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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Look Up And Praise The Lord

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,441 views

    A summons to praise our God, with reasons attached.

    LOOK UP AND PRAISE THE LORD. Psalm 147:1-11, Psalm 147:20c. Why “Praise the LORD” (Psalm 147:1)? There are two possible readings of the answer: “For it is good/ pleasant/ delightful to sing praises to our God” (cf. Psalm 92:1); or “For He is good/ gracious/ beautiful” (cf. Psalm 27:4). It could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Guess Who Is Looking For You?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 15, 2015
     | 3,254 views

    The devil is on a rampage in the day we live.

    GUESS WHO IS LOOKING FOR YOU? The Tempter Genesis 3: 1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? The perverter of Gods Word. Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "We Can Look Up"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 7, 2015
     | 4,766 views

    WE can look up because Jesus comes to our place, we can bring stuff to him, he pulls us to a side, and he opens things in our lives.

    “We can Look Up” Mark 7:31-37 1. Notice Jesus comes to a place . Jesus will come to our place if we believe vs 31 31Then Jesus left the vicinity of Tyre and went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis • What hinders Jesus from coming to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What You Looking At? Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 27, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,408 views

    In this message we will talk about how to overcome discouragement

    Hey, What Are You Looking At? GOOD MORNING MGCC Stuff from worship songs… OKAY – last week we wrapped up a 4 week series called, The last 4 weeks have been awesome as we have talked about… • Reversing Anxiety (C.A.L.M.S.) • Moving Beyond Insecurity (R.U.N.) • Getting Over Our Hurt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Well Is Looking For Water

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 28, 2024
     | 4,048 views

    When the well is looking for water

    In word one there is a request (Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.)   In word two he gives a promise to a thief (To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.)   In word three he gives an order he said (Woman, behold, thy son! And then he said to the disciple Behold, thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love That Looks Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025
     | 162 views

    Love that looks like Jesus acts first, sacrifices deeply, and never gives up — it is the antidote to a world filled with hate.

    ### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper - Shortened Music Lyric Video - Less Like Me by Zach Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hawc0emHq8c The last two weeks, we have been walking through a short series called Less Like Me: More Like Jesus, inspired by Zach Williams’ powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Looking For Signs Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
     | 191 views

    Jesus' miracles were signs that pointed to His deity.

    A. WHY THERE WILL BE SIGNS 1. Definition: A sign points primarily to the supernatural activity of God sending a message to people. “Communication between the visible and invisible world.” ISBE 2. There have always been signs. a. The rainbow, a sign that the earth won’t be flooded again. b. Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not As Easy (Or Hard) As It Looks

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Aug 23, 2025
     | 141 views

    Being a Christian isn’t as easy as we think—our best efforts fall short before a holy God. But it’s not as hard as it looks either, because Christ has already done the impossible for us, giving us His Spirit and His strength to live as His people.

    GOOD MORNING. There were definitely times that I thought that being a pastor would make it easier to be a Christian. I realized how foolish that was even before going to seminary watching some rather famous pastors fall very publicly to temptation in the 80’ and 90’s. And this isn’t about beating ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When The Tree Looks Dead

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Nov 24, 2025
     | 673 views

    This is the first sermon in an Advent sermon Series, "The Gospel According to Isaiah."

    Introduction: When the Tree Looks Dead The first Sunday of December reminds us that we are entering the Advent season. This is the time when we prepare our hearts to remember the Lord’s first coming and to look forward to His return. Isaiah begins this journey in an unexpected place. He does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "looking For God"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,362 views

    A sermon for Epiphany Sunday.

    “Looking for God” Matthew 2:1-12 Today is Epiphany, according to the Christian calendar. Now what do we mean by that? Epiphany, really is that same word, as in, “Wow. I just realized something I had never thought of before. I’ve had an epiphany.” It’s a realization, a revelation, a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Are You Looking For? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,173 views

    To explore the transformative power of Jesus' love and salvation and how it applies to our own journey with Christ.

    Good morning, Church! Aren't we all so grateful to be here in the presence of the Lord today? Today, we're going to delve into a beautiful story of transformation found in the gospel of Luke. It's a story that captures the essence of our search for fulfillment, our encounter with Jesus, and the ...read more

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  • David Owens avatar

    Godly Sorrow And Godly Joy Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,659 views

    Godly sorrow leads to repentance and salvation, which results in joy - for God and for the individuals involved.

    Introduction: A. Sometimes the truth hurts, doesn’t it? 1. Here we see a horse who has just learned the truth about himself. With tears he writes: “Dear Diary, Today I found out that I am a horse.” 2. Here we see a doctor laying out the truth for his patient: “What fits ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of Being Right With God Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 8,879 views

    Four assurances God gives us when we discover His grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

    The last twelve days have remarkable. Like you I’ve been fascinated at how closely contested our presidential election has been. Can you imagine what the last twelve days have been like for vice-president Gore and governor Bush? On election day the networks first called Florida for Gore, then they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Will Be Joyful Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 11, 2015
     | 5,788 views

    A sermon on the fruits of the Spirit.

    "Relaunch 2015" pt. 2 - I Will Be Joyful Galatians 5:22-23 Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Introduction: I want to welcome you this morning to part 2 of a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Joy: Easter, 2003

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,400 views

    Do you ever feel like this? Emptiness? Exhaustion? Feeling trapped? We’ll meet two people in the Bible who felt this way. But because they met the Risen Jesus, they found joy. And you can, too!

    (I used several ideas from Rick Warren’s Easter messages over the last few years for this message. Thanks, Rick! 1980 people attended our services and 63 people prayed to recieve Christ at CVCC this Easter!) * * * I’ve lived in NE Ohio 17 years and I’ve personally talked to hundreds of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist