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    Stir Up The Gifts PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,464 views

    Encourage believers to recognize, stir up, and utilize their God-given gifts for His glory and the service of others.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to explore a message from the Apostle Paul in his letter to Timothy. As C.S. Lewis once said, "God doesn't want something from us. He simply wants us." So let's dive into this message, knowing that God wants to work in and through us as we discover ...read more

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    Stir Up The Gift

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 28, 2024
     | 6,400 views

    What God is looking for is some good old Holy Ghost agitators, someone that is going to help the Spirit of God to move in our life, the life of the church, and the life of God’s people.

    I want to say thank’s be to God, that there is still near the sheep a house of mercy, and grace and a pool that supplies every need, like Grace: which keeping from me what I don’t deserve and Mercy which allows me to get what I do deserve. ??As we look at this passage, we see that there was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Up In Grace

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,807 views

    As Christians we are to be progressing in our sanctification and in our Christian walk. I hope this sermon helps us to do that.

    Growing Up in Grace Text: 2nd Peter 3:14-18 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you were hoping that we were going to be back in the Book of Genesis this morning, you’re going to have to wait til next Sunday, or maybe even the Sunday after that, as the Lord’s been putting more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Tareing Up The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 20, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,355 views

    We may not be able to get rid of all the weeds, but it does not help if we are planting them.

    Mat 13:24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: 25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. 26 But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Up The Mantle Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 20, 2021
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     | 10,129 views

    Elisha had proven himself faithful in being Elijah’s disciple. He was now ready for a new ministry, an expanded ministry, an anointed ministry.

    2 KINGS 2: 8-14 TAKING UP THE MANTLE [2 Kings 2:1-7] Elijah has been called the grandest character that Israel ever produced. [Robert Young, Analytical Concordance to the Bible, New York: Funk and Wagnalls, 1936, p 295.] But like all of us he needed a friend. Elisha had been Elijah’s servant, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Up Hither

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 24,163 views

    The call of the Spirit of God is always to a Higher Place, To see more and To be more in God.

    Re 4:1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter. 2Co 3:18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Press On & Level Up Series

    Contributed by Eliseo Tibio on Jan 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,851 views

    PRESS ON - P - Prayer, R-Reaching Out or Evangelize; E - Encourage; S-Support; S-Speak Life; O-Obedience; N-Nurturing.

    INTRODUCTION: Press on and Level up message is the message we need this year 2015. Let us learn the acronym of the word PRESS ON. I. P – PRAYER A. Prayer is the best communication to meet our personal necessities. B. Prayer has no dead spot signals, no expiration dates, not busy lines, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Stand Up For Jesus

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 40,072 views

    An overview of 2 Timothy and Paul’s call to stand up and stand firm for the gospel.

    Stand Up For Jesus 2 Timothy 1:13-14, 2:1-3 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO An old song from our hymnals provides a fitting backdrop for 2 Timothy. Listen to the words written in 1858 by George Duffield, a Presbyterian minister in Philadelphia. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lifting Up Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 20, 2012
     | 8,137 views

    The story of Jesus doesn’t end with His ascension. In the scriptures His story continues in the lives of the disciples, and today the story goes on in our lives. The primary assignment of the Church is to lift up Jesus. We are not a social or political

    Lifting Up Jesus Acts 8:1-13 Introduction The story of Jesus doesn’t end with His ascension. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way Up Is Down Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 28, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,795 views

    Paul pointed to the example of Jesus' humble service as a way for the Philippians to live in harmony with each other and receive a blessing from God.

    Introduction: A. A tv show I enjoyed watching in the seventies and eighties was the sitcom called The Jeffersons. 1. The show featured an African American family who became wealthy and moved out of a run-down area in Queens to a luxury apartment in Manhattan. 2. The theme song for the show was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Shows Up! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 25, 2020
     | 8,346 views

    God shows up... 1. So don't get distracted (vs. 1-3). 2. Expect God to work in your everyday life (vs. 3). 3. Trust God to guide you (vs. 4-6). 4. Point other people to Jesus (vs. 7).

    God Shows Up! The Gospel of John John 21:1-7 (Reading vs. 1-14) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 22, 2018 (Revised July 25, 2020) BACKGROUND: *In John 21, God tells us about one of the wonderful appearances of our Risen Savior. It happened on the shore of the Sea of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Time To Wake Up!

    Contributed by Ralph Lassiter on Sep 16, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 29,905 views

    Remaining asleep when work in the kingdom is required is not acceptable to the Lord and is dangerous to us spiritually and to our communities. The time to wake up is now.

    Text: Matthew 13: 24 – 26; Romans 13:11-12 Sleep is an essential to life. Amen? • Part of our daily life cycle of waking, work/school/play, eating, sleeping – start over No magic number for the number of hours of sleep needed, although we do know that babies need up to 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shaking Things Up Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,104 views

    Salt is a symbol of permanence as well as a reminder of purity, preservation, health and even destruction. These are things that we are called to be and do as followers of the Leader.

    1. Chick-Fil-A Mission Several months ago Chick-fil-A's founder, Truett Cathy, made people upset when he claimed: "I think we are inviting God's judgment on our nation when we shake our fist at him and say, 'We know better than you as to what constitutes a marriage.'" And said that his company was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's Up With The Church

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,384 views

    WHY ARE PEOPLE STILL INVITING FOLKS TO CHURCH WITHOUT TELLIGN THEM THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH?

    WHAT’S UP WITH THE CHURCH INTRO: WHY IS BEING PART OF A CHURCH SO IMPORTANT? 1: MEMBERSHIP A) TO BELONG B) TO BE PART OF SOMETHING C) THIS IS A CHRISTIAN CONCEPT IN IT’S ROOTS POINT: TODAY MEMBERSHIP IS USED MUCH DIFFERENTLY, MEMBERS GET HALF OFF OR GET THE BEST SEATS THEY HAVE AN ADVANTAGE OVER ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Learning To Live It Up Series

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,966 views

    4th in the series Living in the 21st Century

    Learning to live it up Living in the 21st Century Philippians 3:12-21 I. Learn to live realistically. Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Phil 3:12 (NKJV) II. Learn to live in the ...read more

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