Sermons on The Empty Tomb:

What's So Amazing About Easter?

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 23, 2008

We believe and receive and we go and show because God’s grace is amazing.

What’s So Amazing About Easter? John 20-21 Rev. Brian Bill 3/23/08 These four individuals have discovered that life is worth the living because the loving Lord is alive. That’s a pretty cool tradition that they’ve had – to meet at Starved Rock every Easter to watch the sunrise. This time it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Darkness Triumphed…..for An Hour Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 2, 2023

There is victory in Jesus. The risen Lord! The hour of darkness has come and gone. The power of God overcame the darkness. He is alive forevermore. Don’t give the defeated enemy victory in your life.

All of history leads to the cross and everything since follows from the cross. It is the central point in all of time. Yet the cross is a low point in human history. It is the time that God’s anointed was executed. In the timeline of history, the cross is the major event. One of Jesus’ disciples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:52-53, Matthew 26:52-53

Denomination: Baptist

"I've Seen The Lord!!!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 3, 2015

A sermon for Easter.

"I've Seen the Lord" John 20:1-18 I was a history minor in college and there really isn't a whole lot about history that changes. I think that's one reason I liked history. It was kind of like reading a book. This is what happened. Learn it. Remember it and you will do well on the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Evidence That Demands A Decision

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

proofs of Christ, The Bible, The Resurrection...Powerpoint at website.

Evidence that Demands a Decision I Cor. 15:1-8a Powerpoint at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EvidenceDemandsDecision.html Since the beginning of time, man has asked the question Job did in Job 14:14 - If a man die, shall he live again? The resurrection of the dead…it’s the oldest question ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence That Demands A Decision - Easter

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 6, 2006

Death is not annihilation...it’s separation [unto somewhere else]. ’The Resurrection of the Dead’, and 4 proofs that Jesus rose again, and how that affects man’s afterlife. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Evidence that Demands a Decision I Cor. 15:1-8a See all our Easter sermons, PowerPoints, and much more at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Special.html ----- Since the beginning of time, man has asked the question Job did in Job 14:14 - If a man die, shall he live again? The resurrection of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Easter? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 26, 2011

What does Easter really mean to us personally and are we encouraging others with the truth?

Most people call today what?? Is it alright to use the word Easter for today? Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines Easter “a feast that commemorates Christ's resurrection and is observed with variations of date due to different calendars on the first Sunday after the paschal full ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God: Was Jesus Raised From The Dead Series

Contributed by Philip Martin on Apr 13, 2016

Easter sermon where the consequences of Christ not being raised from the dead are explored.

God: Why did Jesus rise from the Dead? 1 Cor. 15:12-20 *** Dr. Billy Graham once told TIME magazine, “If I were an enemy of Christianity, I would aim right at the Resurrection, because that is the heart of Christianity.” 1. Well Dr. Graham knew what he was talking about because more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 16, 2004

The Church has called Him "Lord" for the past two millennia; largely the secular world passes that off with an arrogant sniff, asking, "who’s really in charge?"

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------- March 14, 2004 -------------- 28Thomas answered and said to Him, ¡§My Lord and my God!¡¨ John 20:28 (NASB) The Easter service was about to begin. The brother-in-law of the pastor was sitting with his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:28, Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: United Methodist

I'm Doing The Right Things, So Why Do I Feel Empty ?

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 2, 2004

A message that deals with the emptiness which is experienced when we are trying to do what is right !

I’m Doing The Right Things, So Why Do I Feel Empty ? 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 ILL. Have you heard the story about the actor who was playing the part of Christ in the Passion Play in the Ozarks? As he carried the cross up the hill a tourist began heckling, making fun of him, & shouting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Christ - A New Hope

Contributed by Aaron Matthews Sr on Jan 20, 2002

Seeing Christ as the real hope for our lives.

Text: Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out with our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:5 – NAS) “I’d rather not celebrate Christmas this year,” the hallow-eyed young woman stared at the snow at her feet. “I just don’t see the point in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5

Denomination: Holiness

Angel Gear

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 10, 2005

On Easter Morning, we put ourselves in a kind of spiritual “angel gear.” We turn off all our mechanistic doubts. We refuse to put the brakes on the faith. We cling to the steering wheel of Easter.

Angel Gear John 20:1-10, Matthew 28:1-10 03/27/05 1375 words 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Weight Of The World Series

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Mar 17, 2005

Jesus bore the full weight of our sin so we will never have to.

I. After His Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, not as the Warrior King they wanted and were expecting, but as the Lamb of God, Jesus now moves deliberately to His destiny with His death on the Cross on Friday. Even though He knew what was going to happen to Him this week, as He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Sends Out The Twelve Apostles Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 5, 2014

The account of Jesus sending out the twelve apostles on a short-term missions trip will teach us principles for ministry today.

Scripture Jesus was about thirty years old when he began his public ministry (Luke 3:23), which was primarily a ministry of preaching and healing. Jesus’ ministry lasted approximately three years before his death by crucifixion (which I believe took place on April 6, 30 AD). The first half ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Truth - A Bargain At Twice The Price Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2023

Proverbs 23 says we should "buy truth." But you'd think "truth" was highly valued enough in society that you wouldn't have to be told to pay for it. Why would God advise us buy it?

(I spent a couple years as a student at Purdue University, and this is one of the jokes I heard there) There were a couple of students - one from IU and one from Notre Dame - standing beside a flagpole discussing something. About that time, a student from Purdue walked over and asked “What ya ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rolling Stone Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 29, 2005

It’s when we face our own death – whether it’s emotional, relational, or physical – that’s we want to have some certainty about our hope. There’s Someone who holds out hope for you.

It didn’t take me long to become an out-law with my in-laws. Maryanne was the youngest of 5 kids – the one who was supposed to marry a rich man and then live right down the street form her mom and dad. The, she married me. We barely survived on a minor league salary and traveled literally from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-9

Denomination: Baptist