Sermons on Juan 20:31:

The Verifier Approach

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 12, 2008

The four words that verifies our faith. 1. Written 2. Believe 3. Christ 4. Life

-Qopchedy qokedydy qokololy qokeedy qokedy shedy. [NOTE: For this to make sense to the congregation, you will need to project these words on a scene, or have them printed as part of the worship bulletin.] Try saying that! The best cryptologists in the world have been unable to decode the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:31

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 23, 2010

At times we doubt, we lose faith. What is the cure for doubt? We find the answer in Jesus.

I BELIEVE Are you a skeptical person? When you hear something, you don’t believe it right away – you doubt it. You’re cautious. You’re careful. Skeptical. I’m skeptical about a lot of things. When I receive an email from someone – and they say that are in Nigeria and that they would like me ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Doubtless Belief

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006

Our faith must be an active faith. It must come alive to bring others to Christ.

I FIND IT INTERESTING THAT THOMAS MISSED THE FIRST EASTER APPEARANCE OF JESUS. WHAT I FIND TO BE EVEN MORE INTRIGUING IS THE FACT THAT THE DISCIPLES ARE STILL HIDING BEHIND A LOCKED DOOR ONE WEEK FOLLOWING THEIR ENCOUNTER WITH THE RISNEN CHRIST. I THINK THOMAS GETS A BUM RAP AS THE “LONE” DISCIPLE ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

Leaving The Grave Clothes Behind

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 6, 2005

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

Doubting Thomas Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

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

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Messages From Our Resurrected Lord Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

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

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

Denomination: Charismatic

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

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

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

I Will Never Doubt Jesus Again

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 16, 2006

From Doubting Thomas to Apostle of Faith

Intro: we live in a society that likes to label people. If someone makes a certain mistake in their lifetime, some will label them for the rest of their lives, even though the person is much different than one event years ago. Labels are unfair because people grow, people change, people become ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Does Easter Make A Difference

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 17, 2006

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter

2nd Sunday of Easter John 20:19-31 "Does Easter make A Difference?" 19 ¶ On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." 20 When he had said this, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter 2006 Smm

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 17, 2006

Is seeing really necessary to believing?

SMM/NR Easter 2006 A Touch from the Risen Lord The bodily Resurrection of Jesus Christ is a central pillar of the Christian faith. St. Paul summed up the Christian faith like this: For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: i) that Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

Thomas Enables Us To Deal With Doubt

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 22, 2006

2nd Sunday of Easter - Through the fellowship of the church, and the power of God’s Spirit, we are invited to place our doubt before God - who can increase our faith.

2nd Sunday of Easter April 23, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, the resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, is the greatest news that the world ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

From The Grave He Arose

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Apr 22, 2006

Proof that JESUS arose from the grave and why

From The Grave HE Arose John 20: 19-31 19Then 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. 20And when he had so said, he ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Much Needed Source Of Power

Contributed by David Mcgowin on Apr 27, 2006

Too many Christians are working without a Source of power in their lives and they are virtually useless because they don’t have the spiritual power necessary to do the work of God.

A Much Needed Source of Power John 20:19-31 04/23/06 I bought my vehicle in May of 2002, brand spanking new, and drove it proudly off the lot. As of today, that car has carried me 197,600 miles on the highways and byways of my life. I wonder how many gallons of gas I’ve used and how much money ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Life Story Of Peter

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

Hello. My name is Simon – you probably know me as Peter. My name means rock, but to be honest, I feel more like a pebble. I want to tell you my story.

Dramatic Monologue My Beginning Hello. My name is Simon – you probably know me as Peter. My name means rock, but to be honest, I feel more like a pebble. I want to tell you my story. Even though its been a couple thousand years, I remember it like it was yesterday. I was fishing in the Sea of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31, John 1:20-31

Our Victory Story - Jesus Lives!

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Apr 11, 2004

Friends, on this Easter Sunday morning, what I want you to know, what I want you to hear is that this Victory Story of Life over death… isn’t just one in history…. It happened 2000 years ago on a morning just like this, but just like Mary’s life…. That Vi

Our Victory Story – Jesus Lives Pastor Glenn Newton April 11, 2004 Easter Sermon Text John 20: 1-31 I love come back stories don’t you? I love to read about men and women who have been at the very bottom it seemed, but they didn’t give up, and somehow, someway they are able to fight back to the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Nazarene