Sermons on Risen:

The Revelations Of Easter

Contributed by Daniel Whetstine on Apr 2, 2020

What is the purpose of Easter? Is it that time of year when we go to church and then visit with family for a big Baked Ham dinner? Is it about coloring eggs, Easter bunnies and pretty hats? None of that is wrong, unless we stop there. Let's see what else Easter has to offer!

Easter is a very special time in the Greek Orthodox Church. -----They fast and pray 40 days before Easter -----Special service on Easter Eve -----Greet each other with the words "Christ is risen" -----The response is "Truly. he is risen" -----Just before midnight, the lights are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Is Scattered

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2021

Studying the response of the first church when persecuted can encourage a proper response to disruption of services in the modern church in the West.

“And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.” [1] Fairmeadows Church met at seven o’clock each Wednesday evening for a prayer meeting. One evening, rather than going ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

You Don't Look Like Your Picture!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 18, 2022

The first church was powerful for the cause of Christ. When we match the present churches to that earliest congregation, we are often compelled to confess that we don't look like we are their descendants. It is past time for us to take steps to correct this situation.

“In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code: Mary Magdalene Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Mary Magdalene and Da Vinci Code

Last week I mentioned that I still had to do my taxes. Well I didn’t get them done on Sunday, but I took Monday off. I got the filed by 3:30 pm. That was eleven and a half hours before the deadline. You will be glad to hear that I won’t be going to jail for failing to file. Maybe after the audit, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection Power

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ - He became the "sacriface" for our sins.

Resurrection Power 1 Corinthians 15:3-23 I. Introduction INTRO.- ILL.- In 1173 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing eight-story bell tower for the Cathedral of the city ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Easter Experience

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 16, 2011

Five gifts God wants to give you this Easter: 1. The truth worth trusting (vs. 5-6) 2. The life worth living (vs. 6-8) 3. The Lord worth loving (vs. 9) 4. The future worth finding (vs. 7&10) 5. The story worth sharing (vs. 6-7 & 10)

“Your Easter Experience” Matthew 28:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Easter Morning - April 4, 2010 *How are you doing this morning? By God’s grace we are able to be here today. And I’ve got to say: you look good! Some of us have on new clothes. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

From Morticians To Missionaries

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 5, 2015

When the women went to Jesus’s tomb, they went out to perform the duties of UNDERtakers, only to find that God had OVERtaken events. This sermon has both a salvation and a rededication application as well as application for believers going through trials.

From Morticians to Missionaries Chuck Sligh April 5, 2015 (A PowerPoint presentation for this sermon is available by emailing me at chuchsligh@hotmail.com.) Adapted from a sermon SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 24:1-12 – “Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Contemporary Christ Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

If Jesus was still in the tomb, and not a living contemporary, then however, great a man and teacher He was, He is of no more value to us than any other dead man. Any religion will do if the best only gets you to the grave.

A mother said to the toy salesman, "Isn't this a rather complicated toy for a small child?" The salesman responded, "This madam is an educational toy. It is especially designed to help a child adjust to living in the world of today. No matter which way he puts it together, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

Witnesses Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 11, 2003

In this sermon the pastor assumes the charcter of Peter and tells the ressurrection story from Peter’s perspective. The pastor’s wife embellishes the story from Mary Magdalene’s point of view.

Witnesses of the Resurrection 3-31-02 I. Peter’s Story(1) Good morning. My name is Peter. Some people call me Simon but I prefer Peter. Since I was in the area and since it is Easter morning Pastor Tow asked me to share with you my eyewitness account of the resurrection of Jesus. It was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8, John 20:19-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Trembling And Bewildered

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 7, 2012

Easter Sunday, Year B

Mark 16: 1 – 8 / Trembling and Bewildered Intro: The little boy was not happy about going to church on Easter Sunday. His new shoes were too tight, his tie pinched his neck and the weather outside was just too beautiful to be cooped up inside . . . so as he sulked in the pew his parents ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resurrection Day 2012

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 9, 2012

Let us know and live our daily lives with the power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ!

Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chap. 24…. Read along with me verses 1-12…. The main verse of the passage is of course in v5-6, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen! If there’s one thing to remember from this message, it is to remember ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Mar 26, 2008

This is an easter message looking at Luke 24 and Paul’s conversion

Paul Harvey, for years, has ended his broadcasts with a story called, “The rest of the story” They are usually stories with endings that are unpredictable. Or maybe they point out the meaning of something that we thought we knew already - Last week we looked at Mark 15. We looked at the brutality ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"god's Not Dead"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 18, 2019

Based on song from News Boys God's not dead, He's surely Alive, Living n the Inside, Roaring like a lion.

Gods Not Dead He’s surely alive living on the inside roaring like lion Luke 24:1-12 1. Is he really dead? We need witnesses: • Luke’s Gospel tells us many watched Jesus die ( Luke 23:44-49 • A righteous man named Joseph of Arimathea took the body of Jesus off the cross, wrapped it in a linen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Why Are You Crying?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 28, 2013

Sermon for Easter Sunday, Year c, 2013

John 20: 1 – 18 / Why Are You Crying? Intro: It was right before Easter in a science class when a young female student asked the professor what he was going to do over Easter. He responded by saying the Easter story was a myth, there is no God and there’s no way a person rises from ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Restoration Or Resurrection?

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 11, 2022

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are like climbing a mountain.

Restoration or Resurrection? By Neal Gracey, Deacon, FBC Three Springs PA 17264 The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are like climbing a mountain. The further you go, the closer you get to the high point. You see, death is a great mystery, and I’ve got some news for us. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Baptist