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  • The Gift Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 30, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,033 views

    Jesus appears to the disciples on Easter evening and gives them the gift of the Spirit. Later Jesus appears to Thomas in order to quell Thomas’ doubts.

    John 20:19-30 “The Gift” INTRODUCTION Last Wednesday the Youth Discipleship class went to see the movie, “Heaven is for Real.” If you haven’t read the book, or seen the movie, it is about the experience of Colton Burpo. Colton was four years-old when his ...read more

  • Thomas, A True Disciple

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 4, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,977 views

    A message that tries to connect the dots in Thomas' experience of moving from doubt to faith in Christ after the Resurrection.

    I want to extend a special welcome to those here today who have questions, who have doubts about some or all of the things that have gone on so far in today’s gathering. You see, most of what happens in a worship service, at any church, is really for the already-convinced. We sing songs that ...read more

  • “believing The Risen King” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 5, 2014
     | 5,604 views

    Jesus' second appearance to His disciples reveals the blessedness of personal faith in the risen King.

    The Forgotten Fifty Days: “Believing the Risen King” John 20:24-31 The caption on the National Enquirer (I think it was) used to be, “Inquiring minds want to know?” Most people are innately curious. People are also generally skeptical: they want proof or evidence in order ...read more

  • Ohana Means Family And Family Means Nobody Gets Left Behind Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 10, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,086 views

    Jesus didn't just come back for "doubting Thomas" - first he came back for the other "doubting ten" when they did not believe Mary Magadalene. Jesus, the non anxious presence, doesn't leave anyone behind.

    “The doors were locked for fear of the Jews” Bolt it. Double lock it. Put the chain on. Fasten the padlock. “The doors were locked for fear of the Jews” Let me share with you two stories that happened within two years of each other in the second decade of the Twentieth ...read more

  • "I Will Not Believe" Series

    Contributed by Tim May on Apr 13, 2015
     | 5,700 views

    When Thomas says, “I will not believe what he is really saying is I want to believe I just have a different set of criteria than the one you are offering me.

    INTRODUCTION: Nobody likes to be perceived as being naive or gullible. - My experince at RAF Greenham Common - Having sailors stand the Mail Buoy Watch - Sending my brother to get a can of dehydrated water. When Thomas says, “I will not believe what he is really saying is I want to believe ...read more

  • The Presence Of Jesus

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 15, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,548 views

    What happens when Jesus is in the midst of His disciples? If we allow Jesus to come into our midst, we shall be filled with peace, joy, His Spirit, forgiveness and invited to the adventures of a life time.

    Scripture: John 20:19-31 (NIV) 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and ...read more

  • When Belief Is Hard Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 16, 2015
     | 6,676 views

    Sometimes belief is just plain hard - just ask Thomas (a 1st person sermon)

    “Getting Into Shape: When Belief Is Hard” John 20:19-31 I’m grateful you’re here today. Some of you are here because you want to hear what I have to say – you’re curious; some of you are here to check out what I have to say – you’re suspicious. ...read more

  • Thomas: From Pouter To Doubter To Shouter

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 1, 2015
    based on 13 ratings
     | 27,477 views

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    From Pouter to Doubter to Shouter John 20:24-29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/thomas.html We know less about Thomas than some of the disciples. We don't know his trade or how or when Jesus called him. [unlike several others] He may have been a twin. Thomas is Aramaic for twin. Didymus is ...read more

  • My Lord And My God

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 7, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,792 views

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    My Lord and My God John 20:28 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MyLord.html Jesus Christ is God. And Jesus Christ is Lord! This is the central theme of the NT. "Lord" is used 747 times. And just as often you hear the phrase, 'Make Jesus Lord...' Well, God beat you to it! Acts 2:36 Therefore let ...read more

  • My Lord & My God!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 18, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,031 views

    Why are we concerned about our purpose as a church, & what we are trying to do? To answer that, let me tell you of something that happened here about 9 years ago.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2020) TEXT: John 20:24-28 As most of you who are present here this morning know, our Wed. Evening Bible Study group, before we had to stop meeting because of the Covid regulations, was using Rick Warren’s book, “The Purpose Driven ...read more

  • Navigating The Waves Of Doubt

    Contributed by Joel Smith on May 25, 2015
     | 7,114 views

    A little doubt will do you good if you learn to navigate its waves.

    Navigating the Waves of Doubt John 20:24-31 This morning I want to introduce an idea to you that is so counterintuitive, you won’t believe me when I first tell you. I’m going to talk to you about doubt today and you’re going to doubt the truthfulness of my main point. Here it ...read more

  • Doubting Thomas

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 18, 2015
     | 13,576 views

    Believing something opens to us the possibility of experiencing it, of seeing it come to pass, and of having that which we believe produce in us many kids of blessings. What will it take for us to believe? What proof are WE looking for?

    One Easter Sunday morning, a minister looked out on his congregation and noticed many people who had not been there for a long time. Before he began his sermon he said, "Since this will probably be the last time I see many of you for awhile, let me be the first to wish you 'Merry Christmas' ...read more

  • Do You Believe?

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Mar 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,259 views

    This sermon is inspired by the movie beginning on March 20, 2015 by the same title. It uses Thomas and the story of his "doubting" in his faith-believing following Jesus' resurrection. It leaves us with the question, "Do you believe?"

    In 2012, the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life conducted a survey including White, Black and Hispanic Catholic, Protestant and Non-Denominational Christians. In this survey was the following statement, “I never doubt the existence of God.” Survey results are as follows: 80% ...read more

  • Eternal And Assured Salvation

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 2,039 views

    Our salvation is both eternal and secure

    Intro: “Peace be with you!” I. Unity of Spirits (Romans 8:12-18) - Joh 20:25 So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his ...read more

  • We Live By Faith And Not By Sight

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 24, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,676 views

    Not seeing is believing

    WE LIVE BY FAITH AND NOT BY SIGHT: John 20:19-31 Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Have you ever had a moment when you doubted the Word of God? How in the world is this person who is dead going to come back to life again, you wonder, as you go to the funeral. I ...read more