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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Professions & Possessions Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 6, 2006
    based on 74 ratings
     | 24,642 views

    Greed is good? If our primary goal in life is material wealth, we will end up with empty, futile lives and spiritual bankruptcy.

    Overcoming Futility, a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes “Professions and Possessions”, 5:8-20 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Some of us remember Jack Benny. In a skit on his radio show, a robber held him up, pointed a gun at him and said, “Your money or ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Understanding The Power Of Social Witness

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 2, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,684 views

    Christians witness through the means of their social witness

    Understanding the Power of Social Witness 1 Timothy 4:7-8 August 22, 2010 Morning Service Introduction 7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Who Is Jesus To You? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,434 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to personally know Jesus, publicly proclaim Him as the Messiah, and persistently pursue a relationship with Him in their daily lives.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, to share the Word of God, the bread of life, and to commune with you in this sacred space we call fellowship. As we gather together under the banner of Christ's love, let's remember that we are here not ...read more

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    Haunted By Regret Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,508 views

    WE can be haunted by regret or we can move

    INTRODUCTION • October, scary movies, Friday the 13th part 25, cute little trick or treaters roaming the streets. • October is a rather haunting month; however, for some people, they are haunted by issues in life twelve months out of the year. • Since October is a month of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Whatever Were You Thinking? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 4, 2021
     | 1,650 views

    If we dishonour Christ by treating the Lord's Table with disdain, we can anticipate His discipline.

    “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord.” [1] “Whatever was he thinking?” That is the question that was no doubt on the minds of many Canadians when they first read of the fall of Colin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Opposition Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 10, 2021
     | 4,476 views

    Overcoming Opposition Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 23, 2021

    Overcoming Opposition Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 23, 2021 Intro My added welcome to you. I am so glad we can have this time to allow God to lead us through this season. In all of my years as a pastor... this is without a doubt the most unique season of leading lives I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life's Too Short To...play It Safe, Prt. 2 Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 2, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,976 views

    Examines the pull between our bodies, which crave comfort and stability, and our spirits which require risk and adventure in order to thrive.

    Life’s Too Short To…Play It Safe, prt. 2 Part 2 of series, “Life’s Too Short To…” Wildwind Community Church 4/10/05 David Flowers Last week we launched a new series called Life’s Too Short To… We began with the fact of the brevity of life – how recognition of the brevity of life is the thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Worshiping In Truth

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,489 views

    Reflecting on worshiping God in truth (preceeded the week before by a sermon on worshiping in spirit).

    WORSHIPING IN TRUTH John 4:21-24 One more worship Top Ten List for you. These are the Top Ten Indications That Your Worship Service Might Be a Bit Too Relaxed. Top Ten Indications That Your Worship Service Might Be a Bit Too Relaxed: 10. The choir wears bath robes and bunny slippers! 9. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Christians & Politics

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,658 views

    God states in Romans 13 the picture of Government, our responsibilities and obligations.

    In the course of any given week we can hear of stories of corruption. It becomes most distressing when it is from elected officials, for we know that is was our money. From this past week: In Romans 13, the Apostle Paul, a Roman citizen by birth, is writing to a church located in the very capital ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Warning! Believer Beware Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 15,351 views

    Luke records for us in the passage we will study today 7 warning signs that Believers need to beware of

    "WARNINGS, BELIEVER BEWARE!!" TEXT: LUKE 12 INTRODUCTION Several weeks back when we studied Luke chapter 9 and we answered the question, WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM -- And as that great chapter closes Jesus set His face towards Jerusalem.. towards the cross and His death. And we said that from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If There Is Sin, What Then?

    Contributed by Brian Hamrick on Apr 28, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,712 views

    The ins and outs of how to practice church discipline for the glory of God and the good of the church.

    If There is Sin, What Then? Matthew 18:15-20 (Given at an associational meeting) All of our churches have the same main problem. It isn’t the number of baptisms we had last year. It isn’t how much we gave to missions. It’s simple. Your church has this problem, my church has this problem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lust Makeover Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 3, 2014
     | 5,651 views

    After exploring what pornography is and why it is spiritually damaging, this sermon explores strategies for a lust makeover.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was driving from Miami to Ft Lauderdale. 1. He needed to use the restroom, so he pulled into one of those rest areas on the side of the road. 2. He went into the bathroom and took the second stall, since the first one was taken. 3. Suddenly, he heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reaping What You Sow

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 713 views

    This sermon explores how every thought, word, and action sows seeds that lead to a spiritual harvest—whether of destruction through lust, fear, and pride, or of eternal life through repentance, obedience, and walking in the Spirit—urging believers to live purposefully, sowing for the glory of God.

    Sowing Seeds, Reaping Consequences 2 Samuel 11-12; Numbers 29:7-12; Numbers 13-14; Galatians 6:8 Does it really matter how we live our lives? Each morning, we rise to meet a new day—each one filled with its own challenges, decisions, and divine opportunities. Like many of you, I begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come In-Come Out-Come Up

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,385 views

    This sermon shows three ways how the word “come” is used in relation to the believer.

    “Come In-Come Out-Come Up” Text: Revelation 3:20-22, 2 Cor. 6:14-18, & Revelation 4:1-3 Intro: I want us to see three ways how the word “come” is used in relation to the believer. 1) Come In of Salvation 2) Come Out of Separation 3) Come Up of Sanctification I. COME-IN – SALVATION Rev. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Luke 16:1-13 Can God Trust Us As His Stewards?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 8, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 24,930 views

    Jesus has been in the home of one of the chief Pharisees since chapter 14:1, He has given several parables, many of the Pharisees were guilty of many of theses truths that are revealed, this paralbe is about a rich mans manager,"steward" he

    LUKE 16:1-13 CAN GOD TRUST US AS HIS STEWARDS? 4-9-11 Let me say 1st of all what a Stewart is, a steward is a person who has charge of another man’s goods. Abraham had a steward who had charge of all his possessions. It was Abraham’s steward, possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist