Sermons on John 20:17-24:

The Illusions Of Modern Society And The Gospel

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

Let's look at the illusions and presuppositions within the culture around us, and ourselves. Then we'll look at the cultural progression, media movements, and the gospel's power to transform cultures.

"If we as Christians do not speak out as authoritarian governments grow from within or come from outside, eventually we or our children will be the enemy of society and the state. No truly authoritarian government can tolerate those who have a real absolute by which to judge its arbitrary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, John 20:19-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

Peace Of Resurrection

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 31, 2021

There is victory in the name of Jesus, for He has defeated death. Easter is the celebration of the victory of God, which He has freely given to you, me, and many many generations to come.

Peace of Resurrection Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.” - John 20:19 Three teenage children were making all ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Sundays To Easter: Mary Magdalene’s Undying Love For A Risen Savior Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 1, 2021

John 20 records Mary Magdalene's journeys to the tomb where the body of Jesus was placed. She was the first person to see and speak with the Risen Lord Jesus, and showed Him her undying love.

Introduction: Mary Magdalene was one of the women who followed Jesus during His earthly ministry. Jesus had cast seven demons out of her at an earlier time (Luke 7-8:2) so no doubt she would be grateful for that miracle. She was there when the Lord’s body was laid in the tomb (Mark 15:40-47) and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Easter 2021 - Beyond The Cross

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 1, 2021

This Easter message focuses on what we have because Jesus was raised from the dead.

Easter 2021 Beyond The Cross Scripture: First Corinthians 15:14-18; John 20:1-18; Isaiah 53:9 Throughout my early years in the Church, we sang a song that contained the following words that I am sure many of you will recognize: “Jesus keep me near the cross, there’s a precious fountain. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14-18, John 20:1-18, Isaiah 53:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Doubt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 3, 2021

The famous opponent of Christianity - Voltaire - actually believed the dead could be raised. He believed in a famous scientist of the day who maintained he had done just that. Voltaire rejected Jesus and His real resurrection and embraced a scientist and his false claim.

Back in 1694, a man named Voltaire was born in Paris France. Voltaire was a famous writer, philosopher and intellectual of the day, but he was best known for was his hatred of the church of his day. He devoted himself to attacking and ridiculing Christianity at every opportunity, and he was a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Witnesses

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 3, 2021

The following sermon is going to review three witnesses of Christ’s resurrection and suggest that celebrating His lordship, removing all doubts, and a restoration and a renewed desire to serve Him are but just three wonderful ways to celebrate Easter!

The Witnesses John 20:11-18, 24-29, 21:15-17 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 There have been some amazing accomplishments over the course of human history. To the vast splendor of Pharoah Khufu’s (2540 BCE) Great Pyramid of Giza that was the tallest structure for ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18, John 20:24-29, John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Woman, Why Are You Weeping?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 3, 2021

The story setting is early on that Sunday morning after Jesus’ resurrection.

The story setting is early on that Sunday morning after Jesus’ resurrection (John 20:1-18). This time of year, Jerusalem can 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 ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Storm Before The Calm

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 4, 2021

The storm before the calm. Normally we hear this said the other way around. Though there are times when there is the calm before the storm, in the case of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, the storm came before the calm.

THE STORM BEFORE THE CALM The storm before the calm. Normally we hear this said the other way around. Though there are times when there is the calm before the storm, in the case of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, the storm came before the calm. 1) The crucifixion-the storm. The storm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54, Psalm 83:14-16, John 20:10-20, John 14:27, Job 30:22, 1 Peter 1:3-7, 1 Corinthians 15:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiencing Easter!

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Apr 4, 2021

An analysis of the of the subjects, signs, sayings, and the sightings of Our Risen Savior, will prayerfully move us beyond the historicity of Easter, and into the experience of the reality of Easter!

John 20 (NIV) 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2 So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

"tomb Visitors On Resurrection Sunday"

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 4, 2021

This message deals with the accounts of those first visitors who came to the tomb of Jesus expecting to find the body of Jesus, but instead have an encounter with an angel of the Lord.

TOMB VISITORS ON RESURRECTION MORNING Matthew 28: 1-8, 9-10; John 20:1-9, 11-18 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ April 04, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/vJykUX0tKMI INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning I want us to go back in time over 2,000 years to the scene of a graveyard. 2.) This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, John 20:1-9, John 20:11-18, Matthew 27:50-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing The Risen Lord

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 4, 2021

Learning from the experience of Mary Magdalene. Don't let emotions blind us to the truth. Don't let circumstances blind us to His presence. Remember what He has said.

Jesus has risen. The tomb was empty. The stone covering it has been rolled away. • God has accepted the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. He died on behalf of sinners and paid the penalty of our sin. God raised him from the dead on the third day • The disciples were told of this before it ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18, Luke 24:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter Is Everything

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 5, 2021

Because Easter is everything, Jesus must be everything to you.

The word “everything” refers to “something that is extremely or most important.” If you believe someone or something is everything, you’re saying that person or that thing is most important in your life. Barry White made these words popular in a song from 1974: “My first, my last, my everything ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

2nd Sunday Of Easter, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 5, 2021

APRIL 7th, 2024.

Acts 4:32-35, Psalm 133:1-3, 1 John 1:1-10, 1 John 2:1-2, John 20:19-31. (A) GRACE TO GIVE. Acts 4:32-35. The first reference to the voluntary sharing of the early church occurs soon after Pentecost, when the believers in the Jerusalem church (3,120 members plus daily additions) were said to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35, Psalm 133:1-3, 1 John 1:1-10, 1 John 2:1-2, John 20:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus In Today's World

Contributed by Travis Voeltz on Apr 6, 2021

Many know the history of the Resurrection by this point in their lives… Jesus was denied, handed over to be crucified (John 19:16), beaten, shamed, clothes divided, bearing His own cross (Jn 19:17), and ultimately, they crucified Him (Jn 19:18).

Opening Many know the history of the Resurrection by this point in their lives… Jesus was denied, handed over to be crucified (John 19:16), beaten, shamed, clothes divided, bearing His own cross (Jn 19:17), and ultimately, they crucified Him (Jn 19:18). Then, 3 days later, the most important event ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Methodist

Ants In The Pants

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 8, 2021

Seeing is not believing!

Ants In The Pants – John 20: 19 - 31 Intro: If I had written the account of the resurrection of Jesus, it would have been a little bit different. For example: John would run up to Peter as he returned from witnessing the empty tomb. Excitedly, John would say, “Peter, I have good news and I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed