Sermons on Resurrection Easter Peace:

Scenes Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004

A look at the way people responded in the gospel accounts to Jesus’ resurrection paralleled to how people respond today to Jesus

Introduction: Low in the grave He lay, Jesus my savior! Waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord! Up from the grave He arose! With a mighty triumph o’er His foes; He arose a victor from the dark domain, And He lives forever with His saints to reign He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose! The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection Life

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Apr 7, 2005

A case for the resurrection and belief in Jesus Christ.

EASTER DAY 2005 March 27, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 28:1-10 “Resurrection Life “ When I was in seminary in the late 80s we read a book entitled Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? It is a written presentation of a debate that took place in 1985 between ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Resurrection Hope

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005

What day describes your life? Are you living in a perpetual “Thursday” struggling to make it while your world seems to be falling apart? Is your life another “Friday” watching your hopes and dreams slowly die? Have you awakened again to a cold dark lif

RESURRECTION HOPE The Power to Live Again Philippians 3:10-11 Their world was beginning to fall apart. Their leader spoke of betrayal and death. They hoped this was just another of the teacher’s stories He would so often use to teach them important lessons about the Kingdom of God; surely He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Resurrection Of Christ

Contributed by John Gerald on Mar 17, 2005

What the Resurrection Means to the Christian

THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST By Rev. John W. Gerald STRONG’S DEFINITION OF EASTER pascha {pas’-khah} Passover, Easter 1) the paschal sacrifice (which was accustomed to be offered for the people’s deliverance of old ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Meaning Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 28, 2005

5th of 5 on life after life. This was preached on Easter Sunday. Credit for the main illustration goes to Matthew Rogers. Sermon Central contributor.

It was a windy but sunny spring day in May of 1986… Matt was a part of the team but the best runner was John Waller. John was somewhat of a living legend at that time in boys track. He was an incredibly gifted runner who had consistently placed in the top 5-10 spots in the mile run at the state ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection Of Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This is an inductive study of the resurrection narrative as recorded in the gospel of Luke. It examines the major themes and structure of the narrative.

Luke Resurrection Narrative I. Divide and Title A. Segmental Divisions 24.1-35 The resurrection and Jesus’ first appearance 24.36-53 Jesus with the disciples B. Paragraph Divisions 24:1-12 The Resurrection 24:13-35 The Emmaus road 24:36-49 Jesus appears to Disciples twice 24:50-53 The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Church Of God

Resurrection Living Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 1, 2003

The object of this sermon is to ask folks to evaluate their lives to see if they are living the victorious resurrection life!

1 Corinthians Resurrection Living 1 Corinthians 16 August 3, 2003 Intro: A. [Condensed Viewpoint] Sally says to Charlie Brown, “We have to write a short piece for school that expresses our personal principles for life. So far I’ve written, ‘Who cares?’ and ‘Forget it.’” Charlie Brown says, “How ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24, 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection Wonder Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 20, 2006

We need to recover our sense of resurrection wonder, joy, and excitement over what is possible with God.

“Resurrection Wonder” John 20: 1 – 18 1. Have any of you ever read the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes? In one storyline Calvin’s father is reading him a bedtime story – “Hamster Huey and Gooey Kablooey!” – and the poor father is getting really tired of this story. It’s Calvin’s favourite and he ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Relevance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 20, 2006

The Resurrection is relevant because… 1. …it confirms Jesus’ identity as the Son of God. 2. …it proves there is life after death.

OBJECTIVES: 1. Audience will be assured that Jesus did in fact rise from the dead. 2. Audience will be challenged to answer the question “Are you ready for life after death?” INTRO: One of my favorite movies of all time is “Planes Trains and Automobiles” featuring Steve Martin and John Candy as ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection Reactions

Contributed by John White on Apr 14, 2006

A Biblical exploration of the age old mystery and questions of immortality.

Resurrection Reactions Once a broken man, covered with hideous and painful sores from the sole of his feet to the top of his head and adorned with sack cloth and ashes, sat mourning amid the ruins of his own household. He finds scarce comfort in his grieving from his faithless fair-weather ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Check

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Apr 17, 2006

People look in the Gospel of Judas, Hollywood versions of scriptural stories, and scientific discoveries to "enhance" their faith. The problem is that they’re all looking in the wrong places.

Resurrection Check Matthew 28:1-10; Luke 24:1-12, 31-34; John 20:26-31 (READ Matthew 28:1-10) I want to talk a little bit about what people have been looking for lately. Do you know what really raised my eyebrows a couple weeks ago? The Gospel of Judas. How many here have heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Anatomy Of A Resurrection

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Aug 9, 2004

The raising of Lazarus is a testimony to the power of Christ and His ability to rise from the dead.

Sermon Notes Sunday, April 12, 1998 Introduction: Message: Resurrection Sunday 1. The anatomy of a resurrection. John 11:1-44 a. Scene one 11:1-16 Jesus hears of Lazarus’ illness yet purposefully delays till after Lazarus has died b. Scene two 11:17-37 Jesus interacts ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Reality

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001

One of the most important, most powerful and beautiful dimensions of Christianity is the hope it gives that physical death will not be the end, but through a resurrection we will enter God’s kingdom and experience eternal life

Four friends were talking about death. One of them asked the other three, "When you are in your casket and people are mourning you, what would you like to hear them say about you?" The first man said, "I’d like to hear them say that I was a fine physician in my time and a great family man." The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Responses To Resurrection

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

By definition, the resurrection will produce a response. Pick a good one. – These responses might be service, totally committed gratitude, or disdain; the greatest of these is love.

Title: Responses to Resurrection -or- What if it were true? Text: John 12: 1-5 FCF: By definition, the resurrection will produce a response. Pick a good one. – These responses might be service, totally committed gratitude, or disdain; the greatest of these is love. Outline: I. Intro II. Martha ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Witness Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

Why should I believe the Resurrection?

1 Cor. 15:1-11 The Witness Of The Resurrection - How do you tell thirsty people about your product? - Pepsi’s ad campaign “Come Alive” - Succeeded in America - but not else where - Taiwanese translation of “Come Alive” “Pepsi brings your ancestors back from the dead - German’s were mystified at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist