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  • Randall LaVere II avatar

    Things From Above

    Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Apr 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,592 views

    seek those things which are above.

    Things from above Wednesday April 13, 2005 Col.3:1-3 With all of the distractions…dating, marriage, work, school, kids, life…its hard to keep your focus on the things that are truly important. We have been talking about the word of God, and the importance of our focus on that lately. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Living Above Mediocrity

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,758 views

    Discover the value and approach to rising above a mediocre lukewarm faith.

    (As an introduction show the clip "Wholehearted" from “Facing the Giants.”) In this clip the high school football coach asks his star player, Brock, to give “his best. That movie clip represents what Jesus Christ desires from us. He wants nothing less than our best. Are you giving Him your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rising Above The Fear

    Contributed by Arley Ellingson on Apr 18, 2007
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     | 5,781 views

    Jesus has the power to help us rise above our fears and doubts

    Easter 2C April 15, 2007 John 20:19-31 “Rising Above the Fear” There was a beer party out in the woods and, all of a sudden there was a downpour of rain and thunder. Two young men ran for about 10 minutes in the pouring rain, and finally reached their car just as the rain let up. They jumped in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living Above The Law

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007
     | 3,770 views

    The scripture passage today talks about how to live as free people, which fits right for the occasion of the Independence Day.

    Galatians 5:1, 13-25 1 For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. 13 For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become slaves to one another. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Wisdom From Above”

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,560 views

    To note that true wisdom is from above.

    “Wisdom from Above” Text: James 3.13-18 Thesis: To note that true wisdom is from above. Introduction: (1) We live in an age of knowledge. (a) Many people are furthering their education. (b) Nevertheless, knowledge does not equal wisdom. i. Knowledge – accumulation of facts ii. Wisdom – the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There Is Something Above Me Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,562 views

    The eigth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God. This message challanges us to have an awareness and desire for the plans of God, to love biblically, and to accept personal responsibility in the body of Ch

    THERE IS SOMETHING ABOVE ME William Bennettt has said, “we live in a society that “values self-expression over self-control.” Pollster Daniel Yankelovich has reported that our society now places less value on sacrifice and moral good, less value than before on what we owe to others as a matter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom From Above Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 12, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,255 views

    A comparison and contrast of worldly wisdom and wisdom from above.

    Sermon for 15 Pent Yr B, 21/09/2003 Based on James 3:13-18 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson When a dog wags its tail and barks at the same time, what end do you believe? When a sick florist goes to the hospital, what do you send her or him? Why does ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rising Above The Rubble

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 28, 2008
     | 12,608 views

    Take the first step in rising above the rubble of failure, disappoint, discouragement, and defeat.

    (To open this sermon I showed a picture of the rubble from 9-11. I stated “The rubble from 9-11 or any catastrophe is not a pretty sight. Maneuvering through rubble is not easy. However, the good news is that we can rise above the rubble. All of us have or will have rubble in our lives. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Desiring Things Above

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,299 views

    A communion meditation

    Speaker: Matthew Youngblood, Children and Youth Director, Bethany United Methodist Church Colossians 3:1 (NRSVA) 1So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Would anyone continue a diet when no weight was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Faithfulness Above All

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
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     | 4,936 views

    Jesus says, “If anyone comes to me and doesn’t hate his father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters--and yes, even his own life--he cannot be my disciple” (Luke 14:26).

    Intro In the Gospel reading for today, we possibly find Jesus at the height of His success, as we measure it. Never had He enjoyed such large crowds. People flocked to Him--and the numbers just grew larger and larger as He got closer to Jerusalem. Yet, Jesus has to ruin it by preaching a bunch ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Choosing The Life Above Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 20, 2010
     | 3,096 views

    Jesus teaches the following: You are looking at the micro and missing the macro; spiritual dimension to life, and if we can become right with that realm we can live fully in this world for our years and then forever. Unless we are born from above… born sp

    [Recap –Nicodemus, a religious leader, comes to Jesus at night, and is told “no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”] Nicodemus Seen Jesus… but his religious understanding is making it hard to understand. The greatest confusion which the enemy of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Above Excuses Series

    Contributed by Onaefe Edebi on May 5, 2014
     | 5,641 views

    Inspiration for This Day

    "He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else." Its not an uncommon habit for people to often spend so much time finding other people to blame, expending much energy finding excuses for not being all they are capable of being, and then, complain of not having enough energy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Above Us Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 12, 2015
     | 5,358 views

    There are aspects of God that we cannot know. God is above us -- far above us.

    This would be Moses’ second trip up the mountain to meet God. The first trip had ended in disaster. God had given him the tablets of the law, written in stone, and he was coming down the mountain to give them to the people. But he heard something unexpected. He heard what sounded like loud ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Above My Companions

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 31, 2013
     | 4,350 views

    To show that we and CHRIST are one.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you like CHRIST in everything? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we and CHRIST are one. 1 Corinthians 6:17 (The Message) 6:17 Since we want to become spiritually one with the Master, we must not pursue the kind of sex that avoids commitment and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wise Above It! Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 12, 2012
     | 5,471 views

    Wisdom from God is above the wisdom of the world. Obtain and live by that wisdom.

    1. A wise choice: An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom. "Done!" says the angel, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ