Sermons on Yochanan 20:19:

"What Faith Does?"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 19, 2017

The message shares how faith can move us, open us, deepen us, better us, and challenges us.

What Faith Does? John 20:19-30 God's most faithful servants have usually also been among the most doubtful. It has been well said, a faith that does not doubt is a dead faith. The mark of great faith is a great and continuous struggle to get it, keep it, share it. Theologian Paul Tillich ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: Methodist

Cloth - An Easter Day Message

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Apr 20, 2017

Through Holy Week, there are several mentions of cloth in the storyline. These can help us remembering the story and relate it to ourselves.

Easter Day - CLOTH John 20:1-19 I was reflecting a few weeks back on what we could think about over Easter. Was there a link in the Easter storyline that we could look at to help us reflect and focus on the events. I found one! You’ll be pleased to know it’s not chocolate or bunnies. To focus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-19

Not Another Dead God Easter Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 21, 2017

Jesus was unlike any other so-called god or person in history because He did not stay dead – Jesus God in flesh died! – But death did not consume Him or contain Him. He rose up from it in power – WHY? - So we could also be set free from death!

Video: Not Another Dead God Human Video: JESUS CRUCIFIXION On Friday night in our Good Friday Service we left with Jesus being martyred/killed on a horrible cross and placed in a tomb. I told you Sunday night to keep an eye on the rock! Good Friday is the day Jesus – or God died! We were just ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After The Ressurection

Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Apr 22, 2017

A message to help with healing and restoration of Faith

After the Resurrection Restoring faith Jesus Appears to the Disciples John 20:19 19 They are assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. What happened after resurrection Sunday? What happened in your life after your Easter ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19

Denomination: Baptist

Awakening To Ministry Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 23, 2017

As Jesus stood in their midst and proclaimed peace, Jesus was also about to send them forth.

Intro When Jesus appeared to His disciples after His resurrection did He really establish confession to a priest? Goal Let’s understand what Jesus said and how it was understood in early church history. Plan Let’s look at John 20:19-31 and Jesus’ appearance to the disciples. John 20:19 Peace ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Doubt

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 23, 2017

Everyone has faith doubts from time to time. "Doubting Thomas" teaches us to guard ourselves in our low times, draw strength from others, and take our doubts to the risen Lord.

John 20:19-20, 24-29 Defeating Doubt Everyone goes through doubts in their faith from time to time. Even Mother Teresa had doubts. She once wrote her spiritual director, “Where I try to raise my thoughts to heaven, there is such convicting emptiness that those very thoughts return like sharp ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-20, John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

A New Take On The "Doubting Thomas” Story.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 25, 2017

However you look at this story, the emphasis always appears to Thomas or us doubting, suggesting that we lack faith. It is not all to do with us; God has a role in our faith and we must let him work through us. We just cannot carry that burden alone.

This sermon was delivered to the congregation in Holy Trinity, in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 23rd April 2017: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Our reading this morning are: Acts 2:14a,22-32 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31 Psalm ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal

Una Nueva Versión De La Historia De "Doubting Thomas".

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 26, 2017

Sin embargo, usted mira esta historia, el énfasis siempre aparece a Thomas o nosotros dudando, sugiriendo que nos falta fe. No todo tiene que ver con nosotros; Dios tiene un papel en nuestra fe y debemos dejarlo trabajar a través de nosotros. Simplemente

Este sermón fue entregado a la congregación en Holy Trinity, en Ayr, Ayrshire, Escocia el 23 de abril de 2017: por Gordon McCulloch, (una Iglesia episcopal escocesa en las diócesis de Glasgow y Dumfries). Hechos 2: 14a, 22-32 1 Pedro 1: 3-9 Juan 20: 19-31 Salmo 16Hechos 2: 14a, 22-32 1 Pedro 1: ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal

Vital Christianity

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 13, 2015

Only a vital Christianity creates vital Christians.

Without Jesus at the center of our faith and life, what are we left with? As far as our Christianity goes, it’s going to be nothing more than some form of bland moralism, religious formalism, or an anemic spirituality that neither motivates us nor appeals to others. We must have a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Presence Of Jesus

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 15, 2015

What happens when Jesus is in the midst of His disciples? If we allow Jesus to come into our midst, we shall be filled with peace, joy, His Spirit, forgiveness and invited to the adventures of a life time.

Scripture: John 20:19-31 (NIV) 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Nazarene

When Belief Is Hard Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 16, 2015

Sometimes belief is just plain hard - just ask Thomas (a 1st person sermon)

“Getting Into Shape: When Belief Is Hard” John 20:19-31 I’m grateful you’re here today. Some of you are here because you want to hear what I have to say – you’re curious; some of you are here to check out what I have to say – you’re suspicious. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thomas: From Pouter To Doubter To Shouter

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 1, 2015

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From Pouter to Doubter to Shouter John 20:24-29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/thomas.html We know less about Thomas than some of the disciples. We don't know his trade or how or when Jesus called him. [unlike several others] He may have been a twin. Thomas is Aramaic for twin. Didymus is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Doubting Thomas

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 18, 2015

Believing something opens to us the possibility of experiencing it, of seeing it come to pass, and of having that which we believe produce in us many kids of blessings. What will it take for us to believe? What proof are WE looking for?

One Easter Sunday morning, a minister looked out on his congregation and noticed many people who had not been there for a long time. Before he began his sermon he said, "Since this will probably be the last time I see many of you for awhile, let me be the first to wish you 'Merry Christmas' ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Do You Believe?

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Mar 19, 2015

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

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: *other

We Live By Faith And Not By Sight

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 24, 2015

Not seeing is believing

WE LIVE BY FAITH AND NOT BY SIGHT: John 20:19-31 Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Have you ever had a moment when you doubted the Word of God? How in the world is this person who is dead going to come back to life again, you wonder, as you go to the funeral. I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran