Sermons on San Juan 20:31:

Affirmations - Sermon X: Belief In The Bible - God's Holy Word Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

Without our fundamental belief in the Bible as God's Holy Word, no other doctrinal beliefs really matter. We stake our eternal destiny on the Truth, the Way and the Life as revealed therein by the Lord God Himself.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I am ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:21, 2 Timothy 3:16, John 20:31

Bible - Why Bother? #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019

The bible is the account, through poetry, history, song, prophecy, law, wisdom, gospel, letters, homilies of the History of God’s redemption in Christ, an invitation to life in Christ, and the promise of the future victory in Christ. God’s salvation in Jesus is the center of the entire story.

Last week we focused what is the Bible and how should we interpret it. I put forth the scriptures are the inspired, authentic self-revelation of God and as such have primary and foundational authority in all matters of what we believe, what we value, and how we live. The week before, we focused on ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-40, John 20:30-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 22, 2021

The Deity of Jesus ---- The Great I AM

October 23, 2021 Today the book of John. Once again, the author of the book is not identified within the text. Early church tradition identifies John, “the beloved disciple” as the author and it is widely believed that it was the final book of the New Testament to be written = between 95-100 AD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, John 15:1-5, John 14:1-6, John 11:1-26, John 8:1-59, John 6:1-35, Exodus 3:13-14, John 18:4-6, John 20:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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

Stop Doubting Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 26, 2022

John would like to convey to the readers of this gospel and to the future generations of the Church to learn to live without the physical appearance of Christ, the actual seeing, touching, and hearing of him through the written scriptures. Jesus taught them to walk by faith, not by sight.

Theme: Stop Doubting Text: John 20:24-31 Greetings: “The Lord is good and His love endures.” An Old age pensioner received a letter from the department: Dear Ma’am, “Your pension will be stopped, effective immediately because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Methodist

Shalom...peace

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on May 1, 2022

The resurrection peace of our lord Jesus Christ, who dies so that we may have everlasting life.

SHALOM…PEACE How often has Jesus warned us of the hatred of the world as He experienced it , how He was persecuted so we shall be as well. His disciples feared for their lives after the crucifixion, locking themselves in the upper room, waiting… Are we as individuals and a church sitting behind ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Charismatic

The Doubting Apostle Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 21, 2022

Thomas wasn't the only disciple to doubt Jesus' resurrection. They all doubted it. So why was Thomas branded the "doubter"... and what difference can that make to us?

INTRO: Years ago, there were two friends who went for a drive in the country. Walter was sharing a dream with his friend, Art, as they drove off the main road thru a grove of trees into a large expanse of land. Walter said he had a dream for what he could do with this land and that he planned ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disciples Of Jesus Are Engaged In Seeking The Lost Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 25, 2021

Jesus came to seek and save the lost. As His followers, who are trying to be like Him, we also must be engaged in seeking and saving the lost.

Introduction: A. The endeavor of evangelism is one that is so very close to the heart of God. 1. On one occasion, when Jesus was clarifying His purpose and mission, He said, “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.” (Luke 19:10) 2. As disciples of Jesus, who are committed to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Nehemiah 1:4, Nehemiah 2:1-5, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Thessalonians 2:6-9, John 20:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following Jesus Into Abundance Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 27, 2021

Unexpected things happen at weddings. Some are fun and humorous, some are embarrassing and hurtful. As we continue to following Jesus as His disciples, we find ourselves at a wedding where a potentially embarrassing situation turns into an abundant blessing!

Following Jesus Into the Unexpected Intro: • [IMAGE] BIL’s wedding - outside by a lake. Fisherman in boat disrupts the wedding with his outboard motor. • Strange and unexpected things happen at weddings! • As we continue to follow Jesus, we join him at a wedding. o Beginning of his ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, John 20:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believe And Have Life - 2 Of 14 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

Abraham believed God and it was counted to him for righteousness.

Lent 2—March 8, 1998 John 20:31 "...and that believing ye may have life through (Jesus') name!" Last year a group of 34 students from two state universities in Washington State took a study trip into the Amazon jungles of South America. They were led on the last part of their ...read more

Scripture: John 20:31, Genesis 15:6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Bridegroom Gives An Abundance Of New Wine

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 7, 2021

To those who love him, the Bridegroom gives this promise: his great marriage feast is coming! At that feast there won’t ever be the disappointment that it’s coming to an end, that the joy is running out, but there will be blessedness unending.

When you meet someone new, it can take a while to get to know them. Maybe you’re starting at high school or university, and you’re meeting all kinds of people for the first time. Or you just gained a few new colleagues at work. Well, it’ll take a while to get acquainted. You chat together on and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, John 20:24-31, Joel 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Believing What We Haven’t Seen Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 10, 2022

This sermon focuses on the Apostle known as "Doubting Thomas" and the role of faith without seeing in the life of a believer today.

A little trivia question for you old rockers out there. How many of you recognize the name Alice Cooper? Alice Cooper was a rocker from the 70s and part of the band that goes by the same name, Alice Cooper. It is hard to believe that Alice Cooper is 64 years old. I actually have a picture of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, John 1:18, John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

The Purpose Of The Gospel Of John Series

Contributed by Josh Brown on Nov 20, 2020

What do we need to believe? What does it mean to believe? And why do we need to believe? Three important questions about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Join us as we study through the book of John and discover the answers to these questions and that Jesus is the giver of Life!

Sermon: The Purpose of the Gospel of John Series: The Gospel of John Part 1 Slide Introduction Today we’re kicking off a brand-new message called, ‘The Gospel of John.’ And what we’re going to do over the next several weeks is walk through the Gospel of John. For those of you that might not ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thomas The Doubter Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Thomas got tagged as the doubter because of his one experience. On this basis he gained a reputation as if he was a skeptic. The fact is we have as much evidence on record as we need to call him Thomas the dedicated defender.

Sometimes popular ideas about biblical characters are so accepted that one is compelled to go along with them almost as if they were inspired, but they are often arbitrary and superficial. No one ever calls John the Baptist John the doubter, yet his experience of doubt was far more serious than ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Are You A Proof Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Mar 23, 2021

Sunrise Devotional - The resurrection - too big of a sign to ignore!

Earl Palmer, a Presbyterian minister who is with the Lord, tells the story about an experience he had while he was in seminary in Princeton, NJ. Following final exams 1 summer, he & 3 friends were returning home to the West coast from NJ. They decided to drive straight through with each of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22, John 20:30-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance