Sermons on John 19:28-20:22:

Easter Ressurection – Why Beleive

Contributed by Michael Nesmith on Mar 29, 2005

What can motivate a modern, educated, scientific minded people like us believe in the ressurection?

John 20: 1-18 Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Why do we believe in such an event? What can motivate a modern, educated, scientific minded people like us to first of all believe in an immortal and all powerful God, then believe that this God became a person yet remained and immortal ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

"I Doubt It" Series

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 29, 2005

Thomas had doubts about the Ressurection of our Lord and Savior. This is my attempt to explain why doubting and questioning our faith is normal and can make us better Christians in the end.

“I Doubt It” Years ago, back in my single days, my friends and I would play poker once a week. Unlike the current fad for playing the poker variation know as “Texas Hold-Em” we played all sorts of poker games commonly referred to as “Dealer’s Choice”. There were times when we would have impromptu ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Congregational

He Is Our Risen Savior Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 31, 2005

Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and by believing you may have life in his name.

Who Is This Jesus? 19. He is our Risen Savior John 20 MAIN IDEA: Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and by believing you may have life in his name. (v. 31) OBJECTIVES: • Listeners will be reminded of the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and challenged to explain the evidence any ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Believe It?

Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005

A narrative sermon, in which Thomas tells of his personal encounter with the risen Christ.

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? John 20:19-31 Good morning. My name is Thomas. You may call me Didymus, all my friends do. Where I come from Didymus means “twin” I am very pleased to be with you as you celebrate Easter. Already, it has been quite a celebration. And from what I’ve heard, you all have had ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Show Me

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 2, 2005

Doubting Thomas (Judas Thomas) and dealing with doubt

A defendant was on trial for murder in Oklahoma. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client would probably be convicted, resorted to a trick. "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I have a surprise for you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Broken Heart

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 4, 2005

In the passage, the Blood of Jesus was shed by a Roman spear... but neither John nor any other part of Scripture makes note of the importance of Christ’s blood in this story. Is there a message in the blood that flowed from Jesus side?

OPEN: About a year ago I received this e-mail: In 2003, Mel Gibson released a film called The Passion which dramatically and bloodily captured much of the trial and crucifixion of Christ. Because of it’s graphicness, it was rated "R". The "R", of course, is because of the violence, the gore. In ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaving The Grave Clothes Behind

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 6, 2005

Jesus left the grave clothes behind in the tomb on Easter morning. When we Give out lives to Him, He takes through the tomb to the Resurrection, we must leave our "grave clothes" behind as well.

John 20 Easter 2005 Leaving the Grave Clothes Behind (Walter Wangerin’s story “The Ragman” was read as a children’s story. It is found in “Ragman and Other Cries of Faith ISBN 0-06-069253-7) Why does Jesus leave the grave clothes behind? The answer is simple – you don’t need to wear ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: *other

The Ministry Of The Risen Christ To His Disciples

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 11, 2005

This sermon is about the ministry of the risen Christ to his disciples who brought into their hearts 1.REASSURANCE 2.REST 3.REJOICING 4.REBUKE 5.REVELATION 6.RESTORATION 7.RESPONSIBILITY

THE MINISTRY OF THE RISEN CHRIST TO HIS DISCIPLES ************************************************* OUTLINE 1.REASSURANCE 2.REST 3.REJOICING 4.REBUKE 5.REVELATION 6.RESTORATION 7.RESPONSIBILITY THE MESSAGE THE MINISTRY OF THE RISEN CHRIST TO HIS ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Why John Did Outrun Peter"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 11, 2005

When John was running, the text indicates he was running with the mindset of “He loves me, he loves me, he loves me.”

Title of the Message: “Why John outran Peter?” John records that he outran Peter to the empty tomb? This message is speculation, but I believe that the trues are very acurate. In context John records that he is, “The disciple whom Jesus loved.” When Peter was running to the tomb, no ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Journey To Faith

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Mary Magdalene’s world had collapsed on the crucifixion of Jesus and she came to the tomb Searching, Learning, Seeing and then Believing.

The resurrection of Jesus demands a personal response. Pollsters take pleasure in getting the opinion of the general public, asking, "Do you believe that Jesus rose from the dead?" They are keen to tell us: what percentage believe he actually physically came to life again; how many say he didn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished!

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today we consider what Jesus means when He says "it is finished and we ask ourselves if it is finished for us.

Introductory Considerations 1. After being ordained into ministry and installed in Welland, local paper reported on the event - heading was "From Saving money to saving souls", referring to how an accountant became a minister of the word. Being involved in the work of God in saving souls is a much ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Appears To Us

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. I felt that God had gone away. I felt little hope and the joy of ministry had disappeared. I no longer had the desire, the mission to bring the good news that had motivated me into ministry. It was a dark time, one of the worst times of my life. 2. Do you know what I am talking ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

40 Last Days With Their Lord

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

The way Jesus spent His days on earth after his resurrection were quite different from His ministry before. we consider how and why it was.

1. Tonight we pause to consider the empty tomb. 2. As we said this morning the resurrection was of the utmost importance to the early church. 3. Easter was not just that day that Christ became alive, but the beginning of new life for His disciples and the promise and seal for new life for all who ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Have You Done With Jesus

Contributed by Cordell Phillips on Oct 18, 2000

I. Mary Magdalene coming to the sepulchre, finds the stone taken away.

I. Mary Magdalene coming to the sepulchre, finds the stone taken away. 1. She came as soon as she could II. Finding the stone taken away, she hastens back to Peter and John. 1. We must be ready to share with our friends good news 2. They have taken the Lord away III. Peter and John go with haste ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-2

Solution To A 'grave' Problem!

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

Easter sermon ... resurrection of Christ

"SOLUTION TO A ’GRAVE’ PROBLEM!" TEXT: John 20:1-31 INTRO: There is no event greater in human history than the resurrection of Jesus Christ! If there is no resurrection, there is no Christianity! The apostle Paul says this clearly: (I Cor. 15:17-19) "And if Christ has not been raised, your ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God