Sermons on Week Before Easter:

Easter: On Being Afraid

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 31, 2024

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

Easter - Preparation For Eternity

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 17, 2002

We dare not forget that this life is a preparation for eternity - an eternity in which we will be among the saved or the lost forever & ever.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:7-8; Matthew 27:62-28:7 A. What a wonderful day this is! All over the world people are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, alive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Is Risen! - Easter

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 13, 2020

An Easter Sunday message of hope!

He is Risen! - Easter 1 Peter 1:3-5 Luke 23:55 - 24:12 April 12, 2020 START OUT WITH MAGIC TRICK - making candy appear out of an empty cup Now, I don’t usually start messages with a magic trick, but I thought today would be the exception. Why a magic trick? Well . . . it’s Easter . . . why ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Easter - Reason For Celebration

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 4, 2015

They were filled with joy! They were celebrating His resurrection! And this morning I want us to celebrate, too – to celebrate His victory over 2 terrible foes.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Today is Easter Sunday, & all over the world people are gathering in celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. We are a part of that celebration! Our Scripture text this morning is Matthew 28:1-10, & once again you have a choice. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, 1 Corinthians 15:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter On The Front Lines

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 3, 2013

What are our "front lines"? Jesus faced death, and His resurrection empowers us to face life.

Army Chaplain Edward Rogers, a Lutheran minister, served with the soldiers of the “Big Red One”, the First Infantry Division, in WWII. Like most chaplains, he saw a lot of troops come to him with complaints about the Army. Some chaplains hand out cards, “authorizing” 15 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Congregational

The Larger Message Of Easter

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Apr 13, 2012

Placing the Easter Message in the larger context of the Gospel.

The Larger Message of Easter I Cor. 15:1-8 The first recorded action of the resurrected Jesus, outside of His appearances and guidance of the early Christian believer, was to a man named Saul. He was a brilliant Jewish scholar and an aggressive authority trying to stamp out this new group of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Easter Egg

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

The empty tomb of Jesus is God’s ultimate Easter egg!

The Ultimate Easter Egg Luke 24:1-12 March 31, 2002: Easter morning Introduction Recently, an article was published that revealed the secrets of hidden “surprises” in computer software and video games. Programmers add these surprises to give the programs an added appeal. Some of the examples were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Jesus Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 29, 2015

Part two of this series focuses on the prophecies pertaining to Jesus last week on earth.

Why Jesus – Part 2 Scriptures: Zechariah 9:9; Matt. 21:1-11; Psalm 41:9; 109:8; 118:26 Introduction My message this morning is part two of my series “Why Jesus?” When I last stood before you I told you that with five pieces of information I could mail a letter around the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Son-Rise Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 7, 2007

EASTER SON-RISE A message for Easter. The hope we have in the resurrection, in Christ. This Easter Sunday is the first day of the rest of your life. Jesus wants it to be the first day of the rest of your ETERNAL life.

EASTER SON-RISE A message for Easter. The hope we have in the resurrection, in Christ. This Easter Sunday is the first day of the rest of your life. Jesus wants it to be the first day of the rest of your eternal life. Scriptures Referenced Dramatic Reading: Matthew 27:50-51, 54-66 Matthew ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Easter Matters

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2001

Easter matters because the Christian God has identified with our humanity.

WHY DOES EASTER MATTER? EASTER SUNDAY, 2001 Congressman David Obey of Wisconsin tells the story about the late Senator Hubert Humphrey and Federal Judge Miles Lord. Humphrey and Lord were on a fishing trip in Northern Minnesota. While at a sporting goods store, the Judge noticed a tour bus from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Peace Be With You (Easter)

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

The resurrection is rooted in human history…yet it has never ceased reaching out and changing lives.

Texts read at start of service and in sermon outline… as reference source for sermon: Matthew 28:1-7 (NLT) John 20:19-22, 26-31 (NLT) As we gather to engage the event that has changed the world more than any other… Important to realize this event…the resurrection of Christ is rooted in history. • ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Plot To Kill Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 2, 2004

An investigative look at Jesus’ last days before crucifixionToday we will begin a look at the scenes of Jesus last days before His crucifixion with an investigative eye. We will try to bring some points to life that the ordinary approach may have missed.

CSI: Jerusalem The Plot to Kill Jesus An investigative look at Jesus’ last days before crucifixion Michael Wiley 04/06/03 Introduction: Today we will begin a look at the scenes of Jesus last days before His crucifixion with an investigative eye. We will try to bring some points to life that the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter- The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by George Rennau on Apr 17, 2003

All those who reject the message of the cross are lost and dying and headed for judgement, but there is still time, JESUS will save all those who come to Him through the Power of the Cross

Easter - THE POWER OF THE CROSS INTRODUCTION: Have you heard of the book called “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook?” It’s a survival manual, based on interviews with experts (You can view this book online at Amazon.com) Here are some of the subjects covered in the book: • How to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Easter: The Power Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Mar 15, 2023

Easter is a time to remember what Jesus can do and that death can't take away the hope that is given to believers. A celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It is a time of hope, renewal, and new beginnings for believers around the world

Easter: The Power of Resurrection Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, March 15, 2023 John 11:25–26: "Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. "The one who believes in me will live, even though they die, and whoever lives by believing in me will never ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The If/Thens Of Easter

Contributed by Mike Sares on Oct 3, 2004

The consequences of the resurrection for a young adult audience – the outline of which is largely "borrowed" from Bill Hybels at the Willow Creek website.

The If/Thens of Easter by Mike Sares It’s Easter time. Time to eat all the candy and marshmallow eggs. Time to pig out. There’s gotta be a nicer word for pig out. A euphemism, as it were. Hey, try to think up a nicer word for euphemism. And while you’re at it, think up a shorter word for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational