Sermons on John 20:5:

What Do You Believe?

Contributed by Phil Futoran on Apr 6, 2016

Many think that John, upon seeing the grave clothes, believed that Jesus had risen. This sermon challenges that view and, more importantly, what we really believe (live out).

“Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, ‘They have taken away the Lord out of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter 2016: Empty Promises

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2020

On the first Easter Sunday, instead of promises full of emptiness, God gave us emptiness that is full of promise. There are at least three of them—an empty cross, empty clothes, and an empty cave. It is the very fact that each of these is empty that assures us that God’s promises are not.

EASTER: EMPTY PROMISES Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/27/2016 I just want to take a moment to thank everyone for choosing to spend Easter morning with us here at the Grove. Whether you’ve been coming to the Grove all your life, or this is your first time visiting, or you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:8-10, Romans 6:23, Colossians 3:13-14, John 20:5-7, Matthew 28:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

A Life Transforming Encounter Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

To become a child of God I must cling to the living, resurrected Jesus

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday's On The Way

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 15, 2019

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY LOOKED DISMAL, BUT SUNDAY'S ON THE WAY

SUNDAY’S ON THE WAY INTRO: SUNDAY’S ON THE WAY! Are you living in a NEVER-ENDING THURSDAY struggling to make it while your world seems to be falling apart? Are you living in an ENDLESS FRIDAY watching your hopes and dreams slowly die? Are you living in a DARK, DEPRESSED SATURDAY? Your will ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victory In Jesus Part 2: The Tomb

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 16, 2019

Jesus gained the strength in Gethsemane which propelled Him forward to endure the cross. The final victory was in the Garden Tomb where He overcame death for all of us.

1. Appearance A man was flying from Seattle to San Francisco. Unexpectedly, the plane stopped in Sacramento along the way. The flight attendant explained that there would be a delay, and if the passengers wanted to get off the aircraft, the plane would re-board in 50 minutes. Everybody got off the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hinge Of History

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 17, 2019

What are we to make of the Resurrection?

“The Hinge of History” John 20:1-18 In my mom’s house there is a map of the history of the world, and it’s a BIG map. It wasn’t created by a specifically Christian publishing house; I believe it was put out by National Geographic, and fairly recently. Anyhow, on this map, the history of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Day Jesus Arose Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 19, 2019

John 20:1-23 shows us what really happened on the day Jesus arose and why it really matters.

Introduction I am doing a short series by looking at three of Jesus’ final days from the perspective of an eye witness, the apostle John. Thursday night, we looked at the night Jesus served. Friday night, we looked at the day Jesus died. Today, we will look at the day Jesus arose. The material for ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Scarification And Resurrection

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 21, 2019

By prayer, fasting and giving we wear away our protective ego so that the grace of Christ can seep into or flood our souls and bring us to new life.

Easter 2019 Scarification and Resurrection It’s been years since I made a loaf of bread, or cinnamon rolls, but I do remember the leavening. I recall taking warm water and adding a package of Fleishmann’s yeast and then mixing in the flour and salt and oil. You have to knead–that’s spelled with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, John 20:1-9, Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon 5: Easter Questions Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 21, 2019

Mary Magdalene had to answer 3 questions on Easter morning, the same questions we all must ask.

Sermon 5: Easter Questions 82 Hours: Countdown to the Resurrection Chuck Sligh Preaching April 21, 2019 TEXT: John 20:1-18 – “The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. 2 Then she runneth, and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Message - Compromised Christianity Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 21, 2019

Part 4 of this series examines how Thomas refused to believe that Jesus was resurrected from the dead. This example also defined how Christians today are being compromised due to a lack of knowledge and beliefs.

Compromised Christianity Part 4 Seeking Jesus Conclusion Scriptures: Acts 17:11; John 20:1-29 This will conclude my series titled “Compromised Christianity.” On this Easter morning we will once again look at Thomas who after hearing that Jesus had risen from the dead doubted. His initial ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11, John 20:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Road With Jesus: John Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 22, 2019

What goes through the mind of the Apostle John as he arrives at the empty tomb on that Easter morning?

On the Road with Jesus: John John 20:1-9 and other selections from the book of John and gospel accounts April 21, 2019 – Easter During this Lenten season we have been on the road with Jesus. It has been a unique look at Jesus from those that he came in contact with. We have heard from his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Friends

Easter 2019

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 23, 2019

The empty tomb reminds us of God's Power, Priority and Presence in our lives.

EASTER Back in 1922 a British archaeologist named Howard Carter became famous when he discovered the intact tomb of King Tutankhamun, a young Egyptian pharaoh who lived and ruled in about 1332 BC. Other tombs in Egypt had been found before this, but what made this tomb so unique was the fact that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Truth About Easter

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 23, 2019

There's a whole lot about Easter that has nothing to do with the Resurrection and some things that do, aren't accurate. BUT, Jesus really did die, was buried, and rose again!

The Truth about Easter April 21, 2019 Morning Service Resurrection Sunday Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus really did die, was buried, and rose again. Focus Passage: John 20:1-18 Supplemental Passage: For as yet they did not understand the Scripture, that He ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Everlasting Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 31, 2020

As Christians, we are commanded to honor our leaders, to pray for them, to obey them but Psalm 146 cautions us not to put our trust in them or praise them in the same manner in which we trust and praise God.

Jesus stands before Roman’s highest and most powerful representative in Judea, Samaria, and Idumea. Pontus Pilate looks at Him with a mixture of curiosity and annoyance. He absolutely hates being involved in these petty local squabbles. “Are you the king of the Jews?” he asks. Jesus answered, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10, Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 4:16-21, John 18:34-40, John 19:1-18, John 19:28-33, John 20:1-18, John 19:38-42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

The Easter Garden Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

God started human history in a garden, and Jesus began a new history of salvation in the Easter garden which gave to man new life, new joy, and new hope.

A son kept asking his father questions until he was bugged. He decided and try to quench the lad's curiosity with the old cliche, "Remember, curiosity killed the cat." The son replied, "What was the cat curious about dad?" The plan backfired, for the boy was even ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18