Sermons on Lia Thomas:

Are You A Thomas Christian?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 26, 2018

This message identifies some of the character traits of "Thomas, the doubter" that can be seen in Christians today.

Turn with me to Matthew 10. We’re going to read the first four verses. 1And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power (authority) against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. 2Now the names of the twelve ...read more

Scripture: John 11:5-16, John 14:1-7, John 20:19-29, Mark 16:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eulogy Douglas Thomas

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 6, 2016

This is a eulogy for a Christian who loved his family, served his church, and invested himself in the lives of others. Doug was an African American, born in 1943 in a small town in West Va.

In May of 1943, the world was at war and freedom and justice was at stake. In Poland the Germans had crushed the last of the Resistance in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising killing thousands of Jews and sending the rest to the Triblinka concentration camp to die. Meanwhile in Alaska, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learning From Thomas Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 4, 2024

We can learn a lot from Thomas that by encountering Jesus and hearing the testimonies of others, we don't have to lose faith, doubt and fail to believe.

I FIND IT INTERESTING THAT IT WAS THOMAS WHO GETS A BUM RAP AS THE “LONE” DISCIPLE OF DOUBT. WHEN WE SPEAK OF THOMAS, HE IS USUALLY REFERRED TO AS “DOUBTING THOMAS.” ALTHOUGH UNDERSTANDABLE, IT REALLY ISN’T FAIR. ALL THE REMAINING DISCIPLES DOUBTED AS WELL. DEPSITE THEIR JOY OF PROCLAIMING “WE ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Deuteronomy 31:8, Romans 8:28, Hebrews 11:1, John 14:27, Matthew 11:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Character Study Of Thomas Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025

Thomas' story shows that even the strongest believers can struggle with doubt. However, Jesus meets us where we are and strengthens our faith. Thomas' transformation from doubt to bold faith is an encouragement to everyone who struggles to believe.

CHARACTER STUDY OF THOMAS (DIDYMUS) – THE DOUBTING DISCIPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 20:24-29 "Thomas, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, ‘We have seen the Lord!’ But he said to them, ‘Unless I see the nail marks in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29, John 11:16, John 14:5, Matthew 10:3, Luke 6:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thomas: Fiducial Follower Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 28, 2025

The term “fiducial” comes from the Latin fiducia, meaning trust or confidence. It is all about faithful faith. Consistent faithfulness. A "fiducial follower" is someone, like Thomas, who trusts in God’s promises. They have faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

THOMAS: FIDUCIAL FOLLOWER JOHN 14:1-7 #ApostleThomas INTRODUCTION… Famous Thomas-es I don’t know if you realize it or not, but if you name your kid Thomas, there is a better than average chance he or she will become famous. There are lots of famous Thomas-es out there! Not only can you be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing Is Believing, Isn't It?

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 9, 2013

Jesus wants us to declare Him before others. He said that if we don’t do that, He will not declare us to His Father. Where are you in that process?

May 21, 2006 Seeing Is Believing, Isn't It? John 20:24-20:29 (GNB) Introduction In a Peanuts comic strip, Charlie Brown is talking with Lucy as they walk home on the last day of school. Charlie Brown says to Lucy: “Lucy, I got straight A’s; isn’t that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Your Doubts

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 31, 2013

Thomas has been given a fairly difficult stereotype through the centuries because he is often referred to as doubting Thomas, but I don't believe that the title truly fits this man. So let's take a few moments to clear the air and see what we really know

May 21, 2006 Living With Your Doubts John 20:24-20:29 (GNB) In a Peanuts comic strip, Charlie Brown is talking with Lucy as they walk home on the last day of school. Charlie Brown says to Lucy: "Lucy, I got straight A's; isn't that great!" Lucy in her typical fashion shoots down poor Charlie ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

I Doubt It Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

Thomas had doubts, and so do we sometimes. How does Jesus deal with doubters? With much grace!

John 20:24-29 – I Doubt it Today we are continuing our series on what happened AFTER Jesus rose from the dead. Who was affected? How did their lives change? What difference does the risen Lord make in people’s lives? Why does the Resurrection matter? Today we are in John 20:24-29, and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Old Testament's Doubting Thomas

Contributed by Darryly Mcauley on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION: Introduction: We are being conditioned out of neccesity to be sceptical people.

INTRODUCTION: Introduction: We are being conditioned out of neccesity to be sceptical people. We are always told that if it sounds too good to be true then it probably is. I heard this week, and maybe you did as well about an 81 year old man who was con'd out of $40,000 by a Canadian con artist. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Easter Evening With Doubting Thomas

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 14, 2006

Doubting Thomas says it all.

Hello, my name is Thomas. I want to tell you about an amazing time in my life. It was nothing short of a wild emotional roller coaster ride. I was up and down, and back up again. It all started while I was with Jesus while he was on earth. I was one of his twelve disciples. At first his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Thomas: From Doubt To Destiny Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Sep 19, 2004

Remove your doubts and reclaim your destiny.

The 12 Apostles Week 7 – Thomas Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "From Doubt to Destiny" Preparatory Introduction: Joel Olsteen’s declaration “This is my bible... I am what it says I am... I have what it says I have... I can do what it says I can do... Today I will be taught the Word of God... I boldly ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Bible Church

Thomas, Doubter Turned Confessor

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 14, 2014

Thomas, who is often remembered for his doubts, gives every Christian hope and encouragement as the Lord appears to him with the invitation to touch and believe.

Thomas, Doubter Turned Confessor John 11:1-16; 14:1-6; 20:24-29 Palm Sunday Sermon, by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Some Background: J. Stuart Holden wrote: “Of all the Master's men, Thomas is the one to whom least justice is commonly done. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Thomas, The Twin, And The Divine Mercy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2014

In the lives and work of St. Thomas, Pope St. John, and Pope St. John Paul, we can see the operation of the Divine Mercy coming from the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Divine Mercy Sunday 2014 Canonization of Two Popes In the first century, there were no printing presses, no typewriters, no word processors, no i-pads, and, in the Holy Land and Rome, no cheap paper. If a literate person wanted to read, he picked up a scroll of papyrus, or parchment, and almost ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Thomas: The So Called Doubter. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

I'm sure most people have heard Thomas referred to as "doubting Thomas" , but I doubt that Thomas was any more doubtful than any of the others as we'll see.

#12~THOMAS: APOSTLES 2-22-14 Today by the Lords help & grace we'll think on and talk for a few minutes about Apostle Thomas. I'm sure most people have heard Thomas referred to as "doubting Thomas" , but I doubt that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Be Brave, Like "Doubting Thomas”

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 12, 2021

often maligned, we should be more like 'Doubting Thomas'

John 20:19-31 May the meditations of my heart and the words of my mouth be acceptable to you, my Lord, my rock and Redeemer (Psalm 19:14) Today’s gospel reading is one of the best-known Eastertide gospels – that of “Doubting Thomas”. We almost never hear the name of this disciple without the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:14, Mark 3:18, Matthew 10:3, Luke 6:15, John 20:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal