Sermons on john 20 19 31:

Cloth - An Easter Day Message

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Apr 20, 2017

Through Holy Week, there are several mentions of cloth in the storyline. These can help us remembering the story and relate it to ourselves.

Easter Day - CLOTH John 20:1-19 I was reflecting a few weeks back on what we could think about over Easter. Was there a link in the Easter storyline that we could look at to help us reflect and focus on the events. I found one! You’ll be pleased to know it’s not chocolate or bunnies. To focus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-19

New Signs, New Perception

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Mar 14, 2016

Don’t let your fears prevent you from doing what God asks of you. It is not our job to determine results. It is our job to obey. God will take care of the results. He will fulfill what He has promised.

When Jesus was arrested, Peter was solely afraid to the bones. He and the rest of the disciples went into hiding. He was not at the place Jesus was crucified. In fact, Peter denied ever knowing Jesus 3 times. He did not want to be associated with Jesus. But now we see peter proclaiming the name of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Charismatic

Show Me Your Hands!

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 16, 2016

If there is a poster boy for “doubting” it must be the Apostle Thomas. Thomas isn't mentioned often in Scripture, but there are examples for each of us in each instance. We've seen that he, like us, had his share of unsettling experiences.

Tom Lowe March 9, 2016 Show Me Your Hands! Introduction There are times when I feel like the man who said to Jesus “help me overcome my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24). And, how about this verse: “You don't have enough faith,” Jesus told them. “I tell you the truth, if you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing The Moon-Walking Bear

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 26, 2016

Whatever it feels like, even if you haven't noticed yet - it is a happy Easter!

.................................................................................................................................................. “When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, … The doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Thomas, The Disciple (No Longer The Doubter)

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 29, 2016

This is a post-easter message that focusses on the struggle of Thomas to come to terms with the fantastic news of the resurrection of Jesus.

Feast Devotion – March 29, 2016 [This is a short devotion given at an inner-city mission in downtown Toronto, Canada.] Have you ever told someone something that happened to you and they said: "yeah, right." Have you ever not been trusted when you said something true? How did you feel? Have ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Keeps Appearing Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 30, 2016

The resurrection of Jesus means that Jesus has the capacity to keep on appearing in our lives and to give us the very thing that we need the most. In what capacity do you need Jesus to appear to you today?

Message John 20:11-31 Jesus Keeps Appearing Have you noticed that when you are in need that the appearance of someone who is significant in your life can make all the difference. Maybe your car has broken down and you are stuck in the rain. You have rung your Dad and now he is just arriving to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

"Return From The Dead" Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 30, 2016

Whether we are or are not convinced that Christ rose from the dead does not affect the reality of the Resurrection. But if we accept its reality by faith and live consistently in light of it, it changes our lives like nothing else can.

"Return from the Dead" (John 20:19-29) [note: this is a revised sermon from my 2003 sermon, "Back from the Dead."] 1. For a lot of kids, Easter is about eater eggs and candy. Boy 1: "How did you get that bruise on your arm?"
Boy 2: "I ate some Easter candy." Boy 1: "Eating Easter candy ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Got Peace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 31, 2016

A sermon about the peace only Jesus can give.

"Got Peace?" John 20:19-31 On the very first Easter morning only Mary Magdalene had seen the Risen Christ. When she had gotten to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away, she went and told Peter and John about it. Peter and John came running and believed that "someone" had ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Two Post Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus In Jn 20

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 2, 2016

God treats us an individuals and knows our specific needs just as he did with MAry, Peter and Thomas and the unnamed disciples of Jn 20

Story: There were once two identical twins. They were alike in every way but one. One was a hope-filled optimist, Peter who only ever saw the bright side of life. The other, Thomas was a dark pessimist, who only ever saw the down side in every situation. The parents were so worried about the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Stop Doubting And Believe

Contributed by Joe Farnella on Apr 6, 2016

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

Disciple Stories Series

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Apr 18, 2016

The disciples report sighting Jesus after the Resurrection.

“Disciple Stories” Jesus Sightings Part 3 “Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” 28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” John 20:27-28 NIV Intro: ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Battle Is Over; Was It Worth It. Why Is It So Difficult For Us.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 25, 2016

Good things happens to bad people, and the Gospel tells us that, but it is not fair, but what we don’t see, is God changing us for the better, refining us to do his will. It is all there in the bible.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 30th October 2016; This is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Acts 5:27-32 Psalm 118:14-29 Revelation 1:4-8 John 20:19-31 Acts 5:27-32 When the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal

The Way Of Jesus # 2 – "I Am Being Sent By Jesus To Bless Others..."

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 15, 2017

Not only does Jesus save us, He then calls us to go, He send us out in His name to be a blessing and invite others to follow Him. This is the 2nd in a series on The Way of Jesus, an initiative of my denomination the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada

Sermon - January 15, 2017 The Way of Jesus # 2 – “I Am being Sent By Jesus To Bless Others and to Invite Them to Follow Him” John 3:16-17; John 20:21 Last week we began this series on the Way of Jesus by looking at the first marker of the Way of Jesus: “I have begun following Jesus and I am ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, John 20:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breathe On Me Jesus!

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

When Jesus created Adam He breathed on him and he became a living Soul. Jesus was so close to the disciples that we are told He breathed on them and they received the Holy Spirit.

BREATHE ON ME JESUS! John 20:19-22 When Jesus created Adam He breathed on him and he became a living Soul. Jesus was so close to the disciples that we are told He breathed on them and they received the Holy Spirit. When we are so close to Jesus… He … I. TURNS OUR FEAR INTO PEACE. V.19 A. Fear ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel According To John - (Preach At A Four Gospels Program)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 30, 2017

MATTHEW PICTURES CHRIST AS KING OF THE JEWS MARK SHOWS CHRIST AS A SERVANT-AND HE WRITES TO THE ROMANS LUKE VIEWS CHRIST AS THE SON OF MAN-AND HE WRITES TO THE GREEKS BUT JOHN PRESENTS CHRIST AS THE SON OF GOD

John 20:30-31 (KJV) And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: [31] But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. TOPIC – GOSPEL ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Baptist