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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    The Power Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,884 views

    Attaining the church's purpose is about "keeping the main thing the main thing." People must not only "know" the core values, but they must also "hear" them continually restated so they can envision what they're working towards.

    Proverbs states, “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18 KJV). Bill Hybels, in his book Courageous Leadership, tells us, “When a leader is casting a vision publicly the goal is to help people know, understand, and remember the ‘main thing’.”(1) Purpose is all about keeping ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Realize That Things Are Not As Bad As They Seem Or As Successful As They Might Appear

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,051 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom and the adaptability to see our situations more from God’s evaluative perspective. Paul wrote, "I know how to enjoy plenty and live in abundance. I have learned in any and all circumstances the secret of facing every si

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Realize That Things Are Not as Bad as They Seem or as Successful as They Might Appear (Phil. 4:8-13) Illustration:Faith understands that God intervenes in the natural course of events; on the other hand, if the natural course of events should happen to answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mending The Mind Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008
     | 2,944 views

    Finding and Keep the Mind of Christ you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    We have seen in past studies the importance of the mind, how it affects every aspect of our lives even when it comes to accepting or rejecting Jesus. Also there are many pressures seeking to possess our minds, Satan makes the mind his chief point of attack upon our lives that he may blind and bind ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Should We Do In Our Time Of Need?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,665 views

    When we really want to discern God’s will for our life it is best found by following the pathways of our Savior. Let us examine thirteen ways that Jesus Christ looked to His Father in times of need

    How Jesus Looked To His Father for Help in His Time of Need I John 2:6 - The one who says He abides in Him ought to walk in a manner in which He Himself once walked. Psalms 28:7-28:7 The Lord is my strength and shield. My heart trusts in Him and I am helped. Therefore, I will leap for joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First Sunday Of Advent, Year B: Advent Hope

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 5, 2023
     | 2,594 views

    Optimism is an assessment. Hope is an act.

    A man named John Hakel says his three-year-old daughter looked at a calendar and asked him, "Daddy, how many BE GOOD days until Christmas?" 1 Advent is not a penitential season; it’s a period of devout and expectant delight, yet we intuitively understand that it is not possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Communication

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 16, 2025
     | 551 views

    Communication is one of the most powerful tools given to mankind. Through communication, relationships are built, ideas are conveyed, and destinies are shaped.

    COMMUNICATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 18:21 – “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Supporting Texts: James 3:1-12, Ephesians 4:29, Colossians 4:6, Matthew 12:36-37 INTRODUCTION: Communication is one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Standing Strong In Perilous Times PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,332 views

    In the midst of perilous times, believers must stand strong as a fearless church, relying on God's wisdom and strength to navigate the challenges of the world.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a topic that is so relevant for the times we are living in. Our world seems to be in turmoil, and as believers, we need to understand how to navigate these perilous times. We'll be exploring 2 Timothy 3:1, discussing the need to stand strong and ...read more

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    The Word Is Not Void Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,241 views

    When we share our faith, we don’t know ahead of time whether or not the soil is fertile; but if we are faithful at broadcasting the seed of God’s Word, then if it happens to land in fertile soil, it will take root and begin growing.

    This evening’s sermon is entitled, “The Word Is Not Void,” and it’s taken from what is called “The Parable of the Growing Seed.” So, what message does this parable speak to believers? It appears to address the fear of failure in evangelism. Allow me to share from the church statistical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are A Giant-Killer But Don't Know It. Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 20,477 views

    When God chooses a man, He will present that man with an opportunity to vindicate his call before men. David is called by God, but that call is private until God brings him to the surface. Goliath becomes that means of public exposure for David.

    Series: David - A Man After God¡¦s Own Heart: Part 5: You Are A Giant Killer But Don¡¦t Know It (1&2) 1 Samuel 17: 1 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Sokoh in Judah. They pitched camp at Ephes Dammim, between Sokoh and Azekah. 2 Saul and the Israelites assembled ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Speaking Of The Devil

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,277 views

    The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man; the field is the world, and the good seed are the children of the kingdom; the weeds are the children of the evil one. (Matthew 13:37-38)

    Speaking of the devil ... There was a young seminarian who was taking an oral examination for his ordination process. During the questioning, one of the examiners asked him if he believed in a personal devil. "No," he replied, "I do not believe in the devil." Hearing this, the examiners began ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Do You Say I Am?

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,007 views

    What difference should it make if Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God?

    Title: Who do you say that I am? Text: Matthew 16:13-19 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Come To Me

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 5, 2023
     | 1,994 views

    Everyday, we face new challenges and demands in the busyness of this world. We grow weary and need peace and rest. These challenges go beyond the physical and into the spiritual. JESUS provides peace and rest for both, with HIS own invitation…COME TO ME.

    2023.08.03.Sermon Notes. Come to Me. and I will give you rest (peace). Labor Day Weekend William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Everyday, we face new challenges and demands in the busyness of this world. We grow weary and need peace and rest. These challenges go beyond the physical and into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Shame To Fame

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 7, 2025
     | 1,449 views

    God specializes in turning situations around, lifting the downtrodden, and transforming stories of disgrace into testimonies of His grace and favour.

    FROM SHAME TO FAME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Scripture References: Isaiah 61:7, 1 Samuel 2:8, Psalm 113:7-8, Ruth 4:13-17 INTRODUCTION The journey from shame to fame is a powerful narrative that is evident throughout the Bible. God specializes in turning situations around, lifting the downtrodden, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith Encounters Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Dec 11, 2007
     | 5,152 views

    Sometimes our encounters with God aren’t fireworks and burning bushes, but the hearing with faith the story of His love and nature. Joseph’s life was not filled with explosive encounters with God, but instead was marked with the evidence of a sustained e

    Encountering God #16 – Faith Encounters The following is a letter that was sent home by a daughter who was away at college: Dear Mom and Dad: I’m sorry to be so long in writing again, but all my writing paper was lost the night the dormitory was burned down by demonstrators. I’m out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let My Morning Come

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 214 ratings
     | 130,663 views

    God does not mind killing, removing, sacking, sweeping away anything or anyone to satisfy His children.

    Psalm 30:5 “ For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning”. After going through the rigour of a busy day, one retires at night to rest and or sleep. It is at this time that a person sometimes thinks about all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal