Sermons on thomas kempis: showing 91-105 of 14,574

Why "Doubting Thomas" Got A Bad Rap

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

In our world today we face doubts all the time. Doubts in our ability to be salt and light. Doubts in God’s ability to use us for his great plan. Doubts about our worthiness to God. But Thomas let his doubts bring him closer to Jesus.

Sermon – 060423 (Set up: Time Hack request with music minister -- Check watch at start of sermon, tap it a few times then ask music minister the following:) “What time is it?" (No matter what answer is given say:) "Naw, that can’t be right. (walk over to her to look) Let me see your ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

“thomas: Believing The Risen King” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 7, 2016

Jesus' meeting with Thomas reveals the problem of a unbelieving heart and the persistence of a loving Savior to draw close to Him and believe and be blessed!

8 7 2016 “Thomas: Believing the Risen King” John 20:24-31 “Inquiring minds want to know?” was the caption on a supermarket tabloid for years. Most people are innately curious. People are also generally skeptical: they want proof or evidence in order to be convinced. We ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

From Doubt To Faith: The Journey Of Apostle Thomas SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Exploring the transformation of Apostle Thomas from a doubter to a faithful follower of the Lord.

When we think of the disciples of Jesus, certain words often come to mind. We remember Judas Iscariot, the betrayer, and Peter, who denied Christ three times but later became the rock on which the church was built. We also think of John, the beloved disciple. And then there's Thomas, commonly known ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Topics: Faith, Doubt, Apostle Thomas

Faith Over Feelings

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

You are to believe! But it’s what you put your faith in, that’s what’s often left unsaid. And when the object of your faith is not clear, then your faith isn’t connected to the Lord.

Intro The Apostle John says in his first Epistle, “This is the victory that has conquered the world: our faith” (1 John 5:4). If so, then it seems that all we have to do is have more faith. If we believe more, if we have more faith, then faith will destroy our sinful urges. Faith ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Divine Mercy

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 10, 2017

God's mercy comes first to us personally, and from there, we can show mercy to others. In fact, being merciful to ourselves may be crucial to our ability to be merciful to others.

Divine Mercy Sunday I saw a picture of a lady with a post-it note on her forehead that said, "Be merciful to yourself." God's mercy comes first to us personally, and from there, we can show mercy to others. In fact, being merciful to ourselves may be crucial to our ability to be merciful to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Nailprints Don’t Lie!

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 6, 2020

The Lord Jesus intentionally chose a skeptic as one of the 12. Jesus proved beyond any shadow of doubt to the rationalist, Thomas, that He was resurrected from the dead. Thomas died preaching Him in India, because he knew that, "Nailprints don't lie!"

NAILPRINTS DON’T LIE! John 20:1-8, 24-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Gentle Persuasion 1. Ms. Smith was assigned to be a monitor on the playground and caught little Johnny making ugly faces and scaring other kids. 2. Smiling sweetly, she said, “Johnny, when I was a child I was told that if I made ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Second And Third Post Resurrection Of Jesus In John's Gospel Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 24, 2020

The barrier to faith for the disciples was fear and for Thomas Doubt. A word from Jesus overcame fear and doubt

Story: The late Dr Billy Graham told this story based in the 19th Century Auguste Comte (19 January 1798 – 5 September 1857), the French philosopher, and Thomas Carlyle, (4 December 1795 – 5 February 1881) the Scottish essayist met and started to have a discussion. Comte said he was going to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

When Jesus Shows Up

Contributed by Dj Thomsen on Apr 8, 2021

Everyone thinks they know what's possible; until Jesus shows up.

I just wanted to take some time this morning and let all of you know that I’m not supposed to be here. And I know that this may come as a shock to many of you because here I am standing up front in my dress and I’ve got my little folder here and it sure looks like I know what I’m doing but in ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Between Faith And Uncertainty

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 12, 2021

A sermon for the second Sunday of Easter, Year B

April 11, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church John 20:19-31 Between Faith and Uncertainty Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Every year on the first Sunday after Easter, we hear the story about Thomas. Poor Thomas! He’s really gotten a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

No Doubt It Really Is Him

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

Sermon about doubt, and not recognising Jesus

When I was a child, I was allowed to walk to and from school on my own as soon as I could safely cross the road, and from quite an early age, I was pretty much allowed to disappear all afternoon during weekends, just so long as I was home by dinner time. Now I am not suggesting the world was a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Anglican

Dealing With Doubt

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Apr 23, 2014

Christians deal with doubt everyday, particularly as it relates to the resurrection story. But a look at the way Christ handles the doubt of his followers should be a source of faith.

One of the things many of us preachers enjoy and appreciate is the opportunity to participate in Study Groups that help us prepare our weekly sermons. It is a place to bounce ideas off one another, to share insights and illustrations, to recommend good books and resources for sermon preparation. A ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Encounters An Agnostic

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 22, 2023

This is the final message in a series of encounters Jesus had with people in the Gospels.

Title: “Jesus Encounters an Agnostic” Script: John 20:24-29 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 4-23-23 Intro: What is an agnostic? An agnostic is a person who believes that nothing can be known of the existence or nature of God or of anything beyond material phenomena; one who neither ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29, John 20:24-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Punch Holes In The Sky"

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Apr 21, 2008

"If You Love Me, Feed My Sheep"

Test pilots, punching into the atmosphere, climbing to undreamed heights in jet planes and space craft, have a phrase they use to describe their work. Do you know what it is? They call it “punching holes in the sky.” That is what we were meant to do with our lives, to climb beyond humdrum and ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Appears To His Disciples Behind Locked Doors/Dare To Believe

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Feb 6, 2015

Doubters dare to believe! The SAS motto is?....Yes "He who dares wins. I dare you to stop doubting and become a winner. The prize? A peace that passes all understanding even when in crisis and for all who trust Christ, everlasting life.

(Illustrating joke) When Beethoven passed away, he was buried in a churchyard. A couple days later, the town drunk was walking through the cemetery and heard some strange noise coming from the area where Beethoven was buried. Terrified, the drunk ran and got the priest to come and listen to it. The ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: *other

The Faith Of A Doubter

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 28, 2014

Thomas is called the doubter, but he is also the confessor, who made a remarkable confession like no other and did a marvelous work as far east as India.

Intro When Jesus appeared to his disciples after his resurrection what happened and what did he say? Goal I hope that we can learn that doubt is a normal and natural part of a life of faith. Plan We will look at Jesus’ appearance to ten of the eleven remaining disciples and then to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible