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  • Mike Spain avatar

    Get Into It!

    Contributed by Mike Spain on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,018 views

    Here is a message that is based from The 50 Day Spiritual Adventure "More Than Survivors". It’s has a bit of a postmodern feel to it, but with a strong challenge to get into the everyday world so many Christians are offended by.

    INTRO: Here’s a question! Have you ever spoken with someone visiting from another country? What’s the one thing we always seem to ask a foreigner? “How do you like America?” And what’s the one thing they always seem to say in return? “I like America. America very good”, or whatever the variation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Get Energized! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,770 views

    We need to allow the Holy Spirit to energize us God’s way! And we need to ask God to launch us into motion for eternity!

    “Get Energized!” Props for illustrations through sermon: Sling Shot – with nerf balls, frozen water bottle –unfrozen water bottle- a ball-a cell phone. Introduction: What is energy? From my research I have discovered that energy changes things: a. Energy makes a ball ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Get In The Zone Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,303 views

    A sermon about how to live in the shadow of God, i.e. "the Zone"

    INTRO: We've been talking about being in the zone. To Dwell -- to exist in a given plan, to reside Psalms 91 says there is a place that will cause us to have God's shadow on us. -I call that the ZONE -We've been using football as our metaphor -And since today is Superbowl ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Getting It Right

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,944 views

    God pursues us to save us.

    GETTING IT RIGHT Jonah 1:17-2:10 S: Salvation Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: GOD PURSUES US TO SAVE US ?: What? Save us from what? KW: Quandaries TS: Because God pursues us to save us, we will find in Jonah 2 three quandaries from which we need to be saved. The _____ quandary from which we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Getting It Right Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,135 views

    We can be among God’s serious servants. Some of the most important principles for serving the Lord effectively are showcased for us in Exodus 13.

    Getting It Right (Exodus 13:1-21) 1. Life has its serious moments. 2. SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP)- A 66-year-old Brazilian saved his grandson from the grip of a 16-foot-long anaconda by beating the snake with rocks and a knife for half an hour, police said Thursday. "When I saw the snake wrapped ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Are You Traveling Up To Jerusalem?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 28, 2021
     | 1,175 views

    Do you have a spiritual life? This is an important feature for any person who wishes to connect with Jesus. Spiritual life means being able to connect to God through the Holy Spirit. This enables one to get closer to Christ.

    Are you Traveling up to Jerusalem? Mark 10:32-34 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 32 They were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking on ahead of them; and they were amazed, and those who followed were fearful. And again He took the twelve aside and began to tell them what was going ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Getting Tuned In Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 19, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,343 views

    Intro message of series about learning how to overcome the lies of the enemy with the voice and promises of God – so that we may live, really live.

    Getting TunedIN TunedIN (1) This Is The Truth About You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwmZEza2CDY Amen! QUESTION – which ½ of that video did you like better? I remember the first time I watched it and I was about to kill myself… MGCC - this morning we kicked off our much awaited series ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Into Action Series

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,938 views

    Part four of a series on solving problems God’s way. This is a particularly good series for pastor’s/leaders instituting change within a congregation.

    Introduction: New Coke Read Scripture/Pray Background: Nehemiah is headed into unfamiliar territory-four months and 8000 mi. Purpose Statement: to be effective change agents for God it is essential that we... I. Use the authority given you (v. 9) A. Nehemiah went forth in the Kings Name 1. More ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Turner avatar

    Get Connected

    Contributed by Douglas Turner on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,460 views

    A new set of equations to help us understand the importance of Christian Community.

    The book of Ecclesiastes is the reflection of an old man who had examined his life and the lives of those around him. As the author reflected on man, he discovered that people pursue many things that are without value or meaning. Knowing that he was approaching the end of his journey, the author ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    Get Ready Series

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 23,986 views

    This message will prepare a Church to conquer new spiritual territory.

    Get Ready! Joshua 1:1-11 Pastor Bob Hunter Springwater Church of the Nazarene Gresham, OR One of the most intriguing individuals in the O.T. was a man named Joshua. A whole book was named after him, a lot of scholars believe the book to be his own personal account of what historically ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Christopher Crane avatar

    Get Off The Couch

    Contributed by Christopher Crane on Apr 3, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,439 views

    When Jesus heals the man infirmed with palsy, he gives him the command to "Arise... take up thy couch, and go home." The healing was in the body. The couch was about the mind. This is a message about partner with God in the healing.

    GET OFF THE COUCH Luke 5:22-25 Sunday Morning, April 3, 2005 Luke 5:22-25 22 But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts? 23 Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk? 24 But that ye may know that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Getting Gruntled!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,033 views

    A Labor Day message about being happy/joyful in all you do.

    Getting Gruntled!! September 4, 2016 Matthew 20:1-16 In Matthew 20 Jesus told a parable about workers in a vineyard. This parable teaches us some principles about the kingdom of God, and it also teaches us something about the kind of attitude we should have at work. The key players in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    When God Gets Loose

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 6, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,781 views

    When God gets loose, things change. This message share some things which happen when God gets loose!

    WHEN GOD GETS LOOSE Acts 2:14-39 • When we lived in Biloxi, we got a dog & our daughter named her "Dutchess." I’m not so sure whether “Dutchess” was the dog’s name or position!! For me, dogs belong outside, but not Dutchess. When we lived on Lakeview circle, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Getting Over

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,538 views

    God wants us to be more than minimal. Acknowledge that Christ is Lord, make sure our witness is clear, go beyond quick thrills, and be faithful, and your faith will sustain you over the long haul.

    Too often, we choose "getting by", when we could choose "getting over". Too often, we try to skimp on life, hoping not to invest too deeply. That’s "getting by". But we could turn to a better answer. We could choose "getting over". "Getting by" and "getting over" are not the same thing. "Getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Getting Guidance

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,985 views

    How do I know I’m hearing God and doing His will? What does He want me to do? These are often asked questions and this sermon gives practical principles that can be applied to answer such concerns and identify God’s guidance in our lives.

    Getting Guidance Proverbs 3:5-6 7-28-02 Intro: Have you ever been traveling through a metropolitan area—the traffic is heavy, there is road construction-always road construction, you are unfamiliar with the area. And suddenly there in front of you is a is a “Y” in the road with a sign right ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic