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1The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.
2Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.
3Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre.
4So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre.
5And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in.
6Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie,
7And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself.
8Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed.
9For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead.
10Then the disciples went away again unto their own home.
11But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre,
12And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
13And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him.
14And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.
15Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.
16Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.
Also Luke 24:5 · John 14:6 · John 10:10 · Matthew 11:28 · Ephesians 2:8-9 · Mark 8:36 · John 14:19
The sermon begins by highlighting Mary Magdalene’s fervent search for Jesus’ body, after His crucifixion, as depicted in John chapter 20. Like Solomon who sought fulfillment in worldly pursuits only to find vanity (Ecclesiastes 1:2), Mary’s desperate search in the tomb represented a universal human quest for peace, identity, and hope. The sermon emphasizes that many people today, like Mary and Solomon, sincerely search for answers but often look in the wrong places – be it through social media validation, dead religions, dead works, dead pleasures, or unstable identities.
A pivotal moment comes when angels ask Mary, ‘Why seek ye the living among the dead?’ (Luke 24:5). This question encapsulates the sermon’s central theme: true life, truth, and satisfaction cannot be found in dead things or worldly philosophies. Citing Deuteronomy 30:19, the sermon urges listeners to ‘choose life,’ asserting that Jesus is the embodiment of life, resurrection, and truth (John 14:6, John 10:10). It clarifies that salvation is a gift of God’s grace, not earned by works or sincere religious rituals (Ephesians 2:8-9, Matthew 11:28). True rest, purpose, and lasting satisfaction are found only in a relationship with the risen Christ.
Ultimately, the sermon concludes with the profound truth from John 14:19: ‘Because I live, ye shall live also.’ The resurrection of Jesus validates everything He taught and offers humanity hope, fulfillment, and eternal life. It is through His resurrection that believers overcome death and find true identity and purpose. The message challenges listeners to choose Jesus, the living Savior, over the fleeting and ultimately disappointing promises of the world.
A Bible preaching Baptist church in the Waterloo Region. Preaching the cross of Christ for over 40 years.
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