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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Making A Comeback 3: Look Up! Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 21, 2023
     | 1,566 views

    The solution to our problems is from above. Let's Look Up to Jesus, the Sun of Righteousness, who can heal our land.

    Benjamin Franklin, the oldest delegate at the 1787 Constitutional Convention, remarked that all summer, he had wondered if the decorative gilded sun carved on George Washington’s chair was rising or setting. At the end of the Convention, Benjamin Franklin reportedly commented, “I have often looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Your Brook Dries Up Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 547 views

    We often panic when our brook dries up, whether it’s a job, a relationship, a source of income, or even a ministry opportunity. But when God allows a brook to dry up, it is not a sign of abandonment—it is a sign of transition.

    WHEN YOUR BROOK DRIES UP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:7 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:1; Isaiah 43:18-19; Psalm 37:25; Hebrews 13:5; Philippians 4:19 INTRODUCTION: In 1 Kings 17, God commanded Elijah to hide by the Brook Cherith, promising supernatural provision through ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Construction Site Or Warzone?

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,970 views

    God is calling the church to rebuild after the Corona Virus pandemic lock-downs. Any church that rebuilds becomes a construction site, which is a warzone for spiritual battle. This message can be re-worked for a building program.

    Last week I mentioned how I believe that God is calling us to rebuild our fellowship after a series of setbacks. This means that our church is currently sitting smack dab in the middle of a spiritual construction site. I remember how I once pastored a church where we built a multipurpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Over Your Hang-Ups Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,229 views

    Learn with Esther how to understand and follow the invisible God through the incredible trials and challenges of life.

    Getting Over Your Hang-ups Series: Letting God Guide You May 1, 2005 Recently the news media has been having a heyday reporting the questionable (and usually illegal) behavior of well-known people, (professional athletes, politicians, preachers, presidents, even royalty). From Martha Stewart to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    It's Too Late To Give Up

    Contributed by Cathy Mangum on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,157 views

    This sermon encourages the Christian to hold on and stand firm in the race.

    It’s too Late to Give Up Ecclesiastes 9:11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all. Thorns in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Never Give Up, Never Surrender

    Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,491 views

    Motivation for the ministry and mission of the church.

    Never Give Up! Never Surrender! John 20:19-21; Acts 1:4-8 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them his ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Truth Is...

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,805 views

    The Thessalonians needed to know how God really felt about them, so God spoke some “Truth is” statements through Paul. We can look at these statements and realize that God feels the same way about us!

    Lovers of Truth 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 13 But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God chose you to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. 14 He called you to this through our gospel, that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Roles Of The Church

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015
     | 6,223 views

    What we need to do if we want to see our church grow

    Today we are going to continue by talking about the roles of the Church (That Family) • More specifically how we are to promote growth • And why it’s important to promote growth • Just like anything Growth needs a foundation • And I feel that these are 2 that we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Home Series

    Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013
     | 10,388 views

    America’s Number 1 problem is the breakdown of the family. Described as “dysfunctional” - if that is the case of society’s top problem then our highest priority must be to build functional families.

    Home (Jeremiah 6:16 GW) “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask which paths are the old, reliable paths. Ask which way leads to blessings. Live that way, and find a resting place for yourselves.” Joshua 24:15 NIV -  “But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pull Up & Pull Out Of Sin PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 75 views

    The sermon encourages believers to let go of burdens and sins, trusting Jesus to strengthen and guide them as they faithfully persevere in their spiritual journey.

    Some of us walked in today with a smile that hides a sigh. The week felt heavy. The heart feels hurried. The soul feels sticky with cares that cling like wet clothes in a storm. You’ve tried to push through, to power up, to pretend it’s fine. Yet there’s this whisper within: “There has to be a ...read more

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    Living Life All The Way Up

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 16, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,857 views

    Humble yourself and you will be exalted by God.

    It is my great privilege as a preacher of the Word of God to tell you that the same power that brought Jesus Christ out of the grave is available to you. Today, I’d like for us to talk about the secret of exalted living, to have the same kind of power that brought Jesus out of the grave living in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turn Up The Heat On Your Faith

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,980 views

    God’s fanatic love for us makes us fanatics for him.

    If you’ve ever been to Texas, you know how much the people there love ice tea. Many restaurants in Texas even serve ice tea like they serve ice water here. If you’ve been to England, you know how most people there would prefer to drink their tea hot. While Texans and the English may argue whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Will The Real Christian Please Stand Up?

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 29, 2001
    based on 233 ratings
     | 31,594 views

    This message encourages Christians to take a stand as a witness so this world can see there are real Christians that are unafraid to let their faith become visible.

    Scripture: Daniel 3:1-18 Title: “Will the Real Christian Please Stand Up?” Introduction: There was a game show on the television many years ago called, “To Tell the Truth.” Three people would be questioned on the show by a panel of four people to determine who was really what they said they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grow Up In All Aspects In Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 26, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 15,631 views

    "I want to, I need to, be more like Jesus." Thirty-four dimensions of maturity in Christ. When I became a man, I put away childish things -- including the fear of childishness and the desire to be grown-up.

    The Problem of Becoming Mature in Many Aspects Ephesians 4:15-15 The word teleios is the Greek word used for maturity. It implies a wholeness, perfection and completeness. Growing up in all aspects in Christ is a life-long exercise in discipling ourselves for the purpose of godliness. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Will The Real Mom Please Stand Up?

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 5, 2001
    based on 1,357 ratings
     | 202,857 views

    The infamous illustration of Solomon’s wisdom depicts the MORALS OF MOTHERHOOD.

    Now this is not your usual Mother’s Day text so please pay close attention: 1 Kings 3:16-28 (NIV) Now two prostitutes came to the king (Solomon) and stood before him. One of them said, "My lord, this woman and I live in the same house. I had a baby while she was there with me. The third day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist