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In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today's readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
The Gospel of John
Jesus came and stood amongst them | John 20:19-31 | 12 Apr 26 | David Silvester | AM | One Off's by Campden Baptist Church
Matt Morgan
Happy Easter! Peter Baker preaches on Jesus' resurrection from John 20
Mike Smailes preaches at our Easter Baptism service from John 20
John 20:19-25. From the "Gospel of John - Part II" sermon series. Preached by Jody Killingsworth.
Can a Person Really Forgive Your Sins? | Christ For YouJohn 20:19–31 | Easter 2Can a man really forgive sins? Can a pastor really say, “I forgive you all your sins”? Isn't that something only God can do? If Jesus won forgiveness on the cross nearly two thousand years ago, then how does that forgiveness get here to you now? And if it comes through the Word, why does that Word come through the mouth of a man?In this Easter 2 sermon, Pastor Rojas begins with Christ's full satisfaction for all sin and then asks the question every Christian must answer: how do you get that forgiveness? If you cannot go back to Golgotha, and if merely standing at the cross would not have saved even those who were there, then how does the forgiveness Jesus won there get delivered here, to you, now? This sermon shows that God does not tell sinners to go find forgiveness. He brings forgiveness to them through His Word.But if forgiveness comes through the Word, then how do you hear that Word? Through a voice, a mouth, a man. And that is where many object. This sermon answers the common offense people take at absolution and shows from Scripture that Christians really do forgive one another, and that Christ has also instituted a public office in which pastors forgive sins in His stead and by His command. Above all, John 20 shows that Jesus is not merely giving information about forgiveness. He breathes the Holy Spirit on His apostles and says, “If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them.” In other words, these words do not merely talk about forgiveness. They give it.This sermon shows why absolution is not arrogance, not Romanism, and not empty ceremony, but the living voice of the risen Christ for terrified sinners. If you have ever wondered how the forgiveness Christ won on the cross gets to you now, why a pastor can say, “I forgive you all your sins,” or why this matters so deeply for the guilty, the burdened, and the dying, this sermon is for you.Subscribe & Share:Spotify: Christ For YouPortuguês: Cristo Para VocêWebsite: ZionWG.orgLooking for a Lutheran Church near you?Support the preaching of God's Word.
Series :: Behold Your King (John)John 20:24–29 :: Nate Whisler04–12–26 :: Sunday Gatheringprovidenceomaha.orgFacebook InstagramYouTube
John 20 : 19 - 31, My Lord and My God, John Gerstenmier by Arbor Dale Church
Sermon - John 20:19-31 - Hard to Believe by Community Lutheran Church
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We all have a body, and whether we realize it or not, it shapes how we feel, how we trust, and what we believe. That's part of what makes the story of Jesus' death and resurrection so powerful, not just as an idea, but as something embodied, something with weight. This week in Miracles Everywhere, we'll explore how God meets us, through flesh and blood, not in spite of it—and how that changes the way we see, believe, and live.
“When Faith Feels Out of Reach” John 20:24-29 by ONE Fellowship
Second Sunday of Easter, April 12, 2026 The Season of Easter is a 50-day Celebration of the Fact that Christ is Risen. What Difference Does It Make? Today's Theme: He Lives to Give Me Proof and Peace.First Reading: Acts 2:14, 22-32.Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9.Gospel and Sermon Text: John 20:19-31. That You May BelievePastor Nate Kassulke
John 20_19-29—Leaning In by Lettered Streets Covenant
In this Easter season reflection from John 20:19–31, the risen Jesus appears to his disciples—not by erasing suffering, but by revealing it. Even in resurrection, the wounds remain. This sermon explores how Christ is recognized through his scars, and what that means for us. Rather than hiding pain, the gospel invites us to see how love, loss, and sacrifice are taken up and transformed. From Thomas' doubt to the call to live as people marked by love, this message considers how resurrection reshapes our past, present, and future. The risen Christ still speaks peace—and still sends us into the world bearing that same costly, redemptive love.
Mary's resurrection story shows Jesus' resurrection as the dawn of new creation, reversing the curse of the fall as she is commissioned to proclaim the good news.
4/12/2026 - John 20:19-31 - Pastor Sean DemingSermon Videohttps://youtu.be/SAKdMMaakOcFull Worship Servicehttps://youtu.be/gfbh0JIKYsYChildren's Message (Video)https://youtu.be/Pb16pWdKUMI~~Recent Videos:https://www.faithmoorpark.com/recent~~Prayer Requests:https://www.faithmoorpark.com/prayers~~Visit our web site to learn more about Faith Lutheran Church. Watch View past worship services, sermons, bible studies, and devotions.https://www.faithmoorpark.com/~~Support Faith Lutheran Church:Online Giving:https://www.faithmoorpark.com/giving~~Faith Lutheran Church is part of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod (LCMS) located in Moorpark, California.
4/12/2026 - John 20:19-31 - Pastor Sean DemingSermon Videohttps://youtu.be/SAKdMMaakOcFull Worship Servicehttps://youtu.be/gfbh0JIKYsYChildren's Message (Video)https://youtu.be/Pb16pWdKUMI~~Recent Videos:https://www.faithmoorpark.com/recent~~Prayer Requests:https://www.faithmoorpark.com/prayers~~Visit our web site to learn more about Faith Lutheran Church. Watch View past worship services, sermons, bible studies, and devotions.https://www.faithmoorpark.com/~~Support Faith Lutheran Church:Online Giving:https://www.faithmoorpark.com/giving~~Faith Lutheran Church is part of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod (LCMS) located in Moorpark, California.
In Peter's first epistle, he begins with exuberant praise of God the Father because he has caused us to be born again in Jesus Christ. This is baptismal language and out of that we have a foundation for all the gifts that are ours in Jesus. This foundation can enable us to endure testings and trials because we know that we belong to God the Father and can now receive these trials as ways to encourage our faith and confidence in the work of Jesus.Image: File:Saint_Peter-Sinai_(6th_Century).jpg, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Pastor Matt Ewert speaks from John 20:19-29 as we continue our series, "John: That You May Have Life."
Send Shirah Chante a TextHow to Spot a False Prophet (Biblical Discernment) + “False Prophet” Song StoryThe host Shirah Chante shares a new song chorus, “False Prophet,” inspired by a tense exchange with a longtime friend who accused them of being a false prophet after they delivered a message they believed God gave them. Using scripture, they discuss how to discern false prophets and avoid deception, reading from Matthew 24 and Matthew 7 about many coming in Jesus' name and being known by their fruits. They also reference 1 John on testing spirits, confessing Jesus Christ has come in the flesh, keeping commandments, and the necessity of loving others, stating that hatred contradicts loving God. Additional guidance includes the Old Testament idea that true prophecy comes to pass and the practical advice to ask God directly for confirmation. The episode ends with a prayer for discernment and a resource link to hearmy god.com.00:00 Quest for Real Love00:24 New Song False Prophet02:46 Only God Can Judge03:06 Song Backstory05:21 Discernment and Danger07:11 Jesus Warns in Matthew 2410:55 Signs of Christs Return13:31 Know Them by Fruit17:40 Test the Spirits in John20:58 God Is Love Not Hate24:24 Ask God for Confirmation27:18 Prayer and Next StepsSupport the show
Witness and Believe (John 20:30-31; John 21:24-25)
April 5, 2026 - Rev. Alexander S. Brown
Lutheran Preaching and Teaching from St. John Random Lake, Wisconsin
April 10, 2026
Easter Service (4/5/26) // John 20:11-18 (ESV) // Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene // 11 But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb. 12 And she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. 13 They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” 14 Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. 15 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” 16 Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him in Aramaic,[a] “Rabboni!” (which means Teacher). 17 Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'” 18 Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”—and that he had said these things to her. Footnotesa. John 20:16 Or Hebrew#Resurrection #Easter #GoodFriday #DanielBatarseh #Bible #BibleStudy #livechurch #churchlive #chicagochurch #chicagochurches #church #sermononline
This is week 5 of our Genesis series, exploring our creator God from the beginning of Scripture, preached on Easter Sunday. Sojourn is a church committed to the gospel in the context of family living on mission to the city of Portland and our world. For more info, visit our website, sojournpdx.org, or follow us on social media:@SojournPDX on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
April 6, 2026 | Daniel Harris teaches from John 20 about the significance of the empty tomb and the linen cloths that Jesus left behind.
We walk through John 20:1-18 in our series Face to Face with Jesus, a two-week Easter Series.
Experience the powerful message of Easter as Pastor Sean walks through John 20:1–18, revealing the life-changing truth of the empty tomb. This sermon invites you to see the resurrection not just as a moment in history, but as a personal encounter with hope, restoration, and new life. Whether you're celebrating Easter or searching for meaning, this message will challenge and encourage your faith.
On the Sunday morning after Jesus' crucifixion, the tomb stood empty and victory over death had been won. But while heaven was celebrating, Simon Peter was carrying shame. He had denied Jesus. He had failed. In his own eyes, he was disqualified. Yet Jesus wasn't finished with Peter. Maybe you know that feeling—like your past defines you, like your mistakes disqualify you, like you've gone too far or don't know enough to belong. Whether it's sin, regret, doubt, or even the fact that you've never opened a Bible before, this message is for you. Jesus is not finished with you. The cross proves He died for your sin. The resurrection proves it worked. And today, Jesus asks you the same question He asked Peter: “Do you love me?”
Appearances (John 20:19-29)
John 20:19-31; Charles Johnson, Senior Pastor at RMC; the second sermon in the Holy week series, "Is He Worthy?"
So That You May Believe // John 20:1-31 by Tri-State Community Church
Behind locked doors in John 20, fearful disciples cling only to the word of Mary Magdalene—until Jesus himself stands among them and speaks, “Peace be with you,” a Word that does what it says. In this episode, we trace how that same living Word delivers the Holy Spirit, creates faith, and entrusts the Church with the authority to forgive sins—the very heart of the Gospel. And with Thomas the Apostle, we move from hardened unbelief to confession, discovering that faith isn't managed doubt but trust created by Christ's promise: “My Lord and my God.”CARE OF SOULS - ADDICTIONIn Care of Souls, a special mini-series podcast from Luther House of Study, Lutheran pastors and theologians come together to explore the deeply personal and pastoral task of preaching to and caring for those struggling with life's challenging situations: addiction, death, family disharmony, and more. Rooted in the theology of the cross and the Lutheran tradition of radical grace, this series offers both theological depth and practical guidance for pastors, church workers, and lay leaders.With conversations, real-life stories, and reflections from the front lines of ministry, Care of Souls equips listeners to enter the broken places of addiction not with easy answers, but with the crucified and risen Christ.Because in the end, it's not about fixing people—it's about preaching the Gospel.Listen to Care of Souls wherever you listen to podcasts or on the Luther House website: Care of Souls - AddictionGOSPEL John 20:19-31 19 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 you." 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21 Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." 22 When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained." 24 But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe." 26 A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." 27 Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe." 28 Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!" 29 Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe." 30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. 31 But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name. Support the showInterested in sponsoring an episode of Scripture First?Email Sarah at sarah@lhos.org or visit our donation page: lutherhouseofstudy.org/donate
Women Witnesses (John 20:11-18)
When Jesus Speaks Your Name | Easter Sunday | Pastor Charlie GrimesDescription:"Mary."In one single word, everything changed. This Easter Sunday, Pastor Charlie Grimes explores the powerful, intimate encounter between the risen Christ and Mary Magdalene in John 20:11–18.Mary stood at the tomb weeping, blinded by grief and unable to recognize the Savior standing right in front of her. It wasn't until Jesus spoke her name that her eyes were opened to the reality of the Resurrection. In this message, we dive into the personal nature of God's love—reminding us that the same Jesus who conquered the grave calls each of us by name today.Are you listening for His voice amidst your own "weeping"? Join us as we celebrate the hope of the empty tomb and the God who meets us in our deepest moments of need.Key Highlights:Finding hope when you feel overwhelmed by grief.Why Mary didn't recognize Jesus at first—and what that means for us.The transformative power of a personal encounter with the Risen Lord.Scripture Reference:"Jesus said to her, 'Mary.' She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, 'Rabboni!' (which means 'Teacher')." — John 20:16Many thanks to the talented Sarah Hochstetler, Meghan Miller, and Owen Miller for their performance of the classic "In the Garden" by C. Austin Miles (1912).
John 20:11-18 by CBCNashville
So Much More: Creating Space for God (Lectio Divina and Scripture Meditation)
In this Easter Sunday meditation of our Lenten series, I AM: A Lenten Journey with Jesus, we slow down with John 20:11–18 and the first resurrection encounter: “I have seen the Lord.” Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ—the day death was defeated and hope was restored. John’s Gospel brings us into a tender and personal moment. Mary Magdalene stands outside the empty tomb weeping. The stone has been rolled away. The body is gone. The disciples have already left, confused and uncertain. Mary stays. She sees angels. She sees Jesus. But at first, she does not recognize Him. Then He speaks her name: “Mary.” And everything changes. In that single word, grief turns to recognition. Despair gives way to joy. The impossible becomes reality. In this guided Scripture meditation, you are invited to step into the garden with Mary. Through slow readings of John 20:11–18, you will be guided to reflect on the meaning of the resurrection, celebrate the hope we have in Christ, and consider how this life-changing truth invites you to move forward. The resurrection is not only an event to remember. It is a reality to live in. Because Jesus is risen:We are restored.We are made new.We are invited into abundant life. He is risen—and that changes everything. Download your FREE companion journal for I AM: A Lenten Journey with Jesus. This journal includes:• Each week’s Scripture passage• Reflection prompts from the meditations• Space to journal, pray, and notice what God is revealing Here are some additional helpful links: Download your FREE Lent Companion Journal Here I AM: A Lenten Journey with Jesus This journal includes:• Each week’s Scripture passage• Reflection prompts from the meditations• Space to journal, pray, and notice what God is revealing Here are some additional helpful links: Learn more about Jodie:http://www.jodieniznik.com Follow on Instagram:@jodieniznik Follow on Facebook:@JodieGNiznik Join the Monday email newsletter for new meditations, HERE Explore other faith-centered podcasts from LifeAudio: https://www.lifeaudio.com Today’s Scripture John 20:11-18 NLT 11 Mary was standing outside the tomb crying, and as she wept, she stooped and looked in. 12 She saw two white-robed angels, one sitting at the head and the other at the foot of the place where the body of Jesus had been lying. 13 “Dear woman, why are you crying?” the angels asked her. “Because they have taken away my Lord,” she replied, “and I don’t know where they have put him.” 14 She turned to leave and saw someone standing there. It was Jesus, but she didn’t recognize him. 15 “Dear woman, why are you crying?” Jesus asked her. “Who are you looking for?” She thought he was the gardener. “Sir,” she said, “if you have taken him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will go and get him.” 16 “Mary!” Jesus said. She turned to him and cried out, “Rabboni!” (which is Hebrew for “Teacher”). 17 “Don’t cling to me,” Jesus said, “for I haven’t yet ascended to the Father. But go find my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” 18 Mary Magdalene found the disciples and told them, “I have seen the Lord!” Then she gave them his message. Today’s meditation music entitled Crowned, was generously provided by Simon Wester. If you enjoyed the music, make sure to listen to and follow him on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qUycRIHExBVUPIoq6RUkO?si=vQranvhdRW6NNoMNG7Q9dQ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Dave Clayton | 04.05.26 | ethoschurch.org
Lead Pastor Kris McDaniel preaches from John. Learn more at atltrinity.org.
Easter didn't begin with celebration—it began with confusion, grief, and people trying to make sense of the unexpected. In John 20, we see that the resurrection isn't just something to believe about Jesus, but an invitation into a new kind of life—one that only comes through surrender, where death gives way to real life. If Jesus is alive, then the question isn't just, "did it happen?" It becomes whether we're willing to step into the life it makes possible.Catch the sermon on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or bridge.tv/sermons.To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http://bit.ly/2NZkdrC Support the show
This Easter, as we continue our journey through the Gospel of John, we're celebrating the creative power of God. When it seems like we've completely unmade all that is good or beautiful, God is just getting started. What's Happening RSVP to our next New to SBCC Table, happening on April 26 at 12:15p. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.