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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Defined By Your Job?

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 17, 2022
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     | 2,520 views

    Making work our priority can become a problem in our relationship with God and with our family. It can also develop into an issue with our self-worth should we ever experience problems in the workplace or the loss of a job.

    Today’s sermon is for the men of our congregation; being that we had a Men’s Breakfast this morning. I would like to begin our message with a short sermon illustration. Author John Trent, in an article entitled “A Father’s Heart,” states, “Not long ago, my family and I had the privilege of going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Justification By Faith: Two Examples Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 27, 2022
     | 3,266 views

    Up to this point in Romans, Paul has been pretty academic and intellectual. But now, he puts skin on the truth that justification is by faith alone.

    One of my favorite movies is Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can. It’s the true story of a lifelong con man named Frank Abegnale who, over the course of his career posed as an airline pilot, a medical doctor, a lawyer, and a college professor, all the while passing millions of dollars in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul Said, "This Is What I Want!”

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 15, 2022
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     | 12,253 views

    (Philippians 3:7-11) As I’m reading those words I can just picture Paul pausing in the midst of his writing. He leans back in his chair & begins to remember why he became a Christian, & what has happened since that day.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS OK TEXT: Philippians 3:7-11 Have you ever experienced an embarrassing memory loss? A number of times people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 14, 2024
     | 1,336 views

    The call to follow Jesus will cost us something; however, if you believe He is the Son of God, the cost is worth it!

    INTRODUCTION - Jesus asked His disciples, "Who do the people say I am?" - The disciples gave the answered they gave Jesus the answers they had heard from various people. - The next thing Jesus does is make it personal when He asks, "Who do you say I am?" - Let's get ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On Assignment, Not On Accident Series

    Contributed by Todd Tenaglia on Jun 13, 2025
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     | 797 views

    God has given us each specific gifts and resources. He expects us to live for the advancement of the Kingdom on earth. When we fail to do this, we are outside of His will and off assignment.

    1) Introduction a) Trouble in school—bad grades—didn’t care about learning—wanted to hang out with friends. b) The problem was that I failed to understand the value of the assignments the teachers were giving. I viewed them as an interruption to my goals and how I wanted to spend my time. By ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon: What It Means To Follow Jesus

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 5, 2024
     | 1,687 views

    Jesus Changes Everything! Salvation was instant, but what does it mean to follow Jesus? How should we follow Jesus? Follow him when, where, how long? It is more than walking behind Him, it means obeying His commands and living our lives according to His Word.

    Sermon: What it Means To Following Jesus Scripture Lesson: Luke 14:27-33 “Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its completion? Otherwise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Romance With Yesterday

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,846 views

    While reminiscing can be comforting, it can also be misleading. The past wasn’t perfect — people had struggles, heartbreaks, and bad decisions just like we do now.

    (This is not an original sermon, it has been adapted for my style of delivery) TITLE: A ROMANCE WITH YESTERDAY SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 2:23 / NUMBERS 14:1-3 / PHILIPPIANS 3:13 Ever caught yourself longing for the good old days? Maybe it’s the Music - The Way People Dressed - How Life Just Seemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Of Both Worlds SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023
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     | 1,104 views

    Help the congregation understand the difference between wisdom and knowledge.

    Good morning, dear members of our beloved congregation. As we gather here today, we are united by our shared faith and our collective desire to grow in understanding and wisdom. We are here to engage in a spiritual journey, a journey that will take us through the sacred scriptures and into the ...read more

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    Joining The Harvest

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 9, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 16,222 views

    Christ’s challenge for his disciples to join the harvest.

    Joining the Harvest Matthew 9:35-38 (Preached to a mission’s church in Campeche, Mexico) Tonight I want to share with you a picture of the heart of Jesus. In Matthew 9, beginning in verse thirty-five we have a marvelous disclosure of what motivated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What Is Good?” (Micah) Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 19,059 views

    The world needs to see us see us acting justly, loving mercy and walking humbly before God.

    “What is Good?” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Whether it’s Christmas or someone’s birthday, or any other gift-giving occasion, there are some people simply impossible to find gifts for—what do you get for someone who doesn’t want or need anything? ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Prelude To Messiah's Coming Series

    Contributed by Philip Makari on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 7,058 views

    This Advent sermon is proclaimed to the church as a reminder of the urgency of preparing for Christ’s return.

    A PRELUDE TO MESSAIAH’S COMING Text: Matthew 3:1-3 Introduction: Many good things in life depend largely on our careful planning and preparation for them. If you don’t want anything big to happen don’t do anything. If you want to fail in any task, be passive toward it. If you want things to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Spirit To Engage Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,598 views

    Discover a new passion for Christmas and overcome Christmas anxiety.

    Series: Discover Christ in Christmas A Spirit to Engage Matthew 2:3-8, 16 December 10, 2000 Introduction I. The Story of the Grinch: One of my favorite holiday shows is the cartoon classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The story revolves around an old, crusty, nasty, absolutely rotten ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Expectations Do We Place Upon Others

    Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,094 views

    How our expectation can influence our evangelism

    What Expectations Do We Place Upon Others Ephesians 2: 11-13 There are many distinctions in the world gender distinctions racial distinctions ethnic distinctions social distinctions economical distinctions and with the recent Republican and Democrat National Conventions we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How The Lord Wants Us To Be Empowered By The Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,141 views

    How The Lord Wants Us to Be Empowered by The Spirit (I Cor. 4:19,20)Are you operating under your own power or the power of the Holy Spirit?

    How The Lord Wants Us to Be Empowered by The Spirit - I Cor. 4:19,20 Illustration:One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Vanity"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 12, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 9,854 views

    Solomon exposes the insignificance and absurdity of life IF life were nothing more than what is seen “under the sun”. He offers only two options--a life of hopelessness, or trust in God.

    “Vanity” Ecclesiastes 1:2-3 & 2:1-11 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Ecclesiastes is perhaps the most puzzling and misunderstood book of the Bible. It’s been called “the mystery book of the Old Testament” (Ray Steadman). Few sermons are preached from ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational