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  • Dwight Davis avatar

    The Power Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 46,852 views

    This sermon stresses the benefits of thanksgiving in our day to day lives and unveils what the bible has to say about seeing our troubles from the proper perspective.

    I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving… It has always been so strange to me how Thanksgiving has changed since its original conception—even from when I was a kid. For instance, how ironic is it that the very day after Thanksgiving just happens to be the biggest shopping day of the year! Think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Scratch Where It Itches Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 15, 2010
     | 4,143 views

    What we feed our minds and hearts determines whether we live with covetousness or contentment.

    Law & Order: SPU – Scratch Where It itches” Ex. 20:17; Mt. 6:25-34; Phil. 4:10-13 A man was talking to his psychiatrist. He said, “I’ve been misbehaving and my conscience is bothering me.” The doctor responded, “And you want something that will strengthen your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Happiness Is Connected To "Be Attitudes"!? 1 Series

    Contributed by Samuel Troyer on Mar 28, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,533 views

    A Christian can experience happiness by having the right attitude and using the Beattitudes.

    Happiness is connected to Be”attitudes” I !? Matthew 5:1-5:12 1. We all want to be happy. Right? we want to go through life with a feeling of accomplishment that brings happiness. Happiness can be a short lived experience in life. Kinda like a kid buying a happy meal at McDonalds. Kids love ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Path Toward Personal Peace

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,522 views

    Resting in the arms of Jesus and being held securely by his love gives Christians the ability to live with contentment and peace

    John 20:24-29 “The Path Toward Personal Peace” INTRODUCTION It was 1981, and the recently retired couple was concerned about the growing threat of nuclear war. Since they could do nothing to prevent a war, they decided that they would look for the safest place on earth, which would enable ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Secret Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021
     | 3,557 views

    Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 4:10-13

    Series: Philippians Sermon: “The Secret” Philippians 4:10-13 Pastor John Bright Philippians 4 “10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    In The Almighty Dollar We Trust

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,006 views

    Our world focuses on more, more, more. Paul, in his letter to young pastor Timothy, coaches contentment, gratefulness, and sharing, building up riches in heaven.

    1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 In the Almighty Dollar We Trust People who trap animals in Africa for zoos in the Western world say that one of the hardest animals to catch is the ring-tailed monkey. For the local Zulus, though, it’s fairly simple. They know the monkeys love the seeds of a locally grown ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven Secrets Of Joy

    Contributed by Timothy Bokka on Nov 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,922 views

    Being joyful at all times

    This epistle was written by Paul when he was in prison, with iron fetters about his wrists; yet there is no iron in the epistle. It is full of light, life, love, and joy, blended with traces of sorrow, yet with a holy delight that rises above his grief.   —Charles Spurgeon, "Exposition of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Enjoy It All Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 587 views

    Learning to enjoy earning, saving, and giving money from a biblical perspective, and understanding the importance of contentment and rest in our financial lives.

    Imagine you're baking a cake. You need flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. If you leave out any of these, your cake's gonna flop. It's the same with our finances. We need to earn, save, give, and enjoy money. If we miss out on any of these, we're not gonna have a balanced financial life. Let's dive ...read more

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    Peace PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,113 views

    God's peace can be achieved through prayer, contentment, and trust in His divine plan.

    Good morning, my brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today to dive into a powerful passage from the book of Philippians. Today's sermon is about The Power of Prayer in Achieving Peace, The Benefits of Practicing Contentment, and The Strength of Trusting in God's Plan. Our focus will be ...read more

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    Paul's Thank You Letter Series

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 31, 2007
     | 5,956 views

    In writing this thank you letter to the Philippians, Paul taught us about contentment, and about the relationship in the church between givers and receivers.

    Paul’s Thank You Note TCF Sermon Philippians 4 – part 3 October 21, 2007 In a cemetery stands a grave marker with this inscription: SHE DIED FOR WANT OF THINGS. Alongside that marker is another which reads: HE DIED TRYING TO GIVE THEM TO HER. The lady mentioned on the tombstone died for want of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bloom Where You’re Planted

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 17, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,073 views

    Life circumstances may not be ideal where we are. We may be struggling. Perhaps we feel that we could serve the Lord more effectively in a better situation or different location. But God wants us to bloom where we are planted!

    James Oppenheim said, “The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance, the wise grows it under his feet,”(1) and this is what the Lord wants every believer to understand. We’re supposed to find fulfillment and contentment right where God’s placed us, and to bloom where we’re planted. An ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "living Well"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 8, 2022
     | 2,219 views

    A sermon for Consecration Sunday.

    “Living Well” Matthew 6:19-34 Jesus had a unique way of teaching and using His surroundings to illustrate His points. He could enable those listening to be able to relate more and better understand His teachings. In this passage that we read today, we can see that it is springtime in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Thanksliving Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011
     | 6,567 views

    verse by verse through Acts

    Well, Thanksgiving is just a few days away! I can’t wait! I love Thanksgiving! And this year we’re going to have a whole host of relatives around to celebrate with. And that definitely makes it a fun time – because every family has some ‘interesting’ people in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Do You Trust? Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 26, 2022
     | 1,219 views

    If you want someone else's life rather than your own, you are accusing God of injustice, and failing to see the work he has prepared for you and equipped you for.

    During my senior year at seminary, we had something called “racial reconciliation day.” It involved, among other things, attending a rally at the college that the seminary was attached to, wearing a ribbon or a tag or label - I don’t remember exactly what - to announce to the world one’s repentance ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are You Pressing Or Dragging?

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,056 views

    A sermon calling us to Christ-likeness

    Introduction: Fastest Dog Illustration Read Scripture/Pray Purpose Statement: Christlikeness is our goal, therefore... I. Don’t Ever Quit Trying (v. 12a, b) A. This should serve as a note of encouragement to the genuine 1. The old bumper sticker – Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven 2. Keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist