Sermons on Week Before Easter:

If The Tomb Could Talk

Contributed by Dr. Zachary Sizemore on May 5, 2020

The story of Easter is a story that can be best told from the lips of the empty tomb.God emptied the tomb to fill our hearts.

If The Tomb Could Talk Proverbs 30:15-16 “…... There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough: The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough. (The grave is never satisfied) There has ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:15-16

Denomination: Bible Church

He's Here

Contributed by Jeffrey Payne on Apr 3, 2015

Easter Message on John 20:10-22

Easter 2015 Intro – We’re here today because Someone loved you enough to leave heaven, enter the space time continuum, live a sinless, perfect life, suffer persecution and die the cruelest and most vile death imaginable, all in fulfillment of prophecies written hundreds of years before ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Testimony Of An Empty Tomb

Contributed by John White on Apr 1, 2006

An Easter message focused upon the veracity of the Easter story.

THE TESTIMONY OF AN EMPTY TOMB Luke 24:1-12 Have you ever seen an old empty house in a deserted neighborhood? Perhaps the doors stand ajar, sagging on hinges, loosened by the ravages of weather and time. Have you noticed the vacant stare of glassless windows? If you paused to listen you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Easter: God’s Solution To Man’s Problems Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Apr 6, 2023

This Easter message explores three truths from the unlikely Easter passage of Romans 8

Several years ago I heard about the story of the late, great pastor Adrian Rogers and his encounter with someone on an airplane. I quote: I once met a lawyer on an airplane. We began to talk about what we like to read. I said, “I read newspapers, books, journals, devotional studies, but primarily ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Everything Changed

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 16, 2012

The Resurrection Day Changes Everything. God has planned for us something much better. He’s preparing us for a new world, a better world, a greater world. Jesus was the first fruit. His resurrection changes everything. His Church will be the next harvest.

The Day Everything Changed 04/04/10 AM Reading: Matthew 28:1-15 Introduction What a wonderful day this is, as all over the world people are acknowledging and celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, the Son of God, King of Kings and Lord of Lords! From the earliest times, Easter Sunday has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Stone Is Rolled Away

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 27, 2001

The Stone was rolled on resurrection morning not for Jesus but for us, and that rolled away stone has a message for us today.

"The Stone Is Rolled Away!" It was dark as they arose that Sunday morning... The two got up and put on their garments grabbed their spices and headed out on the dirt road that lead out of the city. As they headed out on the road and as the sun began to rise the path was lined with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can You Handle The Proof? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 22, 2010

An apologetic sermon discussing the proofs of the resurrection

Can You Handle the Proof? Text: Matthew 28:11-15; 1st Corinthians 15:17 By: Ken McKinley (Read Texts) This text is of course part of the Easter Message, and of course this is the time of year when we start thinking about Easter and all that goes with it; Palm Sunday, the betrayal and trial of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Centurion And The Christ

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Easter

THE CENTURION AND THE CHRIST (MARK 15:37-39) England’s Queen Elizabeth I once asked a British merchant to undertake a mission for the crown. “But Your Highness,” said the man, “such a long absence will be fatal to my business.” To which the queen replied, “You take care of my business, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

First Sunday After Easter (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 22, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 81:1-4, Ezekiel 37:1-10, 1 John 5:4-12, John 20:19-23. A). A SUMMONS TO RESOUNDING PRAISE. Psalm 81:1-4. PSALM 81:1. There may be a time for quiet contemplative worship, but this is not it. It is a time of loudness, a time of noise. It is a time of fulness of joy. We are not called to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:1-4, Ezekiel 37:1-10, 1 John 5:4-12, John 20:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Two Questions Of Easter: What Does It Mean? How Does It Work?

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 1, 2002

Easter – what does it mean? Easter means at least THREE IMPORTANT THINGS. Easter – how does it work? Easter meets at least THREE IMPORTANT LIFE-NEEDS…

INTRODUCTION Skit Opening Statement: Just like those reporters were struggling to make sense of the resurrection, maybe you are struggling to make sense of what Easter means to you today. Maybe you’re asking lots of questions, like our reporters were. Many people believe in the resurrection of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58

From The Garden To The Tomb

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001

Easter

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ was much more than a one-time event in history, it was an eternal event. It transcended time and space. It happened then, but the reality of that event is still felt today. When we come together as believers on Easter Sunday to proclaim, "He’s alive!" We say it with ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25, Revelation 13:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter: They Didn't Get It, Do You?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 5, 2007

This sermon looks at the first reactions of the women and disciples, upon arriving at the tomb. Some people in our culture still don’t get it. After evaluating the facts, there is a choice to make. He is risen!

In Jesus Holy Name April 8, 2007 Text: Luke 24:1-12 Redeemer “They Didn’t Get It! Do You?” He is Risen! He is risen, indeed! In February Oscar-winning director, James Cameron (The Titanic) along with Emmy award-winning documentary film maker Simcha Jacobovivbi held a press ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Blood And Candles

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Easter

Blood and Candles PASSION WEEK Bartamaus- Pilate 1. Jericho / Bart 2. Entry / palm 3. Cleanse the temple 4. Anointed by Mary 5. Judas sets up betrayal 6. Last supper 7. In the garden 8. Judas Kiss 9. Sanhedrin-Peter 10. Pilate Text: John 9:5 5 While I am in the world, I am the light for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Reason To Believe

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 22, 2014

Is there sufficient evidence to believe that the gospel is true, and if there is, what will you do about it?

A Reason To Believe Acts 15:12-28 At the Wisconsin State Capital, the atheist group, Freedom from Religion put up a display featuring this sign: “Nobody died for our sins, Jesus is a myth.” This is just the latest in the now popular assaults against Christians. This organization ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational