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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Christian Optimism

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,523 views

    Using quotes from sailors who survived the sinking of USS Indianapolis this sermon demonstrates how perspecive and point of reference impacts our state of happiness. Several reasons for Christian Optimism are discussed.

    Christian Optimism II Tim. 1:12 6-23-02 On July 16, 1945 the USS Indianapolis left the San Francisco Bay carrying mysterious box to Tinian, a small island in the west Pacific. Nobody knew that in the box was the Atomic Bomb that the Enola Gay would soon drop on Hiroshima. After making the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Christian Tree

    Contributed by Val Black on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,545 views

    Our Christian Tree is on a hill in a city called Jerusalem, in the nation of Israel. Its not much to look at. Its made of wood and isnt even finished or sanded smooth. Its really rugged looking. I see gifts under it. Lets investigate!

    The Christian Tree In a few days it will be Christmas and a lot of us are going to be around friends and relatives who we see only at this time of the year. Many of those people will be unsaved and because of the season, they will be more receptive to spiritual things than they would at other ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Christian Carol

    Contributed by James May on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,791 views

    A sermon based upon the story of Scrooge in Charles Dickens’ "Christmas Carol". Let the Holy Spirit reveal your past, present and future.

    A Christian Carol Sunday, December 18, 2005 – AM By Pastor Jim May Let us take a journey this morning. It’s a journey that will begin right where you are now, for where else can we really begin? Today I want us to think of one of the greatest works of literature, penned by Charles Dickens, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Jason Evans on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,296 views

    A message on what defines someone as a Christian.

    In Acts 11:26 we read at the bottom of the verse these words “And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” The word Christian is misunderstood in a lot of ways these days. It seems few really know what a christian really is. People tend to think these days that they can call ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Undercover Christians

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,333 views

    Have you ever been a Christian in hiding? Have you ever failed your Lord in witnessing. Ever failed to stand up for what was right. If yes, then at that time you were an "Undercover Christian". Take heart your’e not the first.

    John 19:38-42 UNDERCOVER CHRISTIANS I. SOMETIMES THE GREATEST FOLLOWERS ARE THE LEAST NOTICED. (v. 38) A. Some followers are unknown, but not insignificant notice: 1. He honored Christ when everyone deserted Him. 2. He honored Christ when it was personally dangerous. 3. He honored ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Y Christian?

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,030 views

    Why are we so concerned that people should become christians?

    Y CHRISTIAN Romans 10.1-13 George Barna, a market researcher on Christianity, recently revealed that 51%, or 1 out of 2 people, believed ‘good people’ went to heaven. Sophie Loren, some of you are old enough to know who that is, said this when asked if she was going to heaven: “I should to heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ryan Davis avatar

    Christian Vengeance

    Contributed by Ryan Davis on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,626 views

    Turning the other cheek is often one of the hardest things a Christian can do. This is a message about Vengeance

    Christian Vengeance Romans 12:19-21 I. The Offence A. Our Rights have been Denied – that is, until we realize that we don’t have any rights! · 1 Corinthians 6: 19, 20 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Flexible Christians

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,766 views

    Paul gives us three guidelines for effective evangelism.

    Jim had a passion for God, a love for people, and a burden to communicate the gospel. But he wrestled with the question of how to bring the message of Christ into a setting that seemed so far from him. How could he help people see and embrace the truth when they had so little biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Christianity?

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 22, 2007
     | 4,324 views

    A basic outline of the truths of Christianity

    What is “Christianity? If you haven’t yet define what you believe, or if you don’t know specifically what it means to be a Christian-you may be tempted to base it on what other people think, or what there definitions are. “A Christian is someone who believes in God” “A Christian is someone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Fields avatar

    Effective Christianity

    Contributed by Scott Fields on Oct 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,378 views

    Why is Christianity in America declining? Why are professions of faith and baptisms on the decline. Christianity is not a religion but a relationship. Church is not a place we go or something we do it is God's people doing His will.

    I have a very serious question to start us off with this morning. Why is Christianity on the decline here in America? I am sure there are probably as many answers as there are people. • Could it be because Christianity is competing with so many other religions? • Could it be because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quarrelsome Christians

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,405 views

    Shows the problem quarrelling is in the church and the home and how to stop it.

    “Quarrelsome Christians” October 20, 2013 2 Timothy 2:14, 23-24 “Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.” “Don’t have anything to do with foolish ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Christian Training

    Contributed by Michael Fredette on Nov 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,163 views

    In this message we use 1 Corinthians 9:24 as the basis to be ready for what life with bring .Proper preparation through a relationship with Christ is the only way to be truly ready .

    No one becomes a doctor without an extensive education and thorough training. But still even after all that education and training no one really wants to be that doctor’s first patient. Imagine going to a doctor for an operation and the doctor says I’ll see you first thing Monday ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Yah But Christians" Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,346 views

    Talking without walking leads to mocking and blocking

    As most of you know, I officiate high school volleyball and basketball. When I first began doing that over 15 years ago, I really wasn’t very good, but I was fortunate to have a lot of more experienced officials who have mentored me and helped me to become a better official over the years. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Christian Citizenship Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 11, 2014
     | 8,242 views

    Good Christians are good citizens.

    Christian Citizenship 1 Peter 2:13-17 Rev. Brian Bill November 8-9, 2014 Video: Veterans Day Honors In recognition of Veterans Day this week, we’d like to honor our veterans by asking you to stand so we can show our thankfulness. Our topic today is “Christian Citizenship” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Palatino avatar

    The Identity Of Christians

    Contributed by Carl Palatino on Aug 3, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,525 views

    Christians has a great identity for it was founded with a firm foundation, made it fit together and a church who loved by God.

    Title: THE IDENTITY OF CHRISTIANS Text: 1 Peter 2: 4-6 Introduction: This epistle claims that the Apostle Peter wrote it (1:1). Since there is only one Peter who was an apostle we may be confident of the identity of the writer. There is only one Peter that the entire New Testament mentioned. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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