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  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    Vital Christianity

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 13, 2015
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    Only a vital Christianity creates vital Christians.

    Without Jesus at the center of our faith and life, what are we left with? As far as our Christianity goes, it’s going to be nothing more than some form of bland moralism, religious formalism, or an anemic spirituality that neither motivates us nor appeals to others. We must have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Presence Of Jesus

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 15, 2015
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    What happens when Jesus is in the midst of His disciples? If we allow Jesus to come into our midst, we shall be filled with peace, joy, His Spirit, forgiveness and invited to the adventures of a life time.

    Scripture: John 20:19-31 (NIV) 19 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!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 25, 2016
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    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

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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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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     | 12,473 views

    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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     | 3,637 views

    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

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Defeating Doubt

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 16, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,371 views

    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

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "the One Who Offers Peace Is The One Who Has Been Through The Most"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 16, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,486 views

    A sermon about finding the only true peace in Christ.

    “The One Who Offers Peace is the One Who has been through the Most” John 20:19-31 Last Thursday, I woke to the news that, in the past 4 weeks 22 million people have lost their jobs. At the same time, The American Psychiatric Association has come out with a new poll which states that nearly half ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Peace In A Time Of Anxiety

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 20, 2020
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     | 5,580 views

    When anxieties mount, knowing that Jesus is with us brings peace to our souls

    April 19, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson John 20:19-31 Peace in a Time of Anxiety Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The disciples were locked up inside their house. They’d barricaded the door. Earlier that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Fear, But Continue To Live"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 20, 2020
     | 3,250 views

    The Disciples are in fear but Jesus says, "Peace Be with you" Hello, or bye is the greeting in the text, however they are in fear but He encourages them to live life.

    “Fear, But Continue to Live life” John 20:19-31 1. After the death of Jesus, the disciples are hiding behind locked doors in fear of the Jewish leaders. • There was fear they had no idea what to do, what they should do, a question lingering in their minds, should we go out in public. • What ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist