Sermons about The Easter Story

Walking With The Risen Christ

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 27, 2004

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This message gives part of the Easter story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus.

Walking with the Risen Christ Luke 24:1-7 Luke 24:13-34 Suppose you were in Jerusalem A.D. 30. You purchased the Jerusalem Daily News, the edition is labeled, “Extra.” The startling big type headline reads, “Nazarene’s Tomb found Empty.” One of the column captions catch you eye, “Death Now ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-34

Denomination: Free Methodist

Easter: On Being Afraid

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 31, 2024

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In the Gospel of Mark the Easter story, and the whole Gospel, ends with those closest to Jesus being afraid. Just as Jesus met them in their fear, so too will Jesus meet us.

"Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid." (Mark 16:8, NIV) When we look at the four accounts of the Resurrection story in the four gospels, we see a common thread running through at least three of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking With The Risen Christ

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 14, 2010

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The two disciples on the way to Damascus as part of the Easter story.

Walking with the Risen Christ Luke 24:1-7 Luke 24:13-34 Suppose you were in Jerusalem A.D. 30. You purchased the Jerusalem Daily News, the edition is labeled, “Extra.” The startling big type headline reads, “Nazarene’s Tomb found Empty.” One of the column captions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-34

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Step Too Far

Contributed by Ian Mcalister on Aug 25, 2010

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Welcome to Mark’s version of the Easter story.

Welcome to Mark’s version of the Easter story, a frustrating end to 16 chapters of immediatelys and straight-aways. The narrative stops as if someone ripped out the last page: “ … and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid …” . No full stop, semicolon or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Easter People

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Apr 13, 2020

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We are more than just Easter proclaimers, we are Easter people. Yes, it's important to share Jesus on social media, but it is more important to be people who live out the Easter story every day of our lives.

Easter People (Rom. 6:1-4) Intro: A. There was a truth that was known, yet not believed. Jesus had been very clear to many that he would rise up from the dead on the third day. This truth was known to the religious leaders who hated Jesus so they went to Pilate with a request. Listen to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11, Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Victory Of The Cross

Contributed by Wendy Pratt on Mar 30, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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The Easter story from the perspective of Mary Magdalene, including a recap of recent events.

Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I come to you this morning to share the story of what happened on that first Easter. My name is Mary—Mary of Magdala, though you know me as Mary Magdalene. Just to be correct, Magdalene was not my last name—it referred to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord’s Supper: Easter Story - Days 5-6 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 5, 2023

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Two days before Passover, Jesus was anointed and betrayed. The next evening, Jesus and the disciples had the Lord’s Supper and headed to the Mount of Olives.

Day Five - Anointed and Betrayed Two days before the Passover feast, Jesus said to his disciples, “I will be betrayed to be crucified.” Caiaphas and the religious leaders said, “We can’t kill him on the feast day, because there will be an uproar among the people.” In Bethany, a supper was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-5, Matthew 26:14-16, John 12:1-11, Mark 14:3-11, Luke 22:3-4, Luke 22:7-8, Mark 14:12-17, Matthew 26:21-29, John 13:1-35, Luke 22:24-30 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Ever-Flowing Life Of Easter

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 5, 2006

based on 24 ratings

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The Easter Story is God taking a life which was being spent on self, the pleasures of this world and was blinded by the devil, and turning it around to achieve all of His good purposes.

Turn your Bibles to 2 Corinthians 5: 14-15 Title: Ever-Flowing Life of Easter Theme: Restoring Spiritual Life This Easter Introduction: When Jesus was crucified on the Cross, and was raised again on the third day, He got victory over sin and death and that purchased the abundant life in Christ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Talking

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 8, 2010

based on 5 ratings

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The Easter story begins with people talking. How important is word of mouth?

"Returning from the tomb they told all this to the 12 and the rest". The Easter story begins with people talking: "You’ve got to hear this" "You’ll never believe it" "Listen up" "It’s just incredible- I’ve got to tell you about it" The Easter story begins with people talking. Mary Magdalene, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Easter Sunday 2020

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 6, 2020

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Maybe it has been a while since you’ve heard the Easter story. Why is this story so important? A discouraged group of women came with little hope and low expectations to honor a dead rabbi. This is how many of you feel today - no hope and very low expectations.

Easter Sunday 2020 What have we learned? 1. Church is more than a building. 2. Church is also not less than the gathering. 3. Our hope is certain. Maybe it has been a while since you’ve heard the Easter story. Why is this story so important? What difference does this story make in my life? What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, Romans 8:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Empty Tomb Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

based on 4 ratings

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The empty tomb is a sign of hope for believers, reminding us that Jesus has risen and fulfilled His promise.

Today, we're gonna talk about the empty tomb of Jesus. It's that moment when Jesus rose from the dead and changed everything for us. So, let's dive in and see what this means for our lives today. First, let's read Luke 24:1-12. This is the story of when Jesus' friends went to visit his tomb, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, 1 Corinthians 15:14

Topics: Resurrection, Eternal Life, Empty Tomb, Easter Story

Easter People

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Apr 1, 2013

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Easter morning sermon on people who carry the resurrection story into their lives and what it looks like.

Well, good morning. Happy Easter! He has risen! He has risen indeed! Since it is Resurrection Sunday, I thought we would start out by reading through the resurrection story that is found in Luke 24:1-12. (Scripture read here.) Isn’t that a great story? It’s not only a great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Buts Of Good Friday

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 30, 2024

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The entire Easter Story hinged on the word but, and it started with Good Friday

Choices were made. That is the reality of life; choices are made. Good choices, bad choices and indifferent choices, but life is determined by the choices we make. And often, we don’t understand the consequences that might come as a result of the choices we make. We are simply living in the moment ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Nicodemus' Choice

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Mar 30, 2016

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Does Nicodemus believe Jesus is the Messiah. In this first person narrative listen to his story

Nicodemus Based Nicodemus encounters with Jesus in John 3, 7 & 19 This is a first person narrative. Feel free to get into costume. I simply came out in jeans, sweatshirt and baseball cap because I didn’t want to be recognized. Read this first – The Pharisee, Nicodemus, is mentioned ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Friends

Easter ... Based On A True Story

Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Apr 22, 2007

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Easter is based not only on a true story, but on YOUR story.

I. INTRODUCTION A. We all love a true story, don’t we? 1. It explains our fascination with reality TV shows ... we want to know what it’s really like behind the scenes of anything we think might be interesting. B. I know for me, I love a true story ... I like to read, and much prefer true ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Foursquare

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