Sermons on An Empty Tomb:

Did Jesus Completely Empty Himself Of His Divinity To Become Human?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 7, 2019

There is a growing belief in the Church that Jesus completely emptied Himself of His divinity in order to become human so that He could be the perfect sacrifice for all humanity, which is why He attributed all of His works and doctrines to the Father.

"Jesus emptied Himself of His glory, taking the nature of a bondservant, and came in the likeness of men" (Phil 2:7). There is a growing belief in the Church that Jesus completely emptied Himself of His divinity and/or attributes in order to become human so that He could be the perfect ...read more

Scripture: John 8:28, John 8:58, John 19:28, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 17:2, John 18:4-6, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Hebrews 4:15, John 17:1-5, Colossians 1:19-20, Colossians 2:3, Colossians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 19: The Emptiness Of An Unproductive Faith (James 2:14-20) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2021

James 2:14-20 (KJV)

14What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? 15If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, 16and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, be warmed and be filled," and yet you do not give them what is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Easter: The Reason For Our Hope Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 24, 2019

Easter is the reason for our hope

April 21, 2019 – Easter Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Luke 24:1-12 Easter: The Reason for Our Hope It’s always a joy to gather on Easter. We come together to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord! Easter is a homecoming. Many people have come back to Eau Claire to be with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Four Marvels Of Jesus' Ressurection

Contributed by Miarcos Da Silva on Oct 18, 2000

1. THE EMPTY GRAVE- vv.

1. THE EMPTY GRAVE- vv. 1 -The empty grave means our victory (Revelation 1:18) 2. THE EARTHQUAKE - vv.2 -Yes, today we needed an earthquake of God in our christian life (Revelation 1:17) 3. AN ANGEL DESCENDS OF THE SKY - vv.2,3 -The reality of the angels means that Jesus lives ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-3

The Vessel. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 25, 2009

God wants empty vessels

Harry McCoy the pastor of Tanglewood Baptist Church. He had been there for about 9 years and was retiring because of health problems, preached that Sunday night at Tanglewood and they were going to be moving the next day and he passed away in his sleep that night. Verse 1-Your Servant Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Resurrection Life

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

Jesus came to this world to die, not to live, and in His death, He fulfilled every promise of God.

In the darkest moments, God performs his greatest acts. Jesus was acclaimed “Son of David” on Palm Sunday. By Maundy Thursday, he was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane and brought to trial before Annas and Caiaphas, Pontius Pilate and Herod. Friday he was condemned to death and was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Light On This Night

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

On Christmas night, light blasted the darkness, and God crushed the status quo.

In the darkest moments, God performs his greatest acts. Jesus was acclaimed “Son of David” on Palm Sunday. By Maundy Thursday, he was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane and brought to trial before Annas and Caiaphas, Pontius Pilate and Herod. Friday he was condemned to death and was crucified. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Anglican

It's Not That Complicated (Jesus Died, Then Rose From The Dead)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 8, 2015

Many have become so obsessed with facts that we have missed the impact of the resurrection on their lives. The Resurrection is not that complicated it is a straight forward truth. Christ died and was risen from the dead. Updated April 2022.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings prior to the Message. The readings assigned for today are: Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133:1-5; 1 John 1:1-2:2 and John 20:19-31 Early on the morning of December 7, 1941, ......two airmen ... who had just taken their post at a radar ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27, John 20:1-31, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Anglican

Women On The Day Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 9, 2020

Mary Magdalene teaches three higher qualities of her life on the day of Resurrection. 1. Mary Magdalene was a daring follower of Christ 2. Mary Magdalene was a diligent follower of Christ 3. Mary Magdalene was a dedicated evangelist

Theme: First Evangelist Mary Text: John 20:01-19 Introduction: The resurrection narratives in all four gospels record very precisely how things were moving from one stage to the other. All of them want to give credit to Mary Magdalene as the first person to meet the Resurrected Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

And God Laughed

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 28, 2005

It is Easter and the resurrection is the laughter of the universe at our inability to understand and at Evil’s inability to read the end of the book.

And God Laughed John 20:1-18 March 27, 2005 I don’t watch a whole lot of television, but I do like cop shows: Law and Order, CSI - Crime Scene Investigations, I realize that those are pretty much guy shows, but that’s who I am. These crime shows are all about evidence: finger prints, hair ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Rabboni Series

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 3, 2024

Jesus addresses each of us in a personal way.

Rabonni March 31, 2024 John 20: 1 – 18 – Easter Sunday Intro: This morning when I was getting ready for church, I paused for just a moment and prayer that during this service Jesus would appear behind you all. Sometimes, I think that is what it will take for many to believe in Him and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter Vigil/Easter Sunday

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 25, 2019

"To ransom a slave you gave away your Son.” So great a Redeemer!

Credit for this sermon largely comes from Dynamic Preaching magazine! 1). Here's a line from the Exsultet, the powerful hymn of praise and thanksgiving that we just heard (at the Easter Vigil): “This is the night, when Jesus broke the chains of death and rose triumphant from the grave.” At ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

Thirty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, C: The Three Huge Apocalyptic Stones Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 15, 2022

“THE STONE IS COMING! “THE STONE IS COMING!”

Wheeler Winston Dixon is the chair of the Film Studies Program at the University of Nebraska. In his book, “Disaster and Memory”, he writes, “People go to disaster movies to prove to themselves that they can go through the worst possible experience but somehow that they’re immortal.” (The Lure ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19, Daniel 2:34-35, Luke 20:17-18, Matthew 28:2, 1 Corinthians 15:14, Luke 12:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not)

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 9, 2014

Why did Jesus say, "touch me not?" A harmony of the resurrection appearances of Christ with the women, and a discussion of the need to put the blood on the Mercy Seat.

Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not) PPT 1 Message Title Noli Me Tangere is the the Latin form of touch me not. Most modern versions translate the verse, stop clinging to me, it should be noted that same versions translate the word as touch the other 32 times it is used in Scripture (Strongs ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Significance Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 5, 2012

Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, so live your life with confidence. Be confident that your faith is useful, your witness is true, your sins are gone, your loved ones are safe, and you are truly blessed as a believer in Jesus Christ.

Some time ago, a cartoon appeared in Leadership Journal that shows a couple leaving church and shaking hands with the pastor. The man says to the pastor, “You're in a rut, Reverend. Every time I come here, you preach about the Resurrection.” (Wendell Simons, The Best Cartoons from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free