Sermons about Purpose Of Easter

Finding Joy: Easter, 2003

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Apr 28, 2003

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Do you ever feel like this? Emptiness? Exhaustion? Feeling trapped? We’ll meet two people in the Bible who felt this way. But because they met the Risen Jesus, they found joy. And you can, too!

(I used several ideas from Rick Warren’s Easter messages over the last few years for this message. Thanks, Rick! 1980 people attended our services and 63 people prayed to recieve Christ at CVCC this Easter!) * * * I’ve lived in NE Ohio 17 years and I’ve personally talked to hundreds of people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

"Early Signs Of Spiritual Shock And Numbness" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 7, 2007

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affim to others that Resurrection Sunday 2007 find many believers looking good and strong, outwardly, when inwardly they are in shock-spiritually, and just a TURN-AROUND away from receiving instruct

8 April 2007 EARLY RISE RESURRECTION SERVICE U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: Many believers, who look good and strong, outwardly, are really in shock-spiritually, and just a TURN-AROUND away from receiving instructions from THE LORD TO GO AND DO ...read more

Scripture: John 20:9-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nick And Joe Save Easter

Contributed by Andy Stanley on May 16, 2013

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The story of how Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea went public with their love for Christ.

[For the video elements associated with this sermon, visit http://store.northpoint.org/easter-2011starter-kit.html.] Well, Easter is my favorite Sunday, and it’s a favorite Sunday for many of us. And really, if you’re a Christian, this should be your favorite Sunday as well. And if you’re not a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, John 19:39-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All In

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 5, 2012

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We are saved by grace through faith for a purpose.

All IN Ephesians 4:2-10 Intro: 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 best ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

He Is With You Always

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 1, 2002

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Do you ever feel lonely, depressed, abandoned? Jesus has three special words of encouragement for you - words that will give you comfort and purpose, especially in times when you don’t feel like going on.

We can’t even begin to imagine what waking up on that Sunday morning after the crucifixion was like for Mary Magdalene and Mary, Jesus’ mother. All of the turmoil of the trials, the terror of the cross, then the terrible waiting, while it all sunk in over the Sabbath. We have a name for it now – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Three Pictures In Atonement

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 21, 2003

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Today as we study Lev 16, we will stroll through the art gallery of the word of God. And as we look upon the walls, we will see 3 masterpieces, 3 great works that bring to life the power and the purpose of the day of atonement.

THE THREE PICTURES IN THE ATONEMENT TEXT: LEVITICUS CHAPTER 16 INTRODUCTION The apostle John, wrote in his Gospel, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life". And that same apostle in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter: Father, Forgive Them!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

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It was not just once that Jesus prayed this prayer. Again & again He prayed, "Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing." But I wonder if we understand what He was praying for?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Luke 23:32 34; Acts 3:17 19 ILL. Jamestown, VA, was the first permanent English settlement in the new world, & some of their religious practices were rather interesting. For instance, they had 2 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34, Acts 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A Difference Easter Makes

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 12, 2001

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Easter should make a difference in your enthusiam, your endurance, your evangelism, your everyday living, and in your enemies.

“WHAT A DIFFERENCE EASTER MAKES” Acts 10:39-43 In 1957, a song, entitled ‘What A Difference A Day Makes’ sold more than two million copies. When I think of of that song title, I realized that could apply to many dates and events. But the greatest day in history was the day that Jesus Christ came ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Easter And Something's Breaking Through

Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001

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Life and Salvation broke out on Easter morning showering the Saints of God with life and hope.

Sermon: "Something’s Breaking Through" Isaiah 35:4-10; John 20:1-9 + + + Something’s breaking through... Water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert. 7 The burning sand will become a pool, the thirsty ground bubbling springs. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9, Isaiah 35:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

An Easter Suit Without A Wrinkle

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Mar 29, 2001

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The greatest wonder of all is the empty tomb, and is evidenced by Christ’s suit of clothes lying there undisturbed.

AN EASTER SUIT W/O A WRINKLE LUKE 24:1-12 You know, today is a day when we wear our finest. Churches today all over our land are filled with people wearing floral dresses,new suits, Easter hats, gloves, patent leather shoes and on and on we could go. And by the way men, when it comes to dress and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Easter - Are You The King Of The Jews?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

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As Jesus stands before Pilate there are 4 questions that arise. And as we search for the answers to those questions, I believe we’ll see the love of God at work for you & for me.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) A. This morning I am going to be reading from the 15th chapter of Mark. This is the chapter that deals with the trials of Jesus before Pilate, & then His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-31, Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter — The Spring Of God's Seasons

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

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An Easter Message.

EASTER — THE SPRING OF GOD’S SEASONS 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 INTRO: This morning I am reminded of that old, well known song: "Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day. I’ve got a beautiful feeling, everything’s going my way.” It’s the kind of day that causes one to think of the words ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:42-44

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Egg Hunt, Illustrated

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2003

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This is an illustrated Easter sermon, Eureka, we find 8 eggs with hidden meaning.

GOING ON AN EASTER EGG HUNT SERMON! BY Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is an illustrated Easter sermon... TEXT: John 11:25 Jesus said unto Martha, I am the RESURRECTION, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were died, yet shall he live; 26. And whosoever liveth and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26, Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Easter Message Is Of Utmost Importance

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004

based on 31 ratings

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Easter Sermon

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 1 Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. 3 For what I received I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

How Is Your Easter Heartburn?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 27, 2004

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EASTER 3(A) - How is your Easter hearburn? Is it a law heartburn which scorches the heart or a gospel heartburn which warms the heart?

HOW IS YOUR EASTER HEARTBURN? Luke 24:13-35 - April 25, 2004 LUKE 24:13-35 13Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15As they talked and discussed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

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