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  • Nathan Eyland avatar

    An Easter Message

    Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Mar 26, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,040 views

    There are two defining images of Easter, death and resurrection

    Easter is the longest of the Christian ‘sacred’ holidays. Although Christmas gives us two days off, one for Christmas and one for Boxing Day, Christmas day itself is the only ‘sacred’ holiday. For many people in Australia Easter means a four-day weekend. For Christians Easter is about two sacred ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Crane avatar

    Whatever You Have To Do

    Contributed by Christopher Crane on Mar 27, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,902 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
     | 5,320 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
     | 4,376 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
     | 3,574 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
     | 3,728 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

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    Show Me

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 2, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 10,925 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

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Path Toward Personal Peace

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,362 views

    Resting in the arms of Jesus and being held securely by his love gives Christians the ability to live with contentment and peace

    John 20:24-29 “The Path Toward Personal Peace” INTRODUCTION It was 1981, and the recently retired couple was concerned about the growing threat of nuclear war. Since they could do nothing to prevent a war, they decided that they would look for the safest place on earth, which would enable ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Leaving The Grave Clothes Behind

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,214 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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    Denomination: *other

  • Richard Pfeil avatar

    Doubting Thomas Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 19,019 views

    A biographical look at Thomas

    “DOUBTING THOMAS” TEXT: JOHN 20:24-31 Sunday, February 29, 2004 We are continuing with the 12 disciples- looking at the lessons from their lives- who God picked and what God was able to do through these 12 ordinary people who are just like you and me today. Today we are talking about Thomas, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Witnesses Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,433 views

    In this sermon the pastor assumes the charcter of Peter and tells the ressurrection story from Peter’s perspective. The pastor’s wife embellishes the story from Mary Magdalene’s point of view.

    Witnesses of the Resurrection 3-31-02 I. Peter’s Story(1) Good morning. My name is Peter. Some people call me Simon but I prefer Peter. Since I was in the area and since it is Easter morning Pastor Tow asked me to share with you my eyewitness account of the resurrection of Jesus. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dan Cale avatar

    I Thomas

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,000 views

    This is a first person Easter sermon from the perspective of Thomas Jesus Disciple.

    I Thomas John 20:19-29 Stop reading at v27a- Before you tell them what Jesus said to me, let me introduce myself and share with a little background to this; the one thing I seem to be remembered for. My name is Thomas I was born and raised in the area of Galilee. A Hebrew by birth and an avid ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Messages From Our Resurrected Lord Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 224 ratings
     | 76,213 views

    Expository sermon concerning messages Jesus spoke to His disciples: (1)Peace be with you (2)I am sending you (3)Stop doubting and believe. Used video clip from "The Inn of Sixth Happiness" to illustrate being sent.

    Messages from our Resurrected Lord Fortifying the Foundation # 45 John 20:19-31[1] 8-29-04 Come with me this morning to a small house in the city of Jerusalem 2000 years ago. The sun is setting as the first Easter day is coming to a close[2]. Some of Jesus’ closest followers have huddled ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Dismantling Our Doubts Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,106 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I'll Believe It When I See It

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,101 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

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    Denomination: Salvation Army