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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2019
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     | 20,485 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

  • Edward Frey avatar

    The Spirit Picks Up The Tab

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 20, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,854 views

    When God’s people are suffering they don’t always know how to pray. Thanks to God’s gracious promise that the Holy Spirit prays on our behalf!

    I have many fond memories of my late grandmother. One of my favorites was the way she always argued about who would pay the bill at the restaurant. It would never fail. I’d invite her out to lunch and we’d have a nice visit together until the waiter brought the bill. It was as if my grandma grew ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bud Rose avatar

    Wake Up Sleepy Head Series

    Contributed by Bud Rose on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,794 views

    The third message in a series on the Holy Spirit. It’s about waking up the church.

    WE’VE GOT THE POWER – 3 “WAKE UP SLEEPY HEAD” Text: Ephesians 5:14-21 Introduction: Over the past few weeks I’ve been preaching a series called, “We’ve Got The Power”. This morning, I want to continue with the third part of this series called, “Wake Up Sleepy Head”. But before moving on, let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    When God Shows Up

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 17, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 24,083 views

    Things change, things happen, and things are different when God shows up. The question is, have I experienced the things which take place when God shows up in life?

    When God Shows Up Acts 3:1-10 * If this afternoon you were sitting in your house, the doorbell rings, you answer the door, and when you open the door – you discover Jehovah God has come calling; what would you do? How would respond? What would change in your day &/or week? It is true that God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike DuBose avatar

    It's Time To Get Up

    Contributed by Mike Dubose on May 8, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 29,908 views

    We can learn new things from the old story of Jesus raising Lazarus. This sermon illustrates that the raising of Lazarus is intended to help raise each of us. Listen and learn! God is trying to raise us to a new life in Christ Jesus.

    It’s Time to Get Up John 11: 38-44 March 9, 2008 Illus: Over the years Readers Digest has published some really strange stuff from the lives of ordinary people… One lady wrote in to tell about an interesting billboard she had seen in Texas… It read, “Stand up and be counted for the 2000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tommy Hames avatar

    Crashing Down And Climbing Up

    Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,936 views

    A message to the downhearted Christian

    INTRODUCTION I was on a spiritual high when I was stationed in Valdosta, Georgia with the U.S Air Force. I was in a Bible believing, Bible teaching church and my relationship with Christ was at a peak. In 1998, I got out of the Air Force and moved my family back to Florida. My spiritual life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Up With All The Blood

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Aug 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,498 views

    This sermon explains the difference between the Old Testament and New Testament and deals with the question of why the shedding of blood is required for the forgiveness of sins.

    Scripture: Exodus 24: 3-11 Message Title: What’s up with all the Blood! Message Author: Anthony Perry Jr. Exodus 24: 3-11: When Moses went and told the people all the Lord’s words and laws, they responded with one voice, “Everything the Lord has said we will do.” Moses then wrote down everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Abused And Used But Not Used Up

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,207 views

    We must determine that the children with whom we are surrounded are God’s gift and God’s assignment for us, no matter how difficult or inconvenient they are.

    I received a letter the other day from someone very close to me. His letter was written hurriedly, because I had written him asking some questions. He felt he needed to answer those right away. He had a conviction he wanted me to hear immediately. I had asked him if he was going to leave his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Are You Going Up Or Down?

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 19, 2015
     | 5,491 views

    The rich man's sin was not his wealth, but his hard heart. Those who are rich have an obligation to help the poor. How we use what we have leads to God's judgment.

    The Pope, Billy Graham and Oral Roberts all died on the same day and arrived at the Pearly Gates at the same time. St. Peter said to them, "I have some bad news and some good news. The bad news is that we are full right now and I am going to have to send the three of you down to the devil. The good ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mark Armstrong avatar

    A Big Wake Up Call Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Feb 17, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,013 views

    The Book of Joel is a wake up call. God is good but he is not safe.

    The challenge of national tragedy. In his poem, The Four Quartets, T.S. Eliot writes, Go, said the bird, for the leaves were full of children, Hidden excitedly, containing laughter. Go, go, go, said the bird: human kind Cannot bear very much reality. People can only accept reality in very small ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Slow Down And Grow Up!

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 27, 2015
     | 5,824 views

    Based on Ephesians 4:11-15 we must learn to slow down so we can grow up. This message not only shows the need for slowing down, but gives three practical suggestions for accomplishing that goal.

    Slow Down & Grow Up! Ephesians 4:11-15 CHCC – August 24, 2014 INTRODUCTION: For the last 3 Sundays we’ve been in a series called Crazy Busy where we’re talking about how important it is to AVOID the common trap of getting our lives too full to too many things until we actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Hope Laid Up For You

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 15, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,487 views

    To establish hope is laid up for us in heaven, through faithful obedience to the word of the truth of the gospel; the grace of God; having been deposed from the power of darkness and seated in the Kingdom of God's dear Son.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Gospel: The Word of the Truth 2. The Gospel: The Grace of God in Truth 3. The Gospel: The Glory of God’s Inheritance Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Hope Laid Up For You.” This is another expository sermon. The outline of the study ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Never Ever Give Up! Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,128 views

    God answers prayers so that we might express and encourage our faith.

    Scripture Introduction Jesus teaches us today by parable, “an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.” Our English word derives from the Greek, para-bolae,, which itself consists of two words, para- meaning “beside” and -ballo meaning “throw or cast.” A parable is, literally, a story thrown or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Gaston avatar

    "Get Up And Look Again”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 43,373 views

    Have you tried and failed? God says, “Get up and try again!” Have you prayed and received no answer? God says, “Get up and pray again!” Have you believed for a miracle and nothing happened? God says, “Get up and believe a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th 6th, 7th time!

    “GET UP AND LOOK AGAIN” 1 Kings 18:20-46 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: INCENTIVE TO LEARN MATH 1. A boy was having trouble in public school with MATH. His parents tried tutoring him. His grades stayed so low his parents decided to move him to a Catholic school where strict nuns taught and all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Gaston avatar

    "If I Be Lifted Up”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 11, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 44,858 views

    A bold, powerful message of the urgent need today to lift up Jesus Christ through our lives, our actions, and our words. This is a message that will preach!

    “IF I BE LIFTED UP” Jn. 12:32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man had a heart attack and was brought to the ER. The doctor told him that he wouldn’t live unless he got a heart transplant right away. 2. Another doctor ran into the room and said, "You're in luck, two hearts just became available, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God