Sermons on Yochanan 20:28:

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

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

Struggling To Believe Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 19, 2021

Each Christian has likely struggled with doubts at one time or another. God's Word is given not only to reveal the Father, but to encourage us that we are accepted in the Beloved Son as we believe Him.

“Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, ‘We have seen the Lord.’ But he said to them, ‘Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Doubting Thomas In Us

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 24, 2021

In this passage .... Thomas ... is struggling with his lack of faith. .... I want you to think about how the Gospel of John mentions Thomas in three different ways, Thomas the courageous believer, Thomas the inquisitive and Thomas the doubter.

THE DOUBTING THOMAS IN US (Easter season) Text: John 20:19-31 John 20:19-31  When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Resurrection: A Love Expression

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 11, 2021

Easter

Resurrection: A Love Expression Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-14, Luke 24:1-44, John 20:1-29. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Everyone has been created by God to be the master of creation. Although he/she meets with difficulties in achieving this objective, he/she has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-14, Luke 24:1-44, John 20:1-29

Denomination: Other

Resurrección: Una Expresión De Amor

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 11, 2021

Easter

Resurrección: una expresión de amor Sagrada Escritura: Mateo 28:1-10, Marcos 16:1-14, Lucas 24:1-44, Juan 20:1-29. Reflexión Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas, Todo el mundo ha s sido creado por Dios para ser el maestro de la creación. A pesar de que el / ella se ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-14, Luke 24:1-44, John 20:1-29

Denomination: Other

Pagkabuhay Na Mag-Uli: Isang Pagpapahayag Ng Pag-Ibig

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 11, 2021

Easter

Pagkabuhay na Mag-uli: Isang Pagpapahayag ng Pag-ibig Banal na kasulatan: Mateo 28:1-10, Marcos 16:1-14, Lucas 24:1-44, Juan 20:1-29. Pagninilay Mahal kong mga kapatid na babae, Lahat ng tao ha s nalikha sa pamamagitan ng Diyos na maging ang panginoon ng paglikha. Kahit na siya / siya ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-14, Luke 24:1-44, John 20:1-29

Denomination: Other

Doubting Thomas Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 17, 2021

Just like Thomas, our doubt can show how close we are to God; we can be transformed by Jesus in our doubt.

INTRODUCTION • Today we will conclude our four-week series concerning the issue of dealing with doubt. • We have covered the fact that we can go through seasons of doubt; and that our expectations can lead to doubt. • Last week we examined how we can struggle to believe because what we see in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Risen Jesus And Doubting Thomas

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024

Jesus knows our struggles, wounds, hurts, and pains and He carries them even in his resurrection body!

(Please note the names mentioned in this sermon are pseudonyms) Today, we have this story of Jesus physically appearing to his disciples after his resurrection. On Jesus’ first appearance, Thomas was absent, and we just read in the story that he had insisted on seeing Jesus’ wounds if he were to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Second Sunday Of Easter (Or Sunday Of Divine Mercy)

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 16, 2023

Prophecy: Jesus told St. Faustina that this Feast of Mercy would be a very special day when “all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened”. (Diary 699)

At the entrance to Jerusalem's church of all nations, next to the Garden of Gethsemane, there is a sign warning every visitor: "NO EXPLANATIONS INSIDE THE CHURCH." The sign is intended to discourage over-talkative tour guides but it's also what Jesus practiced after his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Who Is Jesus? A Message For Palm Sunday

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 3, 2023

There is Only One Most Important Question in this life. WHO IS JESUS? Each of us must give an answer. And the answer is not just head knowledge, it must also be heart changing. All mankind either accepts or rejects GOD's Plan of Salvation through JESUS CHRIST.

2023.04.02.Sermon. Palm Sunday. Who is this Jesus? William Akehurst, HSWC Matthew 21:10 Who is this…Jesus? SCRIPTURES REFERENCED: Matthew 21:1-11, Matthew 16:13-16, John 11:25-26, John 20:24-31, John 3:16-18, Isaiah 9:6, Revelation 19:11-16 GOD’S DIVINE POWER IN US Galatians 4:6 (NLT) And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Matthew 16:13-16, John 11:25-26, John 20:24-31, John 3:16-18, Isaiah 9:6, Revelation 19:11-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Closed Doors

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 13, 2023

God comes to us even through our doubts closed minds revealing the truth of the risen Lord.

Closed Doors – John 20: 19 - 31 Intro: Imagine with me this morning. I want you to imagine that your best friend, whom we shall call Jean, died about a week ago. Yesterday you met another friend of yours who came up to you and said, “You’ll never guess who I saw ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Seventeen Percent Or The Seventy-Two? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 13, 2023

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

Scripture: John 20:19-31, 1 Peter 1:3-9, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Catholic

This Ain't No Joke!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 13, 2023

What will be required for you as a follower to Christ to believe His commands? Receiving Him as Master over life leads us to accept His commands.

“Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, ‘We have seen the Lord.’ But he said to them, ‘Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Fear To Faith

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 17, 2023

doubting leads from fear to strengthening faith

John 20:19-31 Welcome to ‘Low Sunday,’ the first Sunday of the fifty days of Eastertide. After all the jubilation, misery, and rejoicing of last week, nothing can hold a candle to Holy Week. If you take a few seconds, you can figure out why it is called ‘Low Sunday.’ This Sunday is also called ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Mark 3:18, Matthew 10:3, Luke 6:15

Denomination: Episcopal