Sermons on Resurrection Proofs:

Empty Tomb Assurance

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 7, 2007

Jesus resurrection on that first Easter morning is the essential basis of our beliefs. Because Jesus is alive, we can have the assurance that He is able to keep His promises to us.

1. Easter morning assures us that resurrection is possible—Fact of Jesus’ resurrection provides confidence in future resurrection (20) 2. Easter morning assures us that resurrection is necessary—Sin came in through one man—victory over sin comes through one Man (21-22) 3. Easter morning assures us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ The Victor" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 28, 2013

A sermon for Easter Sunday.

Mark 16:1-6 "24 Hours that Changed the World: Christ the Victor" It's not a mistake, the way the author of Mark's Gospel begins chapter 16. He says very clearly that "Mary Magdalene, Mary the Mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they could go and anoint Jesus' dead body." They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

They Saw Much When They Saw Nothing

Contributed by Dave Martin on Mar 30, 2013

Easter, Resurrection

They Saw Much When They Saw Nothing Text: Luke 24:1-12 When the disciples were with Jesus, it seemed as if everything Jesus said to them went in one ear and right out the other. They never quite seemed to "get it" when Jesus was alive. They never understood about His Kingdom until after He was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Man? Easter Sunday

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 31, 2013

If you were to ask selected people on Resurrection Sunday, Who is This Man? These might be some answers you would receive

Who is this Man?: Easter Sunday (This message was written to pick up where the Good Friday Message left off. I started the service with the section and then after worship came back to the point Who Do You Say I am?) It’s a brand new day. The darkness of Friday has given away to the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Les Miz The Most Miserable Ones

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 24, 2013

Easter Sunrise sermon that reverses 1 Cor. 15:19

Les Miserables: The Most Miserable Ones 1 Corinthians 15:19 A long time ago an important battle was fought between the French and the English... at Waterloo. Gen. Wellington led the English and Gen. Napoleon led the French. It was in the days before the telegraph. The news of the battle was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 15:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Dawn Of The Dead

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 30, 2011

Life and Death are best understood by one’s proximity to Jesus; Jesus has come to give us life – life to the full.

DAWN OF THE DEAD* Revelation 14:1-20, Ephesians 2:1-10 Big Idea: Life and Death are best understood by one’s proximity to Jesus; Jesus has come to give us life – life to the full. Supporting Scripture: Ezekiel 33:11 {KJV}, Isaiah 28:21 {KJV}, Psalm 103:8 {KJV}, Psalm 145:8 {KJV}, Luke 15:24 & ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Rises From The Dead Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011

The most-shocking action of Jesus was his resurrection from the dead. This message examines the implications of his resurrection, and the impact he can have in our lives today.

INTRODUCTION * Series, “A Savior’s Most-Shocking Actions” / previous actions: reaches out to sinners; offers forgiveness to sinners; dies for sinners * A dead Savior doesn’t do anyone any good; for Christ’s death to be powerful today, he must do something that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven’s Best Answer To Our Worst Enemy

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

An Easter Sermon Jesus’ resurrection assures us that death is no longer in a position to cause us fear

Intro – A man had a checkup and then went in to see his doctor to get the results. The doctor said he better sit down – that he had bad news and worse news for him. Which did he want to hear first? The man was a bit puzzled and said he'd rather hear the bad news first. The doctor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strange Witnesses

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Apr 7, 2012

This sermon asks why Jesus chose strange witnesses to the miracles of his life and the reality of his resurrection, and encourages us to share witness this ourselves.

Introduction Mary Magdalene is stooped at the entrance of the tomb where the body of Jesus had been interred. Mary had seen that the seal had been broken because the great stone at the entrance had been rolled back. Mary had run home to tell the others this distressing news and there’d ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Hope Is Alive

Contributed by Stephen Evans on Apr 10, 2012

This message is a reminder that even though there are times when it seems that all hope is lost hope is alive in the Person of Jesus Christ.

Title: Hope Is Alive Text: Mark 16:1-8 Date: April 8, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. A Man Named Jesus A. A multitude of Prophecies fulfilled in His peculiar birth 1. He was conceived by the Spirit 2. Born of a Virgin 3. The location and angelic announcements B. His life as a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Is Risen Indeed!

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 12, 2012

Because God raised Jesus from the grave, we, too, can have victory over death.

He Is Risen Indeed! April 8, 2012 Easter Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Because God raised Jesus from the grave, we, too, can have victory over death. Focus Passage: Matthew 28:1-7 Supplemental Passage: Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Brand New Day Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 24, 2008

God wants us to experience a brand new day! His plan for us includes a new beginning, new hope, and new faith. In Christ Jesus, all things will become new.

BRAND NEW DAY: RESURRECTION SUNDAY INTRO TO TOPIC: What does the resurrection of Jesus Christ mean to us today? • “Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:18). THE BIG IDEA: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-34

Denomination: *other

The Tomb Is Empty- Now What? Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

Part of a series on the Gospel of John. This message is about the different reactions people had to the tomb being empty.

The Tomb is Empty- Now What? John 20:1-10 A father gave his little boy 2 quarters to put into the Sunday school offering. After Sunday school the little boy came back upstairs from the church basement and he still had the two quarters in his hand. The father said, “Son why did you not give ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Pentecostal Power Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 31, 2009

This message points to the awesome power seen at Pentecost and the power available to us today. In this message I also draw an analogy between the story of the Tower of Babel and Pentecost. There are many notable differences.

The Power of a Changed Life Pentecostal Power Acts 2: 1-21 back in the OT we find a very interesting story about the building of the tower of Babel. This was early of course in history, population much smaller but the people had learned a brand new technology: how to make bricks. Now their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Also Deny Him? Series

Contributed by Bong Baylon on Apr 8, 2009

Like Peter would you also deny Him if you were there? To be honest I probably would. What about you?

Title: Would you also deny Him? Text: Mark 14:27-31, 66-72 Thesis: Since the resurrection proves that Jesus is not focused on our failures but on our victory, we should also not focus on our failures. Thrust: To encourage the listeners to get past their failures and move forward in faith as they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-72

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational