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"Can't"

Contributed by Harold Wilson on May 27, 2005

based on 20 ratings

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"Can’t" and "Can" are two different words. "Can’t" has a negative connotation while "Can" has a positive connotation

CAN’T John 20:24 Can’t and can are two different words. "Can’t" has a negative connotation while "Can" has a positive connotation. Many people cannot get no further than where they are because they have armored and shield themselves with Can’t. Opportunities are missed, blessings are transferred ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24

Denomination: Methodist

The Hope That Changes Life

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004

based on 324 ratings

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Easter is a living message of hope from the other side of the grave.

An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him the next day. When he reached his hotel he decided to send his wife a quick e-mail. Unable to find the scrap of paper on which he had written her e-mail address, he did his best to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, John 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thomas: From Doubt To Destiny Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Sep 19, 2004

based on 26 ratings

| 11,244 views

Remove your doubts and reclaim your destiny.

The 12 Apostles Week 7 – Thomas Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "From Doubt to Destiny" Preparatory Introduction: Joel Olsteen’s declaration “This is my bible... I am what it says I am... I have what it says I have... I can do what it says I can do... Today I will be taught the Word of God... I boldly ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Bible Church

Jesus Is Alive? True Of False

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

based on 11 ratings

| 3,183 views

Is Jesus Alive? this sermon takes a look at the facts and answers the question is Jesus alive

John 20:1-18 Jesus is Alive – True of False? Introduction A. How many people here believe everything you hear? B. I hope no one raised their hands C. I hope that when someone tells you something, you check the facts behind it to see if the person is correct D. Let me give you an example. Last ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Eleven Ways Jesus Taught About Faith Affecting Perspective

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 27, 2004

based on 51 ratings

| 3,753 views

Jesus knew not to get discouraged when many refuse to believe and see the truth. John wrote, "Even after Jesus had done all these miraculous signs in their presence, they still would not believe in him.

Eleven Ways Jesus Taught about Faith Affecting Perspective (John 20:15-31) Illustration: Recently, many of us at Trinity College of Florida prayed for deliverance, protection and shelter from the four powerful hurricanes and each time God proved Himself to be a shelter in the time of storm. It ...read more

Scripture: John 20:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 7, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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The message SALVATION and its meaning FORGIVNESS are ours to deliver, and we need to receive the Holy Spirit to do both.

To set the stage… 1. Jesus went to the Cross and was brutally beaten and was seen by His disciples. 2. Jesus was buried by some of His disciples in a tomb 3. Three days latter He rose again 4. Mary Magdelene saw Him risen Jesus is now risen and is in a “Supernatural” body. The disciples are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Holiness

O.u.a.t. (Once Upon A Time)

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 2,550 views

This sermon calls into question whether the events of Jesus resurrection appearances were reality and how that relates to our lives.

Once Upon A Time – John 20: 19-31 Intro: Once Upon A Time is usually used at the beginning of most children’s stories or fairy tales. – The stories may seem believable but we know by the “once upon a time” it probably isn’t true. What if the story of the life and ministry of Jesus began with ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Are You Crying?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 16, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 3,323 views

If Christ Jesus is here among us, why do we insist on crying out to God? This is the question the angels posed to Mary and through this story to us.

Why Are You Crying? John 20: 1 - 18 Intro: The young mom was driving her 3-year-old child to church early on Easter morning. As she drove she told the Easter story. “This is the day we celebrate Jesus coming back to life.” From the back seat she heard, “Will He be in church today?” I. Did ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Never Again Without The Presence Of Jesus

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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A simple Easter sermon used in at sunrise. What must it have been like between Jesus’ death and resurrection? To be without the presence of Jesus must have been utter emptiness. To be with him again must have been utter joy.

Never again without the presence of Jesus Purpose: To reflect on Jesus’ presence and challenge the people to be the presence of Jesus to a world that needs Him. 1. Read John 20:1-21 2. Do you ever wonder what it would have been like to actually be in the presence of Jesus? What would it have felt ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

The Resurrection

Contributed by James Jack on Jul 6, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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The testimony of realiable witnesses points us to the truth of the resurrection.

John 20 – The Resurrection Plan: Intro – anti-supernaturalism The Testimony – women - Scripture - Fear and joy - distractions - Seeing is believing (Thomas) God and the Supernatural I’ve just started looking at the life of Jesus with my year seven classes at school. We’re ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-30

Denomination: Anglican

Scars Become Stars

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 9,151 views

If you want to live an emotionally healthy and happy life you must discover how to handle the hurts that come.

Sun.Oct 3/93 ------ Jn 20:24-29 SCARS BECOME STARS - Visting I heard these words - Are not scars marks of weakness? - Places where hurts and wounds were - A scar is something you want to hid. - Unless you begin to brag about the "Red Badge Of Courage" - A scar ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Dismantling Our Doubts Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 8,316 views

Looking at the life of Thomas, we can discover how God views out doubts and how doubt can lead to faith.

Dismantling our Doubts Associate Pastor Jeff Williams 05-02-04 Drowning in Doubt It was a hot, humid Mississippi night nearly ten years ago, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I was sitting on the third step of the swimming pool at my apartment complex. I was twenty-six years and had ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible Code

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2005

based on 71 ratings

| 4,704 views

Stop trying to appease the world’s intellect for they cannot understand God by the mind. True science affirms the Word, but science doesn’t convict the heart. Facts are easily ignored, but the Spirit working on the heart cannot; resisted, but not ignored

Having just seen a show about the Bible Code the other day, so I thought I would put in my two cents on the issue. I know some very good men think this is a great find, but even great men need to hear from an Amos from time to time. When you first listen to it, it sounds really cool especially to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-40, John 20:29, Colossians 2:5-6, Job 11:7-8, Luke 16:27-31, 2 Timothy 3:7, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, Romans 1:21-23 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Reward Of Waiting

Contributed by Garry Lewis on Mar 3, 2005

based on 38 ratings

| 12,931 views

Obedience to the Word

The Reward of Waiting John 20: 19-22 Wait has several meanings. 1: to stay in place in expectation of: AWAIT intransitive senses 1 a: to remain stationary in readiness or expectation *wait for a train* b: to pause for another to catch up usually used with up 2 a: to look forward expectantly *just ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

I'll Believe It When I See It

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Mar 3, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 6,311 views

A look at Thomas’s doubts and the reason for them with a warning about unbelief in our own lives.

We have all at some time probably cynically said about something “I’ll believe it when I see it”, with the implication that we will not believe it until it is seen. I remember thinking this about the formation of the first non-communist government in Poland. I also said it about predictions that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

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