Sermons on Matthew 28:13:

Three Men Were On Their Way To Hell.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

This sermon was preached at Easter and it looks at the fate of Jesus and the two men who were crucified with him.

Three Men Were On Their Way To Hell Easter 4/30/2000 Luke 23:32-43 Matthew 28:1-15 Their mothers had told them time and time again, "Child if you don’t change, you’re heading for a world of trouble. There is no such thing as easy money." No doubt when the two guys got together they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43, Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resurrection, Fact Or Fiction

Contributed by David Stulley on Oct 16, 2001

Reasons why I believe in the resurrection of Christ.

Resurrection Fact or Fiction? 1. The Trial- The great Sanhedrin whose duty it was to uphold the law and to preserve life, why all the errors when it came to the trial of Christ? 2. The - The Roman soldiers were famous for their methods of crucifixion having preformed this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8, Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: Holiness

Physical Proof Of The Resurection Series

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 13, 2001

Physical proof that Jesus rose from the dead.

Physical Evidence of the Resurrection 1) It starts with faith. Tonight we will look at proof the resurrection of Jesus actually took place. *It is however important to remember that our starting place must be faith. “Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Do With Good News

Contributed by Patrick Lane on Dec 12, 2000

Sharing is the natural response when we experience good news.

I have found that I will seek any occasion, come up with any reason, find any excuse to tell you some story about the latest thing my children have done. The other night we were bathing the kids at the same time and it was a blast. The whole bathroom was soaked… with laughter… squeals, and just a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Go Quickly And Tell

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: If you believe the resurrection you will go quickly and tell! Intro.

Thesis: If you believe the resurrection you will go quickly and tell! Intro.: 1. Illust. James Michener, in his book Centennial, writes of a young Plains Indian named Lame Beaver. In Lame Beaver's tribe it was considered an honor to die in battle. Lame Beaver was bothered that something as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

The 'grave' Situation With Jesus!

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Easter sermon.

"THE ’GRAVE’ SITUATION WITH JESUS!" TEXT: Matt. 28:1-20 INTRO: The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the single most important event in human history. The Bible is quite clear that without it there is no salvation for mankind. (1 Cor 15:17-19) “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Power For Pressures

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001

This Sermon Is An Easter Sermon Dealing With the Pressures We Face In Life As The Disciples Did Just Before Easter.

Power For Pressures Easter Psalm 46:1-11 Matthew 28:1-20 There were pressures of all kinds hanging around after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Mary was dealing with the pressures of grief and anger over the death of her first born ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16, Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tell Them!

Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 4, 2001

The risen Christ appeared to the two Marys and gave them clear direction as to a new meaning and purpose for life. Jesus’ words to them give us new meaning and direction for our lives today as well.

“Tell Them!” Matthew 28:9-20 INTRODUCTION Jesus had been gloriously raised from the dead. The two Marys had been to the tomb and found it empty! As they encountered the risen Christ, a new meaning and purpose for life was revealed. That meaning and purpose is for you and I today: I. WE HAVE A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Did Jesus' Resurrection Mean To The Religious Leaders Of The Day? Series

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Mar 22, 2002

Take a look with me about what the Pharisees may have thought about Jesus’ Resurrection.

What Does The Resurrection Mean? Series Sunday March 24 What Did Jesus’ Resurrection Mean To The Religious Leaders? Intro: Did you know that when Jesus was here on earth that there were a group of people who did not like him & what he was doing? What many people don’t realize is that not only did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Faced With An Empty Tomb

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 31, 2002

Discover the reasons for the four different responses to the empty tomb to help you choose wisely how you will respond

Happy Easter, Everybody! I came across an imagined scenario of the two Roman soldiers guarding Jesus’ tomb on that first Easter morning. Each had his cup of coffee in hand. Moments before the angel showed, one soldier said to the other, "Cheer up, it’s Sunday morning. The way I see it, we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: *other

Which Path Should You Take?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 14, 2005

This sermon showcases the lie the Roman soldiers told; why they told it; and how that is still affecting our walk in Christ today.

I want you to picture something in your mind this morning. Imagine yourself going up a hill, and you know that on the other side of that hill is a cliff that drops off hundreds of feet below into a lake of burning sulpher and volcanic lava. You know you have to get to the other side of that lake, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: *other

He Is With You Always

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 1, 2002

Do you ever feel lonely, depressed, abandoned? Jesus has three special words of encouragement for you - words that will give you comfort and purpose, especially in times when you don’t feel like going on.

We can’t even begin to imagine what waking up on that Sunday morning after the crucifixion was like for Mary Magdalene and Mary, Jesus’ mother. All of the turmoil of the trials, the terror of the cross, then the terrible waiting, while it all sunk in over the Sabbath. We have a name for it now – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

Matthew’s account of the resurrection. Matthew’s narrative of e Galilean encounter with the disciples is a culmination to the gospel which accentuates the Trinitarian nature of God and the mission of the believer.

He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. The gospels each relate the account of the resurrection according to their own purpose, consequently there are considerable differences between the Gospels (refer to the recent bulletin insert for a harmonization of those events), but with all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Congregational

Easter Message: Where Are His Bones

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Easter Messages focusing on the fact that christ was crucified and He did rise from the dead.

Easter 2007: Where Are His Bones? Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7; 11-15; Luke 24:36-43; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 Introduction Last month there was a TV special that appeared on the Discover channel that caused a lot of excitement. In this “documentary” the tomb of Jesus was supposed to have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Responses To The Resurrection”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 24, 2008

People still respond to the fact of the empty tomb today in much the same way as did the soldiers and the women on that first Easter morning.

Four friends were talking about death. One asked the other three, "When you are in your casket and people are mourning you, what would you like to hear them say about you?" The first man said, "I’d like to hear them say that I was a fine physician in my time and a great family man." The second ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Baptist