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    Is It Ok To Doubt? Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 19, 2024
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    For the doubters and skeptics, this is where you belong, right there with Thomas. Jesus didn't criticize his doubting, he invited him to actually touch him. You don't have to believe to come, this is a place where we can ask our questions. This is a place where we find Jesus to be real.

    My theme this Eastertide is the way that Jesus changed who we are AFTER the resurrection – while most of our studies are on the person Jesus BEFORE the crucifixion, what happened after is what changed us permanently. But the truth is, even those of us who call ourselves believers doubt at times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Risen Jesus And Doubting Thomas

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024
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    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

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Speaking In The Tongue Of Heaven

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 17, 2024
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    When the Holy Spirit empowers a person to speak in his or her language—which we will hear in our mother tongue—the language they speak in is not their language but the tongue of Heaven.

    What an incredible and ecstatic experience for the twelve Apostles, the Mother of Jesus, Jesus’ brothers, and other women to experience the gifting of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. As Luke reports, it had been a dramatic event. While they were together, the event started with a sudden ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Dry Bones Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2024
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    There are three things for us to do to Come Alive in 2025, for our families, our church, and for our community.

    Series: Come Alive in 2025 Illustration – fake bones all over the one side of the stage! Scripture Text for Series: Ezekiel 37:1-14: 1 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2 He led me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gift Of The Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023
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     | 979 views

    This sermon explores the importance of embracing the Holy Spirit, responding to God's call, and utilizing spiritual gifts for personal growth and service to others.

    Good morning, dear church family. It warms my heart to see each one of you here today, gathered in unity and anticipation. We are all here to witness the unfolding of God's Word, to listen, to understand, and to apply it in our daily lives. We are about to embark on a spiritual discourse that will, ...read more

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    Seeing Is Not Believing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024
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    This sermon explores the nature of faith, encouraging believers to transcend doubts and boundaries, and embrace the blessings that come from belief in Jesus Christ.

    Good morning, dear church family. It is a joy to gather with you today, to be united in our shared faith and love for our Lord Jesus Christ. As we gather in His name, we come with hearts open and ready to receive His word. We come with our joys and our sorrows, our triumphs and our trials, knowing ...read more

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    Unity PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
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     | 715 views

    Emphasizes the reality of sin, the cleansing offered through Christ's sacrifice, and the joy found in the resurrection of Jesus.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is indeed a joy to gather with you today, in this house of worship, united under the banner of our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us today, a message that will speak into our ...read more

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    God's Peace PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 653 views

    This sermon explores believing without seeing, becoming messengers of peace, and bearing the mission of spreading God's word, inspired by Thomas' encounter with the risen Christ.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to be with you today, to share in the fellowship of the Spirit, to stand together on the solid rock of our faith, and to open the pages of God's Word together. It is a privilege, indeed, to be in the house of the Lord, where we can find comfort, ...read more

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    But Believe PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024
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    This sermon encourages believers to strengthen their faith, bear burdens bravely, and grow in belief, even when they cannot see God's work directly.

    Good morning, my dear friends. It's another beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here, gathered together, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to break the bread of life, to drink from the well of wisdom, to be nourished and refreshed by the Word of God. Our focus today ...read more

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    Jesus Appears To His Disciples PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
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    This sermon explores the depth of God's love, the reality of His presence, and the importance of faith, using the story of Doubting Thomas as a guide.

    Beloved congregation, it is with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming with gratitude that we gather here today, united in the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are blessed beyond measure, not only to be in each other's company but to be in the presence of God, who continually ...read more

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    Rising Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 956 views

    This sermon explores fostering faith beyond sight, finding Christ within, and following the path of self-sacrificial love, using the story of Doubting Thomas.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to gather here with you today, in this sacred space where we come together as brothers and sisters under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to share in the Word of God, to find comfort and guidance in its timeless wisdom, and to allow its ...read more

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    The Week After PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,083 views

    This sermon explores the personal encounter of the disciples with the risen Christ, emphasizing His manifestation, their meeting, and the mystery of His miraculous appearance.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in His name, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the nourishment of His Word. We are here not by accident, but by divine appointment, called together to seek His face, to know His heart, and to be ...read more

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    The Peace That Transcends Understanding Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 18, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,285 views

    Explore one of the most precious gifts that our Lord Jesus Christ has given us—the gift of peace. In a world filled with chaos, uncertainty, and anxiety, the peace that Jesus offers is a beacon of hope and security.

    The Peace That Transcends Understanding Introduction: Today, we gather to explore one of the most precious gifts that our Lord Jesus Christ has given us—the gift of peace. In a world filled with chaos, uncertainty, and anxiety, the peace that Jesus offers is a beacon of hope and security. Our key ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From Doubt To Life: Embracing Our Faith Journey Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 661 views

    Growing in faith is a lifelong process that often includes doubt.

    Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something that I bet most of us have experienced at some point in our lives: doubt. You know, those moments when you're not sure if you can trust what you believe or if God is really there for you. But guess what? Doubt can actually be a part of our ...read more

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    Receive The Spirit Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 677 views

    Explore the power of the Holy Spirit, the encouragement from Jesus, and the promise of faith found in John 20:19-23, as we seek to grow closer to God and experience His presence in our lives.

    Picture this: You're in a room with your friends, and you're scared because you think people are out to get you. Suddenly, Jesus shows up! That's what happened to the disciples in this story. Jesus shows up and breathes on them, saying, "Receive the Holy Spirit." Now, I want you to imagine a ...read more

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