Sermons on Tomb Opener:

Bereans

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 12, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an open-minded person? Do you want to open your mind on GOD's Words? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To be like the Bereans IV. TEXT: Acts 17:11 (NLT) 11 And the people of Berea were more open-

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an open-minded person? Do you want to open your mind on GOD's Words? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To be like the Bereans IV. TEXT: Acts 17:11 (NLT) 11 And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"_______ Come Forth"

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 7, 2024

Lazarus represents the church a Royal Priesthood the 5-fold ministry called to perform the duties of reconciliation but had become sick and Jesus said, Lazarus was DEAD.

“_________ Come Forth!” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - There are 37 recorded miracles of Jesus in the Bible John 21:25 states “And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Apostolic

I Have Seen The Lord!!

Contributed by Carl Benge on Apr 28, 2007

Easter Sermon, based on Mary Magdelene’s pronouncement she had seen Jesus at the Tomb and the evangelistic message of bringing Christ to others.

How many of us have ever tried to imagine ourselves, being amongst those in that upper room so many centuries ago. Have you ever tried to imagine, what was going through the minds of the disciples? The emotion in that room must have been incredible. Mary Magdalene has already shared that Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

Expected Resurrection Easter 2021

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Apr 7, 2021

When Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and found it empty , she didn't leave like the others. She was expecting a resurrection.

EASTER 2021 EXPECTED RESURRECTION Pastor Timothy Porter TEXT: Mark 16:1-8 INTRODUCTION: I just stopped by to declare unto you that I just checked my watch. It's not night anymore. Church, it's morning. Wipe the tears out of your eyes, and praise our God, because he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Profile Of Hypocritical Religious Pharisees Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 15, 2022

Religious Hypocrites are compared to whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people’s bones and all uncleanness.

Religious Hypocrites are compared to whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people’s bones and all uncleanness. Religious People should keep themselves unstained from the world but rather they take part in the unfruitful works of darkness If any Religious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:7-9, Matthew 23:27-28, James 1:22-23

Responses To The Lord Jesus Christ

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Sep 8, 2024

this sermon looks at the responses of different personalities when they meet Jesus. It is taken from the passage concerning the man in the tombs that was possessed with unclean spirits.

RESPONSES TO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST MARK 5:1-20 Jesus and His disciples got into a boat and headed across the Sea of Galilee. A great storm blew in and the boat was being tossed around. The disciples were terrified, but Jesus was sleeping through it. They awakened Jesus and cried out “Carest thou ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

A Holiday For Fools

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 31, 2018

Who is a fool? The one who worships a living Saviour? Or the one who says he needs no god? The message is a presentation of the reasonable position of worshipping Christ who conquered death.

“Fools say to themselves, ‘There is no God.’ They are corrupt and commit evil deeds; not one of them practices what is good. “The LORD looks down from the heavens upon humanity to see if anyone shows discernment as he searches for God. All have turned away, together they have become corrupt; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Goes Home For Christmas.

Contributed by John Bartol on Jan 26, 2013

When Jesus came to this world there was no room for him. But, because he came, now Heaven's Gate is open wide so that whosoever will may come. A more generous, open hearted, inclusive invitation has never been extended.

The Heart Goes Home For Christmas. (Suitable for Christmas Eve). Just about everyone wants to go home for Christmas. There may be extra time and expense involved, but it is certainly worth it all. No one tries any harder to make it happen than Mom and Dad, because parental love has a way of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Liberation Of Peter From Prison Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 18, 2021

God works a miracle opening physical doors for Peter. The miracle you need may not be physical doors, but God can open all doors according to His will.

We continue our study of doors in the Bible. We have studied: • God shutting the door of the Ark • The figurative open door of opportunity to the church of Philadelphia • Jesus symbolically being the Door to Salvation • We are to choose to enter the door to the narrow road to Heaven • Today we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful Words From Jesus

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 6, 2010

Standing in front of the empty tomb, Jesus looks us in the eye and gives us the clearest possible statement of who He is. We need to listen.

Passage: Revelation 1:17-18 Intro: Imagine yourself as a 4 year old kid who wakes up because of a loud tapping on his window. You open your eyes and look out the window, and see this. PP) fireman in full face mask. PP) or worse yet, he has an axe! 1. of course, you are terrified. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Resurrection Sunday 2020 - The Resurrection ... A Wall Or A Gate

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 17, 2020

The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is either fact or fiction. If it is fiction we are all lost in our sin. If it is fact then our eternal destiny pivots on whether we believe it or not.

The Resurrection – A Wall or A Gate Please open your Bibles to Matthew 28:1-7 which Pastor Karenlee will be reading and teaching from in a few minutes. We hope many of you were able to join us for our Good Friday service. It was good to remember all that happened between the Passover Meal, which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7, 1 John 1:1-4, Luke 1:1-4, 1 Corinthians 15:3-7, Romans 10:9-10, Romans 10:13-15, Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Beyond The Tinsel

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 28, 2025

Beyond seasonal glitter, God proves His Word: Jesus fulfills prophecy, dies, rises, and invites every heart to trust His unbreakable promises.

(A Christmas conversation about God’s kept promises) Opening – Smell, taste, and memory On the way here I passed through Loma Linda—our Adventist mecca—where health-food stores outnumber fast-food chains and where Postum is practically a sacrament. And if there isn’t an actual ‘LomaBucks’ on ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 18:31-33, Luke 24:44, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 7, 2021

Communion is a celebration of the One who opened what we could not open ourselves – the door of Heaven. He opened it on the cross and then He walked through the door of death and He waits for us on the other side where He will call us by our name and welcome us into His Temple.

Before I moved here, I was asked to preach at my very first appointment … Anthony United Methodist Church in Anthony, FL. I was their pastor from 1994 to the year 2000. They were kind. They were patient. They had to suffer through a lot of boring … and honestly … terrible sermons and I made a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Revelation 1:5-7, Romans 8:18, Romans 8:35-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Seeing Jesus Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 23, 2014

Mary discovers the empty tomb and runs to tell the disciples. Later, in her grief and confusion, she sees Jesus and hears him call her by name.

John 20:1-18 “Seeing Jesus” INTRODUCTION Jesus has risen! Jesus is alive! These are the proclamations of Easter. They are the truth on which our Christian faith is based. These words are easy for us to say as we worship today. Yet, there are times in our lives when we find it ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Passion, Ash Wednesday And Lent

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 21, 2004

What to learn as The Passion of the Christ movie opens on Ash Wednesday.

Did you hear about the lady who shut down the US and Canadian border? Apparently Canadian customs officials found a grenade in the glove compartment of a 28-year-old woman¡¦s Ford Explorer as she crossed the border on last Monday. Due to the current tensions re: terrorist activities, this created ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free