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  • John 20:24-31 Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jun 4, 2019
     | 6,485 views

    I just can't believe it! Ever said that? That was a common response by those to whom Jesus appeared after his resurrection and it's still a rather common response by many today. Don't be surprised! Be ready!

    “I can’t believe it!” Something extraordinary, something unusual, something unexpected happens and we exclaim, “I can’t believe it!” “I can’t believe its snowing…again!” “I can’t believe they actually won the game!” “I can’t believe I passed the test.” “I can’t believe I got the job!” “I ...read more

  • Do You Believe?

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Mar 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,152 views

    This sermon is inspired by the movie beginning on March 20, 2015 by the same title. It uses Thomas and the story of his "doubting" in his faith-believing following Jesus' resurrection. It leaves us with the question, "Do you believe?"

    In 2012, the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life conducted a survey including White, Black and Hispanic Catholic, Protestant and Non-Denominational Christians. In this survey was the following statement, “I never doubt the existence of God.” Survey results are as follows: 80% ...read more

  • "Return From The Dead" Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 30, 2016
     | 4,392 views

    Whether we are or are not convinced that Christ rose from the dead does not affect the reality of the Resurrection. But if we accept its reality by faith and live consistently in light of it, it changes our lives like nothing else can.

    "Return from the Dead" (John 20:19-29) [note: this is a revised sermon from my 2003 sermon, "Back from the Dead."] 1. For a lot of kids, Easter is about eater eggs and candy. Boy 1: "How did you get that bruise on your arm?"
Boy 2: "I ate some Easter candy." Boy 1: "Eating Easter candy ...read more

  • What About Us Non-See-Ers?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 7, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,604 views

    Blessed are those who believe without seeing. John 20:29

    Title: What about Us Non-See-ers? Text: John 20:19-31 Thesis: “Blessed are those who believe without seeing...” John 20:29 Introduction I’ve never been the brightest bulb in the room or the sharpest knife in the drawer. In grade school I did fine but excelled in recess and lunch. When I was in ...read more

  • The Seventeen Percent Or The Seventy-Two? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 13, 2023
     | 1,105 views

    Frodo from Lord of the Rings is great fiction, but Jesus is the Risen King of the Universe.

    Sunday After Easter 2023 A couple of years ago, Rasmussen surveyed Americans and found that seventy-two out of every hundred Americans believe that Jesus is Son of God and raised from the dead. Seventeen percent definitely deny that. Thomas the Apostle, after being told of Christ’s physical rising ...read more

  • The Doubting Apostle Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 21, 2022
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,959 views

    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

  • Can You Believe It?

    Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,806 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

  • The Facts And The Truth

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 7, 2017
     | 4,989 views

    Jesus spoke emphatically to Thomas (and us) “Stop Doubting – Start Believing”.

    THE FACTS AND THE TRUTH Last week we talked about Doubting Thomas in John 20. Jesus spoke emphatically to Thomas (and us) “Stop Doubting – Start Believing”. Evidently some doubt while others believe. 1. Doubting – closely connected with how we rationalize things in our brain. We rely on our ...read more

  • The Devilish Dilemma Of Doubt Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 15, 2015
    based on 23 ratings
     | 29,695 views

    There are at least 3 different Greek words translated "doubt" in the New Testament, but the doubt Thomas exhibited was the most dangerous form of doubt in Scripture. What was Thomas doubting, and why was it so dangerous for him to do so?

    Does anyone know who Kirsten Powers is? (A few hands went up). Kirsten is a columnist for USA Today, and Newsweek and a contributor to Fox News. Some time back she told of her transition from being an atheist to believing in Christ. She explained that at one time no one she knew was a Christian ...read more

  • Stress Managment- A Biblical Perspective

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,162 views

    It is a common knowledge about stress that stress is the biggest killer on earth. What is your idea about stress? When do we know we are stressed? What are the symptoms? What does the Bible tell us about handling stress

    Stress Management - A Biblical Perspective Stress is a well known problem. It is a common knowledge about stress that stress is the biggest killer on earth. - What is your idea about stress? When do we know we are stressed? What are the symptoms? - We will try to find out our own stress levels ...read more

  • God Time - God Talk

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 11, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 20,800 views

    Mark shows us the important of Prayer - God Time I. Prayer is First and Foremost "God Time" "God Talk" II. Prayer Will Lead Us to New Opportunities

    Scripture: Mark 1:29-39 Theme: God Time Mark shows us the important of Prayer - God Time I. Prayer is First and Foremost "God Time" II. Prayer Will Lead Us to New Opportunities INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son Jesus Christ who came to take away the sin of ...read more

  • Defeating Doubt

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 16, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,333 views

    Everyone has doubts, especially in trying times like these. Thomas shows us to guard in your low times, draw strength from others, and meet the risen Lord.

    John 20:19-20, 24-29 Defeating Doubt In this terrible time of pandemic, you might be tempted to think, “Where are you, God? Why don’t you stop this? Are you really there?” Everyone goes through doubts in their faith, even Mother Teresa. She once wrote her spiritual director, “Where I try to raise ...read more

  • Jesus Keeps Appearing Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,386 views

    The resurrection of Jesus means that Jesus has the capacity to keep on appearing in our lives and to give us the very thing that we need the most. In what capacity do you need Jesus to appear to you today?

    Message John 20:11-31 Jesus Keeps Appearing Have you noticed that when you are in need that the appearance of someone who is significant in your life can make all the difference. Maybe your car has broken down and you are stuck in the rain. You have rung your Dad and now he is just arriving to ...read more

  • Do We Have It All Backwards Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,197 views

    James confronts Christians about the natural tendency to show deference to the wealthy. He challenges us to look at wealth from God’s point of view.

    JAMES 2:5-7 DO WE HAVE IT ALL BACKWARDS? “Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him? But you have dishonoured the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you, ...read more

  • I'll Believe It When I See It

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,268 views

    A look at Thomas’s doubts and the reason for them with a warning about unbelief in our own lives.

    We have all at some time probably cynically said about something “I’ll believe it when I see it”, with the implication that we will not believe it until it is seen. I remember thinking this about the formation of the first non-communist government in Poland. I also said it about predictions that ...read more