Easter Sunday - 5th April 2026 - The Empty Tomb: Grace Not Grief

Easter Sunday - 5th April 2026 - The Empty Tomb: Grace Not Grief

Episode description

This morning's sermon is delivered by Mr Philip Kelly.

On Resurrection Sunday, Mr Philip Kelly walks through John 20, tracing the movements of Peter, John and Mary at the empty tomb to show that the resurrection is a real, historical event and not fake news. He draws out rich Old Testament connections — the garden of Eden, the Ark of the Covenant's mercy seat — to show how Christ's rising turns the tomb from a place of grief into a place of grace. The sermon closes with a call to recognise Jesus as Saviour and Lord, and to live as adopted children of God because He is risen indeed.

Bible passages referenced:

  • John 20:1-18
  • Genesis 1
  • John 20:9
  • John 20:29
  • John 20:31
  • 1 Corinthians 15:17
  • 2 Corinthians 5:17
  • Genesis 3
  • Genesis 2 (Garden of Eden)
  • Matthew 26:39 / Luke 22:42 (Gethsemane prayer)
  • Exodus 25:17-22 (Ark of the Covenant, cherubim, mercy seat)
  • John 20:28
  • John 20:16-17
  • Matthew 6:9 (The Lord's Prayer - Our Father)
  • 1 Corinthians 15:55-57
  • 1 Corinthians 15:56
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