Sermons on Yochanan 20:30:

Put It All In Jesus’ Hands

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 27, 2014

Put all your doubts and fears in Jesus' hands because he has already dealt with death and with your sins.

When Kentucky freshman Aaron Harrison caught the ball with a few seconds remaining in the semi-final game of the NCAA basketball tournament, his team was down by two points. But Harrison had been in this situation before, twice before in fact and had delivered the game-winning shot both times. And ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Faith Fallout Of Easter

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 27, 2014

Circumstances that create fear, doubt and faithlessness give way to peace in the presence of the risen Christ.

Title: The Faith Fall-Out of Easter Text: John 20:19-31 Thesis: Circumstances that create fear, doubt and faithlessness give way to peace in Christ’s presence. Introduction We understand the concept of fallout or aftermath: • After a nuclear explosion radioactive particles fall ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confusion..... Love.....peace..... Faith......

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Apr 27, 2014

The followers of Yeshua HaMashiach experienced confusion following His arrest,trial,crucifixion.How could disciples hiding in fear be about God's service? God has entered into our hardened human hearts, Yeshua brought evidence to his chosen.

CONFUSION..... LOVE.....PEACE..... FAITH...... Over the years, my heart has been callous. I had Confusion, what I did not have was Love, Peace, and Faith. Maybe you have shared this kind of lifestyle with me. Maybe you had a similar experience. I do not feel that differently from other people. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Easter Message

Contributed by Ken Henson on Apr 28, 2014

How much evidence is necessary for belief? By any measure the evidence of the resurrection of Jesus is sufficient for belief. Why not take that step of faith?

A young software engineer was asked by his manager Do you believe in the resurrection of the dead? . . . the day you took off to attend your grandfather’s funeral he stopped by to visit you. It seems to me most people here this morning are probably not interested in the evidence of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: *other

I Can Do All Things / Jesus In The Midst

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 29, 2014

If we are to mature in the faith, if we are to have Jesus as Lord of every aspect of our life then we must yield all of who we are to him and when we do Jesus will be in the midst. Substantially Updated April 2018.

For those not familiar with an Anglican service; four Scriptures are read before the Message: The Scriptures for this day were: Acts 2:22-32; Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:3-9 and John 20:19-31 In our Gospel Text .... The disciples are gathered in a house... behind locked doors ... for fear ...of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

The Gift Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 30, 2014

Jesus appears to the disciples on Easter evening and gives them the gift of the Spirit. Later Jesus appears to Thomas in order to quell Thomas’ doubts.

John 20:19-30 “The Gift” INTRODUCTION Last Wednesday the Youth Discipleship class went to see the movie, “Heaven is for Real.” If you haven’t read the book, or seen the movie, it is about the experience of Colton Burpo. Colton was four years-old when his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

“believing The Risen King” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 5, 2014

Jesus' second appearance to His disciples reveals the blessedness of personal faith in the risen King.

The Forgotten Fifty Days: “Believing the Risen King” John 20:24-31 The caption on the National Enquirer (I think it was) used to be, “Inquiring minds want to know?” Most people are innately curious. People are also generally skeptical: they want proof or evidence in order ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Brings New Peace

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 2, 2018

When we look on our world we see all sorts of violence, terror and war. Innocent men, women and children caught up in situations way beyond their control so they flee for their lives. The Resurrection of Jesus brings peace - an inner peace.

The Resurrection Brings New Peace John 20:19-20:31 What is the message of Easter for you this year? If you think about it the Easter message is very positive especially for those who live constantly in fear: fear of failure, fear of death, fear of so many things,….. The first words Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Too Good To Be True?

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 2, 2018

After Thomas had witnessed the risen Jesus he doubted no more. It might of been too good to be true but he had witnessed it first hand and that always helps.

TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE? JOHN 20:19-31. We live in a sceptical world where human nature finds it difficult to believe in anything good. In fact we find it easy to believe in something bad and prefer to believe in a white lie rather than believe in the truth. We say, "its too good to be true." But ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Commissioned With The Power Of Jesus Resurrected

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 7, 2018

The resurrected Jesus appears to His disciples

Mid-week Message/Devotion April 8, 2018 Commissioned with the Power of Jesus Resurrected John 20:19-31 We begin reading today’s gospel message and immediately get a very vivid picture of fear and confusion. The disciples are gathered together behind locked doors. They are very afraid that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:5-6, John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Letdown Sunday Through The Eyes Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 8, 2018

This is the 3rd sermon in the "Through The Eyes Of Jesus" series.

Series: Through The Eyes Of Jesus [#3] LETDOWN SUNDAY THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS John 20:24-31 Introduction: While I am not trying to anger anyone, the week after Easter is handled like it’s a letdown. There is so much hype around Easter that after it is over, it seems like most people don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Is Believing Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 23, 2018

This sermon focuses on the resurrected Christ appearing to His disciples. Along with us having the ability to see Jesus in our everyday life.

So, the ladies have been to the tomb and found it empty, they have told the others and Peter and John have seen for themselves. Everyone has left the tomb except Mary and that’s when strange sightings, supernatural sightings, unbelievable stuff, begins to happen. Mary has an encounter with a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Revives A Doubting Disciple’s Faith Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 29, 2018

Thomas gets a bad rap, receiving the name of "Doubting Thomas." This sermon examines Thomas's bout with doubt and how we can learn from his experience.

Jesus Revives a Doubting Disciple’s Faith Sermon #4 in After Easter Series: Close Encounters with the Risen Lord Chuck Sligh April 29, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to John ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

John 20:24-31 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jun 4, 2019

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

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Faith Of Thomas

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

Thomas should not be condemned or even criticized for his insistence upon empirical evidence. Thomas provides an exemplary modal from which we can learn more about the nature of convincing faith.

(If you have found this sermon useful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info.) When we think of the Apostle Thomas, we sometimes think of him in a somewhat negative light. The event involving Thomas in John 20:19-31 has given rise to the phrase, “Don’t be ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist