Easter is the most important moment in the Christian calendar. Christmas announces that God became flesh; Easter is the reason it mattered. The cross and the empty tomb are the hinge on which everything in the Christian faith turns.
Which makes it one of the most preached moments of the year, and one of the hardest to get right. A great Easter sermon doesn’t just rehearse the facts of the crucifixion and resurrection. It makes them land. It takes something you may have heard a hundred times and makes you feel, for the first time, the weight and the wonder of what actually happened.
We’ve pulled together seven of some of the best Easter sermons available on the Getsermons app this season, spanning Good Friday, the resurrection, hope, and the kind of apologetics that can anchor a doubting faith. Whether you’re preparing for Easter Sunday, looking for something to share with a friend, or simply want to go deeper this Holy Week, these messages are worth your time.
All 7 sermons below are available for free on the Getsermons app. Download on iOS or Android and listen during your Holy Week commute, quiet time, or family gathering.
7 Easter Sermons Worth Listening to This Season
1. The Wondrous Work of the Cross
Preacher: Pastor John MacArthur
The cross is the “wondrous” focus of the gospel, showcasing the highest demonstration of God’s love and the ultimate victory over sin. In this sermon, Pastor John speaks about Christ’s substitutionary atonement, where Jesus bore the full wrath of God to pay for sins, satisfying divine justice. The cross breaks the power of sin, providing justification and righteousness for believers while displaying both the severity of sin and God’s immense love.
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2. The Gospel: Christ’s Resurrection
Preacher: Rev. Jeremiah Aluwong
What makes Christianity utterly unique? An empty tomb. In this episode, we explore the resurrection of Jesus Christ—the very heart of the gospel. Unlike the founders of other world religions, Christ was raised on the third day, just as He said. We dig into why the resurrection is essential and reflect on who Jesus truly is: both fully God and fully man. He was raised—and that changes everything.
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3. Six Gifts of the Resurrection
Preacher: Pastor John Piper
John Piper highlights how Jesus’ resurrection provides believers with profound spiritual benefits: forgiveness, a reliable friend, spiritual guidance, meaningful life/ministry, victory over death, and eternal joy, ultimately glorifying Christ as the all-sufficient Saviour.
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4. Did God Die on the Cross
Preacher: RC Sproul
After Jesus drew His last breath on the cross, did God die? In this sermon, R.C. Sproul makes an important distinction between Jesus’ divine nature and His human nature.
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5. Thomas and the Risen Christ
Preacher: Alistair Begg
If you have doubts about Jesus’ resurrection, you’re not alone! Even the apostle Thomas was skeptical and investigated the evidence. Listen as Alistair Begg examines the proof of Christ’s resurrection and the testimony of witnesses.
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6. Wonders of the Resurrection
Preacher: Pastor Nelson Iheagwam
In this teaching on the Wonders of the Resurrection, Pastor Nelson Iheagwam answered two major questions: Did Jesus really rise from the dead? and what the resurrection means for us. The resurrection is not just a good story, but it is the foundation of our faith. We are now united with Christ. God’s final answer to sickness or lack is not healing or possessions; it is a body that will never be sick again, and we are sure of this because Jesus rose from the grave.
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7. Jesus & The Resurrection : The Doctrine Of Resurrection Of The Dead
Preacher: Ayo Ajani
In this Easter message, Pastor Ayo Ajani emphasises that the resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of Christian faith and a present, living hope, not just a historical event. He teaches that this fundamental doctrine secures eternal life, validates Christian belief, and imparts resurrection power to believers today.
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How to Make the Most of Easter This Year
The best thing you can do with any of these sermons is not just listen to them, but sit with them. Pause. Rewind. Let a line land before moving on. Easter deserves more than background listening.
A few suggestions for Holy Week:
- Listen to a Good Friday sermon on Friday, don’t skip ahead to resurrection themes. Let the weight of the cross sit for a day.
- Share one with someone who doesn’t go to church. A well-chosen sermon is often more effective than any argument or invitation.
- Use the Getsermons app to build an Easter listening playlist, queue up two or three sermons and work through them across the week.
- If you are a preacher preparing your own Easter message, pay attention to how each of these preachers handles the resurrection account, the choices they make in structure, tone, and application.
Easter only comes once a year. Make it count.
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