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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    An Audience Of One Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,107 views

    This passage of Scripture teaches us that when we pray to the Lord, and even give monetarily, that it is to be done entirely for Him and not as a public display for others. Every act of worship is to be seen only by an audience of One.

    I have entitled our message this morning, “An Audience of One,” based on a song by Christian music artist Big Daddy Weave. Allow me to share some of the lyrics of this song: “I come on my knees, to lay down before You; bringing all that I am, longing only to know You. Seeking Your face, and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Ready For A Pentecostal Experience Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,423 views

    Following the Instructions of Jesus as they await the dawning of a Christian Pentecost

    As we begin this fourth lesson in Acts, we have now moved past Dr. Luke’s introduction and into the beginning of the early church. We have seen the importance of the resurrection in the redemptive history of the church. We have read how Jesus appeared to ver 500 of His followers following ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Calms The Storms Of Trouble

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 103 ratings
     | 16,439 views

    how Jesus comforts us at the loss of a loved one and other trials in life

    April 25, 2002 John 14:1-12 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Be A Barnabas"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,560 views

    Everyone needs a Barnabas. We all need someone to come along beside us and give us encouragement. This message encourages every Christian to be a Barnabas.

    Be A Barnabas Acts 9:19-30 Everyone needs a Barnabas. We all need someone to come along beside us and give us encouragement from time to time. We don’t need someone to come up to us and give us a litany of everything that is wrong with us. We need people to build us up and encourage us. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "As The Spirit Gave Utterance"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,563 views

    God gives us a ’language’ of unity in Him.

    “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.” (vs 4) The verse we’re studying today, and indeed, this entire passage involving most of chapter 2, has been debated and heatedly argued between various camps for ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Living Together In Christ Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,390 views

    In this text, Paul suggests three means through which we can live together in Christ. They summarize the content of this book.

    LIVING TOGETHER IN CHRIST Philippians 1:3-11 INTRODUCTION A. Living together requires more than living in the same house with someone. 1. During the week of Christmas 2001, Christine and I spent a week at her brother’s in Marquette, MI, along with her sister’s family from Oceanside, CA, and her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Without Spot Or Wrinkle Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008
     | 18,736 views

    The idea of marriage was not first the relationship between a man and a woman, but first between God and His people.In other words, human marriage is created in the image of God’s love for us and not the other way around.

    Review – children of God, bride of Christ: Loved, desired, God takes pleasure in us. Valentines day is a few days away. So it is appropriate we cover this subject this week. Marriage, how did it begin? Whose idea was it? I have a rather interesting idea for you...marriage, as one man and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Painting God's Masterpiece Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 23, 2009
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     | 11,241 views

    This series will focus on the image that God has of us and how we can spend a lifetime trying to make His image of us a reality in our life.

    Painting God’s Masterpiece Scriptures: Genesis 2:7; Ephesians 2:10; Proverbs 23:7; 29:18 Introduction: I have titled this series “Painting God’s Masterpiece.” My older brother Barry preached a sermon titled “Re-painting Your Canvas” and the idea for this sermon series is based on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    O Glorious Day

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,925 views

    Using the words of the popular song by Casting Crowns that was re-written from the hymn, "One Day" this sermon explores the reason why Easter Sunday truly is a glorious day.

    O, GLORIOUS DAY ALL my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (This sermon was preceded by the song Glorious Day by Casting Crowns with a powerpoint slide show and puppets singing the song) It is such a glorious day, and yet many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2025
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     | 37 views

    True stability and lasting fruit come not from striving, but from letting Christ dwell deeply within us, shaping our hearts and lives with His presence.

    Welcome, friends. If life this week felt like a tug-of-war—pulled by pressure, pushed by problems—take a breath. You’re in good company, and you’re in a good place. The God who made you also means to steady you. He has a way of slipping peace into a restless heart and strength into weary bones. ...read more

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16 views

    God invites us to exchange anxiety for peace by rejoicing, praying with gratitude, and focusing our minds on what is true and good.

    Friends, if your heart has felt heavy this week, you’re in familiar company. News feeds shout, calendars crowd, bills blink, phones buzz, and sleep slips away. We carry invisible backpacks stuffed with what-ifs and worst-case scenarios. Anxiety can feel like a bully in the hallway, pushing us ...read more

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    Defeat Is Not An Option PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025
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     | 23 views

    God continually leads us in victory, spreading Christ’s transforming presence through us, even in weakness, so that others experience the hope and fragrance of grace.

    Some weeks feel like we’re pushing a grocery cart with a wobbly wheel through a crowded store—everything leaning sideways, squeaking loudly, and refusing to go where we want. And yet, here we are, gathered in grace, held by the hand of a God who never loses a battle and never misplaces a child. ...read more

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    The Compassion Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 18,530 views

    Some lessons we can learn from the compassion of Jesus.

    THE COMPASSION OF JESUS TEXT: Matt. 9:36 INTRODCUTION: 1 Seen on a church sign: “We Care About You Sundays 10 a.m. Only” -- Gary Shank, Olathe, Kans. "Lite Fare," Christian Reader. 2 “Preach to the suffering, and you will never lack a congregation. There is a broken heart in every pew.” -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Whose Your Daddy?

    Contributed by Lowell Hochhalter on May 14, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 7,027 views

    A fathers day message like no other.

    Whose Your Daddy? 1 Samuel 17:12-58 How many dads in the room remember the day that you became a father? I don’t know the circumstances surrounding the delivery of your first child, but I know it was a proud and scary moment. It used to be that husbands always waited out in the waiting room for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Advent: Shoots And Roots: What It's All About

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,239 views

    OUT OF COMPLETE INSIGNIFICANCE GOD BRINGS ABOUT HIS REALITY FOR THOSE WHO WOULD CHOOSE HIM!

    ADVENT: SHOOTS AND ROOTS: WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT ISAIAH 11: 1-10 DECEMBER 5, 2004 INTRODUCTION: WHO CAME UP WITH THIS? A woman was in the mall doing her Christmas shopping. She was tired of walking through every aisle of every store to find just the right present. She was stressed out by the mounting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist