Sermons on Juan 20:9:

Seeing Jesus Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 23, 2007

The story of Mary Magdalene at the tomb of Jesus teaches us many things about when and how Jesus reveals himself to us.

John 20:1-2, 11-18 “Seeing Jesus” INTRODUCTION For several Sundays, we have been walking with Jesus as he has sent his face toward Jerusalem traveled toward the cross. Our time with Jesus has been a time of learning. While Jesus has not instructed us in things that our society considers ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

First Day Footrace

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

An Easter Message.

FIRST DAY FOOTRACE John 20:1-10 INTRO: Let me tell you a riddle. It concerns a footrace between two individuals. The one who arrived first at the finish line lost the race. The one who arrived last won the race but failed to capture the prize. The one who lost the race captured the prize (REPEAT ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Shift - Creation Care

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Oct 18, 2007

Could it be that Jesus’ resurrections was meant to not only give hope to humanity but also to the rest of his creations?

I want to begin this morning in John 20. John 20 is text that we most commonly read on Easter Sunday. It is John’s account of Jesus’ resurrection. In John chapter 20, we have Mary Magdalene going to the tomb where Jesus was buried early in the morning to anoint the dead body of Jesus with burial ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leave Your Graveyard Clothes In The Graveyard

Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 2, 2007

What has you all wrapped and entangled up to the point that you can’t follow or serve the Lord?

John 19:38-42 John 20:1-10 Topic: Leaving your graveyard clothes in the graveyard In these passage of scriptures, we read about Mary Magdalene, and the other women going to the sepulcher to anoint the body of Jesus Christ. About 3 days earlier, Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross on ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Resurrection Series

Contributed by Sam Peters on May 4, 2007

This contemporary message is part two of a four part series on "Make a Fresh Start" inspired by Outreach and a variety of messages on Sermon Central.

Make a Fresh Start Series Personal Resurrection As we have been discussing in our new series, every now and then we have to make a fresh start. Sometimes we choose a fresh start. • It might be a commitment to get our household affairs in order. • It might be joining a health club or fitness ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

The Jesus Family Tomb: Have We Found The Bones Of Jesus?

Contributed by Galen Hackman on May 23, 2007

The Christian faith is founded on the confession that Jesus has Risen. If the Tomb that has been making all the news lately is that of Jesus, what impact does it have on the Christian Faith? Can we still believe?

The Jesus Family Tomb: Have we found the bones of Jesus? John 20:1-18 A few weeks ago, on March 4th, the Discovery Channel aired a documentary entitled “The Lost Tomb of Jesus.” If you saw it, you may have noticed right up front that it was very well done. Obviously behind its production ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

He Is Risen

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 24, 2006

A look at the first seven words of the risen Saviour to His disciples (and us)bringing encouragement and challenge.

John 20:1 – 16 Easter! Christ is risen from the dead! In consequence, because He lives, we also live! Halleluiah. What a glorious hope the believer has. Christ is risen – and because of that, we live! There are two aspects of this wonderful life that is now ours, and both are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Victory Of The Cross

Contributed by Wendy Pratt on Mar 30, 2006

The Easter story from the perspective of Mary Magdalene, including a recap of recent events.

Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I come to you this morning to share the story of what happened on that first Easter. My name is Mary—Mary of Magdala, though you know me as Mary Magdalene. Just to be correct, Magdalene was not my last name—it referred to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resurrection Morning

Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Apr 11, 2006

To accept the resurrection you must meet Jesus and to have faith is the key to the kingdom of God. To receive Jesus we must listen for him calling us.

Our bible reading today is one that is full of feeling, faith, compassion and emotion. It is one of the base lines and benchmarks of the Christian faith. We have Mary Magdalene making her way, in sorrow, to the tomb of her Lord and Master. She is distraught, her eyes are full with tears and her ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Epic Event - Easter

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 11, 2006

The Easter event is the lynchpin of history. God has given us hope for eternal life. In our culture there is a battle for the mind regarding this truth.

In Jesus Holy Name April 16, 2006 Text: John 20:1-18 Easter Sunday Redeemer “The Epic Event - Easter” If you visited the shopping mall this week end, would your visit there help you understand the meaning of Easter? Our culture definitely has an Easter holiday. You can buy ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ's Victory Gives Courage In The Face Of Death

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 13, 2006

An Easter sermon that uplifts God’s victory over the finality of death.

The Resurrection of our Lord April 16, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, on this day we recall how you raised Jesus, your beloved Son, from death. And through ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Sunrise Service For Easter

Contributed by Larry East on Apr 15, 2006

This is an Easter sunrise service to celebrate and remember the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb.

Sunrise Service Northside Christian Church April 16, 2006 John 20:1-9 (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 ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter 2006

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 17, 2006

The Resurrection - myth or reality

EASTER 2006 Story: There is a story told, about a painting of Goethe’s Faust on display in the magnificent Louvre Museum in Paris, France. In the picture, Faust is seated at a table engaged in a competitive game of chess. And at first glance, it looks like Faust is losing. His opponent in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Easter 2006 Smm

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 17, 2006

Is seeing really necessary to believing?

SMM/NR Easter 2006 A Touch from the Risen Lord The bodily Resurrection of Jesus Christ is a central pillar of the Christian faith. St. Paul summed up the Christian faith like this: For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: i) that Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

The Start Of Something New Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 18, 2006

With the empty tomb, God demonstrated that he was doing something new. We live out the reality that God is doing something new as we walk in faith in the relationship that God made with us at our baptism.

John 20:1-18 “The Start of Something New” INTRODUCTION It was near dawn on that first Easter, when Mary Magdalene approached Jesus’ tomb. It was probably a morning that was not all that different from this one. Mary expected to find a tomb with a stone rolled across its entrance. She assumed ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran