Sermons on Empty Tomb:

God’s Heart On Display Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

At Calvary God’s justice and mercy met, providing forgiveness, new life, and unshakable hope as the true center of the universe and every heart.

Introduction – The Answer to Every Question Stand at the foot of the cross and look up. A rough wooden beam against a dark sky, a dying man between heaven and earth. It may seem like defeat, but here—right here—is the pivot of all history and the answer to the deepest questions every heart ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:24, Galatians 6:14, 2 Corinthians 5:19, John 19:25, Revelation 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Round Door

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Jan 9, 2015

A drama for children: The Round Door

The Round Door A children’s talk suitable for Easter Sunday (Matthew 28: 1-10). Theme: Jesus is risen. Aim: To teach the children that Jesus is alive. Materials: 1. card and felt pen. 2. A large piece of cardboard, large enough to make a round door. Preparation: Make labels that would be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

While It Was Still Dark

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Oct 30, 2006

The greatest miracles are often done in the darkest times, when no one knows and no one is watching.

WHILE IT WAS STILL DARK TEXT: John 20:1-18 For those of us who practice Christian faith, the resurrection is the central, monumental event of history. Whether you’re the type of Christian that looks at it as historical reality or the type of Christian that sees it as a story of only spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

It’s Mine… You Can’t Have It

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Most adults enjoy being around children because they simply tell it like it is.

Illus: Years ago Art Linkletter hosted the television program called, "Kids Say the Darndest Things." On his show he would ask them simple questions about life, and these children would give him answers that often brought the show to a halt with laughter. • One father also was going ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Life On The Flip Side

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

One side was fear, the other side was life. One side was a hopeless man, the other side was a God who loves to breath new hope and life. One side is cruel kids, the other side is broken hearts.

Life on the Flip Side Resurrection Sunday, Apr 12 2009, John 20:11-18 Intro: A simple coin has two sides. We look at one side at a time, and without a mirror or some other tool we can only look at one side at a time – we can’t see the other unless we flip it over. As I walked towards ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

He Had To Rise

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 21, 2009

Easter is a time of HOPE in a world sadly lacking

He HAD To Rise! (All my sermons use illustrations from sermon central.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (We showed a video from the “Passion of Christ” entitled “Beautiful Savior” just before I preached.) “Jesus your nailed scarred hands are beautiful, and your nailed scarred ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Persistent Petitionary Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 15, 2016

Jesus emphasises the importance, validity and efficacy of persistent petitionary prayer. The basis of our prayer is our relationship with God.

PERSISTENT PETITIONARY PRAYER. Luke 11:1-13. It all began with Jesus at prayer, and with the disciples’ desire to learn from Jesus how to pray (Luke 11:1). Surprisingly, we are encouraged to pray in much the same terms as Jesus Himself. Our address towards God is to be one of familial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Lives And Reigns Series

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Apr 25, 2019

The earthly life of Jesus Christ was a very powerful life but the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ gave us the power to become sons of God and partakers of the divine nature.

THEME: IT IS FINISHED TOPIC: HE LIVES AND REIGNS MAIN TEXT: EPHESIANS 1:6-14 INTRODUCTION The Earthly life of Jesus Christ was a very powerful life but the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ gave us the power to become sons of God and partakers of the divine nature - 2 Peter 1:3-4. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Declaration For Today And Everyday!

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 18, 2022

This is a declaration for today from the WORD of GOD. Make it yours...daily.

DECLARATION FOR TODAY and everyday! William Akehurst, HSWC There is something about declaring, speaking out loud, with authority. According to Job 22:28, when we declare something, it is established for us. And we will see how it shall come to fruition. You will also declare a thing, And it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24, Job 22:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Disciple Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

What is A Disciple? Matthew 4:23 A Disciple of Jesus is rational. 1. A disciple of Jesus is one who learns (they are students). There is a difference between teaching and imparting knowledge. Imparting knowledge is simply giving out information. Teaching occurs when we acquire knowledge and then ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Barrier Down: Mary Magdalene

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 6, 2010

Commitment to the living Christ will let Him break down circumstantial, cultural, and spiritual barriers to our success. Illustrated with the story of Marian Anderson.

I think it was John Lennon, one of the Beatles, who once observed, "Life is what happens while you are making other plans." That really is the issue, isn't it? Getting a fix on our lives. Getting hold of life. Being able to make it go the way you want it to go. And the trouble is that life just ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection: History Or Myth?

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Mar 18, 2021

This lesson first introduces the serving of the Lord's Supper, then flows into the sermon after the Lord's Supper has been eaten.

I) [Introduction to Lord’s Super.] Easter, the day that many celebrate the resurrection of Christ, is right around the corner. While we do not celebrate this holiday, because God did not ask that we do so, the resurrection is nevertheless certainly an essential part of our faith. A) Paul reminds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19, Romans 10:8-9, Acts 26:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 15, 2025

Resurrection tells us about where we think Jesus is suppose to be, it is something we just believe, and resurrection is hope.

John 20:1-18 Resurrection 1. Resurrection tells us Jesus is not where He is suppose to be Jesus is Suppose to be in a Tomb • Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw the stone removed said, . 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

The Way Of The Cross -14th Station - "Jesus Is Placed In The Sepulchre” Series

Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 16, 2026

Theme: The Silence of the Tomb and the Hope of Resurrection.

________________________________________ The Way of the Cross 14th Station “Jesus is Placed in the Sepulchre” ________________________________________ Theme The Silence of the Tomb and the Hope of Resurrection ________________________________________ Scripture “Joseph took the body, wrapped it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:59-60

"What Happens When The Cheering Stops?”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 7, 2022

Palm Sunday ....with an opening quote by Corrie ten Boom....then a walk through the days of Holy Week...the rest of the story.

In Jesus Holy Name April 10, 2022 Text: Matthew 21:1-3,10 Palm Sunday Redeemer “What Happens When The Cheering Stops?” Corrie Ten Boom was a famous Christian whose testimony of suffering in Nazi concentration camps and God’s grace ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-10, Luke 19:29-38

Denomination: Lutheran