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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Christian Optimism

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,808 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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    Christian Conduct

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,040 views

    Sermon on Christain Conduct

    CHRISTIAN CONDUCT PHILIPPIANS 1:27-28 01/05/95 As we get back into our series of messages on the book of Philippians this morning I just want to briefly look at how we arrived to the point we are now at. Three weeks ago we as you may or may not recall we discusses Paul’s perspective on life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Prayerful Christian

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 22, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,538 views

    A committed Christian is a prayerful Christian

    Intro: Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. Debbie, 7 Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister and I want to know. Jimmy, 6 Dear God: How many angels are there in heaven? I would like to be the first kid in my class to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Suffering Christian

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,907 views

    When we see the bigger picture – our suffering isn’t so bad

    Intro: (Start w/ Blank) DID YOU KNOW Persecution statistics: * More than 43 million Christians have been killed for their faith since the crucifixion of Jesus. * It’s been estimated that more Christians have been martyred in the 20th Century than in all the prior 1,900 years combined. * There ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Christian's Warfare

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 26, 2003
    based on 96 ratings
     | 8,044 views

    Paul makes it very clear that the Christian is involved in an ongoing spiritual warfare...not merely an occasional spiritual skirmish.

    THE CHRISTIAN’S WARFARE "Although we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and ever high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian's Assurance

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,123 views

    To prove that the Christian with God is secure and will overcome.

    THE CHRISTIAN’S ASSURANCE Text: Rom. 8: 31-39 Thesis: To prove that the Christian with God is secure and will overcome. Introduction: 1. Many times a Christian will live in doubt. a. He begins to worry about whether or not he is saved. b. He begins to beat himself up over his shortcomings; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Adversity

    Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,387 views

    Adversity is to be expected in the life of a Christian, but how we handle adversity will determine it’s effect and outcome in our life.

    Intro: Paul’s main emphasis here seems to be that God has opened a door for effective ministry and that he has faced much opposition. Opposition was not new to Paul neither is it uncommon for any believer, for the Bible tells us that we have an adversary the devil, who goes about as a roaring ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christian Forgiveness

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,339 views

    This is a study in Philemon.

    CHRISTIAN FORGIVENESS Philemon Just because a book of the Bible is small in length does not mean it is small in meaning. Philemon is one of these books. Onesimus was a slave owned by Philemon, who was a wealthy Christian living in Colosse and a friend of Paul’s. Onesimus robbed Philemon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Certainties

    Contributed by Evangelist Ron Freeman on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,612 views

    To establish that there will be no rapture, seven years tribulation or 1000 year reign on earth at Jesus Second Advent.

    INTRODUCTION: A. Aim: To discuss the theme, "Christian Certainties." B. Pro: To establish that there will be no rapture, seven years tribulation or 1000 year reign on earth at Jesus Second Advent. C. Text: 1 Cor 15:20-26 D. Outline: 1. He is risen: 2. He is reigning: 3. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Science Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,390 views

    A metaphysical worldview that is neither Christian nor scientific

    Christian Science, a contradiction in terms...Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I was about to fly from Germany to Saugus to be interviewed by the Pulpit Committee, my supervisory Chaplain from V Corps HQ in Heidelberg told me to be sure to see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Orthodox Christianity Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 4, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,640 views

    The Eastern Orthodox Church has been described as an “unknown world” for most Americans, yet it represents a major segment of Christianity.

    World Religions>>Orthodox Christianity -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts The Christian world can be divided into 3 main branches: Catholics, Protestants, and the Orthodox. This 3rd stream has been described as an “unknown world.” It is foreign and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Counterfeit Christianity

    Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 5,799 views

    Four tests to examine your Christianity.

    Counterfeit Christianity - Matthew 7:13-27 Introduction: A man had died and appeared at the gates of heaven. St. Peter told the man that in order to get into heaven he had accumulate 100 points based on how he lived his life. St. Peter asked the man to begin describing his life. The man said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A "Fashionable" Christian

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 29, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,810 views

    how God wants us to put on the clothing of Christ and armor of light in these dark times

    December 2, 2001 Romans 13:11-14 11 And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Danny Thomas avatar

    The Christian Soldier

    Contributed by Danny Thomas on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,971 views

    A Discription of the attributes of the Christian soldier

    The Christian Soldier 2 Timothy 2:1-4 1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3You therefore must endure[1] hardship as a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sleeping Christians

    Contributed by John Collier on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 17,128 views

    The actions of a christians and their results when they are not dedicated to the work of God

    TITLE: SLEEPING CHRISTIANS TEXT: Luke 22: 39-46 INTRODUCTION: Dwight L. Moody, by his own admission, made a mistake on the eighth of October 1871 -- a mistake he determined never to repeat. He had been preaching in the city of Chicago. That particular night drew his largest audience yet. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist