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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Growing Up

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 30, 2018
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    Our maturity in Christ involves our holiness.

    1. Children often ask, “What will you be when you grow up? a. A life’s vocation is what is meant by the question. I thought I would join the Navy, Not Ministry b. There is an old rhyme that children used to say when counting the sections of an orange or petals on a flower that was supposed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Listen Up! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 28, 2014
     | 6,012 views

    God wants to keep us in the loop; he wants us to get it right and be informed.

    Listen Up! Isaiah 55 1. At the women’s Bible study this week, the ladies came up with a theory to account for the clues they found. First, they saw that my vehicle and Marylu’s vehicle were parked in the lot. Second, they saw on the marker board in the hall, “Camp ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Straightened Up

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 24, 2007
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    Christ Jesus brings us abundant life. We must not lose out by putting up unnecessary barriers to the work of Christ Jesus. The challenge is to watch out. Do not set up our own Sabbath prejudices that stop us from seeing and doing the work of Jesus in t

    Luke 13: 10 – 17 – Straightened Up Intro: When I was a kid, on those RARE occasions when I would be doing something mischievous or irritating to my mother, she would look at me and in all seriousness say, “Mister, you better straighten up and fly right.” For a long time I didn’t exactly ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Set Up

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,674 views

    We can adjust to the change God brings.

    A SET UP Acts 6.8-15 S: New Covenant C: Adapting to Change Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE CAN ADJUST TO THE CHANGE GOD BRINGS. Type: Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Be a person of faith, like Stephen – a man of character and courage. • Adjust yourself, adjust your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mixing It Up Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 18, 2014
     | 6,944 views

    Advent is not so much about shopping; it’s not so much about lists and baking and decorations. Rather, Advent points us to the One who came and will come again. A ‘ready life’ is one lived through the power of His Spirit to serve Him in holiness.

    Why Christmas Is a Big Deal: Mixing It Up Scripture Text: Luke 1.68-79 Advent Reading: Luke 1.68-79, Advent-Peace INTRODUCTION The Bible is full-of-examples of God-calling people to do things that appeared to be a little-strange …or goofy, …or surprising. I think it just ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Measure Up

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 18, 2018
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     | 10,131 views

    God asks us to help build His ONE church - and how we measure things can make all the difference in how the local church turns out. What measuring stick does God want us to use in making the right measurements?

    (This sermon was preached at our annual “Unity” service, where we bring our English, Spanish, and Burmese churches together for one big worship service. On this occasion, we ordained one Hispanic man to the preaching ministry and another as an Elder for the Hispanic church). OPEN: Years ago I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Follow-Up!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 10, 2013
     | 4,138 views

    Some people need to be followed-up ad infinitum in order to win them for Christ!

    Follow-up! “Let's go back and visit each city where we previously preached the word of the Lord, to see how the new believers are doing'” (Acts 15:36). I remember back while working for a bank, I attended an irate customer call that was meant for my boss, the customer spewed exotic ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Add It Up

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 16, 2020
     | 2,195 views

    I don’t know if this has ever happened to you but it happens to me way too often. I meet someone and at first blush I’m excited because they seem to be as committed to the same ideas as me. However, over time, I realize we aren’t alike as I thought.

    I don’t know if this has ever happened to you but it happens to me way too often. I meet someone and at first blush I’m excited because they seem to be as committed to the same ideas as me. However, over time, I realize we aren’t alike as I thought. They haven’t changed. I am noticing their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You've Got To Rise Up, To Get Up

    Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Oct 5, 2005
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    The man at the pool asked for alms....but instead was given the opportunity to rise up from physical and spiritual deprivation.

    There are times in our lives when we need a "miracle", not simply for survival, but to continue the promised virtue of being overcomers. Have you ever needed a miracle from the Lord? We live in a world where wholeness,joy and happiness seem to be constantly threatened by the daily conflict and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rediscovering His Love: The Wounds Of Jesus, His Head Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 21, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,576 views

    Objective: A communion meditation for Good Friday of Holy Week, part 4 of a 4 part series on “Rediscovering His Love: The Wounds of Jesus.”

    Good Friday of Holy Week REDISCOVERING HIS LOVE: THE WOUNDS OF JESUS, HIS HEAD* (Isaiah 50:6) Objective: A communion meditation for Good Friday of Holy Week, part 4 of a 4 part series on “Rediscovering His Love: The Wounds of Jesus.” Good Friday Prayer on Christ’s Passion O crucified Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    O Soul Are You Weary And Troubled

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,693 views

    This sermon examines Jesus words to those with troubled and weary hearts.

    O Soul Are You Weary & Troubled John 14:1-4 Oh, Soul are you weary and troubled no light in the darkness you see there¡¦s light for a look at the Saviour and life more abundant and free. Let me ask you this morning how many of you have had a week of weariness or trouble. a) We all get weary at ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Straighten Up

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 24, 2022
     | 3,128 views

    We must learn to straighten up and view the world through the eyes of Christ Jesus.

    Straighten Up – Luke 13: 10 - 17 Intro: As I was preparing reading the text for this message, a phrase came to mind. On those RARE occasions when I was doing something I shouldn’t or when I annoyed my mother for some minor infraction, she would look at me with those piercing blue eyes and say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Deny Oneself & Take Up The Cross

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 18, 2025
     | 396 views

    What is the most important decision that you have ever made in your life? Maybe your answer is similar to others‟. Some would answer: going to college, choosing jobs, getting married and applying for green card. Of those listed, which is the most important?

    DENY ONESELF & TAKE UP THE CROSS Matthew 16:21-28 What is the most important decision that you have ever made in your life? Maybe your answer is similar to others. Some would answer: going to college, choosing jobs, getting married and applying for green card. Of those listed, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Bent Road

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jul 1, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,403 views

    The path of life may not be exactly as you had intended it. But it is as God has planned it.

    A BENT ROAD "17 Then it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, “Lest perhaps the people change their minds when they see war, and return to Egypt.” 18 So God led the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Spiritual Covering

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,840 views

    Moses wrote psalm 90, and 91 during 40 years in the wilderness, the wanderings of which are the subject of the 4th book of psalms. Psalm 91 was written to comfort the church in the wilderness while going through the 40-year curse, and to assure children o

    Your Spiritual Covering Psalm 91:1-16 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” 3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal