Sermons on Doubting Thomas:

God's Patience With Job

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 24, 2007

The book of Jonah has been attacked because “there is no fish big enough to swallow a man whole;” but the book is quoted or cited 9 times in the NT, with ne’er a doubt to its authenticity.

1)Jonah’s disobedience 1:1-3. • Jonah had a wrong attitude toward the will of God. Obeying the will of God is as important to God’s servant as it is to the people. We are not told Jonah’s motive, but we do have Nineveh’s history. • They were powerful, vicious; burying enemies alive, filleting them ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-17

Reflection B.17 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Isaiah 65:17-25. Heaven, Or The Millennium? Either Way, It’s Good.

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

The description of 'End Times', and prophecies of judgement may seem gloomy and depressing. No doubt these will be difficult times. But having gone through that, we will come into a very, very good situation.

In today’s Reflection I’m looking at why we can be encouraged, even as we think about ‘End Times’ and God’s judgement. We don’t know if we are in such a time, but suppose we are? Jesus described the various signs that will accompany ‘End Times’ as ‘the beginning of birth pains.’ Painful, but the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

The D List

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on May 1, 2017

Satan uses four primary things to hinder the move of God and they all start with the letter D: D1 = Deception D2 = Distraction D3 = Discouragement D4 = Doubt

D1 - Whenever God is trying to deliver or empower His people the Enemy will use Deception to derail or detain the process that God want you to start and complete. (Acts 1:8) clearly tells us the purpose for Pentecost...To empower the Church to win the world to Jesus Christ. Yet WE (Pentecostals) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strengthened Through The Storm Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 4, 2017

Following an exciting day of ministry that included feeding the 5,000, the disciples had a long night ahead. This would be a night filled with fear and doubt, but one that would end in wonder and amazement of faith.

Strengthened through the Storm Mark 6: 45-52 Our text follows another very busy day of ministry for Jesus and the disciples. He had just multiplied the bread and fish of a little boy’s lunch, and the disciples distributed the meal to several thousand people. The day is coming to an end, but there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer A Slave To Discontent!

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 17, 2019

Americans, the richest people in the world, are without a doubt the most discontented people the world has ever seen! Discontent is a sin that all too many Christians are enslaved to. This sermon deals with discontent.

No Longer a Slave to DISCONTENT! Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh February 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6 – “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” (Please keep your Bibles open to this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer A Slave To Discontent!

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 17, 2019

Americans, the richest people in the world, are without a doubt the most discontented people the world has ever seen! Discontent is a sin that all too many Christians are enslaved to. This sermon deals with discontent.

No Longer a Slave to DISCONTENT! Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh February 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6 – “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” (Please keep your Bibles open to this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph Over Trials Sermon Iii: View Suffering As Inevitable But Redeemable Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when awareness of the inevitability of suffering gives rise to questions and doubts, mature Christians rely on the Word of God and reflect upon personal experiences of trusting God in and through it all.

MATURE CHRISTIANS VIEW SUFFERING AS INEVITABLE BUT REDEEMABLE Talking to myself this past week, a question posed by many kept surfacing in my mind: “Why am I Suffering”? The answer I gave to myself was, “I am not suffering”. My motto could very well be ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-5, Job 11:13-16, Job 23:8-12

Last Days, Beginning Of Sorrows Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Mar 21, 2023

We are in the last days, and Jesus is coming soon there's little doubt about that as old Testament and New Testament prophecies match up with current events that are unfolding before us.

From Matthew 24:1-7 Jesus tells His curious disciples what to expect and the unfolding of events before His Return and there are some things that have happened or are happening that we can check off Matthew 24:5 "For many shall come in My Name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-10, Matthew 24:1-10, Daniel 9:27

The Ethiopian Eunuch Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 7, 2023

There is no doubt that the Ethiopian Eunuch had the joy of salvation and he would be sharing to the ends of the earth what he learned from the prophet of Isaiah and what he experienced in his new life in Christ.

The Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8:26-40 The story of the Ethiopian Eunuch is a pivotal passage for many reasons. One of those reasons is that it is considered the fulfilment of Acts 1:8. At the coming of the Holy Spirit the gospel would go to Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the ends of the earth. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Isaiah 53:7-12, Isaiah 56:3-7, Ephesians 2:11-19, Genesis 15:4-6, Jeremiah 38:7-10, Acts 1:8, Matthew 19:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Is A Magnet. Fear Activates Trouble.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 13, 2024

Seldom do believers recognize the role that fear, anxiety, doubt play in spiritual warfare.There are hidden issues between faith and fear. Do we really trust God and his word?

FEAR IS A MAGNET! FEAR ACTIVATES TROUBLE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Have we lived in fear a big percentage of our time on earth? THE CHOICE BY FAITH TRUST GOD OR BY THE FLESH LIVE IN FEAR, DOUBT AND POUT? John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 7, 2025

This sermon centres on a life-transforming truth: Go! and turn your eyes upon Jesus.In a world full of distractions, doubts, and difficulties, the key to hope and victory is to fix our gaze on Christ.

Go! And Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Introduction Today, our message centres on a life-transforming truth: Go! and turn your eyes upon Jesus. In a world full of distractions, doubts, and difficulties, the key to hope and victory is to fix our gaze on Christ. Hebrews 12:2 (NLT): exhorts us: “We do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Acts 4:12, John 14:6, Matthew 11:28-30, Philippians 4:13, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 119:105, Acts 16:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"faith And Covenant: Meditating On God's Promises

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Mar 10, 2025

This passage reflects themes of divine covenant, faith in the unseen, and the transformative power of God’s assurance. In the midst of fear and doubt, God reassures Abraham through a series of promises that establish a covenant relationship.

Genesis 15:1-12 Introduction Genesis 15:1-12 presents a profound moment in the narrative of Abraham, where the promises of God intersect with the uncertainties that the patriarch faces. This passage reflects themes of divine covenant, faith in the unseen, and the transformative power of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

I Am Your Healer - Jehovah Rapha Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 19, 2025

Three days after Red Sea deliverance, Israel found bitter water at Marah. Their songs of praise became complaints of doubt. God revealed Himself as Jehovah Rapha, the LORD who heals.

I AM Your Healer - JEHOVAH RAPHA Main Text: Exodus 15:26 Supporting Texts: Psalm 103:3, Jeremiah 30:17 INTRODUCTION Picture the scene. The Israelites stand on the far shore of the Red Sea. Behind them, the waters have closed over Pharaoh's army. The chariots lie crushed beneath the waves. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26, Psalm 103:3, Jeremiah 30:17, Exodus 15:2, Exodus 15:22-25, Numbers 33:8, Exodus 15:24, Luke 6:45, Luke 23:34, Romans 5:3-4, James 1:2-4, Exodus 15:25, Psalm 147:3, Psalm 103:2-3, Proverbs 4:20-22, 1 Corinthians 11:30, Mark 2:5-11, Deuteronomy 6:18, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24, Deuteronomy 21:23, Galatians 3:13, Isaiah 53:4-5, Proverbs 4:23, Romans 5:20, Ephesians 4:31-32, Colossians 3:13, James 5:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You A Frustrated Fisherman?

Contributed by Michael Quicke on Mar 20, 2002

Exposition of John 21:1-19

INTRO: How many of you have ever feel frustrated and a failure? I grew up in a broken home. I know the results of a failed marriage. As a teenager, my school report card told me I was a failure. All those “D;s” made me feel like I was "Dumb and Dumber." My unsaved father had a bad name that he ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Active Decision Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 26, 2009

This is week three of my seven part series based on Andy Andrews book "The Travler’s gift" This week is the active decision and we look at Peter walking on the water.

The entire world just disappeared. One minute it was there and the next minute, there it was gone. Well not really but it seemed like everything else had ceased to exist, and all there was left was Peter, the sea and Christ. It had started off as another boat trip across the Sea of Galilee for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Wesleyan