Sermons on John 20:1-16:

The Last Mourning

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 25, 2025

We cannot imagine what Mary Magdalene must have felt that long ago Easter morning. But maybe we should try.

They have taken him away. They have taken my Lord away. Why did they have to do it? Wasn't it enough to kill him? Why did they have to steal his body? He isn't any threat to them any more, if he ever was, and neither are we. Why couldn't they just leave us alone to tend his grave? ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Calls You By Name

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 30, 2025

John’s resurrection account reveals a quiet but profound truth: belonging comes before understanding. This message invites weary believers to release the pressure to prove their faith and rediscover a resurrection life rooted in being known, named, and kept—while still on the road.

Introduction John tells us that Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark. That detail matters. Not because it is poetic, but because it is honest. This is not the hour of confidence or clarity. This is the hour when grief wakes before reason does. The hour when the body ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Psalm 121:1-8, Psalm 131:1-3, Romans 8:15-17, 2 Timothy 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Day Was Christ Crucified?

Contributed by Stephen Emerson on Dec 31, 2025

Why do we have to do mental gymnastics to have Christ die on Friday? Do we forget that the day after Passover is a special sabbath day? Here is a timeline working back from the resurrection to the triumphal entry.

RESURRECTION TO TRIUMPHAL ENTRY: A HARMONY Resurrection Day: Our Hope Assured. (Nisan 18, Saturday evening to Sunday evening) 1. Christ rises from the dead early on the first day of the week (just after 6 PM) (Matt. 28:6, Mark 16:6, Luke 24:6) 2. Mary Magdalene, Mary mother of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1

Denomination: Baptist

Daughter Of The Most High

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jan 7, 2026

Like the sandalwood tree that imparts its fragrance to the axe that cuts it, a woman can become a blessing to many (even to the one who harms her) through what she has learnt of God in her sorrows!

The beautiful title a woman can have at any time of her life is ‘daughter’. She can rise up to any level with any impressive titles in her whole life. But ‘daughter’ is the title that assures her security, comfort, hope and belonging. When you are confident that you are not only called but are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-29, Luke 10:39-42, John 4:1-30, Luke 8:43-48, Mark 5:25-34, Matthew 9:20-22, Acts 16:13-15, Romans 16:1-2, Judges 4:1-15, Luke 1:5-25, John 20:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Easter Sunday - Looking For Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

Explores the profound significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection, its transformative power, and its role as the cornerstone of Christian faith and hope.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to stand before you today, a gathering of God's children, nestled in the warmth of His love and grace. This is a day that the Lord has made, and we shall rejoice and be glad in it, for we have been blessed with the privilege of gathering together to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Acts 10:34-43

Topics: Jesus, Resurrection

Resurrection PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon explores the significance of Jesus' empty tomb, emphasizing its representation of victory, transformative power, and eternal triumph over death.

Good morning, beloved friends and family. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family united in faith and love. A family brought together by the transformative power of the Gospel, the good news of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We come together, not to mourn or lament, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-3, John 20:3-8

Topics: Victory

Are You Looking For Jesus? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024

This sermon celebrates the transformative power of Christ's resurrection, emphasizing its reality and the hope it brings, while encouraging reflection on God's profound love.

Good morning, my brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to gather with each of you today, united under the banner of our Risen Savior. As we gather in this sacred space, let us take a moment to reflect on the incredible love of our God, a love that transcends our understanding, a love that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Topics: Easter, Sunday

Passionate For God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 10, 2024

This sermon explores the themes of Christ's sacrifice, salvation, and our call to surrender to His sovereignty, as revealed in John 20:1-18.

Good morning, dear ones, gathered here in the name of our Lord. Today, we stand on the cusp of a great revelation, a revelation that will not only stir our hearts but also transform our lives. Today, we will open the Word of God, John 20:1-18 and allow its truth to resonate within us. In the words ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Topics: Hebrews, John

Three Pivotal Questions Asked PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power, profound answers, and promise of new life found in Jesus Christ's resurrection, emphasizing its central role in Christian faith.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand before you today, not as a stranger, but as a fellow traveler on this road we call faith. We gather here, not as individuals, but as a community united in our love for Christ and our desire to grow closer to Him. Today, we find ourselves standing at the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-15

Topics: Power Of God, Three Days

He Is Risen PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 17, 2024

This sermon celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, emphasizing its historical certainty and its significance in providing hope, strength, and courage to believers.

Good morning, my dear friends. It is a joy to gather together, as we do each week, to celebrate the grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. There is an extraordinary comfort in knowing that we are bound by a love that transcends our earthly existence. Today, we come together to focus on a most ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Topics: Joy, Resurrection

It's All Good PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores the relevance of Christ's resurrection, its power to redeem our past, and how it helps us recognize God's active presence in our lives. Key

Good morning, my dear family in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you on this day that the Lord has made. We're here to share in a feast of faith, to be nourished by the Word of God, and to grow together in our understanding of His infinite love and grace. We're here to strengthen one another, to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Topics: Good News, Easter, Christ Is Risen

The Re-Creation Story Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores the concept of re-creation through the story of the empty tomb in John's gospel, emphasizing how the Risen Christ's love for us offers a chance for resurrection and transformation.

The story of the empty tomb in John’s gospel is one of re-creation with hints back to Genesis and John 1. The Risen Christ sees Mary just as she is and loves her. The Risen Jesus sees all of us, too, just as we are and offers to re-create us with resurrection life. This is the fulfillment of God ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Topics: Resurrection Life, Re-Creation, Divine Love

Resurrection Hope Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores the despair felt by Jesus' followers after His crucifixion, the restoration of hope with His resurrection, and the eternal hope we have because of Easter.

Good morning, Church! I am so thankful you have chosen to worship with us this Easter. Today we are filled with a renewed hope because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He is risen! (He is risen indeed.) Have you ever thought about the fact that before Easter was a celebration of life, it was a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Topics: Resurrection, Hope, Easter

Sermon Series: Resurrecting Hope