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    Rejoice, Be At Peace, And Think Excellently PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024
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     | 807 views

    This sermon explores how to pursue divine joy, promote peace within the congregation, and ponder on praiseworthy things, as guided by Philippians 4:2-9.

    Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we come to share in the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We come together, not as strangers, but as a family united under the banner of His grace and mercy. We come to learn, to grow, to be transformed by the ...read more

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    Are You On The Lord's Side?

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 14, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 26,298 views

    The Importance of making a definite decision to follow Christ.

    Introduction A. One of the Greatest Questions in the Bible is found in Ex.32 1. Asked by Moses when he came down from the Mountain with 10 commandments. 2. What he saw angered and infuriated him! And no wonder... 3. God’s People were worshipping a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Freedom-Grower: Connecting Through Service Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,703 views

    Connecting, part 2 of 2. Dave looks at Galatians 5:13-15 and examines the link between freedom and service, encouraging all to get involved in serving at Wildwind and in the community.

    The Freedom-Grower: Connecting Through Service Connecting Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 1/14/07 George Bernard Shaw said: "This is the true joy in life - being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. Being a force of nature, instead of a feverish, selfish little ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Growing Old Gracefully

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 159 ratings
     | 55,088 views

    Like it or not, all of us grow older...all of us age. Some enjoy joking about aging....but deep down inside growing old is something many dread....and fear.....and are willing to do anything to avoid.

    Growing Older Gracefully Ecclesiastics 12:1-7 It seems to me that one of the things that some people joke about most in life is aging...One way we do this is by comparing our lives to our children’s lives. All of us have had our parents say things like: • In my day I walked to school up ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Makes God Smile?

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 17, 2009
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     | 4,574 views

    A sermon designed to mak us think of ways to please Our God and Father in heaven.

    WHAT MAKES GOD SMILE? (All my sermons use illustrations from Sermon Central and scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Have you ever wondered if by something you said, or by your actions, you have made God smile? I know as a parent there are things that my children do and say that make me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Strength In Weakness

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 6, 2010
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     | 14,925 views

    God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. He sees the potential in people who trust Him. He is counting on you to do His work. His plan will surely succeed, no matter how big the challenge is.

    We have just read about the suffering of the people of Israel at one time in their history. • They were badly oppressed by the enemies around them. They were suffering because they have deserted God and worshipped idols. • The people fled to the mountains and were hiding in caves and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Purpose Of The Exodus Is Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2010
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    Liturgy is play of a special kind, the play of a child dependent on God; the purpose of being led out of slavery is right worship as God wants it, for our good.

    September 13, 2010 The Spirit of the Liturgy Memorial of S. John Chrysostom Jesus came to gather together the dispersed tribes of Israel, and not Israel only, but the whole world. This is why St. Paul was so insistent that there be no factions at the celebration of the Eucharist. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Are Your Feet Dirty? Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,783 views

    Living a life of greatness by serving.

    Are Your Feet Dirty? (John 13:1-17) Introduction: “A large group of European pastors came to one of D. L. Moody’s Northfield Bible Conferences in Massachusetts in the late 1800s. Following the European custom of the time, each guest put his shoes outside his room to be cleaned by the hall ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Life Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011
     | 8,064 views

    The Son of Man Did Not Come To Be Served, But To Serve.

    “You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension - a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You’re moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You’ve just crossed over into the Twilight Zone.” In the third season of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Come Lord Jesus! Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,598 views

    The Book of Revelation gives Christ followers the confidence to pray “Come Lord Jesus!”

    This morning we’ll complete a journey that began all the way back in July of 2009 as we began with an overview of the Day of the Lord as it was addressed by the Old Testament prophets. Then with that important background established, we began working our way through the book of Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relationships God’s Way Part #4 Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010
     | 3,357 views

    How you work for the Lord and your family.

    1. All you need to bring home from work is you. There are four critical attitudes for the Christian worker: -Sincerity of heart. Vs. 5 "Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ." -Integrity Vs. 6 "Obey them not only to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christmas Message Was Humilty. Did You Get It?

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,409 views

    The Christmas message was humilty. God could have come in glory and power but came as a humble baby born in a manager. Why did He do this?

    The Christmas message was humility. Did you get it? Philippians 2:5-11 Jesus came to earth. He was born in a humble barn, into a lower middle class family in a lowly town. What an incredible story. Heaven came down to earth but when it did, it came in humility. Why wouldn’t God have come in ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Why Missions Work Is Fishy

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009
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     | 3,322 views

    You may have felt you have served God long and faithfully in many areas of church life so why should I consider missions now? Why should I open my heart to people who may have their hearts closed to Gods message?

    Why Missions Work is Fishy Right here at New St. Andrews our WMS reaches men and women, boys and girls in Canada, India, Malawi, Guatemala, Mozambique and Nicaragua as well as Eastern Europe and even Israel and Palestine. We often take for granted that such far reaching work is being ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lead On

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,325 views

    Sermon looks at the need for leadership and qualifications of leaders.

    LEAD ON! Acts 6:1-7 Sunday, May 4, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Background • The leaders of the church were being persecuted and the church was increasing rapidly. Thousands of people at a time were coming to faith in Jesus Christ. • With the blessing of more disciples the responsibilities grew in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Loving Your Neighbor As Yourself (Part 2)

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,656 views

    Message about putting the needs of others ahead of your own.

    Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself (Part 2) Philippians 2:1-11 February 14, 2010 Me/We: I mentioned last week that the idea of loving your neighbor as yourself is contrary to the idea that the world wants us to buy into, and that is that we should each look out for ourselves ahead of others. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan