Sermons on Purpose Of Easter:

Back To The Future - An Easter Message

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Apr 2, 2004

When we look back to the resurrection of Christ we are free to live life in a radical new way - life doesn’t end at the grave.

In the trilogy of Back to the Future movies, Michael J Fox takes a wild adventure into the past through the use of a souped up Delorean that is turned into a time machine. In the first adventure, he travels back to the year of his parents’ high school prom. He realizes that making any changes in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Is Your Easter Heartburn?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 27, 2004

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

What Is Easter All About

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 5, 2004

A look at the real meaning of Easter. A devotional for the church newsletter.

What is Easter All About? 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 March 2004 We have candy coated Easter, literally. We have made Easter about candy filled baskets, colorful plastic eggs, chocolate surprises and cute little bunnies. Is this what Easter is really all about or is there something more than we should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Putting The Easter Back Into Christmas

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 26, 2003

Jesus came at the right time. We need to be careful not to bi-pass Bethlehem.

Putting the Easter Back in Christmas, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I’ve been reading about how Japan celebrates Christmas, which has become a major event over there. They put up decorations, exchange presents, send cards, sing yuletide songs, decorate ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Congregational

The Resurrection (Getting In The Mood For Easter)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 11, 2007

This is a sermon that starts to get us in the Lenten mood by focusing on the resurection of Jesus Christ being true.

1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Now if Christ is preached as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised; if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter Is A Party And Everyone Is Invited

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

The gospel of Easter is that God has opened up Eternity for ALL who will believe in His Son Jesus Christ!

EASTER IS A PARTY AND EVERYONE IS INVITED ACTS 10:34-43 MARCH 27, 2005 EASTER SUNDAY INTRODUCTION: Have any of you been watching the NCAA basketball tournament. Two of my Accountability partners are very happy. Chapel Hill is still in as of Friday night! Do you know what The NCAA tournament, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Through The Eyes Of Barabbas Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 28, 2006

This is part two in a five part sermon series leading up to Easter.

When I was working on this sermon series for the Easter season I was thinking on different people that are mentioned in the gospels that either somehow played a part or were an eyewitness to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I sent an Email to Kim with all the different titles for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15

Easter Through The Eyes Of The Thief Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 28, 2006

This is part 3 of a 5 part sermon series leading up to Easter

The account of Jesus being crucified with two theifs is recorded in all of the Gospels Matthew says in 27:44, “The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.” Mark looks at Jesus on the cross with a thief hanging on each side and he quotes an old Testament Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39

It Is Easter Today, And Next Sunday

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 17, 2008

An Easter Sunday Sermon

Easter Sunday Matthew 28:1-10 It is Easter today, and next Sunday 1* ¶ Now after the sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the sepulcher. 2* And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Behind The Closed Doors Of Easter

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 25, 2008

There isn’t a locked door strong enough to keep Jesus out.

Behind Closed Doors of Easter John 20:19-29 Mar. 23, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A A Muslim said to a Christian, "WE Muslims have one thing you Christians do not have. When we go to Medina (Saudi Arabia), we find a coffin and know ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Easter Mission?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 27, 2008

With this Vision for the Easter Mission, you will have a reason for being where you are. Peace, Joy & Hope was Christ’s Easter Mission for the World. What is your Easter Mission?

Opening Illustration: As a large crowd of Iboga Christians of Western Tanzania gathered to worship one Easter Sunday, a crazed mother lion was stalking their village. The crowd froze in fear. The village preacher encouraged them to pray to God, who locked the lion’s jaws for Daniel. Suddenly, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:33-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happens After Easter? Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 28, 2008

What is the church going to do after Easter? We find there is a time for waiting, wondering and working!

What Happens After Easter? And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, "which," He said, "you have heard from Me; for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Man? Easter Sunday

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 31, 2013

If you were to ask selected people on Resurrection Sunday, Who is This Man? These might be some answers you would receive

Who is this Man?: Easter Sunday (This message was written to pick up where the Good Friday Message left off. I started the service with the section and then after worship came back to the point Who Do You Say I am?) It’s a brand new day. The darkness of Friday has given away to the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Is Your Empty This Easter? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 3, 2013

This Easter message is an opportunity to present the gospel by asking the question concerning what is your "empty" the Easter -- an empty heart, an empty cross, or an empty tomb.

WHAT IS YOUR EMPTY THIS EASTER? OPENING ILLUSTRATION: AFTER THE SERVICE, WHEN WE GET HOME, WE WILL EVENTUALLY HAVE AN EASTER EGG HUT FOR MY GRANDSON. NOW, PREVIOUS TO THIS EVENT, I TOOK GREAT JOY IN HIDING THE EASTER BASKETS FOR OUR KIDS. I HAD A SIMPLE RULE; AS THEY GOT OLDER THE HIDING PLACES ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Is Over -- Now What?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 10, 2013

1. Always assume that the Lord is nearby (vs. 13-21). 2. Let the Lord fortify your faith (vs. 17-27). 3. Seek to stay close to the Lord (vs. 28-31). 4. Tell how God has touched your life (vs. 32-35).

Easter Is Over -- Now What? Luke 24:13-35 (Initial reading: vs. 13-21) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 3, 2013 *We had a tremendous Easter Sunday. The Worship Service blessed our hearts, and the fellowship breakfast was out of this world. But what now? -- Where do we go from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist