Sermons on Transformation Resurrection:

I Can See Clearly Now

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 23, 2025

Christ died not only to forgive sin but to open our eyes—to behold His glory now and forever with unveiled hearts

“I can see clearly now, the rain is gone.” That old lyric stays in my mind, not because I miss the seventies, but because it paints a spiritual picture. When the clouds roll away and the rain stops, colors come alive. Things that looked lost suddenly stand right in front of you. That is what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:4, John 17:24, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 1 Corinthians 13:12, 2 Corinthians 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Do Not Conform Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

As Christians, we are called not to conform to the world's patterns but to be transformed by renewing our minds. This transformation requires intentional daily living.

Let's kick things off with a little experiment. I've got a video of a chameleon here. What's the first thing you notice about it? Right, it changes colors to blend in with its surroundings. It's a survival tactic. But here's the thing, we're not chameleons. We're not meant to blend in, but to stand ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Topics: Conformity, Transformation, Social Influence, Personal Growth

The Journey Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction explores the concept of personal change, questioning whether individuals are capable of significant transformation, and providing examples of famous individuals who have undergone notable changes in their lives.

Can people really change? Are we “hardwired” by our genetics to act or think a certain way? Can we overcome the lack of lessons we learned in our early childhood? Those are some big questions, but I have a few examples that suggest that people really can change. For example, did you know that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6, 1 Timothy 1:13-14

Topics: Personal Change, Overcoming Challenges, Life Transformation

Sermon Series: The Easter Challenge

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

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 26, 2009

People search and search for significance and it seems always out of reach. Jesus came not only to give life but to enable us to actually, truly live with purpose and joyful hope.

The Meaning of Life Griffith Baptist Church – 3/29/09 A.M. Service Text: John 11:20-25 (1-44) Key verse: John 11:25 - Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: Premise: People search and search for significance and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Arose

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 8, 2009

Sermonette for Easter Sunrise Service using the hymn "Christ Arose"

CHRIST AROSE The hymn we just sung, I must admit, is one of my favorites. It was written in 1874 by Robert Lowry who also wrote “I Need thee Every Hour”, “Nothing but the Blood”, and “Shall we Gather at the River.” Robert Lowry was a Baptist minister for 51 years who lived and ministered with ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Jesus You Seek

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Apr 10, 2009

Some seek a great teacher, others seek a want satisfier, still others seek a miracle worker, but what we should be seeking is a grave robber and a life giver – our risen Lord and Savior!

The Jesus You Seek Griffith Baptist Church – 4/12/09 A.M. Service Text: Mark 16:1-8 Key verse: Mark 16:6 - And he saith unto them, be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him. Premise: Some seek a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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

When Death Lost It's Grip

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 20, 2016

When it come to Jesus, the undefeated opponent called death lost it’s grip.

INTRO: 1. ILL. A little boy and his father driving down the road on a spring day when a bee flew into the window. The boy began to panic because he was deathly allergic to it’s sting. The father quickly reached out and grabbed the bee, squeezing it and releasing it letting the bee buzz again ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Obituary Written Too Soon Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2014

Resurrection, Truth vs. Deception, Life

OBITUARIES – An Obituary Written Too Soon Matthew 27:57-28:7 April 20, 2025 The Burial of Jesus 57 As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. 58 Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body, and Pilate ordered ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Sayings From The Empty Tomb

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 15, 2014

The "sayings" each represent a word of hope and encouragement to anyone who would turn to Christ and the power of the resurrection. These are words to live by because they are words of life! That’s what the Cross and the Resurrection mean for us!

Seven Sayings from the Empty Tomb Luke 24:1-12 Sermon by don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles, Please…. But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Proof Of Easter

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 30, 2015

In a time when many deny the existence of Jesus and the fact He arose, we offer the biblical story and compare it to some of the worldly explanations about Jesus and the tomb, using the truth found in facts.

There are many thoughts as to what actually happened on that first Easter so many years ago, or what it actually means to us today. That is what we will address today. So, if you would, please open your Bibles to LUKE 24. We will begin there, but first . . . What do you think a good sermon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: *other

The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2015

This Easter sermon focuses on the resurrection of Jesus and the potential resurrection of his followers which complete the story of Jesus. We often focus on his death, but the empty tomb is good news that requires a response.

1. The Rest of the Story was a Monday-through-Friday radio program originally hosted by Paul Harvey. Beginning as a part of his newscasts during the Second World War and then premiering as its own series on the ABC Radio Networks on May 10, 1976, The Rest of the Story consisted of stories presented ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pictures Of God's Victory Celebration

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 5, 2012

An Easter sermon emphasising God's victory over sin, death, and evil through the resurrection of Jesus.

Easter Day Yr B, 8/04/2012 Isa 25:6-9 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Chaplain, The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Pictures of God’s victory celebration” According to one tradition upheld by the Jewish rabbis, the following quote was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran