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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Christian Optimism

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,848 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
     | 13,307 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

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    What Will It Take For You To Have A "Merry Christmas"?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,958 views

    on what is really important about christmas and how we lose our merriness in the xmas season.

    December 7, 2003 Philippians 4:4-7 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Nobody Ever Volunteers To Take Down The Christmas Tree

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 174 ratings
     | 14,913 views

    A sermon for the week after Christmas; dealing with post-holiday let down

    Nobody Ever Volunteers To Take Down The Christmas Tree Luke 1: 68-79 - Dec. 29/30, 2001 Intro: So the presents are all unwrapped, some even returned and exchanged already. The leftover turkey is starting to turn a funny color and let off an unpleasant odor, and since nobody has eaten any in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Faith Fostered By A Flood

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,651 views

    God is always faithful to His promises. The only hindrance to their fulfillment is our unbelief.

    Faith Fostered By A Flood Text: Joshua 4: 9 Intro: Most of us are fully aware of the events that preceded Israel’s arrival and encampment at the bank of the Jordan River prior to their entry into the Promised Land. They had just completed a forty-year trek through the wilderness, which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming God's Chosen--Nation Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,866 views

    Jacob-Israel chooses Ephraim and Manasseh into his family. Just as we born again Christians are grafted into God’s Family, Jacob shows us similar undertaking in giving the first two children of Joseph equal standing within the nation of Israel. Jacob un

    Becoming God’s Chosen A. Jacob-Israel adopt Joseph’s Sons B. Jacob-Israel blesses Joseph’s Sons Dillingham Bible Fellowship, Genesis 48, 6/8/02 I joined the Air Force right out of High School. It was not a planned out choice, for I really did not plan on joining the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will You Go To Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 21,626 views

    A message on the conditions Jesus gave for going to heaven.

    Luke Series #66 May 26, 2002 Title: Will You Go To Heaven? Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Introduction: Welcome to New life in Christ. This morning we are continuing in Chapter 13 of the Book of Luke in our verse-by-verse teaching series out of that book. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Saeed Richardson avatar

    Are We Spreading The Cure?

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Jun 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,889 views

    Christ has given us the opportunity to administer a life saving cure to a terminal virus; are we spreading the cure? Either we do or do not.

    The Present Situation: Imagine for a moment that you are a physician; not just any physician but one of the foremost in all of medical history. Through some of your research you stumble upon a previously undiscovered virus. After further study you find out that this virus has infected 100% of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kingdom Perspective Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 14,119 views

    Part 4 of 4 of the series, Secrets of the Kingdom of God, Revealed! Answering the question "What is important in my life?" helps to define the things that bring you a sense of fulfillment and security in life. Having a "kingdom perspective" helps us to u

    THE KINGDOM PERSPECTIVE Matthew 6:31-33 Read at beginning of service: John 14:27 (NIV) 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. INTRODUCTION I remember some of the activities that would be done ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lot: The Man Who Compromised Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 187 ratings
     | 45,465 views

    Part 1 of 6 of the series, Who’s That? Stories of little known people of the Bible. Lot, the nephew of Abraham had a lot(!) of things going right for him in his life. But he ended up losing a lot(!) because of the compromises he made...

    LOT: THE MAN WHO COMPROMISED Gen. 11-14; Genesis 19; 2 Peter 2:7-8 Read at beginning of service: 2 Peter 2:1-10 (NIV) 1 But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Judah Thomas avatar

    Traveling Lightly

    Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 22, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 12,061 views

    An exciting sermon on lightening the loads in life:spiritual, mental, & physical. Live a simple live. Enjoy the simplicity of Creation.

    · Have you ever been to an airport and seen the people’s suitcases? (some over 100 lbs!) · Have you ever helped someone move and wonder why they have certain things? · Maybe you’ve wondered why you have certain things? (Magazines, school papers, etc.) People are burdened now more than ever: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    A Time For Reunion Under God Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,653 views

    Let’s go with Jacob to the reunion of his lifetime. This reunion is orchastrated under the providential hand of God. We will look at the change from the person chosen to continue the seed of the nation to the nations birth.

    A Time for Reunion Under God A. God’s Promised Protection B. God’s People C. God’s Providence in the Land I remember as a young serviceman stationed in the Philippines for 3 years without returning home. I was going to school doing things and always figured I’d have tomorrow to right wrongs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Wild Man Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,195 views

    This is a message in a series I preached on Witnesses of Jesus Christ. Each message is preceded by a dramatic monologue, which is included.

    Demoniac (Adapted from a drama originally performed by Curt Cloninger) “You go way from me. You go way from me. I know who you are, Jesus; I know who you are! You a holy man; You a holy man Don’t come up here by me; don’t come up here by me! No! No no no no no! Don’t come up here; don’t come ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Paul George avatar

    God's Love

    Contributed by Paul George on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,193 views

    The love of God as well as His might and power is vividly portrayed in the prophecy of Malachi.

    The love of God as well as His might and power is vividly portrayed in the prophecy of Malachi. Malachi leaves us with feeling that the story is not yet finished. God still has promises to fulfill on behalf of His people. The Book of Malachi is the transition link between the Old Testament and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Available For Liberation Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,051 views

    When God called Moses to the task of liberating a people, Moses felt self-doubt, uncertainty about God, and unreadiness. Actually these are positive values that will lead us as American Christians to take our place in the world.

    How do you feel about eager volunteers? What’s your reaction to the kind of person who is always ready to step up to the plate and take a swing at some issue? How do you really feel about those who quickly volunteer when something needs to be done? Maybe you remember what it was like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist