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

Send us Fan Mail“From Doubt to Belief” – Pastor Todd ReynoldsIn 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.Shady Grove Info Click here for more https://www.shadygrove.net/events                                      FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveWesleyanChurch