Sermons on Matthew 28:1-4:

"The Resurrection Faith"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 5, 2004

A sermon for Easter Sunday.

Matthew 28:1-8 “The Resurrection Faith” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org When the angel spoke to the two Marys, and said “He is not here; he has risen.”… …It was an announcement that the world had changed and would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

It's Not Enough To Believe

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 7, 2004

Who were the first witnesses to the resurrection? Not the women or the apostles, but the guards at the door! And yet, it didn’t change their lives at all. How many here believe in the resurrection, but it hasn’t changed your life at all?

I think one of the most fascinating careers one could have would be that of the major television or newspaper reporter. To live a life of someone like Walter Cronkitt would be a fascinating life. To witness history unfold. To be a witness of the Normandy Invasion. To be a witness to Pearl ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Dawning Of A New Day - Easter 2004

Contributed by Steven Dow on Apr 8, 2004

The day of Jesus resurrection dawned with a hope that conquers disbelief, a faith than conquers doubt, a life that conquers death and a purpose that conquers despair.

THE DAWNING OF A NEW DAY Easter Sunday Matthew 28:1-10 April 11, 2004 Introduction: A Sunday School teacher was attempting to teach her young students the true meaning of Easter. "Why do we celebrate Easter?" she asked. When the children replied ’because of the Easter bunny,’ Easter eggs, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

"Resurrection 2004 Means Rejoicing Everyday!" Series

Contributed by Francis Avila on Apr 9, 2004

I believe that "Resurrection Sunday" must not be just a one day event, then tomorrow its gone. I believe it must impact our life on a daily basis.

"RESURRECTION 2004 MEANS REJOICING EVERYDAY!" TEXT: Matthew 28: 1-10 Introduction One Sunday morning, during the Bolshevik Revolution (Russian Revolution), the Red Guards rounded up all the people of a small village into the town chapel. After a very lengthy lecture about "Communism" the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Is The Stone Rolled Away?

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Apr 12, 2004

For many today the Resurrection Power is not evident. There are many stones that need to be rolled away so they can experience the risen Christ.

IS THE STONE ROLLED AWAY? Text: Matthew 28:1-7 The Great News Jesus is alive. Just three days before they had seen Him die and be buried. They had come to embalm Him, and worried how they would get to His body in the tomb. These women knew that the tomb had been sealed by the Pharisees and Chief ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7, Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Make Easter More Than Just A Holiday

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 12, 2004

Easter Sermon 2004

Make Easter More than Just a Holiday Matthew 28:1-10 Easter Sunday, April 11, 2004 Introduction Well, here we are ¡V Easter. The sun is shining, most of the time, the birds are singing, the buds are trying to bust out on the trees, and the days are getting longer. We celebrate the resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

From Darkness Into Light

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 16, 2004

What a difference the resurrected Christ means

"From Darkness to Light" Matt 28:1-8 1 Cor 15:1-8 I don’t usually begin a sermon on a sad note like this, but sometimes we need to pause and remember what life is all about. There was a great loss in the entertainment world when Larry LaPrise, the Detroit native who wrote the song "The Hokey ...read more

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

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Beautiful Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 19, 2004

Romans 10 emphasizes the importance of sharing the message of hope with others

A tanner, interested in beginning a new business in a busy part of town, set up a little booth for a few days to give it a try. Using some poles he made a frame with a roof and arranged his wares inside. As a final act of decoration, he drilled a hole in one of the poles and stuck the end of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Romans 10:9-15

Denomination: Brethren

Check The Rock!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 27, 2004

We at Easter need to be COOL by doing the following actions: 1. Check the rock. 2. Observe the empty tomb. 3. Open our spiritual eyes. 4. Look and see Jesus.

Check the Rock! It Rocks! COOL!: Easter Sermon 2004 Thesis: We at Easter need to be COOL by doing the following actions: 1. Check the rock. 2. Observe the empty tomb. 3. Open our spiritual eyes. 4. Look and see Jesus. Scripture Text: Matthew 28:1-20; (Play on CD) Luke 24:1-10; Mark 16:1-8 So ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20, Luke 24:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In A Normal World...

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 28, 2004

Everything changed for the US on September 11, 2001. Abnormal things happened, and since then things have changed dramatically. But that event was nothing compared to the events of Easter morning 1971 years ago.

Passage: Matthew 28:1-10 Intro: I was driving on the Maricopa freeway just south of the airport when I heard it. You were perhaps on your way to work, or had just flipped on the morning news show when you heard it. Maybe someone called you. 1. but everything changed the morning of September ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Real Message Of Easter

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 22, 2004

Boil it all down to the most important message of Easter and it will affect your past, present and future.

"The Message of Easter " Matthew 28:1-10 Recently the local newspaper in Artesia, New Mexico ran this article: “Mary Bratcher accidentally ran over her son’s young pet dog, Browny. The family tearfully buried the mixed-breed dog in a field near their ranch home. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Easter Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004

What God gave to us.

STEWARDSHIP THE GRACE OF GIVING EASTER Matthew 28:1-7 “We make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia II Cor. 8:1 Romans 6: 5 If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection. Today is Easter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

He Is Not Here! (So Where Is He?) (A Sermon On Matthew 28:1-10)

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 25, 2008

Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sa

If you’ve ever been to our Anglican seminary - Moore College in Newtown - you may have also visited its unusual chapel, known as the Cash Chapel (named after the guy who donated it, rather than how it was paid for). Now, when people set up a church building, they tend to design it with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Stone Has Been Moved Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007

The Final sermon in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

Parts of this outline is from Steve Malone (Sermon Central) Today we gather together to celebrate the greatest day in human history- the resurrection of Jesus. For the last three months we have been looking at what the crowd did to our Lord and Savior. Christ was crucified on the cross. He gave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Because He Lives

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Sep 14, 2007

Looking at what we have because of the resurrection

1. Because he lives, I have PROMISE A. The promise of his companionship (Heb. 13:5; Prov. 18:24) B. The promise of his comfort (John 14:16) C. The promise of his conformity (Rom. 8:29) 2. Because he lives, I have POSITION A. I have a position in his will (John 17:20-21) B. I have a position in his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist