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Sight Unseen Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 30, 2006

based on 68 ratings

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When the Risen Jesus told Mary Magdalene not to cling to Him, it was because Jesus wanted Mary to have a faith that went beyond the 5 senses. Jesus asks us to walk by faith, not by sight.

John 20:10-18 – Sight Unseen Today I am preaching 2 different sermons on the same passage of Scripture. That’s really the power of the Bible – there is so much good stuff in there. Two different people can preach on the same passage and get 2 completely different sermons out of it. The same ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18, John 20:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Distractions Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 30, 2006

based on 37 ratings

| 13,224 views

Three times people did not recognize the Risen Jesus. This looks at why. There were spiritual reasons, of course, but also real physical reasons too. This looks at what distracts us from seeing Jesus.

John 20:10-18 – Distractions Today we are continuing our series called He is Risen Indeed, messages about Jesus rising from the dead and what that means for us some 1976 years later. Today we are in John 20:10-18. We are looking at the 1st appearance Jesus makes after rising from the grave. He ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Christ Must Rise From The Dead.

Contributed by Simon Fisher on Jun 1, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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How Christ rising from the dead makes us certain of the love of an almighty and eternal God.

For as yet they knew not the Scripture, that he must rise again from the dead. (Jn 20:9) So the disciples went to the tomb, Peter, and John, and Mary Magdelene, of whom John and Mary had seen Jesus die two days before, and they found that Jesus was not in the tomb. And when Mary waited in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:9, John 20:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Behind Closed Doors Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 9, 2006

based on 11 ratings

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This is about the disciples locking the doors because of fear; Jesus showed up, and they were afraid anyway. This deals with fear in our lives and overcoming it.

John 20:19-20 – Behind Closed Doors Today we are continuing in our series on Jesus’ resurrection called He is Risen indeed. What did the resurrection mean to the original band of followers, and what does the resurrection mean for us nearly 2000 years later? The truth is, the resurrection has ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Evening With Doubting Thomas

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 14, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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Doubting Thomas says it all.

Hello, my name is Thomas. I want to tell you about an amazing time in my life. It was nothing short of a wild emotional roller coaster ride. I was up and down, and back up again. It all started while I was with Jesus while he was on earth. I was one of his twelve disciples. At first his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Finishing The Story

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Jun 26, 2006

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A look at the big picture in terms of the role of the bible in preparing us for mission in today’s world

Introduction I came across this illustration of the role of the bible and our role as the followers of Jesus (by N T Wright): Suppose someone discovered a play by say, Shakespeare – there were 4 acts but the 5th had been lost. The first four acts provide such a wealth of characterization and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Sheldon Rox on Jun 26, 2006

based on 34 ratings

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Funeral message for a fallen Officer

Funeral Sermon for Tom Cochran January 31, 2005 Giving honor to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, fellow clergy in this Gospel Ministry, Mayor Cunningham, Distinguished members of City Council, Honorable Judge Jim Humphrey. To Jo Nee, the children and family members. I am humbled to stand before ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26, John 20:24

Denomination: Baptist

Was Jesus Really Married? Series

Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006

based on 3 ratings

| 2,887 views

This sermon addresses the question regarding the role and position of women in the early church. This sermon also addresses Dan Brown’s claim that Jesus was married to Marry Magdalene.

Was Jesus Really Married? John 20:14-17 Introduction Permit me to begin with another quote from Dan Brown’s book, The Da Vinci Code: “The social decorum during that time virtually forbid a Jewish man to be unmarried. According to Jewish custom, celibacy was condemned, and the obligation for a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Me Up Inside

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jul 7, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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We are frozen and dead until Jesus touches us and brings us life.

Wake Me Up Inside how can you see into my eyes like open doors, leading you down into my core, where i’ve become so numb. without a soul, my spirit sleeping somewhere cold, until you find it there and lead it back home. wake me up inside, wake me up inside, call my name and save me from the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resurrection Before Dawn Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 7, 2008

based on 14 ratings

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The Crucifixion had Brought Earth’s Darkest Day Even the light of the sun had been hidden from view Imagine the dark despair that swept in on the followers of Christ They had forgotten or doubted His promise to rise from the dead Troubled Women

Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

John Chapter 20 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Oct 1, 2001

based on 51 ratings

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John Chapter 20 explores the appearances of Jesus immediately following His resurrection.

John Chapter 20 John 20:1-9 The first day of the week, that’s Sunday. This is the best explanation I know for when the Sabbath Day changed! The Sabbath was changed from Saturday to Sunday when Christ arose from the dead. Christ was dead during the Sabbath Day; He became alive on Sunday, and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Pray And Wait

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Apr 8, 2003

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In these days of uncertainty -- of war and violence -- we should look to the ladies outside the tomb for an example of what we can do.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Today is a day of uncertainty. Our lives, whether consciously or unconsciously, are filled with anxiety about the future of our communities, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Methodist

What Hope Does Easter Bring For A Person Like Me?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 9, 2003

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Three people are mentioned by name (besides Jesus) in John’s resurrection chapter. What do these three people have to say to us?

CONTEXT: - John is the greatest gospel theologically. - The resurrection story is the most important chapter. - There are only three people mentioned by name in this chapter (besides Jesus) (note: “the other disciple whom Jesus loved” is an obvious reference to John, but he is not ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

(Lesson 10) Mary Magdalene: Taught By Christ

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

based on 33 ratings

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Mary came to the garden to care for a corpse. When she saw Jesus, she hung on to His physical feet to renew the love she had for Him before the cross. In an encounter with Christ, she learned that she would relate to Him "in the Spirit" in the future.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Women came to the tomb. "Very early in the morning they (the women (23:55) came early unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain other women with them" (Luke 24:1). 2. Mary Magdalene was the leader. She was mentioned first (Mark 16:1 and Matt. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Folded Clothes

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Apr 12, 2003

based on 78 ratings

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There is a lot to be learned from folded clothes!

FOLDED CLOTHES (An Easter Sermon) SCRIPTURE : "Then cometh Simon Peter following him and went into the sepulcher and seeth the linen clothes, And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. Then went in also that other ...read more

Scripture: John 20:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

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