Easter Stories and Sermons

Easter is the day we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. He had been crucified and was buried for three days. All his disciples had believed that he was gone for good. None had understood that his sacrifice was the primary purpose of his short life and the only way for us to obtain righteousness and restore our fellowship with God.

That first Easter morning proved that Jesus was the Messiah. He had told the religious leaders and his disciples that He would give His life and on the third day rise from the grave. The religious authorities had remembered His words and tried to prevent it with a large stone in front of the tomb, a Roman seal and guards. But none of that prevented God's plan for that first Easter Sunday.

For 40 days after Easter morning, many people were eyewitnesses to the resurrection. Satan and the religious leaders were powerless to stop the truth. And they are still powerless to stop the spread of the wonderful message of Easter!

Easter 2009 is celebrated on April 12. The other important days of Holy Week include:

Palm Sunday - Jesus enters Jerusalem.
Maundy Thursday - The Last Supper and betrayal.
Good Friday - The arrest, trial, crucifixion, death and burial of Jesus.
Easter Sunday - The day Jesus rose from the grave.

Boris Kitty Stories - Boris is not your typical cat, He loves God. He learns that with prayer and faith in God, he can overcome all challenges. This story is perfect for the Easter season.

A Whispering Pines Easter - Boris and his friends want to do something special for Easter. Little do they know that the rest of the animal kingdom is way ahead of them. Easter in Whispering Pines will never be the same for the gang.

Animal Parable Bible Stories - Throughout the Bible from creation to revelation, animals play an important role in God's plan. The purpose of the Animal Parables is to provide a new perspective for your favorite Bible stories. Read each of these Christmas stories and rejoice with the characters as they see God's greatest gift. Be sure and check out the Animal Parable Bible Lesson for each story.

Hanna's Parade - Ever hear the story of Hanna? She was a little sick donkey who wanted to be healthy. Her life was forever changed when she met Jesus. You will love this charming story about Palm Sunday and the healing power of Jesus.

Roxie's Big News - Imagine being the first person to see Jesus after he conquered death. What an

experience that would be! Roxie was a little dove who waited patiently for Jesus to return. Her faith was rewarded when she was the first to see Jesus and announce the news of his resurrection to the world.

Bible Stories - Read this New Testament story and see God's love in action on Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday Parade - This Bible story is based on Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey. Found in all 4 Gospels in your Bible, we celebrate Palm Sunday to remind us that Jesus has come and is now with us for all eternity.

Heaven's Art Gallery - A Christian short story about transforming life into a masterpiece worthy of display in Heaven's Art Gallery.

The Palm Sunday Song - An original children's song sung to the tune “She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain”.

Easter Sermon Notes of Reverend Harvey Alford Matney (1868 - 1951) - Born in Kansas City in 1868, Rev. Matney started preaching when he was only 16 as a circuit rider in Northeast Arkansas. Circuit riders often preached in several communities, sometimes traveling by horseback to their next destination. His ministry spanned 37 years and included numerous churches in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Here are some of his Easter sermon notes.

Easter Links - Free Bible stories, scripture adaptations, children's stories and more all based on the Biblical story of Easter.

Palm Sunday Links - Free Bible stories, scripture adaptations, children's stories and more all based on the Biblical story of Palm Sunday.

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