Sermons on John 20:27-28:

The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ: The Greatest Historical Event In History

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

What is the greatest single event of history? What moment in the history of the world signifies the most to humanity?

What is the greatest single event of history? What moment in the history of the world signifies the most to humanity? Could it perhaps be the renaissance, when so many beautiful inventions and works of art were created? Was it the inventions of the 20th century that made life so much easier? Or ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Breath Of Fresh Air

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 20, 2022

Life can knock the wind out of us. Jesus shows up in those closed in places where we hide to breathe fresh Spirit into us to empower us to go on living into the mission He has called us into.

SERMON TITLE: A Breath of Fresh Air TEXT: John 20:19-29 (NRSV) I. INTRODUCTION: Have you ever got the wind knocked out of you? Maybe as a child, you fell on the playground, or you were somehow hit in the stomach and couldn’t breathe. It is terrifying in those moments when it seems like time stands ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Believe In Jesus (John 20:24-31) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 21, 2022

The goal of the gospel: step up, and be strengthened in your faith. Here, Jesus shows kindness to Thomas, and gives him what he needs to come to full "belief."

Let's start today by rereading last week's passage. John 20:19-22. This is the moment Jesus first reveals himself to all his disciples after rising from the dead: (19) Then, when it was evening on that day-- the first day of the week, and the doors having been shut where the disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Will You Doubt Him? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 21, 2022

This is the final message in this series. If your faith has ever been shaken to the core, this text is for you! It was a turbulent time for the disciples’ faith.

- What Will You Do With Jesus?- Will You Doubt Him? John 20:19-31 Introduction If your faith has ever been shaken to the core, this text is for you! It was a turbulent time for the disciples’ faith. Jesus had been killed in a horrific way. The disciples had seen the empty tomb, but not Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News Bad News

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 21, 2022

I can’t see your brain; but, I do believe that every one of you has one. The good news is that Jesus IS here and you DO have a brain. The bad news is that you may not use that good news or your brain by loving one another as Jesus loves to reveal that love to the world.

Good News / Bad News John 20: 19 - 30 Intro: My first year in college was really difficult for me. I was living away from home with a group of strangers, eating in a dining hall, attending some of the largest classes I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Resurrection Blessings”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 21, 2022

"Science bows before the resurrection". 1st blessing: Forgiveness; 2nd blessing: a resurrected body; 3rd blessing: Jesus gives all His disciple the Holy Spirit.

In Jesus Holy Name April 24, 2022 Text: John 20:19-31 Easter II “Resurrection Blessings” The Rev. Ray Pritchard in one of his sermons wrote this phrase: “Science bows before the empty tomb.” I like that phrase. The gospel accounts were written 2000 years ago. We live in a day of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Forty Days - From Resurrection To Ascension Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 25, 2022

After the resurrection day appearances of Jesus, He made many other important appearances during the next 40 days until He returned to heaven. Those important appearances included He gave the great commission, recommissioned Peter, and ascended before their eyes. He is coming again!

A. As you know from experience, in our day and time, there is a lot of misinformation the flows through the internet, in news headlines, and from public figures. 1. There are at least two internet sites that are satirical “newspapers,” but unfortunately, some people don’t realize they are “fake ...read more

Scripture: John 20:25-29, 1 John 1:1, John 21:24-25, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, John 21:1-14, Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:1-11, Mark 16:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stop Doubting Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 26, 2022

John would like to convey to the readers of this gospel and to the future generations of the Church to learn to live without the physical appearance of Christ, the actual seeing, touching, and hearing of him through the written scriptures. Jesus taught them to walk by faith, not by sight.

Theme: Stop Doubting Text: John 20:24-31 Greetings: “The Lord is good and His love endures.” An Old age pensioner received a letter from the department: Dear Ma’am, “Your pension will be stopped, effective immediately because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Resurrection Of The Lord Jesus Christ: What Do The Scriptures Say?

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 28, 2022

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of the faith and the greatest event in the story of civilization. The proofs from Scripture and the lives changed by it cannot be ignored or denied.

Note: These verses and the order of events are adapted from THE OPEN BIBLE (KJV) (c) 1975 by Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, TN. When the Lord Jesus told Martha at the tomb of Lazarus, "I am the Resurrection and the Life" (John 11:25), He proved it by bringing HIs friend and her ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25, John 20:11-18, Matthew 28:5-10, Luke 24:13-31, John 20:24-29, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Acts 9:3-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Shalom...peace

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on May 1, 2022

The resurrection peace of our lord Jesus Christ, who dies so that we may have everlasting life.

SHALOM…PEACE How often has Jesus warned us of the hatred of the world as He experienced it , how He was persecuted so we shall be as well. His disciples feared for their lives after the crucifixion, locking themselves in the upper room, waiting… Are we as individuals and a church sitting behind ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Charismatic

The Doubting Apostle Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 21, 2022

Thomas wasn't the only disciple to doubt Jesus' resurrection. They all doubted it. So why was Thomas branded the "doubter"... and what difference can that make to us?

INTRO: Years ago, there were two friends who went for a drive in the country. Walter was sharing a dream with his friend, Art, as they drove off the main road thru a grove of trees into a large expanse of land. Walter said he had a dream for what he could do with this land and that he planned ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Doubt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 3, 2021

The famous opponent of Christianity - Voltaire - actually believed the dead could be raised. He believed in a famous scientist of the day who maintained he had done just that. Voltaire rejected Jesus and His real resurrection and embraced a scientist and his false claim.

Back in 1694, a man named Voltaire was born in Paris France. Voltaire was a famous writer, philosopher and intellectual of the day, but he was best known for was his hatred of the church of his day. He devoted himself to attacking and ridiculing Christianity at every opportunity, and he was a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Witnesses

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 3, 2021

The following sermon is going to review three witnesses of Christ’s resurrection and suggest that celebrating His lordship, removing all doubts, and a restoration and a renewed desire to serve Him are but just three wonderful ways to celebrate Easter!

The Witnesses John 20:11-18, 24-29, 21:15-17 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 There have been some amazing accomplishments over the course of human history. To the vast splendor of Pharoah Khufu’s (2540 BCE) Great Pyramid of Giza that was the tallest structure for ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18, John 20:24-29, John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Easter!

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Apr 4, 2021

An analysis of the of the subjects, signs, sayings, and the sightings of Our Risen Savior, will prayerfully move us beyond the historicity of Easter, and into the experience of the reality of Easter!

John 20 (NIV) 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2 So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Believing Without Seeing

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Apr 4, 2021

On the day of Jesus's return we will see him, in person, face to face. Until that great day, we are those who have not seen, yet believe. We are those who have not touched and seen and heard.

There are some things about us that we just have, naturally. Think about how children look. Every child receives some features from his or her parents, like red hair or brown eyes or a certain shape of nose or chin. And sometimes we think faith is like that too. We say, “I’m pretty sure I have ...read more

Scripture: John 20:28-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed