Sermons on San Juan 20:21:

Pentecost Power

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 9, 2019

A sermon about Holy Spirit revival.

Pentecost Sunday 2019 June 9, 2019 John 20:19-23 “Pentecost Power” Ireneaus, a second century bishop, repeats words from the Apostle John that he received from the elders, possibly Polycarp, who told Ireneaus about conversations he had with John. According to Ireneaus, John said, “The days will ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Resurrection Brings New Peace

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 2, 2018

When we look on our world we see all sorts of violence, terror and war. Innocent men, women and children caught up in situations way beyond their control so they flee for their lives. The Resurrection of Jesus brings peace - an inner peace.

The Resurrection Brings New Peace John 20:19-20:31 What is the message of Easter for you this year? If you think about it the Easter message is very positive especially for those who live constantly in fear: fear of failure, fear of death, fear of so many things,….. The first words Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Too Good To Be True?

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 2, 2018

After Thomas had witnessed the risen Jesus he doubted no more. It might of been too good to be true but he had witnessed it first hand and that always helps.

TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE? JOHN 20:19-31. We live in a sceptical world where human nature finds it difficult to believe in anything good. In fact we find it easy to believe in something bad and prefer to believe in a white lie rather than believe in the truth. We say, "its too good to be true." But ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Commissioned With The Power Of Jesus Resurrected

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 8, 2018

The resurrected Jesus appears to His disciples

Mid-week Message/Devotion April 8, 2018 Commissioned with the Power of Jesus Resurrected John 20:19-31 We begin reading today’s gospel message and immediately get a very vivid picture of fear and confusion. The disciples are gathered together behind locked doors. They are very afraid that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:5-6, John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing Is Believing Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 23, 2018

This sermon focuses on the resurrected Christ appearing to His disciples. Along with us having the ability to see Jesus in our everyday life.

So, the ladies have been to the tomb and found it empty, they have told the others and Peter and John have seen for themselves. Everyone has left the tomb except Mary and that’s when strange sightings, supernatural sightings, unbelievable stuff, begins to happen. Mary has an encounter with a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace Be With You - When You Doubt Like Thomas!

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 28, 2019

Doubt is the number one barrier to peace

Weekend Message/Devotion April 28, 2019 John 20:19-31 Peace Be with You Aaaah, the thought of PEACE! We so often hear that entreaty – “Lord, we pray today for World Peace” and feel that same sentiment. What a glorious day that would be – universal peace! So, what is the real barrier to world ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Mark 8:31, Luke 24:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can We Face The Future When All Seems Lost?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 29, 2019

The disciplines hid in fear after the crucifixion. How could they continue, even survive when all appeared lost. How can we face the world when we are in that same bad place?

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 28th April 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Acts 5:27-32 Revelation 1:4-8 John 20:19-31 Psalm 118:14-29 “Please ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Episcopal

How Can We Face The Future When All Seems Lost?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 30, 2019

The disciplines hid in fear after the crucifixion. How could they continue, even survive when all appeared lost. How can we face the world when we are in that same bad place?

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 28th April 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Acts 5:27-32 Revelation 1:4-8 John 20:19-31 Psalm 118:14-29 “Please ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal

How Can We Face The Future When All Seems Lost?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 30, 2019

The disciplines hid in fear after the crucifixion. How could they continue, even survive when all appeared lost. How can we face the world when we are in that same bad place?

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 28th April 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Acts 5:27-32 Revelation 1:4-8 John 20:19-31 Psalm 118:14-29 “Please ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal

Stand Firm In Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 16, 2019

A 4 part series offering hope in crisis that we can stand firm in our faith.

STAND FIRM - 1 May 19, 2019 I’m at a point in life where I really don’t like to go camping. No offense to you campers! I really prefer to be in a nice comfortable bed, with good showers, a breakfast buffet, a pool and a hot tub. I’m not asking for much, but that’s kind of my starting point. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-21, Ephesians 1:18-20, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Peace Rules The Day Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 19, 2019

Jesus gave his disciples 3 things that day that created peace for men without peace. What did the disciples learn that day that can help us gain Christ's peace?

OPEN: Dr. Don Colbert wrote a book called “Stress Less” and noted that 75 to 90 % of all visits to a primary care physicians were stress related. Americans (he said) consume five billion tranquilizers, five billion barbiturates, three billion amphetamines, and sixteen tons of aspirin every year. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Mercy: "It's Been Real The Whole Time.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 1, 2019

April 28, 2019 is the Second Sunday of Easter (Or Sunday of Divine Mercy)

A young woman for years kept house for her father and mother. Morning, noon, and night she got their tea out of a can which had a picture of the rock of Gibraltar on the lid. After her parents died, she took a trip to the Mediterranean Sea, and suddenly, as she looked through the porthole of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

The Day Jesus Arose Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 19, 2019

John 20:1-23 shows us what really happened on the day Jesus arose and why it really matters.

Introduction I am doing a short series by looking at three of Jesus’ final days from the perspective of an eye witness, the apostle John. Thursday night, we looked at the night Jesus served. Friday night, we looked at the day Jesus died. Today, we will look at the day Jesus arose. The material for ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Flesh And Bone

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 19, 2019

Did Jesus literally rise from the dead? Wasn't this a spiritual resurrection? Was it just metaphorical? The answer to this question is life-changing!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are here today to celebrate! • What are we celebrating? Easter eggs, the Easter bunny? Candy? Or some religious experience? • No, folks today we are here to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! CAN I GET AN AMEN! • Why is the resurrection a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter Message - Compromised Christianity Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 21, 2019

Part 4 of this series examines how Thomas refused to believe that Jesus was resurrected from the dead. This example also defined how Christians today are being compromised due to a lack of knowledge and beliefs.

Compromised Christianity Part 4 Seeking Jesus Conclusion Scriptures: Acts 17:11; John 20:1-29 This will conclude my series titled “Compromised Christianity.” On this Easter morning we will once again look at Thomas who after hearing that Jesus had risen from the dead doubted. His initial ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11, John 20:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational