Sermons on Tomb Guards Paid To Lie:

Easter Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Grave robbers didn't rob the tomb, God did!

An event can be thrust upon you and it takes you by surprise, you never would have predicted it in a million years. Now here it is - staring you in the face. What will you do? You can't stay the same, you can't pretend it didn't happen. You may not know what to do, but this much is certain, you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter, Our Hearts For The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Mar 28, 2024

Easter, our hearts for the resurrection means hope and renewal. It reminds us of the power of faith and the promise of new beginnings.

Easter, Our hearts for the resurrection Written by Senior pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel. March 28, 2024 Matthew 28:2–7 (NLT): "Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled aside the stone, and sat on it. His face shone like lightning, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:2-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Still Moves Stones Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 1, 2006

This speaks of the guards and the rolled-away stone from Jesus’ tomb. It basically says that God’s plans cannot be stopped, and we can trust Him with the things that seem to block His will for our lives.

Matthew 27:62-28:15 – God Still Moves Stones Today we are continuing our series called He is Risen Indeed, based on the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. What did His rising from the grave prove to us? What did it accomplish for us? Today we are looking at the story from the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Empty Celebration - Easter

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 13, 2006

Jesus made 3 ’Empty Promises’ which give more ful’fill’ment than anything else to mankind today. Link included to Formatted Text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

An Empty Celebration Philippians 2:5-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EmptyCelebration.html Opening ill.--Jeremy was not a normal child. He had a terminal illness which affected both his body and his mind. Still, his parents had tried to give him as normal a life as possible and had sent him to a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Philippians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Risen Redeemer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

We want to consider the great story of the resurrection from the point of view of the women who came to the tomb with no hope of a resurrected Jesus.

Back in 1851 two missionaries, one English and the other American, were walking past the temple of Siva in Tanjore, India. They noticed the people carrying out one of the brass idols. It was a hot sunny day and the idol had become heated. One of the worshipers happened to touch it, and feeling ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-14

He Is Risen Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years. (PREACHED DURING COVID LOCK DOWN)

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION HE HAS RISEN! EASTER SUNDAY A. Last Sunday we looked at the AGONIZING CRY OF JESUS before His DEATH upon the CROSS. Today I want us to study the BURIAL and RESURRECTION of Jesus Christ. “DEATH, BURIAL, and RESURRECTION”, which we know as the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47, Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beware The Little Foxes: Guarding The Vineyard Of Your Heart

Contributed by Samuel Supan on Aug 18, 2025

Introduction – The Danger of Small Things

Point 1 – Small Sins Have Big Consequences Ecclesiastes 10:1 says, “As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.” In Filipino life, we’ve seen this: • A sari-sari store loses customers not because of one big scandal, but because of paunti-unting ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Burial Of The Christ Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 18, 2016

This message describes the events and people surrounding the burial of the Christ

I. Introduction A. On the day of my big job interview I woke up late. Frantically I threw on a suit. “OH NO!” I thought. “MY TIE! My Dad was out of town and wasn’t there to help me, and for the life of me I did not know how to tie a tie! I grabbed a tie and ran out the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Impact: Peter & Thomas The Result Of The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 16, 2010

Easter is not about celebrating Jesus crucifixion it’s about celebrating Jesus resurrection, our focus is not death it’s life. This sermon looks at the effect of the resurrection on Peter & Thomas and us.

I want to take us on a journey back in time Back to Easter Sunday. Not last week, I want to take us back a couple of thousand years. I want you to imagine it’s very early on the first Easter Sunday Morning. Can you imagine Jesus followers waking up and remembering what had happened, remembering ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Resurrection And Victory Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023

His death and resurrection has changed individuals, people groups, nations, and empires. My resurrection is fundamental to your faith. “The gospel, I died for your sins . . . I was buried . . . after three days I arose” (1 Cor. 15:5).

** Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. MY RESURRECTION IS FOUNDATIONAL STONE OF ETERNITY 1. Because the world rejects Me, they will reject My resurrection. a. Guards slept and disciples stole body. b. Swoon theory. c. Not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:5, John 20:8, John 19:20, John 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Believe In Christ's Resurrection

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

The tomb was empty.

A. WHY WE BELIEVE IN CHRIST’S RESURRECTION 1. The tomb was empty. “They (the women) found the stone rolled away . . . and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Luke 24:2-3). The angel said, “He is not here: behold the place where they laid Him” (Mark 16:6). a. The enemy tried to secure ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:2-3, Acts 4:33

Denomination: Baptist

Why Believe In Christ's Resurrection? Easter 2019 Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2025

The tomb is empty.

1. The tomb was empty. “They (the women) found the stone rolled away . . . and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Luke 24:2-3). The angel said, “He is not here: behold the place where they laid Him” (Mark 16:6). a. The enemy tried to secure it. “Pilate said . . . make it as secure as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:65-66

Denomination: Baptist

Why Believe In Christ's Resurrection?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2016

Why we believe in Christ's resurrection

A. HISTORY: CREDIBLE OBSERVERS AND A RELIABLE RECORD B. WHY WE BELIEVE IN CHRIST’S RESURRECTION 1. The tomb was empty. “They (the women) found the stone rolled away . . . and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Luke 24:2-3). The angel said, “He is not here: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Promises Of Easter

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Apr 6, 2016

the difference between politician's empty promises and God's empty promises.

The Empty Promises of Easter Luke 24:1-12 We are in the midst of another political season. A season filled with all kinds of promises to all kinds of groups. Promises to reform this, fix that, build a wall , give you free college and healthcare, and support this value system or that value ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithless Piety

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Sep 1, 2023

Jesus did graciously proclaim the truth, but He also very strongly confronted those who twisted and perverted the truth. He pulled no punches when correcting those who intentionally used the word of God toward their own ends.

Faithless Piety Luke 11:20-44 Have you noticed that there are many people who picture the Lord Jesus’ earthly ministry as one of performing good deeds and miracles, while gently teaching love and peace and being surrounded by women and children? Well, you know, that’s only part of the picture we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:20-44

Denomination: Methodist