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  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    Do Not Doubt But Believe.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 15, 2001
    based on 276 ratings
     | 9,721 views

    Year C. Second Sunday of Easter April 22, 2001 John 20: 19-31

    Year C. Second Sunday of Easter April 22, 2001 John 20: 19-31 I believe that Jesus is the resurrection and the life. Because I believe in Jesus I will live, even though I die, because whoever lives and believes in Jesus will never die. Amen. Title: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    4 Perspectives

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 8,471 views

    4 eyewitness accounts of the resurrection of Jesus: Mary Magdalene, Peter, John, and Thomas, as pictures seen in John Chapter 20

    Sermon.970 See # 534, 638, 854, Sack.105, 12Dis.004 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Easter Sunday, April 15, 2001 “ 4 Perspectives” Text: John Chapter 20 I’m always amazed at how a person can recall different personal perspectives from the exact same event! There’s an old story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Does Easter Make A Difference

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 237 ratings
     | 19,539 views

    Sermon for the Second Sunday of Easter

    Second Sunday Easter John 20: 19-31 "Does Easter Make a Difference   A pastor tells the following in the Augsburg Sermon Book for the year 1985: "I’ve never seen such a crowd in church, the woman exclaimed’. I didn’t know her, but apparently she was impressed by the number of people here for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Toto, We're Not In Kansas Anymore

    Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,787 views

    Don’t be a cowardly lion.The disciples did it and we can, too.

    Toto, We’re Not In Kansas Anymore Well, I guess Easter is over for another year. The Easter dresses and suits aren’t new anymore and the candy’s gone. Things are pretty much back to whatever passes for normal these days, back to the old, pre-Easter routine. And in churches all across ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bob Hager avatar

    Skepticism Or Cynicism

    Contributed by Bob Hager on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 5,402 views

    Our doubts can lead us to faith or away from faith.

    If I were to mention the names of certain Biblical characters to you and asked you to write down the first word that comes into your mind, it is doubtful that many of you would come up with similar words. If I were to mention the name of Judas many of you would write down the word betray or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bob Hager avatar

    From Doubt To Faith

    Contributed by Bob Hager on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 10,089 views

    Highlights the difference between a healthy skepticism and cynicism

    If I were to mention the names of certain Biblical characters to you and asked you to write down the first word that comes into your mind, it is doubtful that many of you would come up with similar words. If I were to mention the name of Judas many of you would write down the word betray or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Gehrels avatar

    Made New - In The Midst Of Reality Series

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on May 2, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,771 views

    Facing the real, faith challenging situations of life, how can we proceed in the face of doubt? Watch, as Jesus works with Thomas. Consider how we can respond to doubt in our lives.

    Made New - In The Midst Of Reality Bible Reading: John 20: 19-31 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO GUARANTEED TRUST Some years ago there was a financial ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Because He Lives

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 12,753 views

    Looks at what the resurrection meant for various people.

    John 20:19-23 He was dead, and with him died all of their dreams, all of their hopes everything they believed in. They had given everything to him, their past, their present even their future and up until three days ago it seemed like a pretty good bargain. All he had wanted was everything, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Whatever You Have To Do

    Contributed by Christopher Crane on Mar 27, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,088 views

    The call of Christianity from the perspective of the hands-on generation. It takes more than a book. More than a story. You have to TOUCH HIM. From the story of Thomas.

    John 20:19-28 19 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 20 And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bumble Ho avatar

    Three Starting Points To Experience Easter Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Mar 29, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,497 views

    Since Jesus resurrected and is still alive today, we can experience Him the same way as Mary, the disciples and Thomas did. There are 3 ways to start experience Easter in our lives today: Love Jesus, Trust Him and Seek Him among His Followers.

    [Before the message, welcome the guests and instruct them to fill out the welcome cards (to be used at the ending invitation).] {Beginning: 1st hand vs. 2nd hand experience}[i] Good morning! With me up here are ML and MP. Both of them are best friend with one another; and both have a certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "I Doubt It" Series

    Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 29, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,576 views

    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

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Don Jaques avatar

    He Is Our Risen Savior Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,699 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Asch avatar

    Can You Believe It?

    Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,831 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Zukas avatar

    Show Me

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 2, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 11,075 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Leaving The Grave Clothes Behind

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,426 views

    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

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