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  • EGERTON GBONDA avatar

    Fear Versus Peace

    Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on May 1, 2011
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    The fearful disciples were assured of Jesus' peace when he visited them in a house that was securely locked because of their fear of the Jewish leaders.

    INTRODUCTION: In the Name of the Father and of the son and of the Holy Spirit- amen Last week we celebrated the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. We may tend to get the notion that all that happened that day was ‘up from the grave He arose’ and the visit to the tomb by ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Anatomy Of Belief

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 1, 2011
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    God is not concerned with only the ways in which we think and believe; he’s concerned about the ways in which we act upon our beliefs.

    INTRO Have you ever watched Star Trek? Mr. Spock, “the pointy-earned Vulcan” who served as Captain Kirk’s first officer said, “Once you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” This quote is an offshoot from a scientific principle known as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Seeing Is Believing? Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 1, 2011
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    God understands our need to know.

    Title: Seeing Is Believing? Text: John 20:19-31 Thesis: God understands our need to know. The Season of Easter Series: When Jesus Shows Up During the Season of Easter we celebrate the resurrection of Christ as he shows up in unusual and unexpected ways. Introduction Mable Godfrey lived in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doubts

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 2, 2011
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    God's word is all we need to keep us from doubting.

    Text: “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it” (John 20:25). “Unless I see” are words that indicate doubt. If we doubt, we do not believe or we are skeptical. If we doubt, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Peace Be With You!"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 19, 2011
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    EASTER 2 - Jesus comforts his followers with the powerful words, "Peace be with you!". Believers discover God's divine peace whenever they look at Jesus' wounds and believe Jesus' words.

    “PEACE BE WITH YOU” (Outline) May 1, 2011 - Easter 2 - JOHN 20:19-31 INTRO: War and peace are opposites. Good times and bad times are opposites. We are living in times that are filled with wars and troubles. We hear of one disaster after another. Will it ever end? With ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Lenten Catechesis-The Office Of The Keys And Confession Series

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 22, 2013
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    A midweek Lenten sermon based on John 20:21-23 that covers the Office of the Keys and Confession from Luther’s Small Catechism. Preached 3/13/2013 at Emmons Lutheran Church, Emmons, Minnesota

    At the beginning of the service, I mentioned that tonight, we were going to be looking at what is perhaps the least known or understood part of the Small Catechism, which is “The Office of the Keys.” When I said that, perhaps some of you were wondering “Did Pastor Martin misplace the keys to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Divine Mercy Sunday--Second Sunday Of Easter (Or Sunday Of Divine Mercy)

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 30, 2020
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    Jesus really did rise from the dead and come back to harass the very people who betrayed him." …Harass your heart, that is, if you are withholding forgiveness from someone.

    Jim Friedrich shared that at the entrance to Jerusalem’s Church of All Nations, next to the Garden of Gethsemane, there is a sign warning every visitor: “NO EXPLANATIONS INSIDE THE CHURCH.” The sign is intended to discourage over-talkative tour guides but it’s also what Jesus practiced after his ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Nailprints Don’t Lie!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 6, 2020
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    The Lord Jesus intentionally chose a skeptic as one of the 12. Jesus proved beyond any shadow of doubt to the rationalist, Thomas, that He was resurrected from the dead. Thomas died preaching Him in India, because he knew that, "Nailprints don't lie!"

    NAILPRINTS DON’T LIE! John 20:1-8, 24-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Gentle Persuasion 1. Ms. Smith was assigned to be a monitor on the playground and caught little Johnny making ugly faces and scaring other kids. 2. Smiling sweetly, she said, “Johnny, when I was a child I was told that if I made ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Consumado Es: Resurrección

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 9, 2020
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    Sobre la resurrección de Jesucristo se fundamenta toda nuestra fe.

    El Rey Ricardo III, cuenta la leyenda, estaba enfrentando a un ejército dirigido por Enrique, Conde de Richmond. En esa batalla se definiría quien gobernaría Inglaterra. Ricardo envió a preparar su caballo favorito, pero por las prisas y falta de recursos, al herrero le ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Power Of Christ Resurrection On You: Four Reasons Why We Should Not Be Afraid In Times Of Locked Down

    Contributed by Joel Tejedo on Apr 11, 2020
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    Fear overwhelmed the disciples after Jesus died. They locked all the doors where they were together because of fear.

    On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” Fear overwhelmed the disciples after Jesus died. They locked all the doors where they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    'doubting' Thomas

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 13, 2020
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    Thomas, although wanting to see proof, was full of faith in Jesus

    John 20:19-31 This is the Sunday that we hear about and celebrate the apostle commonly known as ‘Doubting Thomas’, considered by some theologians to be one of Jesus’ ‘bad boys’. We find the other ten disciples cowering in a room, afraid to come out. The doors were shut and locked; the drapes were ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Two Confessions

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 13, 2020
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    What do Christians confess? Two things! Let’s find out what they are in the context of what Jesus said when He appeared after His resurrection in John 20:19-31.

    What do Christians confess? Two things! Let’s find out what they are in the context of what Jesus said when He appeared after His resurrection 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Huddled Behind Closed Doors

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 14, 2020
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    Today, many are huddled behind closed doors, fearing the dreadful disease - Coronavirus.

    Message/Devotion April 19, 2020 John 20:19-31 Huddled Behind Closed Doors As I read today’s gospel message, it was abundantly clear to me that today masses of people are huddled behind closed doors due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Some are in a self-imposed lockdown. Some are in a lockdown ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Among Us

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 15, 2020
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    If a shut tomb could not hold Jesus in, a shut church cannot keep him out!

    Jesus Among Us John 20:19 - 31 Intro: If I had written the story of the resurrection of Jesus, I would have done it a little differently. When John returned from the empty tomb he would confront Peter and excitedly say, “Peter, I have some good news and I have some bad news!” Peter would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Defeating Doubt

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 16, 2020
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    Everyone has doubts, especially in trying times like these. Thomas shows us to guard in your low times, draw strength from others, and meet the risen Lord.

    John 20:19-20, 24-29 Defeating Doubt In this terrible time of pandemic, you might be tempted to think, “Where are you, God? Why don’t you stop this? Are you really there?” Everyone goes through doubts in their faith, even Mother Teresa. She once wrote her spiritual director, “Where I try to raise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist