He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. (Matthew 28:6)
SCRIPTURE READINGS
HYMNS FOR THE WEEK
- Hymn of the Day “Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands (LSB 458) Text here.
- Communion Distribution Hymns
- “Jesus Christ is Risen Today” (LSB 457) Text here.
- “Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven” (LSB 477)
- “Christ Has Risen, Alleluia” (LSB 466)
- “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing” (LSB 475)
- “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds” (LSB 465) Text under “show more” on video.
- “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Alleluia” (LSB 463) Text under “show more” on video.
- “Make Songs of Joy” (LSB 484) Text under “show more” on video.
- “Our Paschal Lamb, That Sets Us Free” (LSB 473)
- Closing Hymn “Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen” (LSB 474)
easter sunday
HE HAS RISEN, HE HAS RISEN INDEED, ALLELUIA!
Sermon Starter
When you think of something miraculous, it’s probably safe to say that you think of something real and tangible; something you can physically see or behold. Today we focus on a miracle, although the miracle today is a bit different, depending on what way you look at it. You see, the miracle of the resurrection is different in that there is seemingly nothing to see, nothing to behold. But that’s the whole point. The tomb is empty!
Collect of the Day
1st O God, for our redemption You gave Your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross and by His glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of the enemy. Grant that all our sin may be drowned through daily repentance and that day by day we may arise to live before You in righteousness and purity forever; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
2nd Almighty God the Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have overcome death and opened the gate of everlasting life to us. Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of our Lord’s resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by Your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.