Sermons on Juan 20:4:

Strange Witnesses

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Apr 7, 2012

This sermon asks why Jesus chose strange witnesses to the miracles of his life and the reality of his resurrection, and encourages us to share witness this ourselves.

Introduction Mary Magdalene is stooped at the entrance of the tomb where the body of Jesus had been interred. Mary had seen that the seal had been broken because the great stone at the entrance had been rolled back. Mary had run home to tell the others this distressing news and there’d ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Christ - Our New Ark Of The Covenant

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 7, 2012

Jesus is the NEW ARK of the NEW COVENANT See the correlation of the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus and CHRIST as the NEW ARK of the COVENANT as desribed in John 20:12 Metaphorically, Noah was saved by the Ark, We are saved by the ARK who is CHRIST JESUS.

2014.04.07.Sermon.The New Covenant Arose Symbolic Events of Resurrection Day The New Covenant, Napkin, Ascension and anticipation for His Return Scriptures: Exodus 25:10-22 Jeremiah 31:31-33 Matthew 26:28 John 20:1-29 Acts 1:4-11 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 Summary: Christ is our ARK Noah and the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection’s Re-Creation

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 7, 2012

Resurrection changes how the church understands life and purpose.

RESURRECTION’S RE-CREATION John 20:1-9; 19-23 Big Idea: Resurrection changes how the church understands life and purpose. NOTE: This service concluded with baptisms. 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 ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Easter Continuum

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 8, 2012

We all live our lives in relationship to God on some level. There’s a continuum from rejection of God to being embraced by God. This sermon outlines that continuum, which is often the journey we take to God.

The visuals for this sermon are at http://prezi.com/8fxspeqp4jxn/easter-sunday-the-continuum/ So. Easter. Resurrection Sunday. It’s a great day. A day we remember every year when everything changed. How many of us were here last Palm Sunday? We celebrated the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Son Always Rises!

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Apr 8, 2012

This is an Easter sermon that speaks to the good news of Jesus' resurrection.

John 20:1-18 ~ The Son Always Rises! (9) In the pre-dawn hours of that spectacular Sunday morning in Jerusalem so many years ago, there was no one who expected anything new, no one lying sleepless in anticipation that the world soon would change forever, no one with the even the slightest notion ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Totally Awesome

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 9, 2012

A sermon on 3 reasons for the resurrection of Jesus Christ preached on Easter Sunday (Material adapted from Jack Cottrell's book, The Faith Once For All, chapter 14 The Work of Christ, pg. 272- 277)

HoHum: There’s a story about a Sunday School kindergarten teacher who was trying to determine how much Christian training her new students had. She found one 5 year-old boy who knew absolutely nothing about the story of Jesus. She began by relating to him the death of Jesus on the cross. When ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection Of Jesus

Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Apr 13, 2012

In depth explanation of the biblical text and a reflection of what it means for us today

What a day it turned out to be, in fact what a life changing and challenging week it had been. Jesus’ arrest, interrogation and crucifixion, leading to his death on the cross, had seen his faithful followers scatter and hide themselves away, as they shared with each other their grief for a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Living The Resurrection Life

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

Jesus came to this world to die, not to live, and in His death, He fulfilled every promise of God.

In the darkest moments, God performs his greatest acts. Jesus was acclaimed “Son of David” on Palm Sunday. By Maundy Thursday, he was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane and brought to trial before Annas and Caiaphas, Pontius Pilate and Herod. Friday he was condemned to death and was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

It Ain't Easter, Preacher Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013

Every time a believer comes to faith in Jesus Christ, it points back to the first Easter almost 2000 years ago. We celebrate that Jesus is risen from the dead. God, the angels, and we rejoice when a former unbeliever rises from the dead to life in Christ.

It Ain't Easter, Preacher John 20:1-10 First preached in November, 2004 Introduction Last week we learned about how Jesus fulfilled the Scriptures even in death. He gave up His life voluntarily at 3PM, at the exact hour the Passover Lambs started to be slain. The lambs had to be completely ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter: Hope

Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013

When we lose site of God’s promise, we lose site of God’s hope.

Have you ever lost hope? All three of those families just said hope seemed to be gone. That’s a big deal – that’s hard to speak out loud, but I have no doubt that nearly 100% of us have looked at a situation and wondered if there was any hope. KEY: Hope seems to go to invisible ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Bible Series: Resurrection Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 28, 2013

Based on History Channel's epic mini-series, The Bible, this five-part expository sermon series highlights five key events in the story of Scripture from Abraham to Jesus, using video clips from the show.

The Bible: Resurrection Sunday Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/31/2013 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 ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-28

Denomination: Christian Church

The Promises Of An Empty Tomb

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 10, 2013

It seemed all the hopes and dreams of the disciples were dashed when Jesus died on a cross but then came the news His tomb was found empty. His empty tomb held so many promises. We'll consider some of those promises in this lesson.

n the day that Jesus died on the cross, it seems that the hopes and dreams of His disciples were crushed. Their teacher had been killed. Judas, one of their own, had betrayed Him and now he was also dead. The crowds that once had flocked to Jesus were no longer around. The events of the last few ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: *other

Little Children, Love One Another Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 23, 2014

John believed, and spent the rest of his life preaching agape love.

St John’s Day Mass 2014 (December 27) Thirteen Days of Christmas Tradition tells us that of the three first witnesses to the empty tomb, St. John lived the longest. That is not surprising, since Tradition also holds that he was the youngest, perhaps a teenager during Jesus’s ministry. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Christian Certainties Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 18, 2016

To establish that there are Christian Certainties that will provide hope and assurance to every saint. This lesson deals with the rapture, 7 years of tribulation, and the 1000 year reign. It is about the greatest story ever told, Christ's resurrection.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Christ is Risen 2. Christ is Reigning 3. Christ is Returning Remarks. 1. In the world in which we live there are many uncertainties. These are perilous time. Stock market and bank crashes, stocks up and down, once a good means of financial security-now uncertain. World ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, John 20:1-29, Mark 16:1-14, Luke 24:44-49, Matthew 28:1-15, 1 Corinthians 15:20-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Easter Way Of Seeing

Contributed by James Hickman on Mar 18, 2016

John was able to look at the evidence of Jesus resurrection and go away with the seeds of an Easter faith. All of us need to strive for this way of seeing.

John 20:1-9 Note: This sermon accepts the centuries old view that John was the “other” disciple. ****** The other day Pat and I walked into one of the busiest malls in central Ohio where we were greeted with a sign announcing the mall would be closed on Sunday, March 27th. While ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist