Sermons on Matthew 28:2-4:

What Does Easter Mean To You?

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 12, 2001

Easter means the Christian can have peace with the past, joy in the present, and hope for the future.

Sermon.969 Easter Sunrise Devotional: 2001 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Columbia, SC "What Does Easter Mean To You?" What does Easter mean to you? Amanda Ward, age 7, of Nashville, Tennessee said, “Easter is when Jesus got alive!” The resurrection of Jesus is the most totally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Baptist

Saturday Is Not The End

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Apr 13, 2001

What a horrible Saturday Jesus’ disciples had, not understanding that Sunday, and His resurrection, were just ahead!

Saturday is not the End April 14, 2001 Saturday can be quite an ‘in between day’ for people. As they live their lives, it’s the day between the end of the five-day working week, and Sunday- the real day off. It’s often the day for errands to be done and for catching up on everything that wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-26, Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Easter To Remember! Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 13, 2001

A short message to remind us of three things that the resurrection means for us.

THE TRUTH ABOUT JESUS WAS NOT FINALLY REVEALED UNTIL HIS RESURRECTION. THE RESURRECTION WAS THE SEAL AND CONFIRMATION OF JESUS CHRIST’S SAVING ACTIVITY ON THE CROSS OF CALVARY. THIS IS WHY THE GOSPELS DO NOT EXPLAIN THE RESURRECTION. THE RESURRECTION ALONE IS WHAT EXPLAINS THE GOSPELS. THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Who Are You Looking For

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

The question asked of Mary still rings true.

Who Are You Looking For? Matthew 28:1-10 Easter is a time of reflection. A time to reflect upon the glorious resurrection of our Savior. Easter is also a time of soul searching. With that in mind I would like us to take a look at our background scripture. We will find that each person in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Will Roll The Stone Away?

Contributed by Dave Martin on Apr 14, 2001

We all go through life collecting, sorting, and storing information, which comes into our lives. What was capturing the thoughts of the women that first Easter Sunday?

"Who will Roll the Stone Away?" Text: Mark 16:1-3;Mt.28:1-10 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Easter Sunday, April 15, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Mark 16:1-3 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-3, Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Bible Church

Empty Promises (A Message For Reurrection Day)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

Don’t you hate empty promiese. God gave us promises of an empty cross, empty tomb, and empty clothes as a reminder that Jesus rose from the grave.

Empty Promises Luke 24:1-7 Reading: Matthew 28:1-8 Intro: Don’t you hate empty promises? The world often makes promises and then does not keep them. The promise of happiness if you buy a certain product. The promise of an Insurance salesman. God has never broken even one of His promises to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-7, Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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

It's Friday, But Sunday's Coming

Contributed by Richard Deem on Feb 28, 2001

I want to tell you this morning that the suffering and anguish Jesus Christ experienced was on Friday-- we live on the Sunday-side of the cross!

"In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulcher. 2And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Church 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

That First Resurrection Morning

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Mar 28, 2004

A Lenten or Easter sermon using the people, things and events of Matthew’s resurrection story.

INTRODUCTION It is redundant to say, “Easter Sunday.” Why? Because Easter is always on Sunday. Sunday has become the Christian Sabbath ever since Jesus arose from the dead on that first day of the week. He became the first fruits of the dead.(1 Corinthians 15:20) His resurrection has given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

"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