Sermons on Resurrection Glory:

That's The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 12, 2020

There’s a quote that goes “There’s always two sides of every story” and that is a true statement, there two sides to everything.

The Rest of the Story By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Today I want to start off this message by going back a little to a man by the name of Paul Harvey. Paul Harvey was a Broadcast Announcer that had a show called and made famous the line “And that’s the rest of the story”. If I may I ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

"we Had Hoped..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 7, 2021

A sermon about the Road to Emmaus and beyond.

“We Had Hoped…” Luke 24:13-48 All four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are absolutely consistent on this one thing: no one believes the Good News of Jesus’ Resurrection when they first hear it. No one. And that includes Jesus’ own disciples, the ones who were closest to Him and spent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-48

Denomination: United Methodist

Week 3: This Is Love - New Creation Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 20, 2021

This is the week 3 message of This is Love. Explains how we are a New Creation.

Title: Week 3 This is Love – New Creation Theme: Show how the resurrection brings a new creation. Text: 1 Corinthians 15 There are many “noted” people in history who has wrestled with this concept of death. 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Now if Christ is preached that He has been raised from the dead, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20, 1 Corinthians 15:51

Denomination: Church Of God

Life Is A Beach

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

Jesus calls every disciple to daily self-denial and Spirit-empowered cross-bearing that ends not in loss but in resurrection life.

(Losing to Gain) Part 1 – The Comfortable Illusion It sounds so inviting: Life is a beach. The phrase promises calm tides, soft sand, a life where the hardest choice is whether to nap or swim. We crave that ease. Sometimes we even remake God in that image—faith as a sunny getaway where problems ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27, Philippians 3:10-11, Mark 8:34-36, 1 Peter 2:21-24, John 12:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Walk To Remember

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015

True encounter with Jesus Christ changes your life.

Easter 2015 “A Walk to Remember” Luke 24:13-35 Open I want to share something that will shock most of you in attendance this morning. I used to be a professional wrestler. [Show picture] It’s a fairly long story to tell you how that came about but suffice to to say that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He's Moving

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009

Easter sermon

He’s Moving! April 12, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Three friends were discussing death and one asked the group: What would you like people to say about you at your funeral? • He was a great humanitarian, • He was a great husband and father • He cared about his community • Look, he’s moving! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Triumphant Over Death Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 17, 2017

The greatest triumph ever recorded was Jesus' resurrection from the dead. His victory over sin and death provided victory for every believer, and the promise of eternal life. We have nothing to fear because our Lord has risen as the Victor!

Triumphant over Death Revelation 1:18 Over the past several weeks, we have discussed various passages where defeat seemed inevitable for the people of God, and yet the Lord brought great victory to them. In the midst of their impossibility, the Lord worked in mighty and miraculous ways. While each ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Easter: The Uncomfortable Reality!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Mar 23, 2016

The resurrection made the disciples afraid and ashamed at first, but Jesus gave them peace. Jesus rebuked them for doubting and that was a rebuke to all the world. Salvation or condemnation depends on believing that Jesus is risen.

Easter: The Uncomfortable Reality! Kelly Durant 3-27-16 Mark 16: 14 Later He appeared to the eleven as they sat at the table; and He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. 15 And He said to them, “Go into all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Christ Is Alive: Do You Believe This?

Contributed by Brian Williams on May 2, 2025

Only Christianity can talk about a prophet who died and who physically rose again, who is alive, still active, still speaking, still interceding, still saving and still changing lives forever - Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Savior of the world.

Jesus Christ is Alive: Do You Believe this? Luke 24:1-12 20 April 2025 Today we will be talking about the event that has changed the course of the world, the most significant day in human history…the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Christian faith stands or falls on Christ’s resurrection, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fallen Asleep

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 17, 2021

Transforming effect on the living and on the dying (Material adapted from Alexander MacLaren at:https://biblehub.com/sermons/auth/maclaren/remaining_and_falling_asleep.htm)

HoHum: Orexin is a neuropeptide that regulates arousal, wakefulness and appetite. Studies are being done on what an increase or decrease in orexin will do to a person’s appetite and sleep. Focusing on sleep this morning (Stay with me, don’t go to sleep!). In one study, monkeys were deprived of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Die Is Gain

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 2, 2022

Many people are afraid to die, but Paul said he strongly desired to depart, because he knew it was far better, and would be a gain for him. Relationship with Christ and faith in the Word of God should give us confidence to face death. To die is Gain!

TO DIE IS GAIN INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: APPROPRIATE AMBITION During a job interview at the 99 Cents store, my son was asked, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” My son’s reply: “At the Dollar Store.” He got the job. —A.K. via rd.com B. TEXT “21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Is Not Here; He Has Risen!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 17, 2009

Easter (C) - The Easter tomb of Jesus is empty. We come to see the empty tomb. We leave the empty tomb to live and tell others.

“HE IS NOT HERE; HE HAS RISEN!” (Outline) April 12, 2009 -- EASTER SUNDAY -- Luke 24:1-11 INTRO: Easter morning. An empty tomb. Fulfillment of Scripture. Every Easter every believer has complete confidence concerning Christ and their Christian faith. Today, actually every day, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

What Are You Looking For?

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jan 23, 2009

The Resurrection should challenge our thinking and decision process about what is the most important truth and experience in life to pursue.

Read - 20:1-15a "Who is it you are looking for? What a question – immediately after His miraculous Resurrection, immediately after overcoming the death sentence of the world’s most powerful government, Jesus responds to Mary Magdalene’s question with one of his own, “Who is it you are looking ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20, John 20:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lamb And The Cross

Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 26, 2009

What difference does it make whether it’s Good Friday or Easter Sunday? The difference is that Good Friday represents everything AWEFUL in life and Easter Sunday represents everything AWESOME in life.

Tony Campolo tells a story of preaching on Easter at his church in Philadelphia. He got up to preach to his predominantly black congregation – and he was “ON”! The folks were encouraging and hepping him along, and he got excited. He could hear some saying, “Help him Jesus!” And then he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

An Idle Tale Or Gospel Truth? Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 31, 2010

Luke's account of the resurrection raises the issue of the struggle the early church had to believe the women's witness to Christ's resurrection. We too struggle to believe, yet ultimately, do because we trust in the validity of the women's Easter sermon

Easter Day Yr C, 4/04/2010 Lk 24:1-12 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “An idle tale or Gospel Truth?” You have likely heard or even witnessed stories where reality is stranger than fiction. After ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran