Sermons on Garden Tomb:

The High Priestly Prayer (Part One) Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 18, 2025

Looking at the High Priestly prayer, which was prayed by Jesus in John 17

The High Priestly Prayer (part one - John Part 54) Text: John 17:1-5 If you will, please take your Bibles and open them up to John chapter 17. This morning we’re going to be looking at what is commonly called “The High Priestly Prayer of Jesus”… Some folks have said that this is the “ACTUAL” ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5, John 6:37, Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Risen Christ Is With You

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 13, 2026

In the midst of tears, fear, confusion and discouragement, the Risen Lord Jesus was right there beside his distraught disciples and followers to empower them and encourage them. No matter what we are going through let’s never forget our living Savior will never leave us nor forsake us.

Today’s meditation is based on John 20:14-15, Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him ...read more

Scripture: John 20:14-15, Jeremiah 31:16, Luke 24:13-16, Luke 24:19-21, Proverbs 23:17-18, Luke 24:32-33, John 21:3-4, 2 Timothy 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Grave Robbers Or Treasure Seekers

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002

Jesus had a few encounters with His followers after His resurrection that show the true treasure of His sacrifice.

Grave Robbers or Treasure Seekers. John 20-21 Read John 20:1-3,11-18,21,27,28. Why did Jesus have to die? Gospel presentation. Why did Jesus have to rise again? Theses are two seperate questions. I.At the tomb, Mary Magdalene found that we have a relationship with God. (20:1-2,11-18) ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

God's Dream Fulfilled

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

The plan of salvation was a dream of God even before He created man. He knew the consequences of making a free will creature, and He knew sin and death was inevitable. But it was worth it, for He had a plan of salvation that would be a dream come true.

Few people have ever been more lost than Dr. Robert Dykes and his wife Margery. Both in their late 20's and parents of two young children, they were presumed dead when their small plane went down in the mountains of the Wyoming-Utah boarder. Hundreds of planes searched in vain for nearly a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Very Early In The Morning, Hope Woke Up With The Sun

Contributed by Duane Wente on Apr 18, 2025

The resurrection of Jesus did not wait for the noise of the world—it happened quietly, powerfully, and full of promise... very early in the morning. (A Sunrise Sermon)

### **Introduction:** Good morning! Look around. We are standing in a place of graves. A place of sorrow. A place of mourning… And yet, here we are this morning, greeting the dawn. We are in a place of endings, but watching a beginning. Scripture tells us that very early in the morning, much ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Did Jesus Really Rise From The Dead? Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004

History and the Bible agree on the fact that Jesus was crucified until He was dead.

Did Jesus really rise from the dead? The issue of the resurrection is the central reality for the faith of the church because without the resurrection there is no basis for faith. The reality is that there are many proofs for the resurrection that under gird and uphold the biblical teaching. So, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Salome Mother Of James And John. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Feb 17, 2021

Solome is remembered as the mother who just didn’t get the concept of the kingdom right and was overly ambitious for her children

Salome mother of James and John. Matt. 20:2-21, Mark 15:40-41 There are two women named Salome in the New Testament, but only one is mentioned by that name. One Salome was righteous; we read of the other Salome in Mark 6 - the daughter of Herodias who danced at Herod's party. was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-21, Mark 15:40-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Should I Believe In The Resurrection? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 13, 2009

Examines the evidence and reasons why we should believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the importance of believing to our life, both eternally and presently

Why Should I believe the Resurrection? The Resurrection is Evidenced by Facts The Empty Tomb The Tomb was Secured The Disciples were Scared The Effects on the Lives of the Disciples The Existence of Christianity today The Resurrection is Essential to Living Life Eternal The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resurrection

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 2, 2009

Looks at why the resurrection is essential

The Resurrection The Resurrection is Essential to Christianity Fables that Deny the Resurrection The “Stolen Body” Fable The “Didn’t Really Die” Fable The “Wrong Tomb” Fable Facts that Support the Resurrection The Empty Tomb The Effects on the Lives of the Disciples The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Sunrise Sermon

Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 7, 2004

Sermon for Sunrise Service

Mark 16:1-8 1. They arrived early. These ladies didn’t arrive early in anticipation, but rather to take care of unfinished business. Luke 23:55-56 records that they had seen the tomb and where his body was laid after he was taken down from the cross. Yet, they had to return home where they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Fold The Napkin

Contributed by Arley Ellingson on Apr 2, 2008

Jesus wants us to know he is coming back!

I’d like for you to venture back w/ me this morning to those minutes, hours and days just prior to the resurrection of our Lord. What was it like & what were those who loved Jesus feeling? He had, after all just been killed in a most gruesome fashion: hanging on a cross. It was now their ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Easter - He Still Moves Stones

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 21, 2011

To invite the listener to give the stone of sin from his/her life to God and allow Him to take it away.

VIDEO: “The Resurrection” (Ending scene from The Passion of the Christ) All across the country this morning, churches are packed to overflowing; it is Easter, the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus! -Easter is the queen of all Christian holy days! Christmas is the promise, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Other

3 Times Empty Equal Full, Easter 2017

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Apr 18, 2017

Easter service 2017

“He is risen” “3 times empty equals full” How many of your have stood in shock and disbelief After opening an envelope that you thought contained a check Only you find it empty Just an empty envelope in one hand And envelopes filled with bills in the other Wondering how you were going to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Live Your Life Worthy Of The Lord!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 23, 2007

May we by God’s grace and through His power live our lives worthy of the NAME we claim.

The soldier walks 21 steps. On the 21st step he turns and faces the tomb he is guarding. He does this for 21 seconds. The soldier then turns to head back the other direction. He moves his rifle to his outside shoulder away from the tomb. After 21 seconds he walks 21 steps and repeats the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Proofs For The Resurrection Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 17, 2007

Why is it important to consider proofs for the resurrection of Christ? Because if there is no resurrection, our preaching is empty and your faith is empty.

PROOFS FOR THE RESURRECTION OPENING TEXT: “Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you--unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: *other