Sermons on Resurrection Morning:

A Slow Fade In Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 19, 2008

The reality of the resurrection dawned slowly on those involved. Each was missing a crucial piece of the story. How does Jesus put the story of His new life together for you?

In broadcasting or film making there are several types of ways of getting from one scene to another. Two of the most common are a cut and a fade. In a cut one scene is suddenly replaced with another. In a fade one scene fades out to black and is then slowly replaced with another that fades back up ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Reconcilable Differences Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 27, 2005

You may be here this morning feeling like your marriage has died and there is no point in going on. But remember: We serve a God who resurrected His dead Son from the grave, and who promises to make that same resurrection power available to those who tru

I was reading about a marriage counselor who was talking to a wife who was struggling with her husband. The counselor said, “Maybe your problem is that you’ve been waking up grumpy in the morning.” “No,” she said. “I always let him sleep.” Problems wouldn’t come into married life if we would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Raised Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 3, 2010

With the reality of the resurrected Christ; we see: 1) The Reminder, 2) The Responsibility, 3) The Resource 4)The Reason & 5) The Revelation

Today is resurrection Sunday: the day where we celebrate the most important and defining event in history: the resurrection of Christ from the dead. One of the most absurd actions in regards to this event is the common practice these days that you tend to find in the media (read the National Post: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Other

Of First Importance

Contributed by Adam Turner on Jul 14, 2009

An Easter Sermon detailing why the resurrection is the most important event in history.

Sermon: ILLUSTRATION - E.V. Hill story - Old 1800, “Get to the good news, preacher.” “That’s it! That’s the good news!” We’ve spent a lot of time examining who we are on the inside - looking past the facade’s that we place out there for others to see - and we’ve realized that we are in bad shape ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do You Seek The Living Among The Dead?

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 1, 2013

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the defining factor of the Christian life bringing us into full harmony with God.

For the Christian, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most important thing to celebrate. Christianity is the only “religion” that suffers abuse because of its holidays. Imagine if we would start making fun of the pagan holidays? Or what about other religion's holidays? What about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Rebirth Of Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 2, 2013

This message examines how the resurrection has the ability to restore hope as well as bring hope.

There are many things that we can live without but hope isn’t one of them. Nothing can plunge us into the depths of despair quicker than losing all sense of hope. Hope gives us a reason to get up in the morning and the ability to keep moving ahead when things get difficult. If you have ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Joyful Testimony

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 15, 2016

"Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning" (Psalm 30:5).

A JOYFUL TESTIMONY. Psalm 30. The junior members of the drama group were playing the part of carol singers in the musical play Toad of Toad Hall. I can still remember hearing their sweet voices singing just one line: “Joy shall be yours in the morning” (Psalm 30:5). I did not know the Lord then, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cleopas Has Left The Building

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 14, 2009

Walking away from Jerusalem. The encouraging ministry of Christ to 2 disappointed believers on the first Easter Day. Has something caused you to walk away from God’s best in your life? How would you know if it had? Where is Christ in it all?

Easter! What a message! Jesus died for our sins and rose again! Because of this we can now have forgiveness, victory and new life. Who needs forgiveness but the guilty? Who needs victory except the defeated? Who needs new life but those with broken lives? This is good news! But does it sound good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Of Easter And "Identity Crisis"

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 4, 2012

Easter message woven around the "Identification" theme.

OF EASTER AND “IDENTITY CRISIS” Let me begin with a Tarzan story! Well, this is as real as it is surreal. Johnny Weissmuller, the Champion Olympic swimmer who donned the role of Tarzan the ape man in the Silver screen with as much aplomb in 1930s & 40s’ as he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:10

Denomination: *other

The Best Kept Secret Of The Rapture

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

Jesus will return openly and gloriously to gather His people; live awake, forgiven, and ready for the greatest event in history.

Introduction – Living in an Age of Astonishment If you’ve been paying attention to the world lately, you know it’s almost dizzying. Artificial intelligence is writing music, drafting contracts, and even driving cars. Private rockets land themselves upright after visiting space. A billion people ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Acts 1:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Revelation 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Journey From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 5, 2013

For five weeks we have going on a fast paced journey through the Bible and it all culminates today. If you've been watching the Bible miniseries you've seen many of the major stories of the Bible and you have probably noticed that this series was targeted

For five weeks we have going on a fast paced journey through the Bible and it all culminates today. If you've been watching the Bible miniseries you've seen many of the major stories of the Bible and you have probably noticed that this series was targeted not so much at people who know the Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Remain, Restore, Return Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 31, 2024

#8 in "What's in a Name? The I AM Statements of Jesus"

Remain, Restore, Return (Pew Bible p. 848-854) GRACE VIDEO Happy Resurrection Sunday! He is risen! Please open your Bible to John 15. Several years ago, I baptized a boy on Easter Sunday morning. The next week I asked him if he was reading his Bible that the church had given him. And he ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Message From The Angel

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2011

The message from the Angel to the women serves as encouragment and help to all believers for all the ages.

The Message of the Angel Matthew 28:1-10 * (TEXT) Messages fill our days. We can get ‘messaged out!’ Between text messages, email messages, voice mail message, and phone calls to say nothing of the many messages receive in person, snail mail, & ‘body-language messages’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Sunday 2024 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon explores the resurrection of Jesus Christ, its significance for believers, and the call to action it inspires in sharing the gospel message. Acts

Greetings, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a great privilege to gather together in this sacred space, united by our common faith and the shared hope we have in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we gather, let us remember that we are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Mark 16:1-8

Topics: Resurrection

God's Mercy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores the profound depth of God's mercy, its manifestation at Calvary, and its transformative power leading us to new life in Christ.

Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ! It is a joy to gather once more in the house of the Lord, united by our shared faith and the boundless love and grace that God showers upon us. Today, we immerse ourselves in the profound depths of God's mercy. The mercy that is so vast, so wide, and so deep ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4

Topics: Resurrection