Sermons on Week Before Easter:

Easter's Influences

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Apr 14, 2001

Various influences that surrounded the first Easter concluding with the influences Christ has had on history, humanity and our own personal lives.

Introduction: If we were to take the time to count the number of things or people who have influenced us just today, no doubt we would be here for a while. We are influenced by everything from the weather, to our personal preferences, to the clock on the wall; we are influenced by how hard or soft ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Meaning Of Easter

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 12, 2007

The real meaning of Easter escapes us. Can we recapture it?

THE MEANING OF EASTER Matthew 28:1-15 INTRO: What is the meaning of Easter? Ask any child: “Easter is Easter bunnies and Easter eggs.” Ask any mother: “Easter is new Easter clothes.” Ask any dad: “Easter is a good Easter dinner.” Is the preacher the only one who responds, “Easter is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Easter

Contributed by Robert Stephens on Oct 26, 2007

Hope... it is something that everyone is looking for! This Easter we need to understand that Easter is about hope!

The Hope of Easter I Peter 1:3-5 I. Introduction a. Evangelism Linebacker Video b. Now that is what I call gentle, positive reinforcement. c. Now that is a funny video… but there is some truth involved there… i. It seems like Easter has shifted from celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

An Easter Salvation

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 14, 2004

THE CROSS BROUGHT THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS, AND THE RESURECTION BROUGHT US ETERNAL LIFE!

AN EASTER SALVATION ROMANS 10: 1-17 SUNRISE SERVICE APRIL 11, 2004 7:00AM INTRODUCTION: Well over three hundred verses are concerned with the subject of Jesus’ resurrection in the New Testament. We are told that this event is a sign for unbelievers (Matthew 12:38-40); cf. John 20:24-29) as well as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Sunrise

Contributed by Kyle Blanton on Mar 26, 2008

Easter Sunrise Devotional

Easter Sunrise Service April 8, 2007 Scripture & Opening Prayer: Opening Comments: The sun is barely rising above the horizon, yet our hearts should be soaring in its light with the good news of Christ’s resurrection. Today’s dawn reminds us of the dawn 2000 years that not only brought a new day ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Easter In Us

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Apr 14, 2005

About the power of the resurrection in Christian believers through the Holy Spirit.

THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER April 10, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Very Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Luke 24:13-35 "Easter in Us" The poet Gerard Manley Hopkins wrote a poem in memory of five Franciscan sisters who drowned when a ship named the Deutschland went down. In the 35th and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparation For Easter

Contributed by Carol Patterson on Apr 24, 2008

Having our hearts ready for Easter, will make Easter special.

March 16, 2008 “Preparation for Easter” Matthew 21:1-10 Crowds on Palm Sunday Jesus allowed the parade He fervently prepared His disciples I. Worship A. Following the crowd B. What constitutes “real” worship? 1. Intimacy with the Savior 2. Enjoyment of serving a. Service not a burden or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Easter - For Whom?

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on May 16, 2009

Easter 6: We are so good at picking sides - at finding reasons to finding reasons to choose reasons for thinking that we are better than others. The lessons of the early church drive us to question this and to ask: For whom is Easter?

A few years ago some friends from this part of the state visited us when we lived in San Antonio. We took them to lunch at a popular restaurant in San Antonio and there saw a bunch of people wearing “Go, Spurs, Go” t-shirts. Being from the Dallas area – my friend was, of course, rooting for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter Baptism

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 14, 2009

Why do we baptize on Easter?

Easter Baptism Easter, 2009 Romans 6:3-14 Tell the story of Easter – Kevin will read during service What does it have to do with me? There might be people who hear the story year after year and don’t get it. He died, yes! & he rose again! Yes! But it is not just a historical fact – his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-14

Denomination: *other

The Easter Surprise

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

Children’s Easter Message 2002

The Easter Surprise Matthew 28:5-6 Children’s Message Easter Sunday: March 31, 2002 How many of you had an Easter Egg Hunt this year? What is this? (Hold up an empty large plastic Easter Egg) What are these Easter Eggs for? People hide them. You look for them, find them and open them. Usually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Easter 2006

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 17, 2006

The Resurrection - myth or reality

EASTER 2006 Story: There is a story told, about a painting of Goethe’s Faust on display in the magnificent Louvre Museum in Paris, France. In the picture, Faust is seated at a table engaged in a competitive game of chess. And at first glance, it looks like Faust is losing. His opponent in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

The Importance Of Easter

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 3, 2010

No other holiday is as critical to the Christian faith as Easter. The very foundation of Christianity stands or crumbles on the truthfulness of the assertion that Jesus Christ rose from the dead.

The Importance of Easter 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-19 Introduction: No other holiday is as critical to the Christian faith as Easter. The very foundation of Christianity stands or crumbles on the truthfulness of the assertion that Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Easter is not about religious ritual or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Cancel Easter?

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 1, 2020

Especially for 2020. On the first Easter, Jewish power players tried to MANAGE they truth of the resurrection, to cancel Easter forever. The truth could not be canceled, because disciples saw the risen Lord. The guards were afraid, but both the angel and Jesus said, "Do not be afraid."

CANCEL EASTER? Matthew 27:61-28:15 (Revised in 2020, during the novel coronavirus, covid-19 church cancellations—can be easily modified) In the eyes of many people, Easter has been canceled this year. Church is online only. Easter egg hunts and family dinners are canceled. Malls are closed, and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter Impact

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 20, 2018

Mary Magdalene has the biggest “narrative impact” on Easter morningI: “I have seen the Lord." Which speaks of her life-transforming experience.

John, called the Beloved Disciple, is clearly the hero of Easter morning! He is spiritually superior with love and understanding; runs fastest. Between John, Peter, and Mary Magdalene— all of whom were at the empty tomb on that first Easter morning— only John had faith in the Physical ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43, John 20:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

The Easter Apocalypse

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 2, 2018

Bringing the hope of salvation into an otherwise dismal prospect.

THE EASTER APOCALYPSE. Isaiah 25:6-9. This small passage lies at the heart of the so-called ‘Isaiah Apocalypse’ of chapters 24-27 and brings hope into an otherwise dismal prospect. Chapter 25 itself begins with praise for God’s ‘plans formed of old, faithful and sure’ (Isaiah 25:1) - which ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational