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  • Dwight Davis avatar

    The Power Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 12, 2009
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    This sermon stresses the benefits of thanksgiving in our day to day lives and unveils what the bible has to say about seeing our troubles from the proper perspective.

    I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving… It has always been so strange to me how Thanksgiving has changed since its original conception—even from when I was a kid. For instance, how ironic is it that the very day after Thanksgiving just happens to be the biggest shopping day of the year! Think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Positively Free! Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 13, 2007
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    #3 of a 6 part summer series from the Book of Philippians on how we are free in Christ

    “POSITIVELY Free” Freedom! Week #3 Philippians 2:14-18 INTRODUCTION:{Video: Virtual Family - sermonspice.com} Wouldn’t it be great if it was that easy? Just put on a gadget and all our negative verbiage is translated into words that edify and encourage. That would be great! But let’s face it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • C Jordan avatar

    Knowing God #1: One Thing Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,344 views

    What is the one thing - the most important thing - that we should focus on in our lives? Knowing God.

    ONE THING - KNOWING GOD: FOR FUN – CHILDREN’S PRAYERS: (Actual prayers children have prayed to God) • Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. Debbie, 7 • Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister and I want to know. Jimmy, 6 ...read more

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    Are You Looking For A Prayer That Works Part 3

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 77 ratings
     | 4,719 views

    I just found out this week that my brother Earl has Cancer. We all know that this is not a problem for God Pray for my brother with me please

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Imitating Christ's Humility Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,351 views

    Knowing persecution can cause an attitude of insecurity, cliques and disharmony, Paul calls for the church to be in one accord, harmony, and humility, following the example of Christ himself.

    INTRODUCTION A. Thus Far in Series of Philippians Last week, we saw that just as Paul was being persecuted from a false tongue, so the Philippian congregation was being persecuted the same way. Paul’s advice to the church was to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imitating Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,977 views

    Seeing selfish ambition, vain conceit, discord, from persecution, Paul called on the church to “conduct themselves in a manner worthy” of their calling and not "of" the world. Just as Christ sacrificed Himself for the sake of others, we also are to offer

    INTRODUCTION A. LIFE TODAY IS NOT WHAT CHRIST INTENDED 1. We live in a “dog eat dog” world. 2. “SELF” rules We may view ourselves as did the Pharisee depicted by Jesus who prayed, “God, I thank Thee that I am not like other people: swindlers, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax-gatherer. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A "Drink Offering" Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
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    Paul explained that our development, our mindset, our attitude in life, should model that as of Christ Jesus Himself. We must be like that of a “DRINK OFFERING”, a life that is so consumed by Christ that others do NOT SEE OURSELF, BUT INSTEAD they see JE

    INTRODUCTION Paul began chapter 2 calling for the church to have an attitude of humility and cooperation standing together during a time of persecution. Last week, Paul explained that our development, our mindset, our attitude in life, should model that as of Christ Jesus Himself. Today, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Needs Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
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     | 2,656 views

    Showing the example of Timothy & Epaphroditus, Paul taught that our desire should be to perform the "needs of Christ" and not that of ourself.

    INTRODUCTION A. Thus far, as SERVANTS, wou were charged with having the mind of Christ” 1. Vs. 1-4 described how the believer should Live in Humility. Vs. 5 2. Vs. 6-11 described the Example of Christ himself. - Set His Equality with God aside - From the highest to the lowest - in appearance (in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory In The Church Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
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    Paul uses a conflict in the church to teach us how to gain victory over trials by giving them to God. Joyfully remembering how God has relieved us of our trials in times past, we are to present our needs to God, and continually focus on things of God!

    INTRODUCTION A. The SITUATION Epaphroditus, pastor of the Philippian Congregation, has given Paul a report that laid out a difference between two leaders (two women) of the church which has begun to cause dissension in the church. Hard to believe in a church isn’t it?! 1. What do you do when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning To Be Content Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,628 views

    Paul shows that being content for a believer is different from the worldly definition. Are you Content in Your circumstance?

    INTRODUCTION A. This past week has been confusing to say the least. 1. Heart – not THIS week! 2. Here I am – needing to prepare 2 sermons – and this! a. How do you prepare for Saturday when you don’t know the response b. How do you prepare for Sunday for same reason 3. Then the Question: How do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fellowship Of The Cross

    Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,797 views

    Parallels the idea of the Fellowship of the Ring with the fellowship of believers who walk together

    Introduction: Big events - New production of the Fellowship of the Ring. JRR Tolkein-Oxford scholar; contemporary and friend of C.S. Lewis. Created a fantasy world. Fellowship of the Ring - a group of 9 diverse individuals, four races united in a common cause. A deeper fellowship pictured in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defeating Discouragement

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,830 views

    We all get discouraged and feel like quitting – we lose our motivation, confidence and optimism. I have good news for you this morning: discouragement can be defeated!

    DEFEATING DISCOURAGEMENT JOKE: When our lawn mower broke and wouldn’t run, my wife kept hinting to me that I should get it fixed. But, somehow I always had something else to take care of first, the truck, the car, playing golf - always something more important to me. Finally she thought of a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Learning To Live It Up Series

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,011 views

    4th in the series Living in the 21st Century

    Learning to live it up Living in the 21st Century Philippians 3:12-21 I. Learn to live realistically. Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Phil 3:12 (NKJV) II. Learn to live in the ...read more

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    Living In The Rearview Mirror

    Contributed by Tom Etterlee on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,240 views

    Rearview mirrors are good for backing up and seeing where you have been, but as long as you are looking back you can’t go forward. The Bible says that you are to forget things behind you. You should be reaching forward!

    www.crosswalkbaptist.org INTRODUCTION: A) The reason why some people are failing in life is because they are living in the past, and they are not obeying what the Bible says! B) We must learn how to let go of the past! * Paul says, “Forgetting those things which are behind ...” 1. To forget ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Counterfeit Contentment

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,753 views

    Where are you on the contentment scale? Do you have genuine contentment in your life? The Apostle Paul says in Philippians 4:11, “Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.” The contentment Paul speaks

    Where are you on the contentment scale? Do you have genuine contentment in your life? The Apostle Paul says in Philippians 4:11, “Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.” The contentment Paul speaks of is the realization of Psalm 23:1: “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist