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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Christian Optimism

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,989 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
     | 6,836 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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    A Correct Focus Brings Contentment Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 14,887 views

    We all carry baggage around with us. For a lot of us, we are weighed down by the bag of discontentment.

    Content, Only With Christ! Every day you walk by hundreds, even thousands of people. They have different faces, names, genders, physical characteristics, religions and nationalities. Through all the differences that we have with everyone else, we all have one thing in common; every one of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Judging - The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,758 views

    First in two-part series on judging, this message based on Matthew 7:1-5.

    Judging - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Matthew 7:1-5 July 10, 2005 Introduction Have you ever had someone say to you, "Stop being so judgmental"? I have, a number of times, and generally a not-so-pleasant conversation begins. Jesus commanded his followers to impact the world for him, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Abortion Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,076 views

    If abortion has been common throughout human history, why would Christians continue to oppose it? The case for Life.

    SE102404 STOP THE WORLD 4. Abortion As we’ve seen today, Abortion is not new. It may be one of the hottest political topics in this nation for the last 30 years, but it’s not new. For instance, the Roman Empire had elaborate abortion laws, way more liberal than any country in 2004. When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Promises Do Not Change

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,570 views

    Pentecost 17(C) - God’s promises do not change. (Israel worships the golden calf.) Just as God’s anger burns against sin even more so God’s love provides forgiveness.

    GOD’S PROMISES DO NOT CHANGE October 1, 2006 - PENTECOST 17 - Exodus 32:7-14 * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Change, change – everywhere changes. All of us are constantly and consistently facing change. How much our world ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wow! What Faith! Series

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,497 views

    Twice in the Gospel record we are told that Jesus marveled. Here in Capernaum, He marveled at the faith of a Gentile; and in Nazareth, He marveled at the unbelief of the Jews.

    Luke 7:7 Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed. Luke 7:8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speaking Gifts & Serving Gifts Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,112 views

    God’s power and presence is apparent when we use our gifts as stewards in total reliance upon Him.

    1. Review and Overview a. Imagine this Christmas leaving your presents unopened under the Christmas tree and never opening them. You take the tree down and you leave the presents there. You look at them every once in a while and even go over and shake them, but you make no effort to open them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Herald Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,728 views

    John came to point the way to the One who follow.

    The Herald: A Voice in the Wilderness. Matthew Chapter 3 April 30th, 2006 We’re going to skip ahead in the book of Matthew just a little bit into the third chapter. In the first chapter we have the miraculous birth of Christ, born of a virgin and conceived by the Spirit. In the second chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God Bless Us With Happiness - Part Iii

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 128 ratings
     | 6,968 views

    Most people want some happiness in life but do they find it? Not where they might think.

    INTRO.- Why would I preach about seeking happiness? Because I think this is a goal that most people have in life. Most people would like to have a certain amount of happiness in life and they go looking for it in all kinds of ways but they don’t always find it. Haven’t you noticed? The world ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Searan avatar

    Keys To Receiving The Blessings Of God

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,724 views

    Obviously, this chapter in the Bible is about the familiar story when Jacob started a journey to meet his brother Esau. While Jacob was on his journey to meet Esau, he received the blessing of God on the way. It is at this point, where Jacob’s name was ch

    Text: Genesis 32:1-32 Introduction: Obviously, this chapter in the Bible is about the familiar story when Jacob started a journey to meet his brother Esau. While Jacob was on his journey to meet Esau, he received the blessing of God on the way. It is at this point, where Jacob’s name was changed ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The End

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,502 views

    Dealing with temptation & other tips for keeping those pesky New Year’s Resolutions in Christ...

    Title: The End Text: Rev 21.1-8 Today, of course, is a special day. Tonight, many of us will stay up late, focused on our TVs, counting down those last few seconds until Dick Clark descends from Times Square. Then we’ll sing an auld song about something called a ‘syne’ and just start humming the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defeating Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,143 views

    Fifth in a series exploring how to grab hold of true freedom and victory in the Christian walk. This message explores the challenge of discouragement.

    (Extensive inspiration for this message, and this series taken from Francis Frangipane’s "This Day We Fight".) (Video Clip – Bob Lujano, from “Murderball” available at ScreenVue.com) Bob Lujano. As he said, he contracted a very rare form of meningitis at age nine. Lost most of his arms, both ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Parents' Part In The Christmas Story

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 27, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,839 views

    This sermon takes a secondary view of the responsibility of Mary and Joseph in their parenting of Jesus - and how that would affect Mary’s soul.

    January 1, 2006 Luke 2:27 The parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required. Luke 2:33-35 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Have A Prosperous New Year

    Contributed by John White on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,364 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