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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Christian Optimism

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,991 views

    Using quotes from sailors who survived the sinking of USS Indianapolis this sermon demonstrates how perspecive and point of reference impact 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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    Christian Optimism

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,837 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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    Doing What Is Unnatural Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 13,296 views

    We should be in awe of Jesus.

    DOING WHAT IS UNNATURAL Philippians 2:5-11 S: Jesus Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: WE SHOULD BE IN AWE OF JESUS. ?: Why? KW: Truths TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 2:5-11 four truths that will show us why we should be in awe of Jesus. The _____ truth is that… I. JESUS IS GOD II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Do You See Jesus?"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,614 views

    The writer wants us to see Him; a little lower than the angels, in the suffering of death, and crowned with glory and honor.

    INTRO: (read 2:5-18) When he writes, “But we do see Him who has been made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus...” the author cannot mean that we see Jesus with the natural eye. Even at the time this letter was written, Jesus had more than 30 years previously, ascended ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Culture Shifts:the 'progressive' Generation

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,136 views

    Our culture would have us to believe there is a sea of ’truths’ to choose from in determining our beliefs and ethics. The 10 Commandments hold for us ultimate truth & meaning from an ancient past towards an eternal future.

    Exodus 20:1-11 Bibliography: Culture Shifts, Lesson 4 Over the last several weeks we have been exploring the changes that have taken place in our culture over the last forty years. Many have begun this new year with commitments (New Year Resolutions, if you will) to strive towards being more ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Key To Moral Excellence Series

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 14,909 views

    A series of lessons on Christian ethics (1-4)

    Ethics The Key To Moral Excellence Introduction The apostle Peter says: "And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;" (2 Peter 1:5) The word virtue, as we understand it, means, ’moral excellence,’ and the apostle exhorts us to give all diligence, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Culture Shift: Casualties Of War

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,025 views

    The story of the rape of Dinah is one that makes us feel uncomfortable. What does such a story have to do with revealing God to us? This sermon explores living as faithful Christians in an ever increasingly violent world.

    Bibliography: Culture Shifts, lesson 5 Our Bible story makes us feel uncomfortable. We are not really comfortable with it being in the Bible. Its a story that seems rather out of place and it doesn’t seem like it belongs. What is it doing in a book that talks about the relationship of faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Have A Prosperous New Year

    Contributed by John White on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,367 views

    A Biblical prescription for God’s blessings in the New Year.

    HOW TO HAVE A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR Joshua 1:6-9 “Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of The Parables

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 6, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,797 views

    This Epiphany Sermon reflects on how God has to reveal the seemingly obvious meaning of things to us in order for us to come and worship Christ like the Wise Men.

    January 8, 2006 Matthew 13:10-17 The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?” He replied, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    True Knowledge Is A Gift From God Series

    Contributed by Richard Smithson on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,332 views

    A study of 2 Peter 1:2-4

    Lesson V II. The Nature of True Knowledge (2 Peter 1:2-21) Introduction: 1. A definition of “Nature” is Character a. Thus we can say the “Character” of true knowledge b. Synonyms for “Character” is “Quality, Makeup, Personality.” 1. Thus we can say the Quality or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What's Wrong With Being A Rebel?

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,356 views

    Exposition of 2 Sam. 20

    What’s Wrong with Being a Rebel? 2 Sam. 20 What’s wrong with being a rebel? We celebrate some rebels as heroes. George Washington and his army fought the American Revolution to rebel against the tyranny of a British king named George III. Those of us born and bred by the grace of God south of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thirsty?

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,052 views

    A study of our longing and need for a relationship with God and how only He will satisfy it

    1. Title: Thirsty? 2. Text: Isaiah 55; John 4:1-15; 7:37-39, Matthew 5:6; Psalm 84; Psalm 42; et al 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, April 24, 2005 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the importance of longing for a closeness to God and to understand how to better ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Christmas Isn't Picture Perfect

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 156 ratings
     | 63,848 views

    Exposition of Matt. 2:13-23

    When Christmas Isn’t Picture Perfect Matt. 2:13-23 Every year I read this fictional Christmas correspondence between Martha Stewart and Erma Bombeck to remind me that Christmas isn’t always picture perfect. Hi Erma, This perfectly delightful note is being sent on paper I made myself to tell you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Light Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,448 views

    Sin is not just a problem for non Christians, but also for those who are called "children of Light." This text highlights the transforming nature of the light of Jesus as we let it expose our sin.

    Making Light of Sin Ephesians 5:2-14 Introduction A man and his wife were shopping at a mall and a pretty young woman. The man’s eyes followed her. Without looking up from the item she was examining, his wife asked, "Was it worth the trouble you’re in?" This little joke makes us laugh in part ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I'm Dreaming Of A Right Christmas Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,706 views

    The angel’s visit to Joseph and Joseph’s response.

    AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 18, 2005 2nd in “Touched By An Angel” sermon series “I’m Dreaming of a Right Christmas” –Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 The Christmas story is woven full of incredible twists and turns. God taking on human form. A virgin giving birth. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ