Southview Baptist Church
Easter at Southview | Dispel Doubt
This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield concludes our Easter sermon series. In John 20:24-29, we see that Christians should recognize that doubt is a natural part of faith. By addressing their uncertainties openly, they can experience a personal encounter with Christ that transforms their doubts into declarations of faith, thus encouraging a deeper relationship with Him. Video of the worship service is available beginning Sunday at 9:30 AM at https://southviewbaptist.org/live.
Locations & Times
Southview Baptist Church
3434 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68502, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
1. Skepticism: The Start of Belief — It is somewhat normal to doubt the account of others over your own first‑hand experience (24‑25).
• Not everyone has the same experience with Jesus.
• Some people want explicit evidence or a particular sign.
• An honest desire for evidence does not seem to be a problem.
Action: Ask yourself, “Where do I have doubts?” Then prepare your heart to accept God’s evidence.
• Not everyone has the same experience with Jesus.
• Some people want explicit evidence or a particular sign.
• An honest desire for evidence does not seem to be a problem.
Action: Ask yourself, “Where do I have doubts?” Then prepare your heart to accept God’s evidence.
2. Savior’s Invitation: Believe — Doubts do not change the truth of Jesus and His message (26‑27).
• Whether or not you believe, the offer of Jesus still stands: peace.
• Jesus met Thomas where he was despite his doubts.
• There is a big difference between doubts and rejection.
Action: Turn your doubt over to Jesus, but be sure you are willing to accept the truth.
• Whether or not you believe, the offer of Jesus still stands: peace.
• Jesus met Thomas where he was despite his doubts.
• There is a big difference between doubts and rejection.
Action: Turn your doubt over to Jesus, but be sure you are willing to accept the truth.
3. Surge of Faith: From Doubt to Declaration — Sure, seeing is believing, but faith without sight deserves special recognition (28‑29).
• The only proper response to the conviction of the Truth is a strong declaration of faith.
• Faith, fully placed in Jesus results in a declaration of submission and worship.
• You can ask for evidence, but at some point faith requires that you step out.
Action: Step out in faith and follow your Lord and your God.
• The only proper response to the conviction of the Truth is a strong declaration of faith.
• Faith, fully placed in Jesus results in a declaration of submission and worship.
• You can ask for evidence, but at some point faith requires that you step out.
Action: Step out in faith and follow your Lord and your God.
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