Sermons about Wishful Thinking

What Christians Think About The Bible Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

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Five key concepts about what Christians think about the Bible for seekers investigating the Christian faith.

If you take away the Bible, and you’ve taken away the entire Christian message. Yet lot of confusion exists today about the Bible. According to a 1996 Barna survey, 42% of Americans say they believe that the Bible is the literal word of God. Yet almost half of Americans believe that the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Christians Think About The World Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

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Five key concepts about what Christians believe about the world for seekers investigating the Christian faith.

Is life nothing more than a roulette wheel? Are the life circumstances you and I face nothing more than random, chance events bouncing into our lives like a ball randomly spins on a roulette wheel? A roulette wheel is driven by chance. In fact, if it’s not, they say the wheel is rigged. Is life on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Colossians 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Christians Think About Jesus Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

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Three key concepts about who Jesus is for people investigating the Christian faith.

It seems like the more popular a celebrity gets, the more other people want that celebrity’s special endorsement. Consider Michael Jordan, who makes more money each year in endorsements than he makes playing basketball for the Bulls. Everyone wants Michael’s seal of approval, and he makes $38 ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-18, Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Christians Think About The Cross Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

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Four word pictures about the death of Jesus for people investigating the Christian faith.

My wife committed her life to Jesus Christ while she was a junior in high school. Shortly after she became a follower of Jesus Christ, she had a conversation with a friend who was a Jehovah’s Witness about whether or not a Christian should wear a cross. Her friend reasoned that since the cross was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 John 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Christians Think About The Church Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

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Four word pictures about the church for people investigating the Christian faith.

Back when I was a college intern here at LBF Church, we sent some college students on a short-term missions trip to London. While they did street ministry in London they stayed in an abandoned church in downtown London. You see, London is littered with abandoned churches that were once packed with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Christians Think About The Future Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

based on 74 ratings

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Four key concepts about what Christians believe about the future for people investigating the Christian faith.

People today are fascinated with the future. The future represents uncertainty, it’s something we can’t control or accurately prepare for, so we’re often anxious about the future, and many people try to find ways to get an edge on what tomorrow holds. This is what’s made psychic hotlines a $300 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3, Ephesians 1:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Will Change The Way You Think.

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 9, 2002

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God changed the way two people thought in our text. So he changes us today.

Acts 10:34-38: HE WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK. Have you ever believed something, only to find out that it wasn’t true? That has happened to me more than once. When I lived in Milwaukee, I would listen to different people on the radio. Every summer, at a huge music festival called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-38, Acts 10:24-38

Denomination: Lutheran

I Think I Love You

Contributed by James Dunn on Jan 29, 2002

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In an age where love is defined by "the way we feel today," Pastor James Dunn helps us to understand that true love is not spelled..."F-E-E-L-I-N-G-S", but rather... "C-O-M-M-I-T-M-E-N-T."

I Think I Love You 1Cor. 13:1-8a Introduction: You can see them alongside the shuffleboard courts in Florida or on the porches of the old folks’ homes up north: an old man with snow-white hair, a little hard of hearing, reading the newspaper through a magnifying glass; an old woman in a shapeless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Think You Are Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2002

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This is the 1st sermon in the "Requirements For Revival" series. This sermon identifies what the Bible says about Christians.

Sunday Morning June 2, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Requirements For Revival” [#1] SLIDE 1 WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction: 1. Wouldn’t you like to see revival break out? You are probably thinking, “I would love to see revival happen, but the chances of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

It's Closer Than You Think

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 30, 2003

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I endeavor to explain the "7000 year" plan for human history. Starting with eternity before creation, ending with eternity after the millennium. Focusing on the importance of spiritual readiness.

August 31, 2003 Title: It’s Closer Than You Think! Text: Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming. It is close at hand-- Joel 2:1 (NIV) Introduction 1. This morning, I would plan an ambitious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36, Joel 2:1

Denomination: Nazarene

You Are Better Than You Think

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 4, 2007

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God plan for you in the Body of Christ

“You are Better Than You Think” May 6, 2007 Jesus was walking the dusty streets of Israel when John the Baptist happened to see Him. Turning to the two men who were his disciples John said, “Look! There is the Lamb of God.” The men, one of them being Andrew, stopped what they were doing and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-51

Denomination: Holiness

Thinking Biblically About Freedom - The Vote Series

Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Oct 16, 2004

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With so many candidates and issues demanding our support today, how can we make biblical decisions about today’s social and political issues?

THINKING BIBLICALLY ABOUT FREEDOM: THE FREEDOM, THE RIGHT AND THE RESPONSIBILITY TO VOTE. -- The freedom to vote. -- The right and responsibility to vote. -- The necessity (obligation) to vote rightly (righteously) and responsibly. Text: Proverbs 29:2; Isaiah 10:1. When the righteous are in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lets Think About God's Wisdom Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 21, 2007

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Sermon 3 on First Corth.

Let’s Think About God’s Wisdom 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Introduction A. Use the illustration of the ministry of Jonah. His message to Nineveh was negative. However, he faithfully proclaimed his God-given message and had great results. In some way God worked through that message. B. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Closer Than You Think

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 2, 2007

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God loves us and His eyes are on the righteous. The prayers of the righteous are answered. How to become righteous

“God is Closer Than You Think” February 4, 2007 “For The Eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him." 2 Chronicles 16:9 NKJV "The Eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Holiness

What Was I Thinking - A Change Of Mind Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 20, 2005

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The first order of business to bring change is to change your mind.

May 8, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Romans 12:1-2 Subject: Change Title: What Was I Thinking? ¡V Being Obligated to God As we continue in our series on change I am reminded of the strategy of the Roman Catholic Church in establishing elementary schools all around the country. It became evident that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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