Sermons on Resurrection Easter Peace:

Playing Church

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Mar 20, 2008

There is a difference between watching a game and playing the game. We are called to be a playing church

Playing Church The Living Word Theater in Cambridge, has been sharing the story of the passion for as long as I can remember. There unfolding before your eyes the Gospel comes to life. Each night Pete Hampton portrays Christ. Each night he is crucified in the big finale. It can be a very ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

What Do You See?

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 20, 2008

The Easter story as seen through the eyes of three biblical characters.

What Do You See? Griffith Baptist Church – 3/23/08 A.M. Service Text: John 20:1-10 Key verse: The Introduction It is reported that at the close of the Battle of Waterloo, upon the issue of which hung the destinies of Europe, the English people were anxiously awaiting news of the result. Their ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Victorious Savior Pp Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 20, 2008

Jesus WINS! We win!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1  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, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping The Story Alive

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 21, 2008

In the telling and retelling of the Good News, we keep hope alive!

Title: Keeping the Story Alive Text: I Corinthians 15:1-8 Thesis: In the telling and retelling of the Good News, we keep hope alive. Introduction Every year, early in the month of October, she set aside a day to plan her spring garden. She would get up early and if it was nasty weather, she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Oppressed Savior Pp Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 21, 2008

The Savior was oppressed for us1

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  Raise your hand if you have ever been unjustly accused of something?  Raise you hand if you have ever been punished for something you did not do?  If you had what was your natural reaction to what happened to you? Did you just sit idly by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Alive Again. Catch Up!

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Mar 21, 2008

The disciples took time to come to terms with the resurrection. So do we. But come on board with the life-changing reality of Easter.

Easter day was the day which changed everything. On the Friday it seemed like the end of the world: • Jesus who said “I am the way” was going nowhere – lying on a cold stone slab. • Jesus who said “I am the truth” was to speak no more. His words of love and mercy were drowned by a shouting mob ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Raised With Christ Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 22, 2008

Easter is a celebration of Christ the Victor over the powers of sin, death and evil. As batpized Christians, we share in the death and resurrection of Christ.

Easter Day Yr A, 23/03/2008 Col 3:1-4 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Raised with Christ” A grouchy husband made it into heaven along with his wife. However he was still rather ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cross

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 22, 2008

Message on Easter as it pertains to the cross.

THE CROSS TEXT: Luke 23 (selected verses) W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The cross today is a vivid symbol of a great past victory that involved horrible pain and crucifixion. When we see our shiny crosses that symbolize this past event, we must also remind ourselves that it was really an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

One New And Happy Day!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 22, 2008

Part 3 Easter Sunrise Service: This word will inspire every person. This word can be preached at anytime.

One New and Happy Day Text: Psalm 144:15 Happy are the people who are in such a state; Happy are the people whose God is the LORD! Because of the resurrection God’s people should be the happiest people on the face of the earth! Because of the resurrection, the words of Jesus on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 144:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Will Believe Him

Contributed by Dan Steadman on Mar 22, 2008

Do you suppose they really would have believed Jesus if He had climbed down from the cross?

Matthew 27:38-44 We Will Believe Him 23/3/08Hd Luke 23:39-43 “He saved others, but He cannot save himself. If He is the King of Israel, let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe Him.” Mat 27:42 Do you suppose they really would have believed if Jesus had climbed down from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is Risen

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 22, 2008

A Resurrection Outline Of our Risen Christ

He Is Risen MATTHEW 28:6 When he laid down his life for us: 1) He Was Arrested - For a Crime He Did Not Commit 2) He Was Tried - For a debt He Did Not Owe 3) He Was Crucified - For The Sins of the World 4) Buried In A Borrowed Tomb After Seeing The Stone Rolled Away Mary Magdalene Ran And Came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"He Has Risen, Just As He Said"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 23, 2008

A sermon for an Easter Sunrise Service.

“He Has Risen, Just As He Said” By Rev. Ken Sauer, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Have you ever wanted to join a club or a sorority or fraternity and found that you were not the kind of person they were looking for? Have you ever wanted to make friends with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

E.a.s.t.e.r.--What Does It Mean For Me?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 23, 2008

What difference could it make in your life if every day you knew, without a doubt, that you were a part of something that is much bigger than yourself? What could Easter mean for you this year?

E.A.S.T.E.R. What does it mean? What could it mean for you this year? A Sunday School teacher asked her class to write one sentence each on "What Easter Means to Me." One pupil wrote: "Egg salad sandwiches for the next two weeks!" The first words of Jesus Christ were, “Did you not know that I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Ready Because Of Christ

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 23, 2008

Easter Message reflecting on the fact that because of Christ we can be ready to face God when we die.

Ready Because of Christ 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, 54-55 Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I shared this story the first Easter I was here, back in 2001, but we’ve got a number ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Christ Event

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 23, 2008

The Christ Event, occuring on the first Easter 2000 years ago, changed everything and rearranged everything else. But what does it really mean?

Easter Sunday Sermon – The Christ Event - March 23, 2008 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Three buddies were discussing death and one asked the group: What would you like people to say about you at your funeral? ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational