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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Divine Mercy

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 10, 2017
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    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

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Christ's Resurrection Dispels Thomas' Doubt

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 18, 2025
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    Easter Sunday 2025

    Title: “Christ’s Resurrection Dispels Thomas’ Unbelief” Script. John 20:24-30 Type: Easter/Evangelistic Where: GNBC Easter 2025 Intro: “He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!” That is the triumphant declaration of Christians worldwide on this Easter Sunday morning. However, in spite of our belief in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Nailprints Don’t Lie!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 6, 2020
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    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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why "Doubting Thomas" Got A Bad Rap

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007
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    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

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    “thomas: Believing The Risen King” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 7, 2016
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Doubt To Faith: The Journey Of Apostle Thomas SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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    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

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    The Love God Hates Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 23, 2019
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    Accept God’s love, and don’t love the world, which only wants to turn you to stone.

    A group of children were once asked, “What does ‘love’ mean?” Here are some sample answers: Rebekah, 8, said, “When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time—even when his hands got arthritis, too. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Jesus Encounters An Agnostic

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 22, 2023
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    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    No Doubt It Really Is Him

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017
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    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

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Anger In The Temple & Anger At The Tree

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 14, 2015
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    Anger in the Temple & Anger at the Tree - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Anger in the Temple (vs 12-17) • Corruption (vs 12a) • Cleansing (vs 12b-13) • Criticism (vs 14-17) (B). Anger at the Tree (vs 18-22). • The object of his anger – a tree (vs 19) • The moral from the story - unfruitfulness • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Faith Of A Doubter

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 28, 2014
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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

    Contributed by Roger Whipp on Feb 6, 2015
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    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

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    Denomination: *other

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    Religious People Beware Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 30, 2018
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    Religious People Beware (Hypocrisy) – Sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: Woe #1: For focussing on small matters while overlooking the big issues (vs 42). Woe #2: For making it all about me (vs 43). Woe #3: For deceiving others into becoming defiled (vs 44). Woe #4: For adding to others guilt without assuming any themselves (vs 45-46) Woe #5: For faking ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Show Me

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 2, 2005
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    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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    Twelve Ordinary Men - Matthew & Thomas - Fill In The Blank Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 23, 2012
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    This is the fill in the blank for the Bible study of Matthew & Thomas from 12 Ordinary Men. See also notes from the Bible Study found in the series of sermons here.

    Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. This is the fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary Men Matthew and Thomas I. Matthew the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God