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  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Take Up The Cross

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,577 views

    HOW TO TAKE UP YOUR CROSS.

    TAKE UP THE CROSS INTRO: THE WORDS OF CHRIST 1: LUKE 9:23 A) IF ANY MAN WILL COME AFTER ME B) THAT DOESN’T EXCLUDE ANYBODY C) THE WORDS OF CHRIST ARE CLEAR D) THE DOOR IS OPEN POINT: IF JESUS WOULD HAVE PUT A FANCY NAME ON HIS MINISTRY LIKE A LOT OF US DO TODAY IT WOULD MOST LIKELY BE CALLED ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Rise Up And Walk

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 19, 2023
     | 4,447 views

    Every time I read this account I’m reminded of the account where Jesus healed the man who had been born blind. I guess it’s because they’re so similar in that both men were born in their condition...

    Rise Up and Walk Acts 3:1-10 I really wish I had been here last Sunday to hear what Scott had to say, because the Day of Pentecost is such an important day in Christian history. It was the day when the promised Holy Spirit came upon the 120 disciples in the upper room and gave birth to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When You Really Need God To Show Up

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 5, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,222 views

    The story is Elijah's proposed show-down between God and Baal at Mount Carmel. God doesn't want just part of us. He wants all of us, and he will tolerate no substitute, because he knows nothing else will satisfy in his place.

    1 Kings 18:20-39 When You Really Need God to Show Up Today’s story might be called, “The Great Show-down at Mount Carmel.” It is an ultimate, winner-takes-all kind of challenge, Yahweh God vs. Baal. Which one is real? Which one will come through for his people? But why all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Cheer Up! Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 23,762 views

    How focusing on Christ cheers me up even in the midst of the mess of life.

    "I have told you this, so that you might have peace in your hearts because of me. While you are in the world you will have to suffer. But CHEER UP! I have defeated the world! Jesus - John 16:33 (CEV) The topic today is “How to Cheer Up,” so I thought I would begin by reading some excerpts from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Up From The Grave

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 25, 2016
     | 6,605 views

    1) Praise for the Resurrection (Psalm 30:1-5), 2) Prayer for the Resurrection (Psalm 30:6-12)

    We come to this weekend to mourn. And then we celebrate. But celebrating seems difficult, if not impossible, when Brussels is in mourning. Ankara has suffered a similar fate. Yemen is in flames, while the long, desperate strangulation of Syria and Iraq continues. How can we celebrate in the midst ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Hope Looks Up

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,971 views

    When your mountain seems too big to climb, look up and remember who gives you the hope you need.

    Hope Looks Up Psalm 121:1-8 A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip-- he who watches over you will not slumber; 4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Time To Wise Up Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,290 views

    3 of 4 in Hebrews (part 2 of 4 part study) This message is on the importance of perseverance - the critical piece of real spiritual maturity.

    Hebrews: Higher Standards – Less Sin Wise Up 2/24/08 When it comes to the subject of growing up there are a ton of different opinions as to what it means and who has arrived. And apparently when it comes to rules there are a lot of kids who don’t want any or at least they don’t want mom and dad ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wake Up America

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 28,708 views

    This sermon is a modern day look at what God might say to the United States of America through the Old Testament prophet Amos.

    Title: Wake up America Text: Amos 1:1, 2:1-16. Date: 9/1/02 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: During my first year of Seminary I had a professor named Joel Drinkard who taught Old Testament. One day he came in and passed out something that gave me an idea for a sermon that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suit Up 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 18, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,582 views

    We as Christians need to recognize that we are in a spiritual war for the souls of our family, for ourselves and for our community. We need be suited up to do battle against the enemy of our souls, our families and our community. If we don’t suit up and e

    Video Introduction: Putting on the Armor of God! Vimeo Sermon Series: Suit Up! Thesis: We as Christians need to recognize that we are in a spiritual war for the souls of our family, for ourselves and for our community. We need be suited up to do battle against the enemy of our souls, our families ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wake Up And Depart!

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jun 10, 2023
     | 1,717 views

    Throughout the Bible, the word of God stresses the importance of turning away from sin and wickedness and surrendering our lives to our Lord.

    Wake Up and Depart! Isaiah 52:1-12 The prophet Isaiah’s ministry spanned the reigns of 4 Judean kings. He was called to prophetic ministry in the year that king Uzziah died, approximately 742 BC, and then continued through the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah until 686 BC, approximately 56 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Spiritual Tune-Up

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 15,829 views

    What in our Christian life needs to be worked on

    SPRITUAL TUNE-UP Date: July 7, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Mark 12:30-31 Several weeks ago, my family & I drove to St. Louis for the Southern Baptist Convention. We decided to drive the some 800 plus miles (seemed like 9 million mile drive). My greatest fear when traveling is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wake-Up Call Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,200 views

    The extent God will go to in order to wake His people from thier apathy.

    Joel 1:1-7 “The Wake-up Call” • Background o Understanding prophetic writings. o More than foretelling future events. o Purpose of the prophet (God’s covenant) o Covenant prosecutors with a message of judgment and blessing. o Offers a fuller picture of the ministry of God’s prophets. o Prophecy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,181 views

    Guidelines for Youth on their Spiritual Journey

    Today, I want to share some important reminders for the youth. In our modern culture, young people face many challenges. It is crucial for them to understand that they have the power to overcome these challenges. Sometimes, the real world can make us feel overwhelmed, but we must remember that we ...read more

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    Messed Up Pancakes

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 13, 2019
     | 3,877 views

    A study in the book of Hosea 7: 1 – 16

    Hosea 7: 1 – 16 Messed up pancakes 1 “When I would have healed Israel, then the iniquity of Ephraim was uncovered, and the wickedness of Samaria. For they have committed fraud; A thief comes in; A band of robbers takes spoil outside. 2 They do not consider in their hearts that I remember all ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Never Give Up!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 24, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 15,059 views

    A sermon on striving for excellence from Philippians 3:12-16

    Final Sermon for Vinton on 7/21/2002 Philippians 3:12-16 Never give up! Introduction: I read that it took Winston Churchill three years to get through the eighth grade because he had trouble learning English. In kind of an ironic twist, years later in the midst of World War II Oxford University ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ