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  • Ressurrection Proof

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2022
     | 746 views

    He is Risen indeed. Our hope is not in wishful thinking.

    Resurrection Proof Selected verses Let’s Pray In the early church after Jesus resurrection they would greet each other by these words- He is Risen! He is Risen indeed! This morning we celebrate and greet each other with those words He is Risen indeed! The joyful and praiseworthy Resurrection ...read more

  • The Pleasure Of Positive Thinking Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021
     | 3,471 views

    Positive thinking does not mean, if you always think positive nothing will ever go wrong. That is wishful thinking, and it won't work. Positive thinking is telling yourself that even when things do go wrong, that is never the last word.

    Have you ever watched a movie or play that ended with some basic problems unresolved? It is a great let down, for we expect that no matter how bad the situation is the bottom line will be a happy ending. We are conditioned to this. It is a part of our heritage through our fairy tales, novels, ...read more

  • Caution: God Working Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Sep 15, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,499 views

    Is the idea that God is working just wishful thinking? What does that look like if he is?

    (Introduction) (Other ideas might be the pains of road construction: and the signs that say, “Completed in 2011 as promised) The grief of my grandfather’s loss was still fresh. His wife, my step grandmother, had passed away unexpectedly. She was alive and well as they went to bed. He awoke ...read more

  • Can We Start Over? Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 29, 2021
     | 2,809 views

    Revival doesn’t happen with wishful thinking, my brothers and sisters, but with purposeful prayer, amen?

    I know that I’ve been talking about a lot of discouraging things lately … there’s a lot to be discouraged about. I’ve got my list and you’ve probably got yours. But today, I want to remind us that it is never too late. There is always … hope! You see … as crazy as things are right now … as ...read more

  • Wish Vs Hope Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,736 views

    In your life do you make wishes or do you place your hope in someone else? One leads to fairytales the other leads to Jesus Christ.

    Wish verse Hope! Series: 4 letter words Opening Video Illustration: Bluefishtv.com - “Making a wish for an orphanage.” The girl in the story shares how he she came down with cancer twice and the second time she got cancer “Make a Wish Foundation” asked her what she wanted ...read more

  • Dream On!

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,258 views

    Are dreams more than just wishful thinking? Can God use our dreams? Here’s some dreamers we should ask!

    Dream On! Ephesians 3:20-21 Ephesians 3:20-21 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (NIV) What good ...read more

  • Make A Wish Series

    Contributed by James Galbraith on May 29, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 11,639 views

    Wisdom - choosing the right path. The first of a series on the Seven Virtues.

    2 Chronicles 1:7-12 The Seven Virtues #1 - Wisdom By James Galbraith Make a wish Last week I opened my sermon with a joke about a man who finds a lantern on a beach. He rubs it and out comes a genie, ready to grant him a wish. I’m not going to repeat the whole joke, but I’ve brought it up because ...read more

  • The Wish Book

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,603 views

    Exploring ways Christians have misused the Bible, and discover techniques for finding in the scriptures the messages God is wanting to convey.

    The Wish Book 2 Timothy 3:16 Thesis: Exploring ways Christians have misused the Bible, and discover techniques for finding in the scriptures the messages God is wanting to convey. By now most department stores have sent out their Christmas catalogs and Wish books. Some stores sent them out as ...read more

  • One Wish

    Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,913 views

    If you had one wish, what would you wish for?Eternal life with and through Jesus?

    In fiction a wish is a supernatural demand placed on the recipient’s unlimited request. When it is the center of a tale, the wish is usually a template for a morality tale, "be careful what you wish for" writ large; it can also be a small part of a tale, in which case it is often used as a plot ...read more

  • "3 Wishes"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 16, 2015
     | 5,039 views

    Sermon for Kids. Used to help them understand that we should be careful what we wish for.

    I used a pic of a genie lamp. . Scripture "But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive ...read more

  • Final Wish

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 26, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,082 views

    The following sermon is going to review the song Simeon sung while holding Jesus in the hope that you might see His gifts of peace and salvation as so valuable that you will share His Good News with the world!

    Final Wish Luke 2:22-39 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What is that one “BIG” gift that you hope to receive this Christmas? You know the over-the-top expensive item that consumes your thoughts and web browsing history! Maybe for you that is a new car, ...read more

  • Job's Death Wish PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 278 views

    This sermon explores Job's response to suffering, examining his painful predicaments, his perplexing questions, and his pursuit of purpose amidst pain.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. I am so grateful to stand before you today, to share in the warmth of our fellowship, and to delve into the profound depths of God's Word together. Today, we are going to be examining a portion of Scripture from the book of Job, a book that speaks to the human ...read more

  • Three Wishes Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,083 views

    Paul’s desire for the Ephesians regarding spiritual gifts

    1. Paul’s first wish was that they would know the ORIGIN of spiritual gifts (v. 7-10). A. He wanted them to know the definition of spiritual gifts (v. 7a). B. He wanted them to know the distributor of spiritual gifts (v. 7b). C. He wanted them to know the depth of spiritual gifts (v. 8-10). 2. ...read more

  • The Death Wish Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,331 views

    Mutiny, pride, security, arrogance

    THE DEATH WISH Luke 15: 11-12 (p740) July 17, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wanted someone to die? I have! I remember my father's battle with cancer...it had ravaged his entire body...He only weighed 135 pounds when it began, but after battling it for a year...the last six months ...read more

  • Hoping Or Wishing

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021
     | 1,083 views

    The name Bethlehem means ‘house of bread’ in Hebrew, and it was located in an area called ‘fruitful’—Ephrathah. Compared to the city of Jerusalem, it is small. Not only in size but in significance.

    The name Bethlehem means ‘house of bread’ in Hebrew, and it was located in an area called ‘fruitful’—Ephrathah. Compared to the city of Jerusalem, it is small. Not only in size but in significance. “[T]his birthplace of David would also become the birthplace of his greatest descendant, the Messiah ...read more