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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Take This Job And Love It Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,521 views

    56th in a series from Ephesians. Job satisfaction comes from taking Jesus to work with me.

    In 1977, country singer Johnny Paycheck recorded the hit single “Take This Job and Shove It”. The chorus of that song began and ended with these well-known words: “Take this job and shove it, I ain’t working here no more.” Apparently, that song really struck a nerve with people, becoming his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Inventory Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010
     | 6,359 views

    Paul's culture and ours are simular. Likemindeness that Christ provides gives a church the ability to make a difference. It comes down to a spiritual inventory.

    A matter of the heart – Taking Inventory - This week we are looking at another portion of Philippians. The overall theme of this book is an expression of what Paul believes that Christians should be no matter what a person’s or nations physical situation. We know from the letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Take Me To The Rock

    Contributed by Tr Precht on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,813 views

    We need to fall upon the Rock that is Christ Jesus

    And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. (Mat 16:18) Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Taking Up The Mantle

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,412 views

    Take up your mantle (calling) and follow Jesus.

    1 Taking Up the Mantle 2Ki 2:1 And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2Ki 2:2 And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto him, As the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Taking Inventory

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,759 views

    In step 4 we make a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

    Text: Lamentations 3:40 Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord At a very young age I was first exposed to the drudgery of taking an annual inventory. First at the family ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Take A Chance And Surrender"

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 7, 2004
    based on 233 ratings
     | 35,034 views

    A challenge for Christians to "move forward" in their personal walks with Jesus Christ

    “Take a Chance and Surrender” II Kings 7:3-8 2KI 7:3 Now there were four men with leprosy at the entrance of the city gate. They said to each other, "Why stay here until we die? 4 If we say, `We’ll go into the city’--the famine is there, and we will die. And if we stay here, we will die. So let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Take Up The Cross

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 2, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,665 views

    A true follower of Jesus will have no trouble taking up the Cross.

    Text: Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me” (Luke 9:23). We claim to be Christians which indicates that we follow the “words in red” that are printed in our Bible. The “words in red” are the words spoken by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Take Out The Garbage

    Contributed by Benny Anthony on May 7, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,336 views

    Jesus wants us to give Him all our garbage.

    (Come up from front of church dragging trash bag and talking about how tired you are of carrying and dragging this bag of trash along with you every day all day long) Max Lucado tells the story of a woman who is tired—she’s weary—and she flops down on a bench and drops her bag of trash between her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,982 views

    This sermon explores the importance of preparing for God's purpose, pursuing His promises, and possessing the spiritual territory He sets before us.

    Good morning, dear friends, brothers, and sisters in Christ. I trust that the Lord has been your strength and your song, your tower of refuge and your ever-present help in times of need. Today, we gather together under the banner of His love, unified by the redeeming power of His sacrifice, and ...read more

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    Taking A Leap

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jan 26, 2020
     | 5,287 views

    A challenge to take leap of faith - a risk - for God

    Genesis 12:1-9 Hebrews 11:1-3 & 8-12 Psalm 91 Mark 1:16-20 This year is a leap year. 29 February is a special day which comes round only once every four years. 29 February is considered by some as a day to do something out of the usual, such as women proposing marriage to men. Radio 4’s PM ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Can't Shake My Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,505 views

    This sermon encourages steadfast faith in God, drawing inspiration from Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's unwavering commitment to God despite facing life-threatening circumstances.

    Good morning, beloved. It's always a joy to gather together in the presence of our Lord. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a powerful and poignant message that draws from the well of Biblical truth found in the book of Daniel, chapter 3, verses 16-18. These verses are a ...read more

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    Taking The First Step Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,127 views

    1 of 4 of the series In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk. When we say we are followers of Christ what are we really saying? This message uncovers the first step in walking the Jesus Walk.

    TAKING THE FIRST STEP Matthew 4:18-20 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Luke 9:23 (NIV) 23 Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. INTRODUCTION As a parent I’ve noticed something interesting taking place in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Take Up The Cross

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,218 views

    JESUS COMMANDED US TO TAKE UP OUR CROSS AND FOLLOW HIM.

    TAKE UP THE CROSS INTRO: HOW BIG IS THE CROSS TO CHRISTIANITY? 1: HOW BIG IS IT TO THE CHRISTIAN? A) IS A THE CROSS SOMETHING YOU IDENTIFY WITH? B) IS IT A SYMBOL YOU WEAR AROUND YOUR NECK? C) OR IS IT MORE THAN THAT TO YOU? POINT: A LOT OF PEOPLE WEAR CROSSES AROUND THEIR NECKS. RECENTLY I WAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Take Your Fill

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 25, 2024
     | 637 views

    Jesus is the bread of life! Only He can satisfy us! We must "take our fill" of all Jesus offers to spiritually nourish us to live sanctified and holy.

    ADDICTION! ACCORDING TO THE “NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DRUG ABUSE,” THE DEFINITION OF AN ADDICTION IS: “A CHRONIC, RELAPSING DISORDER CHARACTERIZED BY COMPULSIVE DRUG SEEKING AND USE DESPITE ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES….” ACCORDING TO THE “NATIONAL CENTER FOR DRUG ABUSE STATISTICS (NCDAS),” NEARLY HALF OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    It Takes A Thief Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 81 ratings
     | 18,114 views

    Not only SIMPLE STEALING, but 5 other types of SOPHISTICATED STEALING, as well as the truth about SPIRITUAL STEALING. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    It Takes a Thief Exodus 20:15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TakesAThief.html The popular TV show is back, where crooks teach us how to protect ourselves from people like them. But the Bible says, we ARE people like them! Synonyms for stealing: Extortion, burglary, defraud, misappropriate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist