The Rev. Dr. Peter Moon, Lead Pastor; John 20:19-31 | April 12, 2026

Many of us have endured the classic pattern. We celebrate the wonder of Easter, we boldly proclaim that Jesus is risen, that he is alive, and then the following week we run into doubting Thomas. There, in thousands of pulpits, we will proclaim the goodness of doubting. Doubting is a good thing, and acceptable thing. It is ok to have doubts and questions. Ok, maybe an ok thing, but Jesus in the story didn’t see it that way. Sure, he showed himself to Thomas, but he didn’t celebrate the doubt and seeking. He rebuked it and said we are blessed when we don’t do it his way. The sermon will remind us that doubts are not something to be celebrated. Belief and faith are to be lifted up. They offer confidence and movement. Doubt leaves us in stagnation.

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References for our April 12 services:

“Love Brought Me Back!”
Words and Music by Mark A. Miller
© 2018 Choristers Guild

“Thine Be the Glory”
Tune: JUDAS MACCABEUS from Harmonia Sacra, 1753
Music: G. F. Handel
Arranged for handbells by Jason W. Krug
© 2014 Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

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