Sermons on Resurrection Appearances:

God Wants Us To Know The Power Of His Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 28, 2009

God’s resurrection power is: 1. available (vs.13-14). 2. invaluable (vs. 15-16). 3. knowable (vs.16-20). 3. unstoppable (vs. 19-21).

God Wants Us to Know the Power of His Resurrection Ephesians 1:13-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 19, 2013 (Revised from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 1, 2009) *I know my wife. Except for the Lord, I know her better than anybody in the world knows her. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Celebrating - Easter Vs Resurrection Sunday

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 1, 2010

Many people celebrate Easter thinking they are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, but truly they are being destroyed celebrating a false god. Not your traditional Easter sermon.

“What are you Celebrating” Resurrection Sunday vs. Easter By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Mark 16:1-6 “And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the [mother] of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. And very early in the morning ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Apostolic

Acts 12:1-4 "Easter” & Christ Resurrection

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 22, 2011

As Christians we would never knowingly even consider belittling the RESURRECTION of Christ, but most of us have never gave very much thought as to why “THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST SHOULD BE THOUGHT OF IN CONNECTION TO EASTER”, so I want to point out a few

Acts 12:1-4 “EASTER” & CHRIST RESURRECTION 4-23-11 Today I want to talk for a few minutes on the subject of “EASTER.” Let me say before we began that I’m not trying to cause it to rain on any ones Easter parade, but I’m aware of the fact that most people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection: It’s Reality And Our Response

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 14, 2015

The resurrection shows us the overwhelming grace of God and the overwhelming humaneness of man. The disciples were afraid and confused after the death of Jesus. Look deep in the tomb and see the reality of the resurrection and the response it requires

Intro: I heard about a church organist who overslept one Easter morning. She said, "The service was scheduled for 6:30. At 6:31, the minister called to see if I was coming. Since I live near the church, I was at the organ by 6:45. Then, a year later on Easter morning my phone rang at 5:45. When I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Series 2022 Sermon 1 Barabbas Or Christ? Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 27, 2022

Choices: Pilate: The Most Uncomfortable Man in Jerusalem

Barabbas or Christ? Resurrection Series 2022 Pastor Rodney A. Fry, MA, MDIV, MS, LPC, RPT Matthew 27:15–26 A. Pilate: The Most Uncomfortable Man in Jerusalem 1. Faced with a decision he doesn’t want to make 2. Under pressure from the Jews to crucify Jesus 3. Urged by his wife to have nothing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Reasons Why The Resurrection Of Christ Is So Important

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Apr 15, 2025

The resurrection is not only a fundamental part of the Gospel, but it is the glue that holds every part of the Gospel together. Without it, Christians are believing in vain and are without hope.

Opening: Unlike other religions, Christianity is based on Christ Jesus: His incarnation to be a Man, His life and teachings, His death and resurrection, His ascension to heaven, and His second coming.  Christ is the center of Christianity. No Christ, no Christians, or no Christ’s followers! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:4, John 19:7, John 14:6, Mark 8:31, Romans 6:9, 1 Peter 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Third Sunday Of Easter, Year B- The Physicality Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 15, 2024

Incarnational spirituality

A mother proudly told her pastor: “My teenage son has finally learned one bible verse: It’s Luke 24, verse 41, from today’s Gospel, where Jesus says to his disciples, “Have you anything here to eat?” Literally, in the Greek, it’s “anything edible,” so they looked around, and most likely gave him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-48

Denomination: Catholic

A Message Of Hope For Good Friday, Resurrection Day And Beyond

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 25, 2024

The celebrations of this week makes us reflect on the importance of two past events and one future event. Dr. Madana Kumar brings out the hope that we have as Christians

A message of Hope | Good Friday | Resurrection Day During the next week, we will celebrate two of the key founding events of Christianity. The Good Friday and the Easter / Resurrection Sunday. What makes these two events special? Paul established several churches during his three missionary ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-5, John 17:24, Matthew 16:13-22, Matthew 16:18-19, Hebrews 9:16-17, John 14:1-2, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Colossians 3:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope Found In Love

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Feb 13, 2002

A sermon exploring the measure of God’s love for mankind.

THE HOPE FOUND IN LOVE John 15:13 TEXT: Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. PROPOSITION: To present a salvation gospel message. INTRODUCTION: I. HOPE IS FOUND IN THE MEASURE OF GOD’S LOVE FOR US "Greater love ..." Application: God made mankind ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Nazarene

He Is Not Here, He Is Risen Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001

an exposition on Matt ch 27

HE IS NOT HERE, FOR HE IS RISEN Matthew 27 v. 62 - ch 28 v. 20 we see here:- 1. The Priority of His Resurrection i.e. if Christ is not risen:- (a) His Divinity is Disproved -He is a fraud in His person, his position, his practice, and his pronouncements (b) His Death is Dismissed - He is a ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Way: On Trial Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 28, 2004

The Path to Jerusalem for Jesus contained His Betrayal, His Arrest and His Persecution. Our lives as Christians will also, in some form or another, contain similar Betrayals, possible confinement and most assuredly persecution. Are you up to it?

The Way: On Trial John 14:1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Good News From The Grave

Contributed by John White on Mar 31, 2006

The good news the resurrection brings to the non-believer and the believer as well.

Good News From The Grave Matthew 28:1-10 "In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first [day] of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Over Yet

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

An Easter message that points to the resurrrection and return of Christ as the vindication of his Lordship.

It’s Not Over Yet Acts 2:22-24, 36-38 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: We had it won. I was sure of it. It was the eighth inning of the sixth game of the National League Playoffs. The Cubs had a 3-0 lead. The team was five outs from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gateways To The Heart

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

There are multiple gateways to the heart, but there is one source of new life, the risen Christ.

The other night at music practice, when I was preoccupied with tuning my guitar or figuring some music out, someone made a joke - of which I was the brunt. This is not unusual. I tell you, pastors just don’t get any respect around here. Actually, I don’t mind in the least bit. But everyone was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:12-28, John 20:19-31

Denomination: *other

The Victorious Savior Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 1, 2002

Just when it looked like all was lost, 700 years before it happened, the prophet Isaiah told us that victory was in hand!

INTRODUCTION  Peggy Key, of Portage, MI. said, “While driving to church on Easter Sunday two years ago, I told my children the Easter story. "This is the day we celebrate Jesus coming back to life," I explained. Right away, my 3-year-old son, Kevin, piped up from the back seat, "Will He be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ