Sermons on Empty Grave:

A Sense Of Accomplishment

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 29, 2003

What did Jesus feel in the pre-dawn darkness as He stood outside the empty tomb? Elation, a sense of victory? Yes, but even moreso, a sense of accomplishment for what He had done.

Passage: Isaiah 53:10-12 Intro: It has to be one of the greatest feelings there is. 1. you fill in the last figure on the spreadsheet and click on “print” 2. you finish the last part of the wall, clean up the mess, and then stand back to admire the new look because of the paint you have app. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2015

This Easter sermon focuses on the resurrection of Jesus and the potential resurrection of his followers which complete the story of Jesus. We often focus on his death, but the empty tomb is good news that requires a response.

1. The Rest of the Story was a Monday-through-Friday radio program originally hosted by Paul Harvey. Beginning as a part of his newscasts during the Second World War and then premiering as its own series on the ABC Radio Networks on May 10, 1976, The Rest of the Story consisted of stories presented ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Alive, Obediant And Loving! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 2, 2011

John described the saved and who they are, how they love God and their fellow humans - there is no empty words, they act to bring others to a relationship with the one who matters most, the one they really do love!

Sermon 1 John 5:1-12 You most likely know I’ve just returned from holiday and have that post holiday fuzziness thing going on, I spent a great time with Terry the first week doing the whole father son catch up road trip up around Nelson and over Takaka way, we managed to walk to Harwood’s Hole ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Every Spiritual Blessing In Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 10, 2022

Many Christians today have their eyes set on rolling hills of worldly blessings, never realizing we have within our grasp the richest reserve of blessing in Jesus that will never go empty.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 I want to ask for some license for just a moment to revisit a story I put into the newsletter last Sunday. It is about the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, Ephesians 2:10, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, John 15:16, Matthew 25:34, Colossians 2:14, Galatians 3:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

This Advent Come Into Our Lives

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 3, 2014

WE invite God to render the Heaven come down and shake the mountains that we might hear, that we might pray, that we might become vulnerable, because we are so desolate or empty.

Isaiah Chapter 64 “This Advent come into our Lives” 1. The gist of this reading is an appeal to God for help and mercy for a worshiping community that finds itself in dire circumstances. • The Text Begins with the mighty works of God 63:7-14 Great acts in Egypt of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Martha Syndrome Series

Contributed by John Huyser on Nov 29, 2022

Entering into the first Sunday of Advent, hope outshines disappointment. At some point of all of have come down with Martha Syndrome. When our caring and compassion tanks are nearing empty - Watch Out!

It was Junior High in the mid 1980’s when the Wilder family opened up Tokens Video Arcade in my home town of Lansing, IL. Today, you can go to Google Play or the Apple Store to download a pinball game, but it is nothing like the original. The pull of the spring tensioned launch button, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:28-31

Remember The Lord!

Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 16, 2025

We have already allowed the enemy to: Silence our praise, Empty our altars & Extinguish our testimony! But its not too late! Our Faith is worth fighting for!

Nehemiah 4:10-15 “Remember the Lord!” 8/17/2025 Intro: Nehemiah was neither a prophet nor a scribe. He was the cupbearer for the Persian King Artaxerxes. After Ezra the scribe led a group of Israelites back to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple. The Persian King allowed Nehemiah to lead another group ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Greatness?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2024

Jesus our God came to serve. And even to die, to give his life as a ransom for many! To die for us, to empty himself of divine power and authority and serve those in need. That is true greatness.

I recall a meme I saw online, it had a picture of a janitorial supply cart and it said, "Called to ministry? This will be your first pulpit." Truer words were never spoken. My first five years in ministry I mopped a lot of floors, and believe me, I expect more floors in the future. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

God Is Holy, And God Is Coming (Revelation 4:1-11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 27, 2025

As an encouragement, Jesus gives John a vision/revelation of heavenly reality. There is a throne higher than Caesar's. That throne isn't empty. And our holy God is coming soon.

Today, we find ourselves in the first of two chapters in Revelation, that I consider to be at its very heart. Revelation 4, and 5. Arguably, these two chapters in their own way are the very heart of the Bible, as well. There are things in these chapters that are not necessarily obvious, that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Easter Preach-Off

Contributed by Preston Brown on Mar 20, 2008

A story that telss the big story. A very unusual type sermon but one that my congregation responded to very well

Easter Preach-Off The message that I will preach today is likely one of the most unusual you will ever hear me preach. I generally am the kind of preacher that uses a title and an outline and I usually try to stay somewhere near a homiletical style of preaching. You know 3 or 4 points and poem, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8-10

Denomination: Holiness

Soon, Jesus Will Burst Through The Sky Just As He Burst Through The Tomb, Nothing Will Hold Him Back. Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 25, 2018

The same enemy who tried to keep Jesus in the grave tempts us to doubt. Doubt that the Bible is accurate. Doubt that such a miracle could happen. Yet we have the opportunity to be the people Jesus talked about when He said, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29).*

Heaven held its breath. The angels waited in anticipation while most of the earth slept—unaware of what was about to take place. Some humans who were awake spent the night weeping. Others tossed and turned, their minds filled with questions and doubts. Some sat and stared, while a few hid all night ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twelve Unaccounted For Hours

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Apr 7, 2006

The Gospel reports agree that the tomb in which Jesus was buried was empty before daylight on Sunday morning. Since He arose at 6:00 P. M. on Saturday/Sunday there are twelve mysterious hours during which time Jesus Christ went on a preaching mission.

EASTER TWELVE UNACCOUNTED FOR HOURS TEXT: Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:2, Luke 24:1, John 20:1 INTRODUCTION: The Gospel reports agree that the tomb in which Jesus was buried was empty before daylight on Sunday morning. Since He arose at 6:00 P. M. on Saturday/Sunday there are twelve mysterious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1

Denomination: Baptist

"One Sunday Morning In Jerusalem”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 23, 2020

Road to Emmaus. An illustration from Paul Havey "The Rest of the Story" . The longest walk you will ever take is the walk away from the grave of someone you love. If you have never done that, you can’t imagine how difficult it is. this is how the two disciples felt.

In Jesus Holy Name Easter III 2020 Text: Luke 24:32 Redeemer “One Sunday Morning in Jerusalem” He is Risen! He has risen indeed! We have gathered this Sunday to hear the “rest of the story.” For years the great newsman and philosopher Paul Harvey told his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-25, Luke 24:30-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Women Who Were Following And Caring. Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 11, 2020

There is a group of women who are witnesses to the death, burial and empty tomb. They have also faithfully followed and cared for Jesus. Yet they have a moment when they are silent and afraid. The “silent witness" of these Women is for us to think about how these moments define us.

Message Silent Witnesses Mark 15:40-16:8 The Women Who Were Following and Caring. It’s Friday and Jesus is dead. Luke 23:46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. Then what happens? Let’s read Mark 15:40-16:8 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:40-41

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond The Cross

Contributed by Chris Talton on May 14, 2003

The message of Easter is hope. There is something beyond the cross - beyond the suffering. There is resurrection.

April 20, 2003 Colossians 1:24-27 “Is there anything beyond the cross?” INTRODUCTION A Sunday School teacher asked her class to write one sentence each on "What Easter Means to Me." One pupil wrote: "Egg salad sandwiches for the next two weeks!" As a child, I might have said ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-27

Denomination: Baptist