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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Rise Up

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 15, 2020
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    Get out of the quagmire and into the universal choir of praise for your forgiveness!

    Luke 19:37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church: The Gate Of God Series

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,696 views

    If you’re weary with church as usual, let’s evaluate the proper steps that we must take that will prepare us for a move of God.

    The Church; The Gate of God SHM – 11/25/01 p.m. – Text: Nehemiah 2:11-20 There are three essentials of rebuilding the gates and reclaiming the city of God: ·Preparation ·Cooperation ·Determination Preparation: Three Kinds of Preparation Are Necessary I. Head Preparation – The Development of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Two-Man Lift

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Mar 18, 2025
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    When something was too heavy for us to lift, it was a policy at my work that anything over 50 lbs. was to have a two-man lift. This way the heavy object could be lifted without injury! Prayer is similar at times!

    The Two-Man Lift Ephesians 6:14-18; 1 Samuel 38-40 When something is too heavy for you to carry, what do we do? We ask for help, hence – “The Two-Man Lift!” This was a policy where I used to work… Over 50 lbs., get help!! Knowing that God wants us to pray as if we are fighting and defeating the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pick Up Your Mat

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 12, 2013
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    “anyone who has faith in me will do what I am doing, he will do even greater things cause I will go to the Father.

    “Pick up your mat” Allan H. Kircher Sermon for Love House Ministries 2nd chapter of Mark, verses 1-12. • The house was filled • It was filled/anticipation of hearing/good news/gospel. • Almost 2000 years ago Jesus filled the house • A house in Capernaum. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Your Peace A Cover-Up?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 3,679 views

    Many people think they have peace but peace can be a coverup of the truth. True peace comes from God.

    Introductory Considerations 1. The situation was not a good one for the people of Israel. Many of them, including the prophet Ezekiel had already been carried off to exile in Babylon. The Babylonians had surrounded the city of Jerusalem and laid seige to it. The people were prisoners in their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Annoint My Head Series

    Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 21,282 views

    Analysis of Psalm 23

    Title: “You Anoint My Head With Oil” Psalms 23: 5 “You prepare a Table before me in the presence of my Enemies; You anoint my Head with Oil; My Cup runs over.” Last Sunday Morning we talked about God’s Table of Grace. We said that God’s Table Provides many ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hanging Up Your Harp

    Contributed by Darren Felarise on Sep 29, 2019
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    The Devil may never get you to do drugs, drink, or smoke, but if he can just get you to hang up your harp & sing a silent song, he's got you.

    Ps 137:1-4 137 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. 2 We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. 3 For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Keeping Your Guard Up

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 7, 2005
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     | 8,238 views

    guarding against spiritual deception in the world we live in.

    Intro: at our house we have posted a beware of dog sign, we did it as a joke because the only thing Milo could do to hurt anyone is maybe lick them to death. Webster defines the word beware—to stay on guard, to be alert. The Bible gives us some verses that say: keep your guard up Keeping Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pick Up Your Shovel PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,433 views

    Highlight the importance of obedience and faith in God, emphasizing that His blessings often come in unexpected ways and His plans are infinitely greater than ours.

    Good morning, family. I'm so glad you're here with us today as we dive into God's word together. Today, we’re going to explore a fascinating passage from 2 Kings, which is a perfect reminder that God's blessings often come in unexpected ways, and just how crucial obedience and faith are in our walk ...read more

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    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,122 views

    Following Christ means following him to the cross.

    There are basically two kinds of sermons on the Christian life. The first type of sermon views the Christian life as a kind of puzzle to be solved, with the message going something like this: Life is full of hardships, and frustrations, and obstacles. But if you do this one thing; if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    That's Your Lord!

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jun 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,358 views

    Jesus is introduced for his glory, power, majesty, and as head over the church his body. The point is that we get to know him better and glorify and praise his name.

    Do you know anyone famous? Maybe relatives or ancestors who did something incredible? Once I worked part time at a luxury condo in Minneapolis as a security guard letting residents in and out of the complex. One late night a man entered whom I didn’t recognize. As he began walking past me at ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Take Up Your Cross Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 21, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 18,018 views

    Be willing to make sacrifices so that the will of God can be accomplished through your life. We are called to carry our own cross and to renew such a commitment every day.

    Crosses are everywhere these days. You see them on buildings, stationery, jewelry shops… • You noticed now that crosses seem to be a chief feature of punk style and the outfits of young celebrities, even rock band members. • Crosses have become a standard fashion accessory. Crosses didn’t have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Take Up Your Cross PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024
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    Explores the depth of commitment to Christ, emphasizing self-denial, divine direction, and determined discipleship as paths to true life.

    Beloved congregation, I stand before you today, warmed by the familiar faces of my brothers and sisters in Christ, and I am filled with a profound sense of joy and anticipation. We are gathered here, united in faith, bound by love, and driven by a shared desire to draw closer to our Heavenly ...read more

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    Hands Lifted To The Lord Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 2, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,622 views

    There is a spiritual battle going on in our world and our own relatives and friends are being attacked; are we praying?

    Let us continue our worship of God by continuing our study of the Book of Exodus. Please open your Bibles to Exodus 17….. By the way, we will celebrate Communion next week instead of today. We have been following the Hebrews now freed from Egypt and led and provided for my God. We have noted how ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love Lifted Me

    Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,536 views

    We are ascended with Christ!

    Some of the hottest books on the market right now in the Christian and even secular market are books about the rapture. The rapture is the biblical teaching taken from I Thessalonians 4 that Christ will return at the sound of the trumpet, the dead will be raised and those of us who are “in Christ” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed