The Gladness of the Risen God
Easter Sunday
April 19, 1987 |by John Piper | Scripture: Acts 2:28
On Easter Sunday morning Jesus blew the lock off the prison of death and gloom and returned to the gladness of God.
By Matthew Barrett –
I know I am not alone when I say that I have benefited greatly from the preaching ministry of John Piper. When I walk away from listening to one of his sermons I am convicted of sin, soaked in the Word, and given a renewed passion for the glory of God. As Easter approaches I would like to recommend a host of Piper sermons from years past on the resurrection of Christ. Below I have listed them going back to 1987. You can listen to each one of these and for those that you can watch I have made the video available. For each of the sermons listed, there is also a full manuscript made available so you can follow along if you wish.
Jesus Is Alive to Serve
Easter Sunday
April 15, 1990 |by John Piper | Scripture: John 11:25
Jesus died to meet your needs. He rose to meet your needs. He reigns to meet your needs—and make you happy in him forever.
Six Gifts of the Resurrection
Easter Sunday
March 31, 1991 |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12–20
The greatest news in all the world is in order to make you happy and glorify Jesus, God raised him from the dead to reign forevermore.
I Have Authority to Lay It Down and I Have Authority to Take It Up Again
Easter Sunday
April 11, 1993 |by John Piper | Scripture: John 10:11–18
The story of Easter doesn’t end with a mangled shepherd lying dead among three dead wolves.
But Christ Has Been Raised, You Are Not Still In Your Sins
Easter Sunday
April 3, 1994 |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17–20
If we are saved by Christ’s death, what does his resurrection add?
The Depth of Christ’s Love: Its Freedom
Easter Sunday
April 16, 1995 |by John Piper | Scripture: John 10:14–18
Of all the great things that Easter means, it also means this: it is a mighty “I meant it!” behind Jesus’ death.
What Jesus Built by Rising from the Dead
Easter Sunday
March 30, 1997 |by John Piper | Scripture: Matthew 26:59–64
Pity Not Them Who Rise With Christ
Easter Sunday
April 15, 2001 |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12–20
Christ is alive and able to persuade you that he is true and the greatest treasure in the universe.
The Risen Christ: Satisfied with His Suffering
Easter Sunday
March 31, 2002 |by John Piper | Scripture: Isaiah 53:3–12
Jesus’ delight in dying and rising was to enable others to rise from the dead and enjoy his majesty forever.
When I Am Raised Up, I Will Go Before You To Galilee
Easter Sunday
April 11, 2004 |by John Piper | Scripture: Matthew 26:26–32
He is risen! Trust him today. By his mercy he can forgive your sins. And by his sovereignty he can turn all things for your good.
All Things Subject to the Risen Christ
Easter Sunday
March 27, 2005 |by John Piper | Scripture: Philippians 3:20–21
The God of Peace Brought from the Dead the Good Shepherd
Easter Sunday
March 23, 2008 |by John Piper | Scripture: Hebrews 13:20–21
Jesus will always be our shepherd and we will always get the incomparable joy of being his sheep.
Destroy This Temple, and in Three Days I Will Raise It Up
December 21, 2008 |by John Piper | Scripture: John 2:12–22
Jesus is the new temple. Authentic worship is no longer attached to any place. It is attached to Jesus.
I Have Seen the Lord
Easter Sunday
April 12, 2009 |by John Piper | Scripture: John 20:1–23 Twenty centuries later, we can still seethe truth of the Resurrection.
Matthew Barrett (Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the founder and executive editor of Credo Magazine. Barrett has contributed book reviews and articles to various academic journals, and he is the author of several forthcoming books. He is married to Elizabeth and they have two daughters, Cassandra and Georgia. He is a member of Clifton Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.
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