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Doubting Thomas

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Apr 26, 2003

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Before we hurl accusations at "Didymus," we had better check to see that it is not we in fact who are his twin. There are many who doubt Jesus in on way or another.

“DOUBTING THOMAS” John 20:24-29 (030427e) A word on verse 23 before we look at Thomas. Commentary writer, Warren Wiersbe said the following: The “remitting” power given in v. 23 does not apply to Christians today, except in the sense that we retain or remit sins as we give sinners the Gospel. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Bout With The Doubts

Contributed by William Nickles on Apr 26, 2003

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Using Thomas as an example of resurrected faith overcoming blinding doubt

I know we all have heard about Thomas. “Doubting Thomas;” poor ole doubting Thomas. The guy has caught grief for 2000 years and my guess is that he will catch grief for the next 2000 years – or until the Lord returns. To be honest, I feel for the guy. Our tradition has singled him out as having ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Touch From The Risen Lord

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 26, 2003

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Three barriers to faith - grief, fear and doubt were each dealt with by a special touch from the Risen Lord

A Touch from the Risen Lord The bodily Resurrection of Jesus Christ is a central pillar of the Christian faith. St. Paul summed up the Christian faith like this: For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: i) that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, ii) ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Touch Your Risen Savior

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Apr 27, 2003

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Believe that Jesus’ wounds are for your forgiveness as you touch Jesus with the hand of faith. Breathe in his promise of forgiveness and breathe it out by forgiving those who sin against us and by sharing the good news of our risen Savior.

Touch Your Risen Savior Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit kindles Easter joy in our hearts is the account of Jesus’ resurrection recorded in John 20:19-31 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Stop Doubt Only Believe

Contributed by Ellen Johnson on Dec 29, 2005

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THOMAS - doubter - had no assurance of who, what he believed in. Thomas walked with Jesus, Jesus was his friend, master, talked with Jesus, but never had the assurance of what his relationship was with his master. blessed assurance Jesus is mine, o what

Dear Beloved, i thank my Lord, for this day, we are truely blessed to be able to recieve from his word, blessed be his wonderful name. Father i come to in the name of Jesus, Father today i ask that you would touch each one who searches your word today.I pray Father that you would annoint your word ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thomas - Vilified By Reputation Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 16, 2005

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It is so easy to characterise ourselves and others on the basis of past actions or occasions when sin has prevailed. The way Jesus deals with Thomas reminds us that we should not be judged on the basis of our reputation, but on the basis of Christ’s grac

Message John 20:24-29 “Thomas … vilified by reputation” We like to put people into a box don’t we? To be able to look at someone and feel that we have a measure of who they are. We see a single mum … and all too quickly we make a presumption about the sort of person she is. We discover someone is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

"Back From The Dead"

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 13, 2009

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Whether we are or are not convinced that Christ rose from the dead does not affect the reality of the Resurrection. The Bible presents it as objective history. But if we accept its reality by faith and live consistently in light of it, it changes our l

"Back from the Dead" (John 20:19-29) 1. I love the silent version of King of Kings. For a lot of kids, Easter is about eater eggs and candy. 2. Boy 1: "How did you get that bruise on your arm?" Boy 2: "I ate some Easter candy." Boy 1: "Eating Easter candy won’t give you a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Invitation To An Autopsy

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 14, 2009

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Some say the resurrection is untrue - what does common sense say?

19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Sounds Of The Crucifixion, Sounds Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 15, 2009

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THe last words of Jesus on the cross and the first words at the Resurrection bring the Gospel in all its essence.

Sounds of the Crucifixion Sounds of the Resurrection Luke 23:34ff John 20:1 ff I am told there are a lot of books on the last words for Jesus. I will focus on these briefly and then move to the first words spoken by Jesus at the Resurrection. In John Masefield’s drama The Trial of Jesus, there ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whats Right With Doubt

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 15, 2009

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Just as Thomas doubted, we all must deal with doubt. Here are some specific steps to dealing with doubt.

“What’s Right With Doubt?” John 20:19-31 Introduction The sorcerer had fallen out of favor of the court, and the king sentenced him to death. On the day of the planned execution, the sorcerer told the king that if he would allow him to live for one year, the king could become famous around the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

The Day Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

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Our faith is tested by our reaction to the resurrection.

The day of the resurrection John 20:19-31 Over the years there have been claims that certain famous people have faked their deaths. I say famous because nobody really cares about the rest of us. In the years since he died, hundreds of fans have reported seeing Elvis ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Risen Christ Comes To Us

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 18, 2009

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A sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, Series B

2nd Sunday of Easter, April 19, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, the resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, has been the greatest news that the world has ever heard. It turns our ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

"Thomas Twin Didymus”

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 19, 2009

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The purpose of this sermon is to inspire the hearers to affirm to others that believers are often inclined to look at life through the eyes of gloom, and need VISUAL EVIDENCE before accepting CHRIST at His Word.

19 April 2009 Second Sunday of Easter U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Believers are often inclined to look upon life with the eyes of gloom and need VISUAL PROOF before accepting CHRIST at His ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

What More Can You Ask?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 19, 2009

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What keeps us from fulfilling Jesus’ "So send I you" mandate? Lack of information? There is the Bible. Motivation? Forgiveness is critical for all. No personal experience with Christ? Now is the time for a fresh encounter. Montgomery Hills Baptist

Some of us live in a state of perpetual unreadiness. No matter what happens, we think we are not ready. Notice how I put that. We THINK we are not ready. We may have plenty of stuff in our old kit bags. We may have assembled all that we need to accomplish whatever we are about to do, but the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence That Demands A Verdict

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 20, 2009

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Thomas responded to Jesus based on the evidence of His resurrection. We need to do the same.

We are so glad that you’re here with us this morning to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. That event is without a doubt the single most significant and meaningful event in the history of mankind. But the significance of the resurrection is not just found in the gospel accounts of the events ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

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