Easter Sermon

T heme Why Do You Look for the Living Among the Dead Texts ACTS 10; 34-43 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 Luke 24:1-12 Opening Prayer God of the empty tomb and the risen Christ, We praise You for breaking the power of death and opening to us the way of life. In a world torn by war, fear, inequality, and despair, help us to live as resurrection people. Where there is grief, bring comfort. Where there is injustice, bring courage. Where there is division, bring unity. And where there is death, speak Your risen life. Make us bold witnesses, humble servants, and people of unwavering hope. Through the Risen Christ we pray, Amen. Introduction We begin this Easter morning in a place of grief. The women are not coming to celebrate. They are coming to mourn. The crucifixion of Jesus was not only a physical execution; it was an emotional devastation to all who followed Him. Hope had been buried with Him in the tomb. Background L...