Sermons on Yochanan 20:8:

Leave Your Graveyard Clothes In The Graveyard

Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 2, 2007

What has you all wrapped and entangled up to the point that you can’t follow or serve the Lord?

John 19:38-42 John 20:1-10 Topic: Leaving your graveyard clothes in the graveyard In these passage of scriptures, we read about Mary Magdalene, and the other women going to the sepulcher to anoint the body of Jesus Christ. About 3 days earlier, Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross on ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Resurrection Series

Contributed by Sam Peters on May 4, 2007

This contemporary message is part two of a four part series on "Make a Fresh Start" inspired by Outreach and a variety of messages on Sermon Central.

Make a Fresh Start Series Personal Resurrection As we have been discussing in our new series, every now and then we have to make a fresh start. Sometimes we choose a fresh start. • It might be a commitment to get our household affairs in order. • It might be joining a health club or fitness ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

The Three Views Of The Tomb

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Apr 24, 2007

As we look at Peter and John, we see ourselves in our spiritual journey as they look into the tomb of Jesus.

The Three Views of the Tomb John 20:1-9 It was the great race of the century. Peter and John, two of the closest disciples to Jesus, tore off from the house to the tomb. Mary Magdalene and company had just told the disciples something about the stone being rolled away, grave clothes, angels and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Are You Crying?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 16, 2005

If Christ Jesus is here among us, why do we insist on crying out to God? This is the question the angels posed to Mary and through this story to us.

Why Are You Crying? John 20: 1 - 18 Intro: The young mom was driving her 3-year-old child to church early on Easter morning. As she drove she told the Easter story. “This is the day we celebrate Jesus coming back to life.” From the back seat she heard, “Will He be in church today?” I. Did ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Never Again Without The Presence Of Jesus

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

A simple Easter sermon used in at sunrise. What must it have been like between Jesus’ death and resurrection? To be without the presence of Jesus must have been utter emptiness. To be with him again must have been utter joy.

Never again without the presence of Jesus Purpose: To reflect on Jesus’ presence and challenge the people to be the presence of Jesus to a world that needs Him. 1. Read John 20:1-21 2. Do you ever wonder what it would have been like to actually be in the presence of Jesus? What would it have felt ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Easter Day Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

The Resurrection

EASTER DAY – THE RESURRECTION MARY MAGDALENE AND JESUS. People often speak about ‘decisive moments’ in their lives. Some of you are old enough to remember the day John F Kennedy was assassinated – a decisive moment they say. For this generation it may well be September 11 that is described as a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Empty Tomb: A Place Of Faith Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

The disciples were disillusioned and disoriented after the crucifixion.

I grew up in a family with four sisters and no brothers. There were a lot of downsides to this…which I won’t go into now. One upside, and maybe the only one, is that I had to have my own bedroom in the basement, along with my own bathroom. I loved to just go in my room and shut myself out from all ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Women Who Worship Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

I want us to look briefly at two worshipping women who shared the same name, but had different job descriptions: Mary, the mother of Jesus; and Mary Magdalene, who as far as we know, was not a mother.

While it’s nearly impossible to spell out everything a mother does, this Motherhood Job Description hits the highlights. TITLE: Mother, Mom, Mama, Mommy. SUMMARY: Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Behind The Scenes Of The First Easter Sunday

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 18, 2004

Behind the scenes, the picture is not pretty, the first church, on the first Easter Sunday was not celebrating, they were scared spitless, do you identify with that?

Behind the scenes of the first Easter Sunday Here we are the Sunday after Easter Sunday. What should we do as Christian believers? The fact is Christ is raised from the dead. But I wonder has the message of Easter gotten thru? I wonder if this message is really truly applied by believers? Have we ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Race To The Easter Tomb!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 22, 2004

EASTER (A) - Race to the Easter tomb and discover the tomb is empty and Scripture is fulfilled.

RACE TO THE EASTER TOMB! John 20:1-9 - April 11, 2004 JOHN 20:1-9 1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

El Quebrantamiento Y Restauración Del Alma

Contributed by Fernando Ramirez De Arellano on May 7, 2004

Al leer el capítulo 20 de Juan vemos cómo Cristo, ya resucitado, se aparece a varias personas que estaban quebrantadas en su alma para restaurarlas, consolarlas y edificarlas en una nueva fe en el Cristo resucitado.

TÍTULO: (El quebrantamiento y restauración del alma) TEXTO: Jn. 20:1-31 INTRODUCCIÓN: Al leer el capítulo 20 de Juan vemos cómo Cristo, ya resucitado, se aparece a varias personas para restaurarlas, consolarlas y edificarlas en una nueva fe en el Cristo resucitado. Cristo antes de resucitar ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Experience Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004

Easter Sunday - Part 5 (The final sermon) of a series based on Mel Gibson’s film "The Passion of the Christ." Portions of this sermon were derived from sermons given by Sermon Central designed with the same intent.

“Experience Eternal Life” John 20:1-18 Introduction: It was the night of October 31st, 1936. Halloween night. A group of men and women sat with their hands joined at a round table. They awaited the message – the same message they had hoped to receive for the past 10 Halloweens. But the message did ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Going Away Empty-Hearted

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

This sermon examines the resurrection of Jesus from the perspective of 3 different people - John, Peter and Mary.

April 15, 2001 – Easter John 20:1-18 “Going away empty-hearted” INTRODUCTION Let me start out with a scenario for you this morning. Every day, a gentleman went to work. Every day, he would ride the elevator all the way to the bottom floor of the high rise apartment building that he lived ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The First Seven Words Of The Risen Savior

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002

An Easter Sermon

THE FIRST SEVEN WORDS OF THE RISEN SAVIOR TEXT - JOHN 20: 1 - 16 INTRO. - There are many sermons and books on the Seven words of the Cross. These words explain the purpose of the cross and the character of Christ. The first seven words of the Risen Savior after the Resurrection explain what the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection

Contributed by James Jack on Jul 6, 2005

The testimony of realiable witnesses points us to the truth of the resurrection.

John 20 – The Resurrection Plan: Intro – anti-supernaturalism The Testimony – women - Scripture - Fear and joy - distractions - Seeing is believing (Thomas) God and the Supernatural I’ve just started looking at the life of Jesus with my year seven classes at school. We’re ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-30

Denomination: Anglican