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Can You Believe It?

Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005

based on 38 ratings

| 3,707 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

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Show Me

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 2, 2005

based on 124 ratings

| 10,890 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

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaving The Grave Clothes Behind

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 6, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 12,181 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

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: *other

Hands Reaching Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 28, 2008

| 5,872 views

Missions emphasis message; Jesus’ hands, bearing the marks of crucifixion, have lifted us out of sin and now empower us to reach out to places of pain.

I had thought that this past Wednesday I was going to get a little time to myself, maybe to sit down and read, or take a walk, or drink coffee on the deck, gazing into nowhere. I had thought there might be a little leisure, as somehow the calendar had no entries on it! But no!! She who has for ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Breath Of God Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 14, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 6,074 views

The parable of the ballon illustrates what life in the Spirit is like, and remindes us why the Church was given the Holy Spirit

John 20:19-23 “The Breath of God” INTRODUCTION Today is a once in a life time experience. Never before has Pentecost fallen on the same Sunday as Mother’s Day. The possibility of it happening again will not occur for well over one hundred years. The gift of the Holy Spirit came during the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

A Slow Fade In Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 19, 2008

based on 1 rating

| 2,996 views

The reality of the resurrection dawned slowly on those involved. Each was missing a crucial piece of the story. How does Jesus put the story of His new life together for you?

In broadcasting or film making there are several types of ways of getting from one scene to another. Two of the most common are a cut and a fade. In a cut one scene is suddenly replaced with another. In a fade one scene fades out to black and is then slowly replaced with another that fades back up ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Easter: Had They Known - Do You Believe?

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

based on 9 ratings

| 3,873 views

Easter message on believing.

Easter: Had They Known – Do You Believe? John 20:1-29 In my sermon on “Palm Sunday,” I told you Simon’s perspective on what he witnessed during the last week of Christ’s life and the impact it had on his life. Many historians believe he became a Christian because of this incident and the fact ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forsaking Our Fears Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

based on 39 ratings

| 9,038 views

One of the results of the resurrection is that we no longer have to live in fear.

The Discovery Channel recently did a story on the Top Ten Phobias that people have (www.exn.ca). Phobia comes from the Greek word for fear, but refers to a panic that is completely out of proportion to the perceived threat behind it. Here are some of the top fear factors. #10: Necrophobia. The ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

What About My Doubt? Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 4,050 views

3rd in a 3 part series about finding significant answers to life from intimate encounters with Jesus.

“What About My Doubt?” JOHN 20: 19 - 31 INTRODUCTION: In 1957, Lieutenant David Steeves walked out of the California Sierras Mts. 54 days after his Air Force trainer jet had disappeared. He related an unbelievable tale of survival after parachuting from his disabled plane. For almost 3 months ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

The Hope That Changes Life

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004

based on 324 ratings

| 59,513 views

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

Eleven Ways Jesus Taught About Faith Affecting Perspective

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 27, 2004

based on 51 ratings

| 3,572 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

Stop Doubt Only Believe

Contributed by Ellen Johnson on Dec 29, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 4,553 views

THOMAS - doubter - had no assurance of who, what he believed in. Thomas walked with Jesus, Jesus was his friend, master, talked with Jesus, but never had the assurance of what his relationship was with his master. blessed assurance Jesus is mine, o what

Dear Beloved, i thank my Lord, for this day, we are truely blessed to be able to recieve from his word, blessed be his wonderful name. Father i come to in the name of Jesus, Father today i ask that you would touch each one who searches your word today.I pray Father that you would annoint your word ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fear Factor Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Apr 30, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 4,740 views

This passages encourages us to make fear a non factor in our lives: I. Jesus Comes To Us II. Jesus Brings Assurance To Us III. Jesus Commissions Us IV. Jesus Enables Us

Resurrection Encounters: Part I Fear Factor: April 15, 2007. John 20: 19-23 CBC When it comes to television, the only thing that is must see tv to me is some type of ballgame be it basketball, baseball, etc. Yet as I read the paper and listen on the radio they will run down the top shows on ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: A New Breath Of Life Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 29, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 4,238 views

#4 in Narnia series, #9 in Take a Hike: Walking in the Spirit series. This is about Jesus breathing on His disciples, and what that means.

John 20:22 – Narnia: A New Breath of Life Tonight we are finishing our dual series. We are wrapping up our series on walking in the Spirit, which we started in September. And we are finishing up our series on the Chronicles of Narnia, this being the 4th and final sermon for that. I’d like ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Where It All Began Series

Contributed by Bud Rose on Nov 26, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 7,405 views

The 1st in a series of message on the power of the Holy Spirit and when the Church of Jesus Christ actually began.

WE’VE GOT THE POWER – 1 “WHERE IT ALL BEGAN” Introduction: Over the next few weeks I’m going to be preaching a series of messages on the Power of the Holy Spirit in Believer’s lives. How do we get that power? How do we walk in it? What benefit is it to us individually and collectively? Are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

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