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  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Up From The Scum Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,376 views

    Examines what we will need to let go of if we allow the theory of evolution to shape our thinking

    Intro: 8 out of 9 school board members in Dover, PA were voted out last November. It would have been 9, but only 8 were up for re-election. It’s kind of a national tradition that being a school board member is a thankless job. But when was the last time people lined up to take the place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wake Up Call

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Mar 12, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,829 views

    Walk in the Light

    This is a true story – no I mean it, it really is true. Warren had an MRI a couple of weeks ago. I don’t know if you have ever had one. I’ve had a couple. One a long time ago and one just a few years ago. They have gotten better. For the first MRI that I had, the MRI was this big tube that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Never Give Up

    Contributed by James May on Nov 7, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 15,991 views

    Never give up on prayer and trusting the Lord. In God’s time and in God’s manner, your answer will come.

    NEVER GIVE UP by Pastor Jim May Matthew 9:1-26 In 1972, NASA launched the exploratory space probe Pioneer 10. The satellite’s primary mission was to reach Jupiter, photograph the planet and its moons, and beam data to earth about Jupiter’s magnetic field, radiation belts, and atmosphere. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Come Up Hither!

    Contributed by Don Spooner on Jul 13, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 34,682 views

    After being in the Spirit the apostle John was invited to "Come Up Hither" to the throne of God.

    The apostle John had spent his life preaching the gospel and in his old age, about 62 years after the cruxificion, he had been banished to the isle of Patmos. He gives the reason for his imprisonment, "For the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ." Life was not easy in this Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Up And Down The Ladder

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,551 views

    To be a real success in life, we need to climb down the ladder of success, just as Jesus did when He humbled Himself. (this sermon uses a ladder on the stage)

    Up and Down the Ladder Philippians 2:1-11 January 20, 2013 (this sermon uses a ladder on stage. This is not an original idea, but I can't recall where I heard of this.) We’re always trying to get ahead. There's always a ladder to climb (get ladder) and the higher up the ladder we go, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Train Up A Child

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 15, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 44,037 views

    Baby/Child Dedication Sermon

    Train Up A Child Scriptures: Deuteronomy 4:9; 6:4-9; Proverbs 22:6; 13-15; Introduction We have set aside today as our child dedication day. At the conclusion of this message we will dedicate those children who are brought forth. But what is the purpose of dedicating a child to the Lord? We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wise Up In 2002 Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 8,018 views

    "Everyone is invited to enroll in the ’School of Solomon.’ These words are written over its doors: ’The young, the simple, the foolish - welcome!’

    WISE UP in 2002! Have you ever done something, and then, almost as soon as you did it, wonder how you could have acted so foolishly? Have you ever had a disagreement with someone then gotten into a full-blown argument because you lost control of your temper and said things that were unwarranted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Wake-Up Call

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 27, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 44,908 views

    (Appropriate for Watchnight or New Year's Eve service as well.) As Christians we live in the certainty that Jesus is coming again. It could be today, tomorrow, or any moment. We need to wake up, clean up, and grow up.

    Romans 13:11-14 A Wake-up Call A priest and pastor were standing by the side of the road holding up a sign that read, "The End is near! Turn around before it's too late!" One speeding motorist yelled out his window, “Leave us alone, you religious nuts!” as he flew by. From around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hurry Up And Wait Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,407 views

    What to do when we are waiting on the Lord.

    You may have heard the expression “Hurry up and wait,” if you served in the military you certainly have heard it and seen it. Thirteen years in the U.S. Navy I have seen it first hand. Wake you up at the crack of dawn just to sit and wait for an hour or more to get your orders for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Up A Cross

    Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 3, 2019
     | 5,839 views

    Just what did Jesus have in mind when He spoke of bearing a cross?

    No Crown Without A Cross Luke 9:18-26 David P. Nolte When Jesus spoke of the cross we must bear, He was not speaking about a lapel pin or bumper sticker. He was not referring to an ostentatious display. of a huge hunk of baggage on a chain or cord for a necklace. He didn’t mean a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ups And Downs Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,721 views

    A look at Elijah and how his obedience wasn’t determined by his feelings.

    What type of person does God choose to confront politicians with His word? If you were to picture in your mind that type of person who would it be? Billy Graham? Perhaps he’s held audiences with every American President for forty years. Tony Campola? Maybe, he’s one of the three pastors who ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Never Give Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 136 views

    Jesus meets our deepest needs with forgiveness and healing, responding to faith—both ours and others’—with love greater than we can imagine.

    If you listen closely, you can almost hear the shuffle of sandals and the rustle of robes in that little house in Capernaum. The room is stuffed shoulder-to-shoulder with people who showed up hungry for more than bread. They want words that mend, a voice that understands, a touch that makes all ...read more

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    Up Against Jericho

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,648 views

    When you face your Jericho, remember Who is in charge, maintain your relationship with Him, be prepared for surprises, and be strong and courageous.

    Up Against Jericho Josh. 5:13-15 INTRO.: This story is the beginning of Joshua’s leadership of Israel. You remember meeting Joshua in the 13th chapter of Numbers when he was among the 12 spies sent into the Promised Land and one of only two who came back with a positive report. He was Moses’ aide ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great Hold Up

    Contributed by John Gail on Sep 17, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,142 views

    This sermon explores how success is assured for Gods people only when they fight under Jehovah Nissi. The Banner of God.

    THE GREAT HOLDUP Text: Exodus 17:8 – 16 Intro: As Israel traveled from the Wilderness of Sin by the command of God they come to a place referred to as Rephidim. They have traveled for three days through the wilderness from the Red Sea to this place. They have been without water trekking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cleaning Up The House

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 19,922 views

    David in Psalms 101:1-4 shares some insights with us on how to be pure

    INTRODUCTION • I want to ask you to raise your hand if you cleaned you house up your house a month ago. • How many of you cleaned it again the next week and the next week? Raise you hand if you cleaned you house a month ago and then you cleaned it AGAIN this past week. • Now raise you hand if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ