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  • Jerry McKee avatar

    Stand Up

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Feb 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,276 views

    This series is based on the book, "Do Hard Things" by Brett and Alex Harris. It is a 7 week series that challenges teenagers to step up from the low expectations that our culture has placed on them.

    34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the ...read more

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    It's Time Series

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,398 views

    This series is based on the book, "Do Hard Things" by Brett and Alex Harris. It is a 7 week series that challenges teenagers to step up from the low expectations that our culture has placed on them.

    The Rebelution It’s Time “How to do hard things that make a difference” 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the ...read more

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    Scared Straight #2 - That Ain't Casper Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 2, 2020
     | 2,596 views

    The supernatural doesn’t exist for a Christian. It’s all normal and to be expected. Do you access it in your daily life or do you ignore it for what you can see and touch?

    Last week we began a new teaching series around the supernatural. We discussed the idea that Jesus' presence and works 2000 years ago represent an orderly working of the world many don’t recognise nor do they understand, so they call the events - supernatural. But are they? One magician ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fruits Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,890 views

    When we bent over a plant to pick its fruit, we didn’t expect apples or oranges or kiwi to be attached to the plant. We knew that strawberry plants always bear strawberries.

    Fruits of the Holy Spirit Psalm 1 1. Galatians 5:18-26. 2. John 15:1-5 First of all, a fruit plant or tree will only produce one kind of fruit. When we bent over a plant to pick its fruit, we didn’t expect apples or oranges or kiwi to be attached to the plant. We knew that strawberry ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith Soars! Fear Crawls.

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 15, 2022
     | 2,890 views

    Many Christians have settled for survival existence; they’re not expecting the abundance or the supernatural of God. They have been crippled by anxiety, disappointments, or fears. God commands us to wake up to faith.

    FAITH SOARS! FEAR CRAWLS. 2 Tim 1:6-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are a lot of things in our lives that cause us to worry. Rick Majerus, men’s basketball coach at the University of Utah, recently captured a common concern: “Everyone’s worried about the economy this year. Hey, my hairline is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Advent Hope: A Light In The Darkness - The Promise Of Hope - Isaiah 9:2 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 25, 2024
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     | 4,718 views

    We often see hope as something uncertain—a wish for better days ahead. But biblical hope is different. It’s not a wish; it’s a confident expectation rooted in the promises of God.

    Advent Hope: A Light in the Darkness - The Promise of Hope - Isaiah 9:2 Theme: Jesus, the Light of the World, brings hope in the darkness. Key Verse: Isaiah 9:2 – “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Servant King

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 11, 2025
     | 489 views

    This is good for Palm Sunday or any other Sunday. Jesus rides into town a humble King when people were expecting a conquering king... But Jesus conquered not through force but by being a humble servant..

    INTRODUCTION (Walk slowly onto the platform with a thoughtful look. Pause.) If you knew your death was only days away, how would you spend your final week? Would you be hiding? Crying? Maybe you would be trying to bargain with God? Not Jesus… He rode into Jerusalem… And He didn’t ride in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is The Answer, But What Was The Question?

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 19, 2025
     | 506 views

    Jesus travels to the Jordan River to inaugurate His ministry by being Baptized in the Jordan River. This is not what John the Baptist expects, as John's Baptism is a baptism of Repentance. Why was Jesus Baptized?

    Based on a Sermon by Kevin Judd There’s a story about a pastor giving a children’s sermon. He decides to use a story about forest animals as his starting point, so he gathers the kids around him and begins by asking them a question. “I’m going to describe someone to you, and I want you to tell me ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Impartation For Incredible Increase

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2025
     | 747 views

    Impartation is the divine transfer of grace, power, or spiritual ability from God or a vessel of God to a believer. Incredible increase is the supernatural enlargement of one’s capacity, resources, or influence beyond human expectations.

    Title: IMPARTATION FOR INCREDIBLE INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 26:12-14 Supporting Texts: Psalm 115:14, Deuteronomy 28:1-14, John 10:10 INTRODUCTION: Impartation is the divine transfer of grace, power, or spiritual ability from God or a vessel of God to a believer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Are Destined For Greater Heights

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025
     | 574 views

    Being destined for greater heights means you are not permitted to settle in comfort zones or be defined by past achievements or failures. God has planted greatness in you and expects you to keep pressing forward.

    YOU ARE DESTINED FOR GREATER HEIGHTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 60:1 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:13, Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 3:13-14, Proverbs 4:18, Psalm 18:33 INTRODUCTION: Life is a journey filled with hills and valleys, but God’s desire is for His children to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Proper Place Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 726 views

    Living a life free from fear and anxiety is possible when we learn to trust God completely, giving our fears and worries to Him and expecting His peace to fill our hearts.

    So, you know how we all have that one drawer or closet in our room that's just full of random stuff? It's like a black hole, right? You throw in all the things you don't know what to do with, and they just disappear. But the thing is, they don't really go away. They're still there, cluttering up ...read more

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    Our Greatest Hope Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,244 views

    This sermon explores the story of Lazarus, emphasizing that God's timing and ways may not align with our expectations, but He always fulfills our greatest hopes, urging us to trust and love as Jesus did.

    The story of Lazarus is filled with emotions on the extremes: from extreme despair and sadness because of the death of a loved one, to extreme joy and wonder following a miracle which brought him back to life. It’s widely considered one of, if not the greatest miracle of all those that Jesus ...read more

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    Information Overload Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,454 views

    We have so much knowledge, but we do not know how to use it. A reverent relationship to God readies us to respond when we lack courage, reinforces righteousness when we are doubtful, and retains reticence when we are tempted to say more than we understan

    Only a few years ago, we replaced the old office computer. It was a dual-floppy drive type, if that means anything to you. We decided that we would get a newer computer, the kind with a hard drive on it, so that we could not only do word processing (for the uninitiated, that just means typing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Careful What You Show Your Enemy

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,414 views

    Have you ever been set up by the enemy? Have you ever given in to his demonic schemes and deceptive devices because of lack of spiritual perception and divine guidance? Well, don’t feel like the lone ranger, because all of us have succumbed to the enemy’s

    By: Donna J. Kazenske Have you ever been set up by the enemy? Have you ever given in to his demonic schemes and deceptive devices because of lack of spiritual perception and divine guidance? Well, don’t feel like the lone ranger, because all of us have succumbed to the enemy’s divisive plans at ...read more

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    The Benefits Of Setting Limits

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 8, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,572 views

    Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend have written a best selling book called Boundaries that helps us learn how to set God directed limitations. People who live without boundaries often lack self-control. Paul wrote to Timothy, "Discipline yourself for t

    The Benefits of Setting Limits James 4:2-4 - "You want something but dont’ get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You udo not have, because you do not have because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational