Discover Easter: Thomas - Pastor Todd Reynolds 4-19-2026

“From Doubt to Belief” – Pastor Todd Reynolds

In this powerful Resurrection message from John 20:24–29, Pastor Todd Reynolds challenges the common label of “Doubting Thomas” and reframes the story as a journey from honest doubt to transformational belief.

Rather than condemning Thomas, Pastor Todd highlights a deeper truth: all the disciples struggled to believe the resurrection at first. Doubt is not the enemy of faith—it’s often the doorway to a stronger, more personal encounter with Jesus.

Pastor Todd emphasizes that:

• Faith is not about blind belief, but personal experience with Christ.
• What ultimately convinced Thomas was not argument or logic, but an encounter with the risen Jesus—and specifically the evidence of His suffering.
• Jesus does not avoid doubters; He pursues them, meeting them right in their questions, fears, and uncertainty.

The message connects Thomas’ story to our everyday lives:

• We doubt when life doesn’t make sense, when prayers seem unanswered, or when pain feels overwhelming.
• Like the father in Mark 9, many of us live in the tension of: “I believe—help my unbelief.”

The turning point comes when Jesus invites Thomas to take a step forward:

“Stop doubting and believe.”

Pastor Todd drives home a central truth:

• Faith is not a system of beliefs—it’s a relationship with a living Savior.
• Growth doesn’t happen in one leap, but one step at a time toward Jesus.

The sermon culminates in Thomas’ declaration:

“My Lord and my God!”

This is more than belief—it’s surrender.

Key takeaway:
No matter where you are—full of faith or full of questions—Jesus is still coming after you. And the path from doubt to belief always begins with one simple step: move toward Him.

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