Sermons on Doubting Thomas: showing 1,246-1,260 of 52,700

Finding Fearless Focus

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 1, 2010

Keeping our focus on God is quite difficult for some, especially with the great amount of distractions found in today's fast paced world. Yet, Paul calls us to keep our devotion and single mindeness.

FINDING FEARLESS FOCUS (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Focus is a word we hear a lot in the media, in conversation and especially in sports. Having focus can insure success, being distracted almost always spells ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Is The Sky Blue?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 12, 2011

Christ is the answer for life's difficult questions.

Matthew 22: 15 – 22 / Why Is The Sky Blue? Intro: People, by nature, are inquisitive. Anyone who has ever interacted with children knows they can ask very difficult questions, questions that are not always easy to answer because difficult questions often have difficult answers. Here are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Holding On

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 21, 2010

Sometimes the most spiritual thing we can do is hold-on.

Title: Holding On Text: Psalm 42 and 43 Having just heard the text you know doubt caught the gist of the Psalmist’s state of mind. If he was not depressed, he was most certainly discouraged and despondent about the circumstances of his life and the effect the change in circumstances has ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Levels Of Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Grow from ’no’ faith to ’little’ to ’strong’ and to ’great faith’

Hebrew 10:38-39 Four levels of Faith: 1. No Faith – God doing no “mighty” works… 2. Little Faith – God limited by unbelief 3. Strong Faith – God pleased with a growing faith… 4. Great Faith – God answering prayer – unleashed! Christ addressed (#2) Little Faith more often then ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

Got Questions?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 15, 2012

How you ask will determine the answer you get.

I answer quite few questions about Biblical issues and have been doing so since 1975 so the total amount is probably very high. Some are simple and others complex. Some have been sensible questions and others off the wall and out of the park. While the questions vary greatly the motives are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Just Believe Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 11, 2011

We just need to believe in what we ask for, because of who we are asking!

James 1-5-8-If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

La Muerte No Lo Pudo Detener

Contributed by Raquel Martinez on Apr 9, 2011

Los discipulos no lo podian creer, pero Jesus resucito, porque ni la tumba ni la muerte tenian poder sobre el.

La muerte no lo pudo retener. Lucas 24:13—15 Int. En la tarde de aquel día en que Jesús resucito, ya las noticias se habían corrido, pero todavía había confusión entre los discípulos. Recuerden que además de los 12 apóstoles, había muchas otras personas que se consideraban discípulos también, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can You Walk On Water?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

PENTECOST 12 (A) - Can you walk on water? Our human doubt rages against divine faith. Faith will finally hold fast to Jesus.

CAN YOU WALK ON WATER? (Outline) August 15, 2010 - Pentecost 12 - MATTHEW 14:22-33 INTRO: Our world only offers hope in earthly things. We can become all too comfortable with our earthly blessings. We gather money and possessions and can feel all too happy, safe, and secure. We hear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

At The Bottom, Looking Up... Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jun 1, 2008

Help for those of us who sometimes wonder whether God is listening at all...

Do you ever have a days where it seems like nothing could go right? Ever have a bad day? What about a bad week? ...or a bad year? Well - if you haven’t, then this message isn’t for you. But if you, like me, occasionally wonder if things could get any worse... listen to what David says in Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Certainties Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 18, 2008

Understand the absolute certainty found in Christian Faith. Know you are saved and no longer doubt.

“Experience is the best teacher.” Most of the learning we do during this lifetime will be through the issues, problems, and joys of just living. Our experiences change how we do different activities and it adjusts how we view our world. If you have ever smashed your thumb with a hammer, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Reasons People Are Unable To See Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 17, 2012

Why might a person not respond to God’s grace by recognizing the greatest of all signs which is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ? DECEPTION or DARKNESS

Sunday’s message was Jesus’ response to the Jewish leaders desire to see Him perform some kind of sign. Jesus responded by reminding them of the sign of Jonah in the OT and how it pointed to a sign that God would give them. The sign that the ‘son of man’ would spend ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

The Birth Of John The Baptist Foretold Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 22, 2012

An analysis of the account regarding the promise of the birth of John the Baptist will show us how to respond to God's word.

Scripture Today I am continuing my series in the Gospel of Luke that I am calling, “To Seek and to Save the Lost.” The primary mission of Jesus, which Luke captures so well in Luke 19:10 is “to seek and to save the lost.” I love the way The ESV Study Bible captures ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Happened In Worship One Day Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012

This Psalm reminds us of another significance of worship

IT HAPPENED IN WORSHIP ONE DAY Text: Ps. 73 Intro: 1. Usually, when we think of solving problems we think about going to a lawyer, the bank, city dept. of ____________. 2. We don’t think about going to worship. 3. But that is exactly what happens in our Psalm 73 I. THE DILEMMA VV. 1-2 ...read more

Scripture: Job 73:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus: Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 20, 2012

Violence, tension, unrest and scores of trials can certainly dim the angels proclamation of "Peace on Earth, Goodwill toward men." Jesus comes to us as the Ruler and Prince of Peace. His names in Isa 9:6 demonstrate His deity, power, and authority to br

Jesus: “The Prince of Peace" “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders ; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 23, 2009

Gideon shows us what it is like to to step out in faith despite the doubts that you may have.

Heroes of the OT: Gideon Judges 7:7-15 March 22, 2009 This morning we are going to look at another hero of the OT: Gideon. Have any of you ever felt incompetent, or ill-suited, or like a “fish out of water,” or ill-prepared, or ill-equipped, or maybe you felt like you were just not good enough? ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:7-15

Denomination: Church Of God