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  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    Showing Up At The Gym Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 17, 2010
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     | 4,314 views

    Discipleship will not happen by accident. It requires meaningful practices. It requires meaningful progress. And it requires a meaningful process.

    SHOWING UP AT THE GYM Talking and Listening to God -- Part 4 Isaac Butterworth December 19, 2010 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NIV) 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Peter! Wake Up!

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 31, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 20,653 views

    In the 12th chapter of Acts we see the deliverance of Peter from the hand of Herod. It is an amazing deliverance. James is executed and Peter delivered. Both were ready to die. Shouldn't we be as well?

    Acts 12:1-19 (As people look up this Scripture briefly explain the first phrase in the first verse ...) The first verse says, “It was about this time …” The events leading up to Chapter 12 Stephen is martyred Great persecution breaks out Believers are scattered ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    God Shows Up

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 28, 2013
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     | 5,848 views

    Disasters show up, Nature shows up, human sprit shows up , and God shows when we needed the most.

    IN the text today we note that God shows up no matter what the circumstance may be. After the tornado that struck Oklahoma we understand the horrific-ness a storm like this can produce. The storm ruins, harms, wounds and kills life. Let is consider some of the following: 1. Disasters will Show Up ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Tareing Up The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 20, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,449 views

    We may not be able to get rid of all the weeds, but it does not help if we are planting them.

    Mat 13:24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: 25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. 26 But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Beirne avatar

    How To Grow Up Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,041 views

    Part 1, Joseph’s life teaches us some principle characterisitcs of maturity.

    Joseph The Dreamchaser Part 1: How To Grow Up Genesis 37:1-5 If money & time were not limitations, what would you dream about doing with your life?What would you do to leave an impact? Have you ever had a dream of what you wanted to be when you grow up? How close are you to that dream? In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Up Higher

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,653 views

    A very personal experience

    Each year in March Jill and I have a Continental holiday. Last year and this we revisited Malta and Gozo, two strange little islands – Malta with little beauty, but with tremendous history written in its buildings, Gozo much smaller and much greener with tremendous walking and swimming and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Pulling Up Stakes

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,835 views

    God is always calling us onward.

    Have you ever been camping? I do not mean camping in a cabin or camper. I mean camping in the great outdoors, bundled up in a sleeping bag, with nothing but a tent between you and the wild creatures that roam the woods. I have only been once been once and I hated it. Knowing what you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Run It Up The Flagpole Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 3, 2016
    based on 19 ratings
     | 28,224 views

    Too many Christians are satisfied with doing their minimum requirement for God. They don't realize the blessings they miss out on because they've just done what they "had to do" as His child. What are they missing out on and how can they change?

    (Props: 3 arrows) OPEN: Yesterday was January 2nd. Does anyone know what national holiday that is? It’s called “Run It Up The Flagpole and See Who Salutes Day.” Yes… that’s actually a special day on the January calendar. I visited a couple of sites that spoke about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Count Up The Cost

    Contributed by Timothy Brewington Ii on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,659 views

    This sermon is to encourage those that will follow Christ, to understand there is a cost for discipleship.

    In Matthew 11: 28, Jesus said, “Come unto me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. This is a general invitation to all of humanity to come to Christ so that we may be relieved from our burdened. Christ is willing to carry our burdens if we come to Him. If we follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    A Wake-Up Call

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,578 views

    There is no doubt that the early church needed a wake-up call. So Peter was chosen to get it, and to be the point man for the inclusion of the Gentiles into the church of Jesus Christ.

    Passage: Acts 10:9-23 Intro: It’s amazing how often in Scripture God’s entire plan hangs on one person. 1. Noah chosen to build the ark 2. Abraham called to believe. 3. Joseph tested and approved. 4. Jesus, the perfect sacrifice for sins 5. Now Peter, being challenged to turn from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    Up Look For The Downcast

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 26, 2019
     | 7,246 views

    This is a Psalm of comfort and consolation. It was written either during David's exile from Jerusalem, or during Israel's captivity in Babylon.

    UP LOOK FOR THE DOWNCAST Scripture: Psalms 42 &43 I. INTRODUCTION This is a Psalm of comfort and consolation. It was written either during David's exile from Jerusalem, or during Israel's captivity in Babylon. Matthew Henry: Sometimes God teaches us effectually to know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Train Up A Child

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,347 views

    to encourage the church to make children’s ministry a priority and to encourage parents

    Train Up a Child Deut 6:4-7 Primary Purpose: To talk about the responsibility of parents and the church to raise up their children to a mature faith in Christ. When I first met many of you, I talked to you for a little bit about what some of my goals are for the church. I mentioned prayer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Rise Up And Walk

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 42,430 views

    A message on the healing of the man at the Pool of Bethesda.

    RISE UP AND WALK John 5:1-9 INTRO: One night a drunkard sat at a table in a bar, drinking with his companions. Soon his wife came in and set a covered dish before him, saying, “Jack, you seem too busy to come home for supper, so I brought your supper to you.” As she left the saloon the man’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Hold Them Up

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 19, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,303 views

    This is a Pastors' Appreciation Service Sermon that encourages us to hold our Ministers up.

    HOLD THEM UP Exodus 17:8-13 Introduction: On this Pastors’ Appreciation Service, I am reminded of an article I read about the “Perfect Pastor”. The perfect Pastor… * Preaches exactly 10 minutes. The perfect Pastor… * Condemns sin but never hurts anyone’s feelings. The perfect Pastor… * Works ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hurry Up And Wait

    Contributed by Geoff Hamrick on Jul 16, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,428 views

    Have you ever heard the expression, “Hurry up and wait?” This thought goes against everything we know as a way of life today. Because of technological advancements, we have become a society of impatient people. We want it…and we want it now.

    Hurry Up and Wait Pastor Geoff Hamrick Psalms 27 Have you ever heard the expression, “Hurry up and wait?” This thought goes against everything we know as a way of life today. Because of technological advancements, we have become a society of impatient people. We want it…and we want it now. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible