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  • Don Jaques avatar

    He Is Our Risen Savior Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,576 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

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    Can You Believe It?

    Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,731 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
     | 10,933 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

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    Leaving The Grave Clothes Behind

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,229 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

  • James Jack avatar

    The Resurrection

    Contributed by James Jack on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,460 views

    The testimony of realiable witnesses points us to the truth of the resurrection.

    John 20 – The Resurrection Plan: Intro – anti-supernaturalism The Testimony – women - Scripture - Fear and joy - distractions - Seeing is believing (Thomas) God and the Supernatural I’ve just started looking at the life of Jesus with my year seven classes at school. We’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Messages From Our Resurrected Lord Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 224 ratings
     | 76,217 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

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Jesus In The Midst

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 26, 2006
    based on 1,160 ratings
     | 63,688 views

    Christ in our midst makes us Peaceful, Joyful, Useful, and Powerful! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    JESUS IN THE MIDST John 20:19 22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JesusintheMidst.html Jesus had risen from the dead. The disciples were gathered in a house behind locked doors. Jesus walked through that locked door and stood in their midst. You could say that 'house' was the first church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Baeta avatar

    The Gifts Of The Spirit

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 10, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,498 views

    “When the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.”Acts 2:1, 4

    Theme: The gifts of the Spirit Text: Acts 2:1-11; I Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23 The “coming” of the Holy Spirit is a key event at the beginning of the Book of Acts and sets the stage for what is to follow. Just as the ministry of Jesus in the Book of Luke begins with His birth, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Believing Is Seeing

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 11, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 12,382 views

    Second Sunday of Easter Sermon Thomas

    2nd Sunday of Easter John 20:19-31 "Believing is Seeing"   I would like to ask you think about this question this morning.The question is, "If Jesus Christ would appear to a group of people, what would your reaction be?" Think about it for a while. Would you panic? Would you run? Would you hid in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Because He Lives

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 12,602 views

    Looks at what the resurrection meant for various people.

    John 20:19-23 He was dead, and with him died all of their dreams, all of their hopes everything they believed in. They had given everything to him, their past, their present even their future and up until three days ago it seemed like a pretty good bargain. All he had wanted was everything, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Kevin Smith avatar

    The Spirit Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 7, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,321 views

    The message SALVATION and its meaning FORGIVNESS are ours to deliver, and we need to receive the Holy Spirit to do both.

    To set the stage… 1. Jesus went to the Cross and was brutally beaten and was seen by His disciples. 2. Jesus was buried by some of His disciples in a tomb 3. Three days latter He rose again 4. Mary Magdelene saw Him risen Jesus is now risen and is in a “Supernatural” body. The disciples are ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,485 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Our Victory Story - Jesus Lives!

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Apr 11, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,033 views

    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

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Receiving The Peace Of Easter Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 13, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,465 views

    Learn why the peace of God can be so easily received.

    Happy Easter everyone! I came across an imagined conversation between two Roman soldiers guarding Jesus’ tomb on that first Easter morning. Each had his cup of coffee in hand. Moments before the angel appeared, one soldier said to the other, “Cheer up, it’s Sunday morning. The way I see it, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Peace Be With You

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,948 views

    Jesus resurrection gives us peace in the midst of threats and violence.

    April 18, 2004 John 20:19-31 When you’re having a bad day, people love to encourage us with these little sayings like, “hang in there, it’ll be ok.” As you leave, people will say, “have a good one.” Whereas these trite expressions are spoken with good intentions, what good do they do? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran