really Lives.)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 24, 2007

My Redeemer lives to bless me with his love and to help me in time of need.

Wasn’t last Sunday glorious? Yes, Easter really is the most glorious day known to mankind. But if that’s true, then what makes this Sunday? Is it not as glorious? Are Sundays after Easter like the day after the Super Bowl or Stanley Cup Final – a big let down, even if your team did win? It’s hard ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Citizens Of His Kingdom (Easter Sunrise 2008)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 6, 2022

Our hope or its lack determines how we view death.

CITiZENS OF HIS KINGDOM Text: Colossians 3:1 - 4 Colossians 3:1-4: If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. Col 3:2 Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

View From A Lifeboat

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 21, 2003

Highly evangelical Easter Sermon based on our confident hope in a future resurrection with heavy lifeboat illustration.

Intro: For those of you who don’t normally attend church with us, I usually don’t dress this way for Sunday Morning Services. I get all dressed up twice a year for Sunday morning services, Easter and Christmas. Speaking of dressing up I spoke with a guy the other day who said he’s not dressing up ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

What Happens When We Die Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 9, 2002

Easter reflection series: exploring resurrection’s hope in the face of death

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE 1 Cor. 15:35-58 A troop of Boy Scouts was being used as "guinea pigs" in a test of emergency systems. A mock earthquake was staged, and the Scouts impersonated wounded persons who were to be picked up and cared for by the emergency units. One Scout was supposed to lie on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Evangelical Free