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  • Making The New Year Shine: Simple Steps For Improvement thumbnail

    Making The New Year Shine: Simple Steps For Improvement SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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    Here’s some straightforward advice for making the new year better. 1- The new year - Be careful 2- The new year - Be thoughtful 3- The new year - Be thankful

    Introduction: At a New Year’s party, Pete asks his friend Ken for a cigarette, despite having made a resolution to quit smoking. Pete jokes that he is in the process of quitting and is currently in phase one, which involves not buying cigarettes. This humorous anecdote highlights how many people ...read more

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    How To Have A Happy New Year

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,266 views

    This sermons seal with the princples and characteristics of living a happy life

    How to Have a Happy New Year Matthew 5:1-12 As we start our New Year, we all want it to be happy. We tell people to have a happy New Year. This should be our desire for others and us. But, how do we have a happy New Year? Is there anything that we can do to have a happy New Year? Are there any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Planning For The Overflow

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,420 views

    Many thanks to my good friend, Pastor David Carter of The Rock Falls Church in Boiling Springs, SC for the thoughts in this sermon. When you practice Luke 6:38, go ahead and plan for the overflow!

    LUKE 6:38 “PLANNING FOR THE OVERFLOW” A) I think it is time we started emphasizing GIVING, instead of someone’s income! * We live in a world where our social standing is based on our income. * God is not interested in how much you make – He is interested in how much you give. * No one will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pharisee’s Encounter With The Saviour: From Religious Ruler To A Righteous Redeemer John 3:1-8

    Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Jun 7, 2020
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    The word "Pharisee" means a separatist in the Hebrew language. The Pharisees were a social movement and a school of thought in the Holy Land during the ... 100 CE), believed by many historians to be a Pharisee, estimated the total Pharisee ...

    According to Wikpedia, “The word "Pharisee" means a separatist in the Hebrew language. The Pharisees were a social movement and a school of thought in the Holy Land during the ... 100 CE), believed by many historians to be a Pharisee, estimated the total Pharisee ... According to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayer In Action Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 28, 2011
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    During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome. One of the themes in the book is joy. (some thoughts taken from a series by Cr

    Philippians Pt7- Prayer in Action! Pre-introduction On the average Americans spend $94.32 for Father’s Day and $126.90 for Mother’s Day. I like this quote- (in light of our study of Philippians)- None of us decide our own future; instead we decide our habits and then our habits decide our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Seven Habits For Spiritual Health

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 7, 2022
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    How do believers maintain spiritual vitality and finish well? This message examines seven lifestyle habits that sustain the believer in the long run. Professor Robert Clinton found that only one-third of leaders finish well. These disciplines help us finish well.

    Intro Welcome to this Legacy Ministry College chapel service. We take as our subject today: Seven Habits for Spiritual Health. What are the essentials for a successful life journey in Christ? It is one thing to begin a journey; it is another to finish that journey. To finish and finish well, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The High Calling Of Work Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,178 views

    What woulf happen if we made Philippians 4:8 our job description?

    The High Calling of Work Philippians 4:8 An employee bulletin board contained the following memo: “In case of fire, flee the building with the same reckless abandon that occurs each day at quitting time!” From Marketing Daily 5/7/07: 64% of U.S. workers enjoy their work a great deal, and 29% ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Are You Thinking? Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 25, 2011
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     | 4,265 views

    During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome. One of the themes in the book is joy. (some thoughts taken from a series by Cr

    Philippians Pt3- What are you thinking? Overview Continue- 3rd part- series on Philippians. Encouragement- read Philippians- over/over- meditate. This week- pick up w/chapter 2:1. Review One of our themes- joy- last week- Joy in Suffering. Paul is writing to Philippians as a Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Supremely Wrong

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 9, 2011
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    Christian thought and biblical morality have an important historical and practical place in American society. This sermon examines the historical evicence that demonstrates America's strong religious foundation and calls Christians today to reclaim oru s

    Religious intolerance is growing in our country. Organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union, an Americans for Separation of Church and State have brought lawsuit upon lawsuit against the placing of religious symbols on public property, against churches and clergy who speak out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What The Bible Says About Itself Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 30, 2012
     | 8,594 views

    In recent years there has been considerable division among Christians of all denominations in regard to the Bible and its contents. Some claim that only parts are inspired. Some declare that only its thoughts are inspired, but not its language. I have

    Title: What the Bible Says About Itself Text: For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12; RSV) Scripture reading: Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consecration

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
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    Consecration is a call to total dedication to God. It is the act of setting oneself apart for divine use, surrendering fully to the will of God.

    CONSECRATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:1 "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Horoscope Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Smith on Jan 8, 2007
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     | 2,075 views

    What must Mary have thought when she first opened the door and found a group of Iranian astrologers, there to celebrate the birth of her son? These characters seem so inappropriate in the Christmas narrative, but maybe that’s the point?

    The Xmas season is over! We’ve wished each other a Merry Xmas AND a Happy New Year, and now the festive season is PAST. The holidays (for most of us) are over. The time for singing carols and wishing peace and goodwill to all is finished. The presents have been handed out. The cards have all been ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Tension Between Spirit And Sin: The Struggle Of Every Christian

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
     | 1,349 views

    I didn't come to Jesus for Jesus. I came to Jesus, I flew to Jesus, cried out to Jesus, because I believed he could save me. My motives weren't perfect or pure or righteous. I came because I was desperate, broken, and lost.

    I didn't come to Jesus for Jesus. I came to Jesus, I flew to Jesus, cried out to Jesus, because I believed he could save me. My motives weren't perfect or pure or righteous. I came because I was desperate, broken, and lost. We come to Christ in brokenness, with the most shallow motives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Worry And Anxiety Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
     | 7,511 views

    Part 16:Sermon on the Mount Series - Therefore I say to you, take no thought for your life, what you shall eat, or drink, or what you shall wear...is life not more than this?

    The Great Commission Part 16 – Sermon on the Mount – Worry and Anxiety Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    New & Improved Or Tired & Old Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,461 views

    Sometimes the new and improved isn’t - and we become leary. When God came up with a new and improved way to approach Him, some thought the new way was uncomfortable so they wanted to go back.

    There’s no doubt that we as humans like the comfortable and the familiar. Especially when presented with challenges - we like what we know. My dog is like that. She knows that when we are finished exercising on Saturday morning that it’s time for her walk. And at a certain time in the evening - she ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel