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  • Paul Dayao avatar

    The Secret To True Contentment

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 30, 2025
     | 127 views

    This sermon teaches that the cure for materialism is a deep contentment found not in our possessions, but in the unshakable promise that God will never leave or forsake us.

    Introduction We live in a world that is engineered to make us feel dissatisfied. Every advertisement, every social media feed, every billboard is designed to plant a seed of discontent in our hearts. You need a newer car, a bigger house, a better vacation, the latest phone. The message is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Treasure True Beauty (Rubies) - Proverbs 3:15 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 95 views

    Rubies in Scripture are a picture of preciousness, rarity, and enduring worth. They remind us that true treasure is not material, but spiritual, eternal, and found in Christ.

    Go! And Treasure True Beauty (Rubies) - Proverbs 3:15 Proverbs 3:15 (NLT): “She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.” Introduction: The Search for True Value Think about a jewel store. Rows of sparkling gems dazzle the eye — diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Christian Journey PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,020 views

    Encourages shifting focus from material possessions to spiritual growth, trusting in God's provision, and resisting materialistic mindsets for spiritual maturity.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this time of shared reflection and fellowship. We are gathered together in the presence of our Lord, bound by our common faith and the love that He has so generously bestowed upon us. We find ourselves in a world that often seems to value the material over the ...read more

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    The Way Maker PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,048 views

    This sermon explores the joy and wisdom found in Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of spiritual fulfillment over material abundance.

    Beloved members of our faith community, how wonderful it is to gather together again in this sacred space, in the presence of our Lord, to delve into the richness of His Word! We find ourselves today on the precipice of a profound understanding, on the cusp of a spiritual awakening as we turn our ...read more

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    Neverland

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,127 views

    A sermon on spiritual maturity from Ephesians 4:13-14 (Some material taken from Rick Warren’s book, The Purpose Driven Church)

    Sermon for 9/13/2009 on Ephesians 4:13-14 Introduction: 300 pound Mark McGuinness as a baby. Wouldn’t it be interesting if God would somehow dress believers according to their progress in spiritual growth? How many of us would be dressed like infants, or perhaps like toddlers? Today is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Holy Spirit And The Origin Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,144 views

    A sermon on the role of the Holy Spirit in the Bible (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's boo, Power From On High, and The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study)

    HoHum: Three sons left home, went out on their own and prospered. Getting back together, they discussed the gifts they were able to give their elderly mother. The first said, "I built a big house for our mother." The second said, "I sent her a Mercedes with a driver." The third smiled and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Christian Is... A Saint Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015
     | 4,213 views

    Several questions about a Christian Is... a Saint (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 9, pgs. 133- 143)

    HoHum: Two brothers were convicted of stealing sheep many years ago in England. In accordance with the punishment of those days, they were branded in the forehead with the letters “ST” for sheep thief. One brother, unable to bear the stigma, fled to a foreign country where he died ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Cares...when I'm Addicted? Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,322 views

    Ninth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores the life challenge of addiction.

    (Extensive inspiration for the sermons in this series derived from the sermon samples in the "Who Cares" promotional series by Outreach Ministries.) (Opened this message with the "Who Cares" Sermon Starter on Addiction) Smoking. Drinking. Drug Use. Sexual Addiction. Food Addictions. They can ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Can You Tell Me Your Weaknesses?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 23, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 28,407 views

    A sermon on 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 focusing on Paul’s thorn in the flesh. (Material taken from Sermon Central Contributors and especially C. Bouwman)

    Sermon for 5/21/2006 Can You Tell Me Your Weaknesses? 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Introduction: Tell the story about how interviewing a prospective campus minister: Elaborate on your strengths was my first question. My second question was, Elaborate on your weaknesses. Guess what, he wisely refused ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Check Your Motive

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 11, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,502 views

    Jesus contrasts the Teachers of the Law with the poor widow. In the former, we see people more interested in themselves than in God; hypocrites, pretending to be something they were not. In the latter, we see a lady who loved God authentically and completely.

    Check Your Motive Mark 12:38-44 In March 2009 Bernie Madoff pled guilty to running the largest Ponzi scheme in history. Bernie’s last name is appropriate, because he literally “made off” with billions of dollars belonging to his investors. A Ponzi scheme is pretty simple in concept: you convince ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Feed The Hungry

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 6, 2015
     | 10,928 views

    We must address the needs of those at our doorstep and in our local community, but we can’t be nearsighted. We can’t ignore the desperate needs of the poor worldwide.

    “For I was hungry and you fed me…” In 2000 it was estimated that 925 million people worldwide suffered from hunger, which was caused in part by a spike in global food prices…and you only have to go to Superstore or Sobeys to see how high food prices are these days! Hunger ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God Provides In Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Jun 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 36,475 views

    Part 4 of the Sermon Series, "God of Elisha"

    The brief account of the widow’s oil illustrates Yahweh’s blessing of those who are faithful to the Mosaic Law. Yahweh provides a means of income for the widow, a “pastor’s wife,” and her family. In the miracle of the widow’s oil, we learn valuable lessons on how to receive God’s blessing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paddington Goes To Syria Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,664 views

    A sermon about healings and answered prayers and refugees and treating people equally and Paddington Bear and .... and ... well, and really not being able to stop talking because it is such good news

    I am going to share a number of stories with you this morning. I don’t want you to tell anyone about it. Not the stories from my life, and not the stories from Jesus’s life either. It’s really important you don’t share what I am going to say this morning with anyone. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Beware Of Baal

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 20, 2023
     | 1,336 views

    Maybe we have more Baal worshipers than we know

    "Idolatry is an economic issue. When we read about the Israelites worshiping the god Baal in 1 Kings 18, we tend to think of them developing a preference for wooden idol images. But the primary attraction to Baal wasn’t a pretty statue; it was an economic promise. For the nations around ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beautiful Attitudes Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 2, 2021
     | 1,723 views

    Definitely the crowning explanation of the spirit of the law is Jesus’ commentary on the law in the Sermon on the Mount. It’s the climax of our discussion. Let’s examine some key elements.

    Definitely the crowning explanation of the spirit of the law is Jesus’ commentary on the law in the Sermon on the Mount. It’s the climax of our discussion. Let’s examine some key elements. Jesus begins His commentary on the law with the beatitudes, sometimes called the beautiful attitudes, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist