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Why I Know Jesus Is Alive!

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 12, 2001

based on 263 ratings

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A sermon presented in dramatic form as if being presented by the Apostle Thomas.

I want to thank the pastor for inviting me to speak this Easter Sunday. I’ve been told a lot of people identify with me. Maybe after you hear my story you’ll identify with me also. Now I know there’s a derogatory nickname for me going around - "Doubting Thomas". Actually that really doesn’t fit ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Doubt Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 20, 2012

| 9,348 views

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 7 verses 18 to 35

Luke 7: 18 – 35 Doubt 18 Then the disciples of John reported to him concerning all these things. 19 And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to Jesus, saying, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?” 20 When the men had come to Him, they said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Would You Believe...? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 27, 2008

based on 61 ratings

| 33,916 views

John repeatedly explains how critical "believing" is to the Christian. In fact he stresses faith nearly twice as much as the other 3 gospels. Why?

(We opened with a 50 seconds cut from Don Adams in “Get Smart” - the episode called “Mr. Big” found on youtube.com - where Maxwell Smart goes into his “Would You Believe” routine.) “Would you believe?” It was one of the funnier skits that Don Adams developed for his sitcom “Get Smart”. And what ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Put It All In Jesus’ Hands

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 27, 2014

based on 4 ratings

| 12,811 views

Put all your doubts and fears in Jesus' hands because he has already dealt with death and with your sins.

When Kentucky freshman Aaron Harrison caught the ball with a few seconds remaining in the semi-final game of the NCAA basketball tournament, his team was down by two points. But Harrison had been in this situation before, twice before in fact and had delivered the game-winning shot both times. And ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Two Christian Confessions

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 23, 2019

based on 1 rating

| 4,406 views

What two things do Christians confess? Let’s look at what Jesus said when He appeared to His disciples in John 20:19-31.

What two things do Christians confess? Let’s look at what Jesus said when He appeared to His disciples in John 20:19-31. John 20:19 So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Waiting To See

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 19, 2023

| 1,052 views

It is not reasonable for us, like Thomas, to insist on seeing Jesus' wounds for ourselves before we believe; We have clouds of witnesses whose lives proclaim the truth of their words. What more do we need?

Not too long ago I had some serious computer problems. I took my printer in to be repaired only to be told that it was a software problem. So I downloaded new installation software off of the Internet only to find that in doing so I had messed up my operating system. I tried to reinstall the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Journey From Doubt To Faith

Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Mar 24, 2008

based on 21 ratings

| 13,840 views

Thomas is a case study of how we can move from doubt to faith ourselves, and assist others in making the same spiritual journey.

The Journey from Doubt to Faith John 20:24-31; 21:12 INTRO When you and I woke up this morning, we didn’t wake up thinking that Jesus of Nazareth is still buried in a tomb in Jerusalem. We didn’t wake up in a world where death and the grave appeared to have been victorious. But remember that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop Doubting And Believe

Contributed by Joe Farnella on Apr 6, 2016

| 9,437 views

This is a sermon on Thomas. A play on the word Didymus Means twin. And using the Illustration from Austin Powers Mini me (The unbelieving side of us) I am sure this is not original as many have preach on this message at some time or the other.

Stop Doubting and Believe John 20:24-29 - Do you believe in miracles? Do you believe in honest-to-goodness, old-fashioned acts of God? - Of all Gods Miracles this is the BEST. - People have asked me have I seen Miracles before. My answer is YES! -Besides seeing His physical power I see Life and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

I Thomas

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 15, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 4,938 views

This is a first person Easter sermon from the perspective of Thomas Jesus Disciple.

I Thomas John 20:19-29 Stop reading at v27a- Before you tell them what Jesus said to me, let me introduce myself and share with a little background to this; the one thing I seem to be remembered for. My name is Thomas I was born and raised in the area of Galilee. A Hebrew by birth and an avid ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: *other

An Unshakeable Nickname

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Apr 25, 2019

based on 3 ratings

| 7,731 views

For a man named "Doubting Thomas", he makes one of the greatest confessions of faith: "My Lord and my God!" This sermon briefly walks through the text and examines Thomas' confession in an applicable way for the hearer by breaking the confession down into two chunks.

Sometimes, it just isn’t possible to shake a nickname. One of my favorite athletes, Landon Donovan, has that problem. Landon is arguably one of the best soccer players the United States has ever produced, but has the nickname, “Landy Cakes.” How did he get that? By constantly underachieving ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Lutheran

When Belief Is Hard Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 16, 2015

| 6,457 views

Sometimes belief is just plain hard - just ask Thomas (a 1st person sermon)

“Getting Into Shape: When Belief Is Hard” John 20:19-31 I’m grateful you’re here today. Some of you are here because you want to hear what I have to say – you’re curious; some of you are here to check out what I have to say – you’re suspicious. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doubt

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 22, 2008

based on 7 ratings

| 16,650 views

Have you ever doubted anything. God will help you overcome your doubts...

Doubt – 17th August 2008 pm Have you ever had any doubts? – during exams, during a sports event, during…. During your Christian life? One tribe of native Americans had a unique practice for training young braves. On the night of a boy’s thirteenth birthday, he was placed in a dense forest to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:31

Denomination: Baptist

Doubts

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Feb 6, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 8,344 views

Doubt is sin...and yet so many who name the name of Christ are controlled by their doubts.

It is possible to have legitimate questions and concerns about persons, propositions, or teachings. A. What is the difference between these questions and doubt?...none...they are the same thing. 1. It is healthy...even desirous (in some cases) to question. a. We are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What About My Doubt? Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 4,043 views

3rd in a 3 part series about finding significant answers to life from intimate encounters with Jesus.

“What About My Doubt?” JOHN 20: 19 - 31 INTRODUCTION: In 1957, Lieutenant David Steeves walked out of the California Sierras Mts. 54 days after his Air Force trainer jet had disappeared. He related an unbelievable tale of survival after parachuting from his disabled plane. For almost 3 months ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Doubt Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 7, 2008

based on 8 ratings

| 16,952 views

When you have a bout with doubt, remember that doubt doesn’t disqualify you.

Christmas Questions: Doubt Luke 1:34 Rev. Brian Bill 12/7/08 Can you tell me who said the following? This person was asked if he believes that after he dies, he will hear God say to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant.’ After a long pause, he responded, ‘I hope so.’ (Billy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34

Denomination: Baptist

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