Sermons on John 20:11:

Stop, Look, Listen & Live! Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 12, 2022

Jesus' followers had to very carefully examine the evidence for Jesus' resurrection, even when it was right before their faces, to believe. In the same way, you owe it to yourself to examine the evidence & come to the same conclusion they did!

This world is a dangerous place. If there’s any lesson the congregation of Risen King may have learned over the past three months or so is just how vulnerable we human being are to tragedies that may overtake us very suddenly. That the world is a dangerous place is something that most of being to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Luke 18:32-33, Matthew 16:21

Denomination: Bible Church

Easter & Mary Magdalene

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 12, 2022

It was early the Sunday morning of Jesus’ resurrection (John 20:1-18). That time of year, mornings could be a little chilly, so Mary probably wrapped herself up against the cool early air as she headed towards the garden tomb.

It was early the Sunday morning of Jesus’ resurrection (John 20:1-18). That time of year, Jerusalem could be just over 20°C (about 70°F on the old scale) during the day. Early that morning it may have been about 10°C (50°F), so Mary probably wrapped herself up against the cool ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Do You Want To Be? (John 20:1-18) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 14, 2022

We see three different responses to Jesus' resurrection. And those three force us think about how we should respond to the reality that Jesus has risen, and ascended.

Let's start today by reading from 1 Corinthians 15 (NRSV): 15 Now I would remind you, brothers and sisters,[a] of the good news[b] that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand, 2 through which also you are being saved, if you hold firmly to the message that I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, 1 Corinthians 15:1-14

Will You Discern Him? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 14, 2022

The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead represents the crescendo of human history. John places his focus on Mary Magdalene.

- WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH JESUS- WILL YOU DISCERN HIM? John 20:1-18 Introduction The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead represents the crescendo of human history. It is the assurance that the promises of God are true. It gives certainty and clarity to the reality of eternal life. It ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 15, 2022

The resurrection of Jesus shows us that there is re-creation to come.

INTRODUCTION • Here we are together today celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus! • In the series entitled Signs, all of the signs we have looked at showed how God is at work through Jesus in the world, pointing out God’s overwhelming grace and love through Jesus. • Today’s sign shows us God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection Of Jesus

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 16, 2022

In this integrated gospel account, we have the details of what happened on Resurrection Morning.

*************************** The Women: When the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, out of whom Jesus had cast seven devils, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, and certain others with them had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. Very early in the morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15, Mark 16:1-11, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Godisnowhere

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 16, 2022

Easter Day when Christians should be reminded that God is here with us through the power and presence of the Holy Spirit.

GODISNOWHERE – John 20: 1 - 18 Intro: A story is told of a young mother who was driving with her 3-year-old child to church early on Easter morning. As she drove, she shared the story of Easter with her child. She concluded by saying, “This is the day we celebrate Jesus coming back to life.” ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter "messiah" Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 17, 2022

We have been exploring the names of Jesus over this Easter season and today we are going to look at Jesus as “Messiah.” The name Messiah = Christ = King = Anointed One! A name of Jesus packed with meaning and mission, purpose and the Love of God! All verified on Resurrection Sunday.

Video Transition: Life of Jesus from Son of God movie clip Series: Life of Jesus Thesis: We have been exploring the names of Jesus over this Easter season and today we are going to look at Jesus as “Messiah.” The name Messiah = Christ = King = Anointed One! A name of Jesus packed with meaning and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-30, John 1:41, John 3:16, John 4:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Empty Tomb Changes Everything.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 17, 2022

Maybe some of us come to Easter morning struck down by circumstances beyond our control—by health problems, betrayal in relationships, job loss or simply by the emptiness of looking ahead at more of the same.

Resurrecting Hope: Overcoming Life’s Greatest Challenges—The Empty Tomb Changes Everything. John 20:11-18 Week—Four. The Secret Service—A gentleman walk in front of the pastor coming out of the church one day. The pastor grabbed him by the hand, pulled him aside and said ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18, Hebrews 13:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running This Easter Morn

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 18, 2022

There is much running going on this Holy week.

John 20:1-18 “Running” 1. There is lots of running going on this Easter sermon • We have Mary Magdalene running to tell the others he is not in the tomb the Scripture says, “Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2 So she came running to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Rolling Stone Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 23, 2022

There are lots and lots of ways that we can put Jesus in a tomb and roll a stone over it, but there is no tomb strong enough, my friend, no stone too heavy that Jesus can’t smash it to pieces.

[Remember ... the members have been placing stones at the foot of the cross for the past seven weeks of Lent and the pile of stones around the bases has gotten pretty impressive ... powerful visual. But when they come in on Easter morning, the stones are all gone.] [Read Luke 15:11-24.] You’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16, Luke 15:11-24, John 19:41, Matthew 27:51, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

The Resurrection Of The Lord Jesus Christ: What Do The Scriptures Say?

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 28, 2022

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of the faith and the greatest event in the story of civilization. The proofs from Scripture and the lives changed by it cannot be ignored or denied.

Note: These verses and the order of events are adapted from THE OPEN BIBLE (KJV) (c) 1975 by Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, TN. When the Lord Jesus told Martha at the tomb of Lazarus, "I am the Resurrection and the Life" (John 11:25), He proved it by bringing HIs friend and her ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25, John 20:11-18, Matthew 28:5-10, Luke 24:13-31, John 20:24-29, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Acts 9:3-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Looking For?

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

Jesus Christ is the central figure of Christianity. This is what separates and makes us unique from other world religions.

Today, Christians all over the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus is alive, and He is alive forever. The ground where Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus laid his body began to shake, and this massive stone that serves as a door to Jesus’ tomb was rolled away. And so when the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Foursquare

The Empty Tomb

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 7, 2022

The tomb is empty and over it Christ proclaims, "I am the resurrection and the life."

October 08, 2022 The disciples had given up everything to follow Jesus. And in the beginning, it had all seemed worth it. Because He was popular – they were popular. They were riding hi on the coattails of Jesus the Messiah. They had believed His words to be true – He would be king, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:2-6, Luke 24:1-9, John 20:3-16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Easter, Mary Magdalene And Red Eggs

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 29, 2022

This is a sermon dedicated on centering our message on Jesus. At the same time it shows how some symbols that have attached themselves to Easter have in fact an important message to share with us - the Easter Egg.

Scripture: John 20:1-18 Theme: Easter, Mary Magdalene and Red Eggs Proposition: Do we boycott all the things that have attached themselves to Easter? Instead all allowing the bunny, the egg hunts and all that stuff side track us - let's listen as the Ancient Church tells us about how the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene