Sermons on Matthew 28:5-6:

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

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

The Greatest Miracle Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Sep 27, 2005

Easter Sermon in the "Miracles in Matthew" series. How do we react to the news of the resurection?

The Greatest Miracle Matthew 28 I don’t normally begin with sad news, but I think sometimes it’s good for us to pause and remember how precious life is. Larry LaPrise, died recently at age 83 in Boise, Idaho, after a career that brought him no fame, modest fortune, and a job with the Postal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Hope Of The Resurrection (Revised)

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

Jesus’ has defeated death and the grave! This morning we must consider how this great victory can now change our lives.

Text – Matthew 28:1 thru 6 Today is Easter. The most celebrated day of the year for the Christian faith. We have come to worship the Risen Savior. There are many stories that have to do with the morning of the Resurrection. Throughout the year we give special attention to the joy of, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

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

Jesus Is Alive – True Or False?

Contributed by Lee Strobel on Sep 26, 2004

What is the evidence that confirms what Easter is all about?

Jesus is Alive – True or False? By Lee Strobel Who would you guess is the most successful defense attorney in the world? F. Lee Bailey? Well, he’s fallen on hard times. Johnnie Cochran? Let’s check an authoritative source on this: the Guiness Book of World Records. This is what it says on Page ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: *other

How The Grinch Stole Easter

Contributed by Gary Brice on Jan 6, 2005

Dr. Seuss’s Story With an Evangelical Twist!

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE EASTER! Every Who down in Who-ville Liked Easter a lot... But the Grinch, Who lived just North of Who-ville Did Not! The Grinch hated Easter, the whole Lenten Season, And if you’ll be patient, I’ll tell you the reason. It could be his head wasn’t screwed on just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Is Jesus Really Alive? Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Apr 16, 2004

The fundamental question about Easter: Is Jesus alive? How do we know? What is the evidence? And most importantly, what can it do for me and my life? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Josh McDowell was an atheist that started out to disprove Christianity. Instead, he became a Christian. One day, a student of his asked him, ¡°Professor McDowell, why can¡¯t you refute Christianity?¡± McDowell replied, ¡°For a very simple reason: I am not able to explain away an event in history ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Holiness

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