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  • Charles R. Peck avatar

    As Moses Lifted Up The Serpent

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Mar 2, 2013
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    Comparing the old with the new, As the Serpent was lifted up for a cure, Jesus was lifted up for our sins.

    As Moses Lifted up the Serpent John 3: 14/21 In these scriptures that I have read, we see the “heavenly things,” as before the earthly. But it is under a veil, and this is what Nicodemus didn’t understand about being born again. This is what Jesus had reference to in John ...read more

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    Take Up His Cross

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
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    Matthew 16:21 - 28 v.24 "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Has God Let His People Down? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 13, 2020
     | 4,833 views

    In Romans 11, Paul explains that God has not let the Jewish people down, because God has fulfilled His promises to them by maintaining a remnant and by bringing blessings through their unbelief.

    A. Many years ago, Gina Cruz, a Manila grandmother, had spent months playing Pepsi-Cola’s Numbers Fever promotion lottery. 1. She bought several bottles of Pepsi a day and saved the caps in hopes that one of the numbers printed inside the cap would win her a one million peso prize ($40,000 at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Letting Go Of What Holds You Down Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 14, 2025
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    This is the 15th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#15] LETTING GO OF WHAT HOLDS YOU DOWN Luke 5:17-26 Introduction: In our text, a paralyzed man was brought to Jesus, who not only healed him physically but also addressed his need for forgiveness. This teaches us that true freedom starts from within. Just like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biblical Christianity: Growing Up Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005
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    This is the third of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of growing up to spiritual maturity in Christ.

    Biblical Christianity Pt 3 ¡V Growing Up! Hebrews 5:11-14; Ephesians 4:1-16 Over the last two weeks we have been taking a look at characteristics of the early church in Acts chapters 2-5. Here are just a few of the things that were happening in this early church as described in Acts. ƒß ...read more

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    Growing Up And Going Out

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008
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    Growing in the knowledge of God is ultimately part of growing in the Spirit as your level of faith will never exceed your knowledge of God.

    Growing Up and Going Out   Text: 2 Peter 3:18 PPHC – April 15, 2007 P.M.     “But grow in grace, and [in] the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him [be] glory both now and for ever. Amen.”   Objective: Children are given to parents as a gift from God. These “gifts” come to us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Let's Just Give Up"

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Dec 31, 2010
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    With all the troubles in the world today the thing we need to do is just give up. Not our faith but the things that cause the problems in the first place.

    Was there ever a point in your life you just wanted to give up? Maybe finances got too much or it was just too tough to keep your marriage together. Maybe keeping your children in line got too difficult or every time you turned around something was going wrong, the car keeps breaking down or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 11, 2025
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    Jim Eliot, once famously wrote in his diary on 28th October 1949: “He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep, to gain that which he cannot lose” . And Jesus says something similar in this morning's Gospel reading

    Lk 14:25-33 Take up your cross and follow me Jim Eliot, an American missionary who was killed on 8th January 1956 taking the Gospel to the Waodani people in Ecuador - once famously wrote in his diary on 28th October 1949: “He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep To gain that which he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Build Up To Build Others PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025
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     | 83 views

    The sermon emphasizes the vital role of encouragement within the church, showing how our words and presence strengthen one another through life’s challenges.

    Church family, have you noticed how a simple sentence at the right time can steady your soul? A text that says, “I’m praying for you.” A hand on the shoulder with a whisper, “You’re not alone.” Those small syllables become like shelter in a storm. They warm a cold day. They remind your heart that ...read more

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    Never Give Up The Ship

    Contributed by Michael Cotie on Jan 28, 2001
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    No matter the situation never abandon the ship.

    BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Morning January 28, 2001 11:00 A. M. Intro: Storms come into our lives for several reasons, how we react in those situations reveals our faith and level of spiritual maturity. Core: In the book of acts we see how Paul reacts in a storm. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Jones avatar

    How To Grow Up Successfully

    Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,770 views

    Maturity is important in our Christian lives.

    Ephes. 4:14-16 How to Grow Up Successfully That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What If We Give Up?

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 30, 2015
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    For the Sunday after Christmas I asked this question..."what if no one told the story? What if we gave up? If those who came before us had given up we would not be where we are now.

    “What if we give Up? Luke 2:8-20 Most of us have seen this movie more times than we can count. George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart falls into some financial trouble and not knowing what to do, he suddenly wishes he had never been born. Clarence, his guardian angel decides to grant his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Each Other Up

    Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 18, 2023
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    As a Body of believers, each one of us are responsible for building the Kingdom of God. One important aspect in this process is being actively involved in building one another up.

    “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” (Ephesians 4:9) "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up" (1 Thessalonians 5:11) As a Body of ...read more

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    Building Up One Another Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2007
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     | 5,348 views

    Using our spiritual gifts and encouraging one another will help build the church.

    Building Up One Another Ephesians 4:1-8; 11-16 October 28, 2007 For the past few weeks I have been discussing with you an important aspect of the church. We have all been gifted by God to use the spiritual gifts He has given to us. When we are faithful to God, we are also fruitful. Because if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Disease Of "Give-Up-Itis"

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2016
     | 4,914 views

    WE FACE A DEADLY DISEASE CALLED: "GIVE-UP-ITIS!" Life and ministry can grow very heavy and our arms can grow tired and weary. David teaches us, when things do not go as we hoped, we have to try again.

    FACING THE DISEASE OF GIVE-UP-ITIS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There is a little man at one of the rest homes we visit weekly, his name is Bo. I say: How are you doing Bo? He answers: AWL, I AM HOLDING ON --- THERE GROWS A DEADLY DISEASE --- IT IS CALLED ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God