Sermons on John 20:2:

Joy Is Coming Soon, I Promise Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 6, 2020

God doesn't promise a sorrow-free life, but God does promise that joy will come. Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.

A. I’m sure that many of us are familiar with the musical Annie, about the optimistic red-headed orphaned girl named Annie, who is eventually adopted by a billionaire. 1. Before the happy ending comes, Annie and the other girls at the orphanage endure the abuse of Miss Hannigan, the drunken owner ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5, John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reflection For The Feast Of All Souls

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Oct 28, 2021

We have an annual service, The Commemoration of the faithful departed, where people gather to remember and give thanks for their loved one who have died. Here is my offering for this years service.

May I speak in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. As I reflected on the year that we have had since the last time we gathered for this service in 2020, none of us could have imagined that what we were experiencing would still be prevalent in our lives, and for many people the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14, John 20:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Resurrection: A Love Expression

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 11, 2021

Easter

Resurrection: A Love Expression Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-14, Luke 24:1-44, John 20:1-29. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Everyone has been created by God to be the master of creation. Although he/she meets with difficulties in achieving this objective, he/she has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-14, Luke 24:1-44, John 20:1-29

Denomination: Other

Resurrección: Una Expresión De Amor

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 11, 2021

Easter

Resurrección: una expresión de amor Sagrada Escritura: Mateo 28:1-10, Marcos 16:1-14, Lucas 24:1-44, Juan 20:1-29. Reflexión Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas, Todo el mundo ha s sido creado por Dios para ser el maestro de la creación. A pesar de que el / ella se ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-14, Luke 24:1-44, John 20:1-29

Denomination: Other

Pagkabuhay Na Mag-Uli: Isang Pagpapahayag Ng Pag-Ibig

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 11, 2021

Easter

Pagkabuhay na Mag-uli: Isang Pagpapahayag ng Pag-ibig Banal na kasulatan: Mateo 28:1-10, Marcos 16:1-14, Lucas 24:1-44, Juan 20:1-29. Pagninilay Mahal kong mga kapatid na babae, Lahat ng tao ha s nalikha sa pamamagitan ng Diyos na maging ang panginoon ng paglikha. Kahit na siya / siya ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-14, Luke 24:1-44, John 20:1-29

Denomination: Other

St. John Evangelist Vs The Gnostics

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 23, 2018

John emphasizes that the Word was made flesh, and pitched His tent among us, in His Gospel, chapter 1.

December 27, 2018 Feast of St. John the Evangelist Every human movement begins with high ideals preached by an effective communicator. Thus Luther began by noticing and preaching against the corruption he saw in Rome. Our democratic republic took its original light from Thomas Paine. Jefferson and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4, John 1:14-16, John 20:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

How Passionate Is Your Love To God

Contributed by David Jacob Oluwasesan on Aug 5, 2018

Our choice of the Lord after He has chosen us will determine how far we will go with Him

HOW PASSIONATE IS YOUR LOVE TO GOD One thing is for people to call you to follow the Lord or God Himself call you to follow Him but it's another thing entirely FOR YOU TO PURPOSE TO FOLLOW THE LORD. When you have chosen the Lord after He has chosen you, then you will never be satisfied with men ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

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