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    Qualified To Serve Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 22, 2026
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    In the book of Acts, seven men were appointed as deacons. But before being ordained, they were first chosen based on certain moral qualifications. Eleven of these qualifications are found in Acts chapter 6 and 1 Timothy chapter 3.

    NOTE: This submission includes in this order: 1. Deacon Ordination Sermon, 2. Deacon Ordination Service, 3. Sermon Footnotes. DEACON ORDINATION SERMON: “Qualified to Serve” We have gathered here this morning to ordain into service a new deacon, brother Tony ______. In John 15:16, in the King ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom In Chains

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 7, 2026
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    True freedom has nothing to do with our external circumstances, and true captivity has everything to do with the state of our soul. From Matthew’s account about the death of John, we will contrast King Herod Antipas and John the Baptist.

    I have entitled our message “Freedom in Chains.” When we consider today’s passage, the power balance looks completely obvious. On the one side, we see King Herod. He sits in a palace. He wears the robes of royalty. He dines on luxury, commands armies, and holds the literal power of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believing Is Seeing

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 2, 2026
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    Some people, like the scribes and Pharisees, will refuse to believe unless they receive a miraculous sign from God. When we spend all our time waiting for a sign, we will crash before ever reaching the landing strip that God has already paved for us.

    I would like to open our message with an illustration: “A pilot was flying a small plane on a foggy night. He couldn’t find the airport and his fuel was running dangerously low. Panicking, he radioed air traffic control for help. The controller’s voice came through clearly: ‘I have you on radar. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guarding Your Words

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 18, 2026
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    This message looks at the serious nature of both our “idle words” and “words spoken against the Spirit.” "Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit" is explained. We will also learn what using these words reveal about our heart.

    I want to open with a sermon illustration told by Robert Jeffress, the pastor of First Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas: “In 1968, a Maryland man named Irving West got involved in a fist fight at a high school carnival. When he was being arrested for disorderly conduct, he uttered a blasphemous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Common Sayings Not In The Bible

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 3, 2026
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    This sermon looks at ten sayings that people insist are found in the Bible, such as "God helps those who help themselves." Most of these expressions are the inventions of an individual, however they often have a biblical basis.

    I pastored my first church twenty-seven years ago, and I recall how the congregation would tell me time and again how the most intriguing sermon they ever heard was when one of their former pastors preached on “common sayings not found in the Bible.” Ever since I heard about this idea, I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Binding The Strong Man

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 21, 2026
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    The only way believers can succeed in binding the enemy and freeing the captives is by standing on the work that has already been accomplished by Jesus Christ. He has given His followers to authority to bind the works of the devil.

    To begin our message, I want you to imagine a heavily fortified mansion on the edge of town. The owner is a ruthless bully who has taken hostages. He has deadbolts on every door, bars on the windows, and he stands guard day and night to make sure his prisoners can never escape. The police arrive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Healing Takes Priority

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 14, 2026
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    Jesus challenged the Pharisees and their Sabbath regulations to heal people, even under the threat of persecution or death. He believed that people’s health and spiritual healing should be top priority above all else.

    Allow me to begin with an illustration. Each day before meditation, a poor holy man would put a dish of butter up on the windowsill as an offering to his god, because food was so scarce. One day his cat came in and ate the butter. To remedy this problem, he began tying the cat to the bedpost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lay Down Your Burdens

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 31, 2026
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    We all carry things that weigh us down and keep us from doing what God intends for us, or that hinder us from coming to Christ. Jesus urges us to lay down our heavy burdens to find rest and renewal in Him.

    Have you ever unpacked a suitcase when you got home from a trip, only to realize you had not worn some of the items you packed? Sometimes we take more than we need; and so, all that we have done is carry around extra weight. Unfortunately, we all carry around weight that we do not need, like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contrary And Condemned

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 5, 2026
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    There are way too many people who miss God’s message for them, and even miss Jesus, as they are focused on finding fault. This behavior resulted in the cities of Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum being rebuked.

    I want to begin our message with a sermon illustration: “All too many Christians today go to church to find fault, to gossip, and to criticize . . . An incident in the life of Joseph Parker, the great British preacher, illustrates this tragic truth. He was preaching at the City Temple in London. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Graves Open Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 25, 2026
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    This message looks in great detail at how the graves were opened after Jesus’s death and resurrection. The power of the resurrection can raise us from our spiritual grave into newness of life, if we put our faith and trust in Jesus.

    Allow me to open our Easter message with an illustration: Eight-year-old Philip had been born with a disability. He looked and acted different from his classmates, and so he never was part of the group. On Palm Sunday, Philip’s Sunday school teacher gave each of her students a plastic egg – the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Hometown Hero

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 23, 2025
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    Some people return home to a hero's welcome, but when Jesus returned to Nazareth, His reception was just the opposite! This message does a deep dive into the possible reasons for this terrible welcome.

    I have entitled our message today, “No Hometown Hero.” This term is often used for an athlete who plays for their home team, having a major impact, like helping them win a championship. This athlete then goes off to play college or professional sports; and when he or she later returns to become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Speak In Parables Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 4, 2025
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    The parables are more than storytelling devices to help people remember Jesus' teachings. The listener who pursues understanding will receive both healing and blessing, and ultimately come to know God.

    I would like to open with an illustration by Lifeway author Christine Hoover. She tells of the time her husband, Kyle, used her in a sermon illustration and spoke of her inability to perfect a pecan pie. She testifies, “That particular Sunday, I was serving in the nursery, and as parents came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Doubting To Faith

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 19, 2025
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    The best thing we can do during difficulties and trials is to bring all our griefs, troubles, and discouragements to Jesus. This is what John the Baptist did when he was in prison, and it helped him move from doubting to faith.

    All me to begin with an illustration: “Joe Scriven was a missionary from Ireland to Canada, working among the Iroquois Indians. He was joined by his fiancé, who was also from Ireland. Just before the wedding, she was killed in an accident. Joe buried her with his own hands and a broken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Before All Else

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 1, 2025
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    To be a true disciple of Christ, to be assured of eternal life, we must never be ashamed to confess His holy name. We must also be willing to follow Him always, forsaking our own desires and even our family and friends.

    I have entitled our message, “Jesus Before All Else.” Author Mike Mazzalongo wrote a book entitled Jesus Above All Else. He says that Jesus told His followers, “in no uncertain terms, that in order to be His disciple they must place Him above all else.” He explains that “above all else” means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Ready For Persecution

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 25, 2025
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    When facing persecution, Jesus' disciples (believers) must have endurance and wisdom, be certain to look like Jesus, preach the Word fearlessly, and trust that God is in control. What have we to fear when our life is in His hands?

    I would like to open with an illustration from the book Jesus Freaks: Jaun and his wife Maria felt God calling them to become missionaries in Columbia. Once, while travelling between villages, Jaun met about fifty armed guerillas. He took the opportunity to share the gospel with them, and twenty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist