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  • John Knight avatar

    Upside Down, Inside Out Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,916 views

    Eighth in series. God seems to turn the world upside down. As Christians our priorities do the same.

    "In Christ" "Upside Down, Inside Out" Luke 15:1-7 Introduction: Talk of the church about our identity Carrying us into the next century Must ascertain our identity, and propagate that identity 2 Groups 1) change-adapt 2) maintain integrity of the past Pharisees Wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    When Jesus Sat Down

    Contributed by Lynn Loe on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,212 views

    Reinforcing the completed work of Jesus Christ for the believer.

    When Jesus Sat Down Hebrews 12:1-2 1 Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Starting Down The Thessalonian Thoroughfare Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 4, 2007
     | 2,799 views

    An ideal church is made up of Christians who sense no constraint to follow the crowd and are eager to learn and obey God’s Word.

    Starting Down the Thessalonian Thoroughfare (I Thessalonians 1:1, Acts 17:1-12) 1.) Author: Paul (with Silas and Timothy) Original language: Greek Date written: 51A.D. Written from Corinth, where Silas and Timothy had rejoined Paul after checking up on the Thessalonian church. "This is a letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walls Come Tumblin' Down

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 14, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,305 views

    We run into many walls we cannot seem to get past: estrangement, grief, illness. The way past those walls is described as Sabbath, symbol, silence, and shout.

    When you are up against a wall, there will be more than one way to deal with it. There will be the conventional way. And there will be the creative way. When you are up against a wall, there will be a way to break it down that costs a whole lot less than the usual way. All of us remember Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 27,247 views

    Never Give Up!

    I. SURELY, YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE! A. The Bible promised it, "Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble." Job 14:1. B. The Psalmist promised it, "The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Upside-Down Kingdom Of Christ

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 29, 2025
     | 98 views

    This sermon delves into teaching of Jesus Christ: The first will be last, and the last will be first.

    Introduction: The Race to Be First Church, have you ever noticed how obsessed the world is with being first? Think of school days: the first honor, the valedictorian, the one with the medal around their neck. Parents clap the loudest when their child is first. Even at children’s parties, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tearing Down The Altars Of Baal

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 25, 2025
     | 381 views

    The altar of Baal represents everything that challenges the supremacy of God in our lives.

    TEARING DOWN THE ALTARS OF BAAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 6:25-28 Supporting Texts: Exodus 34:13-14, 1 Kings 18:21-40, 2 Corinthians 6:16-17, Isaiah 42:8, 1 John 5:21 INTRODUCTION: The altar of Baal represents everything that challenges the supremacy of God in our lives. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Born To Excel But Tied Down

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 23, 2025
     | 119 views

    God created you to excel, but invisible limitations can keep you from fulfilling your divine purpose.

    BORN TO EXCEL BUT TIED DOWN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 49:3-4 Key Verse: “Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power: Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    He Brought Heaven Down PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 819 views

    This sermon explores the divine manifestation, motivation, and magnitude of Jesus's sacrifice, urging believers to embrace the hope, peace, and glory found in Christ.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. It’s a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are here to gather in His name, to share in His Word, and to find nourishment for our souls. We are here to seek His face, to hear His voice, and to understand His ...read more

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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Finish Line, Cast It Down!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 7, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,913 views

    There has been 4,224 horses race, 13 won the Triple Crown. Jesus promised to reward of those that diligently seek Him. Did you know those closest to the Throne of God lay their crowns at Jesus' feet? Cast them down!

    THE FINISH LINE, CAST THE CROWN By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THERE HAVE BEEN 4,224 (2016) HORSES RUN THE RACE, 13 HORSE HAVE WON THE TRIPLE CROWN. The Crown of Thoroughbred Horse Racing is the Triple Crown: 1. Kentucky Derby, The Run for the Roses 2. Preakness Stakes. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Staring Down Your Critics Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2024
     | 712 views

    Behold the glory of the Lord and be bold in your service for the Lord.

    There is an old Peanuts cartoon, in which Linus has just written a comic strip of his own, and he wants Lucy's opinion. In the first frame, he tentatively hands Lucy his comic strip and says, “Lucy, would you read this and tell me if you think it is funny?” In the next frame, you see Lucy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Turning The World Upside Down Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,135 views

    Exposition of Acts 17:1-15 regarding the second missionary journey in Thessalonica and Berea

    Text: Acts 17:1-15, Title: Turning the World Upside Down, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/12/08, AM A. Opening illustration: our baseball team turns the world upside down every time we play B. Background to passage: Having been freed with some dignity after being so spitefully treated (1 Thess 2:2) our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Down And Save Yourself

    Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,584 views

    Six thousand years ago God, with merely a spoken word, created man in His own image from the dust of the earth.

    Six thousand years ago God, with merely a spoken word, created man in His own image from the dust of the earth. In creating man, he placed Him in a position of authority over His other creation; the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, the sea creatures, etc... But in the midst of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nailing Down The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,938 views

    Paul calls us to allow Christ to nail down the lose parts of our life so we can be more effective for Jesus

    Nailing Down the Christian Life Colossians 3:5-11 April 29, 2007 Morning Service This message was adapted from materials in SpringLife disrtibuted by Wesleyan Church World Headquarters Introduction Soon after Augustine’s conversion, he was walking down the street in Milan, Italy. There he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Up On The Mountain Or Down In The Valley

    Contributed by Robert Rust on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 306 ratings
     | 34,439 views

    God is with us on the mountain and in the valley of our lives.

    Up on the Mountain or Down in the Valley Luke 9:28-36 February 25, 2001 The re-release of the Star Wars movies a few years ago created quite a stir among movie goers all across the country. When those movies were first released about 20 years ago, those of us who went to see them were amazed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ