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Sermons on Easter
John 20:11-16–“Whom are you seeking?” asked by Jesus of Mary Magdalene as she lingered at the empty tomb. A profound question: what moves us? Over what loss are we grieving? Who do we miss? What are we looking for? Mary was weeping for good reason: she missed Jesus. Our hearts should long for Him.
Mark 15:44-16:3–What we think is true, based on our limited human experience and earthly perspective, is usually contradicted by the realities of the spiritual realm. The situation at the tomb on the first Easter is only one of many examples of this is Scripture. What do we need to do in light of the spiritual…
Luke 18:15-34–In this countdown to Resurrection Day, we are looking at some of Jesus’ encounters on the way to the Cross. In this passage, Jesus encounters little children and a ruler. He also has an important discussion with Peter about what it means to surrender all.
Mark 15:40-16:8–Jesus is in the tomb and the women followers of Jesus come to complete the necessary burial procedures. Things don’t turn out as they expected. Spread the news: HE IS RISEN!
Mark 15:1-20 – Unfounded accusations fueled by envy and the drive for power are hurled at the Lord Jesus. The rejection is complete as the crowd shouts, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!”
Mark 14:53-72– As expected, those who were plotting to kill Jesus subjected the Lord to a rigged trial–one where the sentence was predetermined. No one except Jesus (and least of all Peter) expected those closest to Him to desert Him in His time of need.
Matthew 28 An encounter with the empty tomb of the crucified Christ is the defining moment for everyone. The reactions to that encounter for the first on the scene eyewitnesses are recorded in Matthew’s Gospel. What will be your response today?
1 Corinthians 15:1-34 “And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.” With this harsh statement, Paul sets up his argument that “Christ has indeed been raised from the dead.” He goes on to encourage us that we too will be made alive in Christ. So, live like…
Hebrews 10:1-25 Easter is a misunderstood and under represented holiday. Is there really cause to celebrate a death? Though human beings were created to have fellowship with God, our sin has left us as objects of God’s wrath instead. The blood of Jesus that was shed on the cross as the perfect sacrifice for sin,…