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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Gift Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 30, 2014
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    Jesus appears to the disciples on Easter evening and gives them the gift of the Spirit. Later Jesus appears to Thomas in order to quell Thomas’ doubts.

    John 20:19-30 “The Gift” INTRODUCTION Last Wednesday the Youth Discipleship class went to see the movie, “Heaven is for Real.” If you haven’t read the book, or seen the movie, it is about the experience of Colton Burpo. Colton was four years-old when his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Thomas, A True Disciple

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 4, 2014
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    A message that tries to connect the dots in Thomas' experience of moving from doubt to faith in Christ after the Resurrection.

    I want to extend a special welcome to those here today who have questions, who have doubts about some or all of the things that have gone on so far in today’s gathering. You see, most of what happens in a worship service, at any church, is really for the already-convinced. We sing songs that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Faith Of A Doubter

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 28, 2014
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    Thomas is called the doubter, but he is also the confessor, who made a remarkable confession like no other and did a marvelous work as far east as India.

    Intro When Jesus appeared to his disciples after his resurrection what happened and what did he say? Goal I hope that we can learn that doubt is a normal and natural part of a life of faith. Plan We will look at Jesus’ appearance to ten of the eleven remaining disciples and then to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 12, 2012
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    What is a Christian? What does it mean to be one in today’s post Christian society

    What is a Christian? In a few funeral preparation talks, I have people who have described their lost loved one in these terms He didn’t believe in God He didn’t go to Church But he was a good Christian. That isn’t a very useful definition of what is a Christian So what is a Christian? In Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Mission - #3 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012
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    This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

    Mission Authentic Christianity - #3 of 7 John 20:19-22 * In 1965 lyricist Hal David and music composer Burt Bacharach teamed up to write a song which was recorded and released by Jackie DeShannon and climbed to #7 on the US charts. The title of that song was “What the world needs now is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deep Breathing

    Contributed by Trey Harris on Aug 21, 2012
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    Jesus' Easter evening appearance to the disciples launched their ministry after Jesus breathed the Holy Spirit into them.

    Deep Breathing John 20:19-23 So, here it is, the evening of the first Easter Sunday. What an insane week for the disciples. No wonder they were hiding behind locked doors. Just think about it for a minute. Barely a week prior, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey to people shouting: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Appears To His Disciples Behind Locked Doors/Dare To Believe

    Contributed by Roger Whipp on Feb 6, 2015
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    Doubters dare to believe! The SAS motto is?....Yes "He who dares wins. I dare you to stop doubting and become a winner. The prize? A peace that passes all understanding even when in crisis and for all who trust Christ, everlasting life.

    (Illustrating joke) When Beethoven passed away, he was buried in a churchyard. A couple days later, the town drunk was walking through the cemetery and heard some strange noise coming from the area where Beethoven was buried. Terrified, the drunk ran and got the priest to come and listen to it. The ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Doubting Thomas

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 18, 2015
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    Believing something opens to us the possibility of experiencing it, of seeing it come to pass, and of having that which we believe produce in us many kids of blessings. What will it take for us to believe? What proof are WE looking for?

    One Easter Sunday morning, a minister looked out on his congregation and noticed many people who had not been there for a long time. Before he began his sermon he said, "Since this will probably be the last time I see many of you for awhile, let me be the first to wish you 'Merry Christmas' ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Encountering God's Purpose Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 20, 2010
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    These verses summarize the Book's strategy, subject, & purpose. The strategy was to use selected works or "signs" of His subject, Jesus, which illustrate Jesus' character, demonstrate His power, & relate Him as the answer to man's great needs.

    JOHN 20: 30-31 ENCOUNTERING GOD'S PURPOSE For many scholars these last two verses of chapter 20 constitute the conclusion of John's Gospel with chapter 21 being John's personal appendix. These verses summarize the Book's strategy, subject, and purpose. The strategy was to use selected works ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Over Feelings

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
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    You are to believe! But it’s what you put your faith in, that’s what’s often left unsaid. And when the object of your faith is not clear, then your faith isn’t connected to the Lord.

    Intro The Apostle John says in his first Epistle, “This is the victory that has conquered the world: our faith” (1 John 5:4). If so, then it seems that all we have to do is have more faith. If we believe more, if we have more faith, then faith will destroy our sinful urges. Faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Then Came Jesus

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 12, 2010
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     | 63,418 views

    Be amazed as we look at all the places Jesus showed up, and know he will show up in your life too.

    I don’t know who I’m talking to tonight, but I prophesy to you by the Spirit of God, that somebody is going to get a breakthrough in this house, somebody’s going to get a deliverance, somebody’s going to get some real peace, and real joy. Somebody is getting ready to come out of a prison, God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Life Beyond Our Fears Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 20, 2010
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     | 17,347 views

    Today we gather around an event that has broken into human history like no other. It’s vital to recognize that it is indeed into history… real history. It was the unfolding of what God spoke through the prophets was going to happen. He would send a Messi

    NOTE: At start of service the following text is read – John 20:1-22 or 1,11(after ‘but’) -22. Only 20:19-22 are in bulletin insert The following portion of text was included in sermon outline bulletin insert (but not read again): John 20:19-22 (NIV) 19 On the evening of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whom Shall I Send - The Great Commission Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 5, 2011
     | 7,018 views

    God isn’t suggesting you go. He has commissioned you to go.

    August 7, 2011 Morning Worship Text: John 20:21-22 Subject: The Great Commission Title: Whom Shall I Send? - Part 5 in the Great Commission Series Today is the last message in our Great Commission Series. From Matthew’s gospel we have learned that the Great Commission involves making ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Jesus Appears To The Disciples Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,502 views

    It’s after the resurrection and Jesus has begun to appear to different individuals. Why was it important for Jesus to appear to people before He ascended into heaven? Does it say anything about the people’s faith?

    It’s after the resurrection and Jesus has begun to appear to different individuals. Why was it important for Jesus to appear to people before He ascended into heaven? Does it say anything about the people’s faith? Last time we saw that Jesus appeared first to Mary Magdalene. (Explain that Mary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Sent Or Stuck?

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 15, 2009
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     | 4,594 views

    Jesus commissions his disciples with the gift of the Holy Spirit.

    Sent or Stuck? John 20:19-23 September 13, 2009 Intro: I’ve never really been in fear for my life. I have felt fear – that powerful, raw emotional response to some situation, where the heart suddenly starts beating much harder, sweat appears on the brow, all the senses go on high alert, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist