Sermons on Tomb Opener:

Go! And Believe: Encountering Jesus In The Gospel Of John Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 16, 2025

The Gospel of John cuts through the confusion and brings us face-to-face with Jesus as He truly is.

Go! And Believe: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of John Introduction Church, let me begin with a question: What do you really believe about Jesus? In our world, people say many things about Him. Some call Him a great teacher. Some think He was just a revolutionary. Others dismiss Him as a myth. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:31, John 1:1, John 1:14, John 1:29, John 11:25-26, Romans 10:9, 1 Peter 2:24, Genesis 1:1-3, Exodus 29:38-39, Isaiah 53:7, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Minus J Equals Jehovah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

This sermon explores the profound relationship between Jesus and Jehovah, emphasizing Jesus as the manifestation of Jehovah and its implications for our faith.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Isn't it a blessing to gather together in His name, to seek His wisdom, and to bask in the warmth of His love? We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here because our hearts are called to know Him more, to understand His nature, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:27, John 14:9-10

Topics: Jesus, Jehovah

If You Believe, You Will See God's Glory (John 11:1-54) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 21, 2022

And if Jesus can raise Lazarus from the dead, anything is possible.

Today, we are going to read through a great story. For the most part today, I'm going to keep my hands off of it, and just let it speak for itself. [It's also a big story, and I have to fly higher to grab it in one week]. John 11:1: (1) Now, there was a certain sick one, Lazarus from ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-54

The Last Laugh Belongs To Christ

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Apr 13, 2004

Easter C: In jokes, the third person often provides the punch line. In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus raised two people from the dead, but his resurrection was different-- God’s punch line.

Please join me again in proclaiming the Easter greeting: Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! Among our brothers and sisters in Christ in Eastern Orthodox traditions, Easter is a time for humor. After the seriousness of Lent, and the heaviness of Holy Week, Easter is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Can Christianity Be Proven

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on May 20, 2005

This is a study into the evidence we have to prove the Bible is the truth. That it is the Word of God and should be believed completely.

Can Christianity be proven ? 1 Peter 3:15 The fact that many Christians today are scared to stand up for their faith spurs me to try and give you some tools to put into your spiritual toolbox so that we might be effective witnesses for our Lord. Is there evidence for the truth of Christianity? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Find Everything You’re Looking For In A Living Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 16, 2017

Mary was so busy looking for a dead body that she almost missed the living Jesus!

In warmer climates this morning this is what’s happening: the Easter Egg Hunt. Look closely at the picture and count how many red Easter eggs you see. I’ll give you five seconds. (Then take the picture away.) So, how many children were in the picture? You have no clue do you? You weren’t looking ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

A Theological Study Of The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 25, 2004

This sermon is a profound study of the resurrection and examines the following seven aspects namely 1.PRIORITY 2.PERSONS 3.PRE-EMINENCE 4.PHYSICAL NATURE 5.PROOF 6.PRIVILEGES 7.POWER

A THEOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST ******************************************************* OUTLINE 1.PRIORITY OF THE RESURRECTION 2.PERSONS INVOLVED IN THE RESURRECTION 3.PRE-EMINENCE OF THE RESURRECTION 4.PHYSICAL NATURE OF THE RESURRECTION 5.PROOF OF THE ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stolen Jesus "Easter Sunrise Sermon"

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 29, 2013

This is a Easter Sunrise sermon that looks at the idea that nothing can take jesus away from a true disciple.

John 20:1-21 The Message (MSG) Resurrection! 20 1-2 Early in the morning on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone was moved away from the entrance. She ran at once to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Case For A Creator (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 6, 2013

In this five part apologetics series, based heavily on the work of William Lane Craig and Reasonable Faith, five arguments are presented in favor of the existence of God: the evidence of Cosmology, Creation, Conscience, Christ, and Conversion.

The Case for a Creator (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/28/2013 If you’re a guest here this morning or you just missed a couple of Sundays, we are now on week four of a five-week series examining the evidence for God’s existence—the case for a Creator. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:4

Denomination: Christian Church

Equal But Different Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

The Corinthian Christians failed to see the truth of equality with differences, and it hurt the church.

A well-to-do tourist stopped to get some souvenirs at Indian teepee. When he saw the poor old Indian chief sitting there barely making enough money to survive, he decided to give him some advice. He said, "Why don't you go to town and get a job in a factory?" "Why," ...read more

Scripture: John 20:3-8

Joanna: Wife Of Cuza Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Feb 8, 2021

The teaching of Jesus for today is a radical call to live and think and feel in a way that is counter-cultural; i.e., that radically contradicts the prevailing culture within which we live.

Joanna: wife of Cuza Luke 8:1-3. The teaching of Jesus for today is a radical call to live and think and feel in a way that is counter-cultural; i.e., that radically contradicts the prevailing culture within which we live. The lives we are to live are, however, a continuation of the spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nicodemus X3

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Jan 13, 2022

Nicodemus is specifically named in the gospels on three occasions.

We hear of Nicodemus three times in the gospel of John. 1. When Nicodemus speaks to Jesus at night. John 3:1-21 There was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. He came to Jesus during the night. Nicodemus: Master, we know that you are a teacher come from God, because no man can do ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42, John 3:1-21, John 7:31-53, Numbers 21:5-9, John 1:4-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Man Of Joy

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 10, 2004

The Joy of Jesus-and How that relates to us

Jesus, Man of JOY John 15:11 "These things have I spoken to you that MY JOY may remain in you, and that YOUR JOY may be full!" BULLETIN BLOOPER-Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa will be speaking tonight at Calvary Memorial Church. Come tonight and hear Bertha Belch all the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Readiness For Pentecost

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

Three things we can do to be ready for Pentecost

READINESS FOR PENTECOST ACTS 1:12-26 Three things we can do to be ready for Pentecost Vs. 12-14 First two were taking place as the disciples left the Mount of Olives and made their way to the Upper Room, a room above a street in Jerusalem that now had become very special to them because of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

"Were Not Our Hearts Burning?"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 9, 2007

Easter message based on the conversation between Jesus and two men on the road to Emmaus.

“Were Not Our Hearts Burning?” Luke 24:13-35 Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007 We come here each Sunday and we sing about Jesus, we pray to Him, we read about Him and listen to sermons about Him, and I hope we go out of here loving Him a bit more. But for the average person in the seats, does it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Wesleyan