Sermons on Tombs Opened:

Buried Alive

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

I want to talk to those of you that feel “buried alive”, you are conscious but bond, freed but still restrained. The enemy has placed you in the tomb and pronounced you “dead”!

This sermon could go into many different directions, I could preach on the resurrection of Lazarus as a type of the new birth or as a type of Christ’s resurrection. How He is never too late but always on time or evening the second coming. Who here is going through some hard times? We live in a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

The Road Where Hope Returns

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025

Jesus walks beside discouraged hearts, opens the Word, breaks the bread, and turns despair’s road into the path where hope returns.

Introduction — When Hope Walks Beside You and You Don’t Know It It is late afternoon on the first Easter Sunday. Two travelers walk the dusty road westward from Jerusalem toward a village called Emmaus. Seven miles, Luke says — not far, but far enough for grief to stretch every step. Their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Psalm 119:130, Isaiah 53:4-5, John 20:29, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Empty Promises Of Easter  

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 22, 2026

As I look ahead to Easter and Resurrection Sunday, I see that God gave us emptiness full of promise. We will look at the empty cross, the tomb, and the grave clothes to see God’s promises of forgiveness, eternal life, a close personal relationship with God, and His return.

The Empty Promises of Easter   Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9q5otpNw-c A young man from a wealthy family was about to graduate from high school. It was customary in that affluent neighborhood for parents to give the graduate an automobile. For months, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:4, Romans 5:8, Luke 24:5-6, 1 Corinthians 15:54-55, John 11:25-26, John 20:6-7, Matthew 18:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Power Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014

Today is an ordinary day! And the power of God is ready to burst through in our midst! The question is: Are our eyes open to see it? Are our hearts open to receive it? Are we ready to be amazed at the ways that God chooses to work!?!

Just Words: Power Scripture Text: Mark 1.21-28 Scripture Reading: Psalm 111 INTRODUCTION Read Psalm 111.1-4, pref NLT TRANSITION [This sermon was preached on SuperBowl Sunday…] Tonight, most of America will be tuned-in… watching a game. Sports-fans anticipate that the game w ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Nazarene

Book Of Remembrance

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jul 30, 2018

When God opens a book of remembrance for His own, all things begin to work together for their good. Haman meant evil for Mordecai but it worked together for Mordecai because a book of remembrance had already been opened unto him

Scripture: Esther 6:1-end Usually when we think of a king, we think of wealth, power, decorations, big edifice, authority, glamour, etc., but God has it such that in the life a king there is everything else. In fact, there is bad dream or sleepless night – as in the case of this king in Esther ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14, Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Faith Falls Short

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

We can no longer remain in the tomb, but must move to the resurrection. We must do more than accept forgiveness of sins, we must accept Christ’s transformation of our lives.

When Faith Falls Short John 11:1-44 Introduction: A man fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. The following conversation ensued: "Is anyone up there?" "I am here. I am the Lord. Do you believe me?" "Yes, Lord, I believe. I really believe, but I can’t hang ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Holiness

The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2015

This Easter sermon focuses on the resurrection of Jesus and the potential resurrection of his followers which complete the story of Jesus. We often focus on his death, but the empty tomb is good news that requires a response.

1. The Rest of the Story was a Monday-through-Friday radio program originally hosted by Paul Harvey. Beginning as a part of his newscasts during the Second World War and then premiering as its own series on the ABC Radio Networks on May 10, 1976, The Rest of the Story consisted of stories presented ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Listen, What Do You Hear

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 11, 2002

An Easter Sunday Sermon

Easter Sunday Matthew 28:1-10 Listen, What do you Hear 1* ¶ Now after the sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the sepulchre. 2* And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 22, 2003

Jesus is the Door to salvation but He is also the door that is always open for us to enter into the Holy of Holies.

September 21, 2003 Evening Worship Text: John 10:1-10 Series: The Seven “I Am” Statements of Jesus Part 1: I Am the Door Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do people say I Am?” Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets. “But who do you say that I AM?” Simon ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Enjoying A God-Planned Christmas" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003

A God-Planned Christmas is one in which we open our hearts to his great love.

Iliff and Saltillo UM December 22, 2002 Enjoying a God-Planned Christmas Psalm 89:1-4; 19-26 Introduction: STORY: On Sunday afternoon, June 1st 1975, Darrel Dore was on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Suddenly it wobbled, tipped to one side, and crashed into the sea. Darrell was trapped ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-4, Psalm 89:19-26

Denomination: Methodist

Who Let The Dogs In?

Contributed by Kymone Hinds on Dec 29, 2002

The access to God’s grace has been opened to all through the death of Jesus Christ.

WHO LET THE DOGS IN? Matthew 15:21 – 28 In the text before us we find a woman who has a problem. The Bible tells us that her daughter was vexed by a devil. Now it does not tell us why it happened. It does not say whose fault it was, whether the mother had done something wrong or whether the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Adventist

The Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 13, 2002

We must be open to God’s Hand in order to fully experience His Spirit and power.

First Baptist Church 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 The Prayer of Jabez (#3) June 9, 2002 I don’t know about you, but I really don’t like to talk to answering machines. Even when you just wanted to say hello, answering machines can leave you speechless. At the same time, it’s fun to listen to unique ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Led Life Part 7 (Patience) Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Feb 27, 2002

Patience in the lives of Christians as in God can actually hold the door of salvation open to non-believers.

Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. I have been preaching on the fruits of the Spirit, tonight we are looking at a very difficult fruit to obtain and that is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surprised By Prayer!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Prayer can open up for us insight into God's will when the way seems dark and uncertain.

Surprised By Prayer! Acts 12:1-19 The popularity of prayer has skyrocketed in recent months. Prayer, talking about prayer, writing about prayer, exploring patterns of prayers and the like have become more prevalent than Tiger Woods' fans at a golf tournament. Prayer has truly come to the forefront ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Gift Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

The birth of Jesus Christ represents a gift of great value, but one which must be opened and received.

Christmas is a time of giving. And that means Christmas is a time of shopping. Ever since the wise men from the east showed up at the stable carrying gold, frankincense, and myrrh, people have been exchanging gifts at Christmas. Of course, it’s much more complicated today than it was for the wise ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15, 2 Chronicles 1:9

Denomination: Baptist