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This message focuses on Thomas disbelief.
Easter: Thomas’ Unbelief Scriptures: John 20 Introduction: Last week I shared with you that when Jesus died on the cross He went to hell and made a proclamation. He also freed the souls that were there who had died in faith and took them into God’s presence. I also shared with you ...read more
Scripture: John 20:1-29
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
A message that tries to connect the dots in Thomas' experience of moving from doubt to faith in Christ after the Resurrection.
I want to extend a special welcome to those here today who have questions, who have doubts about some or all of the things that have gone on so far in today’s gathering. You see, most of what happens in a worship service, at any church, is really for the already-convinced. We sing songs that ...read more
Scripture: John 20:19-29
Tonight we’re going to look at a disciple whose gotten worse press than any but Judas, but he was actually one of the most outstanding of the Apostles.
THE 12 APOSTLES, THOMAS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: X MARKS THE SPOT 1. Boudreaux and Thibodeaux went fishing. They found a great fishing spot, right out in the middle of a lake. 2. Boudreaux said, "Thibodeaux, we need to mark this spot so we can find it again!" Thibodeaux took out a big black ...read more
Scripture: John 14:5
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Doubts come and go, and often they can lead to greater faith. But living in doubt will leave us in our sin because we are saved "by grace through faith." Blessed are those who believe but have not seen because, in matters of faith, believing is seeing.
"Tom- The Concrete Man" John 20:19-31 Did you hear the joke about the neighbor who loved children in the abstract? A young married couple who had several children lived next door to an older man who frequently told them how much he loved children, especially their little tykes. But when these same ...read more
Scripture: John 20:19-31
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
It is not noted why Thomas was not there, but one thing we should note that his absence caused him to miss out on what Jesus was ready for them to do. In fact had you ever missed a service, and everyone that was there would tell about the good time they h
Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK RevWLawson@aol.com Preached Sunday, February 14, 2010 TITLE: THOMAS MISSED THE MEETING SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 20:19-29 The Lord lead me to this exciting passage of Scripture in an effort to Help and Encourage our Brothers ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
Character Study - Thomas (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Readings: • John chapter 11 verses 6-16 • John chapter 14 verses 1-6 • John chapter 20 verses 24-29 Ill: • Some people are household names: • You know who they are, and what they do or are famous for. • Pele - Football • Pavoroti - Singer • Dickens - Literature • Picasso - Painting & ...read more
Scripture: John 20:24-29
Denomination: Brethren
If you ever want to point someone to a passage of Scripture concerning conviction and confession, tonight’s passage is a good place. This passage involves the great conviction and confession of Thomas.
MAY 22PM Thomas’ Conviction and Confession John 20: 24-31 If you ever want to point someone to a passage of Scripture concerning conviction and confession, tonight’s passage is a good place. This passage involves the great conviction and confession of Thomas. READ 24-25. It looks like Thomas ...read more
Scripture: John 20:24-31
This is a eulogy for a Christian who loved his family, served his church, and invested himself in the lives of others. Doug was an African American, born in 1943 in a small town in West Va.
In May of 1943, the world was at war and freedom and justice was at stake. In Poland the Germans had crushed the last of the Resistance in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising killing thousands of Jews and sending the rest to the Triblinka concentration camp to die. Meanwhile in Alaska, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:28-35
This message identifies some of the character traits of "Thomas, the doubter" that can be seen in Christians today.
Turn with me to Matthew 10. We’re going to read the first four verses. 1And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power (authority) against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. 2Now the names of the twelve ...read more
Scripture: John 11:5-16, John 14:1-7, John 20:19-29, Mark 16:9-14
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
Denomination: United Methodist
We can learn a lot from Thomas that by encountering Jesus and hearing the testimonies of others, we don't have to lose faith, doubt and fail to believe.
I FIND IT INTERESTING THAT IT WAS THOMAS WHO GETS A BUM RAP AS THE “LONE” DISCIPLE OF DOUBT. WHEN WE SPEAK OF THOMAS, HE IS USUALLY REFERRED TO AS “DOUBTING THOMAS.” ALTHOUGH UNDERSTANDABLE, IT REALLY ISN’T FAIR. ALL THE REMAINING DISCIPLES DOUBTED AS WELL. DEPSITE THEIR JOY OF PROCLAIMING “WE ...read more
Scripture: John 20:19-31, Deuteronomy 31:8, Romans 8:28, Hebrews 11:1, John 14:27, Matthew 11:28-30 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Free Methodist
What is uncertain is not the “coming” of Christ but our own reception of him, our own response to him, our own readiness and capacity to “go forth to meet him.
ILLUSTRATION: Speaking of Jesus the Christ: "What is uncertain is not the “coming” of Christ but our own reception of him, our own response to him, our own readiness and capacity to “go forth to meet him.” Quote from Thomas Merton The time between the Hebrew Scriptures and the Greek New ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9, Luke 2:8, Luke 2:14
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Prayer needs to be the primary way we encounter God and grow in our relationship with Him. Jesus modeled and taught on prayer, particularly through the model of “The Lord’s Prayer.”
Last week I shared our need to get connected to God, the only way to experience an abundant, fruitful life is to get connected to God. We get connected to God through Jesus. The Scripture passage we used last week was Jesus’ words, “you cannot bear fruit unless you remain (abide) in me.” The ...read more
Scripture: Luke 11:1-13
Denomination: Methodist
Are you familar with what the Bible teaches about absolutes? Join Pastor Steve as he examines attitudes that we are to have as believers.
John Wesley’s Rule for Christian Living Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as ever... You can! A great list that all of us can apply! In fact I wonder if any of ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 6:8-9
This sermon explores fears and a response from God.
Can you hear the chorus sung between the verses in today’s Gospel? It is one of the most constant choruses echoing through all of scripture. “Do not be afraid. I am with you.” “Do not be afraid” follows songs to people being called, songs to people being sent forth, and songs to people being ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 10:26-33
Denomination: Catholic
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