Sermons about Wishful Thinking

If God Gave You A Wish, What Would It Be?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 9, 2003

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Solomon decides wisely and well - why?

If God gave you a wish, what would it be? 1 Kings 2:1-4 and 3:1-15 This morning I would like to speak from the Old Testament lesson. In the Old Testament, God rarely appeared to people. However, King Solomon had a number of direct encounters with God and this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15, 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

Dead Batteries? Wish We Were All Ready?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 8, 2021

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As fear and worry try to shake the world systems we can by faith and trust and have great peace. Watch God's plan develop. Jesus is coming, are you ready? The days of Noah?

DEAD BATTERIES, A WAKE UP CALL? WARNING! I WISH WE ALL WERE READY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I went out to start the car, the battery was dead. Not to worry, I have a portable battery jump box. I grabbed the box and hooked up the cables, the car still would not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:26-28, 2 Thessalonians 2:11, Matthew 24:37-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Questions Thinking People Ask Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2004

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Part 1 of series of sermons on this topic--inspired by Adam Hamilton who did a similar series in his congregation, Church of the Resurrection

(I have included web sites that I researched in the text of the sermon) (Graphic: http://psalmpublishing.bei.t-online.de/cover.html ) SLIDE 1 Prayer Greeting, attendance pads, Class 101 Read gospel: SLIDE 2 Matthew 2:1-2 Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31, Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

What Men Wish Women Knew About Them Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

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Based on the "5 Love Needs of Men and Women" by Gary Rosberg

What Men Wish Women Knew About Men Ephesians 5:21-22 (The Message translation)  Dramatic reading. Narrator: An English professor from the University of Phoenix told his class one day: “Today we will experiment with a new form called the tandem story. The process is simple. Each person will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Design Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 20, 2007

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David sensed his value and purpose because he realized he was not an "accident". He was a man created in the image of God.

OPEN: In Robert Wise’s book “Your Churning Place” he tells a story about Burt Lancaster - a famous movie Star who made almost 100 movies between 1939 and 1989. But before he began working in the movies Burt Lancaster was a circus performer - a job he was fortunate to land, considering his less than ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Women Wish Men Knew About Women Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 2, 2004

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Part 2 of a series entitled "Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships". Part 3 - "What Men Wish Women Knew About Men"

I have to begin this morning by letting you know that this sermon could in fact be the last sermon I ever preach, for today I am being presumptuous enough and perhaps even foolish enough to stand up in front of you and tell you what women in our congregation are thinking. If I get this right I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-28, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

What Does God Think When He Thinks About You?

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jun 29, 2010

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Are God's thoughts good or bad when he thinks about you?

Psalm 8 What do you think when you see, The England Football Team, Tony Blair, a lady wearing the Bearcat. People some times say “I’ll think for myself” or “no one tells me what to think” the truth is our thinking is often preconditioned or influenced by significant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Wish We'd All Been Ready Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Sep 18, 2003

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Being ready to meet the Lord is the most pressing issue in life. Readiness must become our highest priority.

This sermon was preached on Sunday morning September 21st, 2003 to the Evergreen Church by Scotty L Killingsworth The text for the message is taken from 1 Thessalonians 4 The sermon series is part of the “Ready” series The sermon title is: I wish we’d all been ready In 1971-2 I recorded a song ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Think Ye Of Christ?

Contributed by James Groce on Oct 3, 2001

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The question, “What think ye of Christ?”, presents a dilemma to any thinking person. If Jesus Christ was not all that He claimed to be, He was the greatest deceiver of all time.

What Think Ye of Christ? ---------- John 1:1 ---------- By Elder James Groce Pastor, Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle Molino, FL 9-2001 The question, “What think ye of Christ?”, presents a dilemma to any thinking person. If Jesus Christ was not all that He claimed to be, He was the greatest deceiver ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let My People Think Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 14, 2002

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This is the fourth in a series of messages I did on the Great Commandment from Mark 12.

Priority 1 Mark 12:28-34 September 22, 2002 Let My People Think! “Most Christians would rather die than think—in fact, they do!” So said Bertrand Russell, certainly no friend of Christians, but a man who has a point to make. There exists within the church an unfortunate aversion to thinking on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Think Ye? Failure

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 11, 2002

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We study what is failure and success in man’s eyes, in God’s eyes?

WHAT THINK YE? FAILURE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 21:28 "BUT WHAT THINK YE? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, "SON, GO WORK TO DAY IN MY VINEYARD." 29. He answered and said, " I WILL NOT!" But afterward he REPENTED, and went. 30. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Thinking Like Jesus Does”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003

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If Jesus had a passion for "sinners" why do they feel so unwelcome in our churches today?

Illus.: Four Preachers Confess Four preachers met for a friendly gathering. During the conversation one preacher said, “Our people come to us and pour out their hears, confess certain sins and needs. Let’s do the same. Confession is good for the soul.” In due time all agree. One of them said that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Renew Your Thinking

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 12, 2003

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Paul urged the early Christians to replace their old sinful natural responses to difficulties with new attitudes. The great apostle wrote, "Put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires. To be made new in the attitude of your mi

Someone once said, "Attitude is everything." People with great attitude succeed. Those with negative attitudes fail. Illustration;Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: To choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s way. Viktor Frankl, concentration ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:21-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgment: Not What You Think Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 12, 2003

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Judgment of Believers is not to be feared but should move us to deeds in Christ with confidence.

Sermon: Judgment: Not What You Think Matt 25:31-41 July 6, 2003 READ TEXT The Final Judgment - Trial & Judgment date: Sometime in the very near future The place: Heaven’s Court Judge: God Prosecutor: Satan Defense Lawyer: Jesus Christ Defendant: You You have died and passed from this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-41

Denomination: United Methodist

Transformed Thinking About Myself Series

Contributed by Warren Bird on Feb 11, 2003

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If you are a transformed and renewed Christian, how ought you to think about yourself? Soberly, neither too high nor too low; and as a servant of others.

Introduction I start this week with a brief reminder of the theme of these last few chapters of Romans – putting our faith into practice, applying God’s will in our lives. To do this properly requires us NOT to let the world squeeze us into its shape, but to have our minds shaped by God Himself. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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