Sermons on Matthew 28:2-7:

Sunday's Here! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 21, 2016

While Friday was the day of crucifixion, Sunday is the key piece to the story. Jesus' resurrection occurs on the first day of the week and makes all the difference. If there was no resurrection, none of this would matter.

1. Sunday’s Comin’ -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn94B3GHcjY 2. Sunday is here! It is the Son’s Day! 3. Justin Martyr’s (ca 130-165 AD) Description of early NT worship – “And on the day called Sunday, all who live in cities or in the country gather together ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Enemy...death... Defeated!

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 24, 2016

Easter. The Resurrection of Jesus divides the believer from the non believer. The physical resurrection of Jesus shatters the grip of the fear of death. (Heb. 2:14) One can not separate the facts of the cross from the empty tomb. "The Theography" Sweet

In Jesus Holy Name March 27, 2016 Easter Sunday Redeemer Text: Matthew 28:1,5-6 “Our Enemy – Death- Defeated” He is risen! He is risen indeed! Easter is the ultimate test of faith. The one great watershed that ultimately divides believers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Making A Messiah,easter Sunday Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 27, 2016

This is our conclusion to Making a Messiah, as we look at those who proclaimed Jesus Innocent of the charges brought against him.

Jesus was guilty! That’s right on that Good Friday so many years ago Christ was declared guilty. He had fought the good fight but he had lost. In the eyes of the world, in the eyes of His followers and in the eyes of his enemies Jesus Christ the carpenter from Nazareth had been proven to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Worship And Communion Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 6, 2016

The Epi center of Easter week still sends shock waves rippling through people’s heart and souls today. The earthquake’s which occurred back there in time are still shaking and quaking throughout this world thousands of years later!

Opening Video: Gateway video on Aftershocks Series: After shock! Thesis: Easter left an aftershock which has shook the world throughout the last few thousand’s years. You can still feel the aftershocks of Easter weekend today in our churches, in communion, in worship and all over the world. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Bones About It!

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016

There is no greater celebration than that of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. . There is no more joyous event.

Matthew 28:1-10 No Bones About It! 4/23/00 Sunrise Service D. Marion Clark Introduction There is no greater celebration than that of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. . There is no more joyous event. The resurrection proclaims to us that Jesus of Nazareth is indeed the Messiah, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Was Dead And Now He Lives Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 27, 2016

Sunday Morning and the women approach the tomb where Jesus was. They encounter the angel, they encounter Jesus. The women - the last to leave the place where Jesus lay and the first to return. The conspiracy of the Roman guard and the Jewish leadership.

I. Introduction A. One man commented, I was a little taken aback when I got my receipt from the funeral parlor for my father’s funeral, on the bottom of the receipt, after the bill, it read, “Thank you. Please come again.” B. Andrew was watching his father, a Vicar, write a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

New Life Really Can Begin Again

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 15, 2016

This message shares with the hearer that God is more concerned about where you're going than where you've been.

There are many things that remind us of Easter. There are flowers, chocolate Easter bunnies, and pretty Easter baskets. But one thing that all of us think of when we think of Easter is Easter eggs. Have you ever wondered why we use the egg to represent Easter? You won’t discover this in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Baptist

‘he Never Lets Go Of Us’

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 31, 2019

You have taken hold of my right hand. You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to honor and glory. This is such a wonderful promise of God to us that I am putting and AMP versions

‘He Never Lets Go of Us’ Psalm 73:23-24 (KJV) 23 Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand. 24 Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. Psalm 73:23-24 (AMP) Nevertheless I am continually with You; You have taken hold of my right ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:23-24, Matthew 28:2, Isaiah 41:13, Romans 8:14, Psalm 119:105  (view more)  (view less)

The Dawning Of A New Day Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019

THIS IS THE FINAL IN A SERIES OF MESSAGES ON A JOURNEY TO THE CROSS FOR EASTER THROUGH THE BOOK OF MATTHEW.

THE DAWNING OF A NEW DAY MATTHEW 28:1-20 THE PASSAGE THAT WE ARE ABOUT TO LOOK AT, MARKS THE CLIMAX OF THE ENTIRE GOSPEL. IF THERE IS NO RESURRECTION, THEN THE ENTIRETY OF CHRISTIANITY IS A HOAX AND WE WHO BELIEVE ARE TO BE PITIED MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE. PAUL TEACHES: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:19: IF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

77 Reasons To Trust And Worship Jesus Every Moment Of Every Day!

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 10, 2022

Some Simple Truths about Jesus

He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End! He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all! He is the architect of the universe and the Manager of all time! He always was, always is, and always will be! He is unmovable, unchanged, undefeated and never undone! He was bruised and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Isaiah 53:1-12, Matthew 28:6, Malachi 3:6-8, Hebrews 13:5, Romans 8:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Message…. "The Resurrection Of Jesus!”

Contributed by Grady H Moore on Feb 24, 2022

Our Lord Jesus had just been brutally crucified on that cross. Three days go by. I can just imagine the old Devil leaning back and saying, “I finally got Him! Now there is no longer a Savior!” But God, the Father had other plans.

Our Lord Jesus had just been brutally crucified on that cross. His body was taken down and placed in the grave. A large stone had been used to seal the opening. Roman guards were placed outside the tomb. Three days ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

The Resurrection Of Jesus

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 16, 2022

In this integrated gospel account, we have the details of what happened on Resurrection Morning.

*************************** The Women: When the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, out of whom Jesus had cast seven devils, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, and certain others with them had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. Very early in the morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15, Mark 16:1-11, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

No More Stones!

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 18, 2022

It seems like sometimes all we can see are the obstacles in our path. But the resurrection proves that God has either removed or redeemed all those stones in our way!

Doomscrolling An old human habit that has a new name. In the 21st c., it’s endlessly scrolling social media, news sites for information. Not a new habit. Think of 24 hour news/weather stations. Before that, scanning the whole newspaper or magazine for information. It’s not new, but technology has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-4, Matthew 28:1-5, 1 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter - Alive For Evermore Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Apr 19, 2022

EASTER Sunday has come and gone—a vivid reminder of the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Yet, before these events ever occurred, Jesus declared that He was both the resurrection and the life.  Easter is all about Jesus Christ and His glorious resurrection!


“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life: he that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.” John 11:25 1. THE MEANING OF EASTER in Old English is Easterdæg, from Eastre. The origin of the term Easter comes from the Germanic name for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 9:26-28, John 11:25, Matthew 28:6, Romans 6:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is Risen!?!?! The Perspective Of A Roman Soldier Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 22, 2022

How might it have impacted you to witness the events of Jesus' arrest, trial, death, and resurrection? Consider the warning of the Roman soldier as Scott Jewell presents our Easter message.

Read text, pray As many of you know, Jeff has been under the weather all week and trying to feel better so he could be here with you today. I know it’s killing him that he isn’t the one up here presenting today’s message, so let’s keep him in our prayers. I was at the breakfast table with our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ