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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Shrewd Financial Management Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 1, 2025
     | 85 views

    To be shrewd with God's money, be friendly, be faithful, and be focused.

    Once upon a time, there was a man who worked all his life and saved as much as he could. He loved money more than anything. Just before he died, he said to his wife, “When I die, I want you to take all my money and put it in the casket with me. I want to take my money to the afterlife with me.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Love Is Not Rude Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 25, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,920 views

    In this sermon we explore what it means that love is not rude.

    A. I heard the story of a preacher, who was greeting people at the door after worship one Sunday. 1. As one of them left, he shook the minister’s hand, and said, ‘Thanks for the message. I would have to say that you are smarter than Einstein.” 2. Beaming with pride the minister ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cost Of Distraction PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 67 views

    Stay focused on God’s calling, resisting distractions and lesser pursuits, so your life’s work aligns with what truly matters in God’s eyes.

    Some weeks feel like a parade of interruptions. Phones ping, pressures pile, promises pull, and before long our attention drifts like a leaf on a windy day. You set out to do the thing God has put in your hand—raise a child, love your spouse, serve your neighbor, finish that assignment, shepherd ...read more

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    Follow Jesus Because He Offers A Better Way Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Todd Riley on May 8, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 4,793 views

    Reasons for why the way of salvation that Jesus offers is better than that of other religions

    Islington Baptist Church May 6, 2001 Series: Why Jesus? Why follow Jesus and not any other religion, system, philosophy, or way? Key texts for this week: Acts 16:30, Matthew 11:28-30, Galatians 1 Follow Jesus because he offers a better way of salvation A number of weeks ago we began a series ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strength To Continue

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,847 views

    In this sermon you will find encouragement and strength to continue when trials are present.

    Over the past few weeks I have shared several messages from the book of Nehemiah. One week we looked at Nehemiah 1. In that message, “Rising Above The Rubble”, we saw how Jerusalem lay in shambles and Nehemiah lead an effort to rise above the rubble of defeat. In the next message, “From Sadness to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For A Limited Time Only

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,343 views

    THE AVAILABILITY OF SALVATION.

    FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY LUKE 13:23-28 I. INTRODUCTION DEPARTMENT STORES OFTEN HAVE SALES AND SPECIALS THAT THEY OFFER TO THE CONSUMER. OCASSIONALY, THEY WILL SEND ADVERTISEMENST IN THE MAIL. COUPON AFTER COUPON ARRIVES TO NOTIFY US OF SUCH SALES. FOR SOME, THESE COUPONS ARE LIKE GOLD, WHILE FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Preparing For A Consciousness Of God.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 5,749 views

    March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Psalm 95 Title: “Preparing for a consciousness of God.”

    March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Psalm 95 Title: “Preparing for a consciousness of God.” This psalm would have been appropriately sung as pilgrim worshipers approached the Temple for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Duck, Duck Goose

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,727 views

    Words of encouragement for when we are tempted to "duck" out of our Christian responsibilities and Christian living.

    This past week Justin began dancing around the floor saying “Awses, Awses, Awses” and then he would fall over and just laugh and laugh. At first I couldn’t figure out what he was doing then he repeated it again laughing with the delight the whole time and I realized he was playing Ring Around the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Leadership Banquet

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,760 views

    This sermon was preached at a leadership banquet as a kickoff to building a new wing to our church.

    Leadership Banquet 11/102000 Rick In every church, God places a key component that’s critical to its success. The success of Glenville New Life Community PCUSA is found gathered in this room. Our key component is the willingness of the leadership of this church to submit itself first to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Generous Giving

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,336 views

    Sermon on Christian stewardship

    The Joy Of Generosity - Generous Giving Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO The Joy Of Generosity - Generous Giving p.1 Ever found yourself really inspired to do something after watching another person? Perhaps someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living For Maximum Gain

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Sep 15, 2006
     | 3,031 views

    Western culture is obsessed with achieving maximum gain. The Bible shows the Christian the true way to achieve maximum gain

    200642.ser “Living For Maximum Gain” CLBC September 10, 2006 a.m. Subject: Godliness Theme: The Supreme Value of Godliness Passage: 1 Timothy 6: 1 - 10 How are your investments doing? If you are fortunate enough to have some investments, it is likely that you also have a financial advisor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I'm Busy Series

    Contributed by West Garner on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,592 views

    This is the end of a series that focuses on some of the messages(signs) that our culture sends to us. This message deals with the classic phrase "I’m Busy." It seeks to answer the Question, "Is there peace in this fast paced world?"

    SIGNS IN THE TIME: “I’M BUSY” SERIES WRAP UP! Welcome to Memorial! We have been in a series over the past three weekends called signs in the time. We are looking at signs that are not written on plastic or metal but on the surface of our society. In Session #1 we talked about the sign get real. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Learning To Be Thankful

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,002 views

    This is a good sermon around Thanksgiving time.

    Introduction: A. I hope that everyone had a happy Thanksgiving Day! We surely did. 1. We all have so much to be thankful for, don’t we? 2. One teacher asked her students to write a composition entitled “What I’m thankful for on Thanksgiving.” One boy wrote, “I’m thankful that I’m not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choices

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,664 views

    People and missions -equals church Neighbors are the people you choose not the ones next door.

    Choices Luke 10:25-37 In the weeks since Easter we have been looking at Bible passages that dealt with God’s vision and expectations. I applied the over all view to being a church that lives and ministers beyond the walls of this building as being an absolute necessity if we were to be living as ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Selfishness Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 30,858 views

    It is so easy to judge and condemn the perceived selfishness of others. But rarely do we turn that discerning eye and critical judgment toward ourselves leaving our personal selfishness virtually unchallenged.

    Selfishness Philippians 2:3-4 If you look around, you see endless examples of selfishness. We often lament their existence: We lash out at the pork spending of politicians for their constituents. We despise the self-serving culture of corporate greed. We protest the selfish motives of many wars and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist