Sermons about Pick Up Your Mat

Mini-Series: You Must Be The Cycle Breaker In Your Family (Part 2)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

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Faith in God can move a person from mat to mattress. Mercy makes your burden your blessing. What was your crutch becomes your confession. Today let us expand on Breaking The Cycle but using another perspective - The Woman AT The Well.

BE A CYCLE BREAKER (PART 2): GOD CAN GIVE YOU A FRESH START JOHN 4:3 Jesus left Judea and departed again to Galilee. 4 But He needed to go through Samaria. 5 So He came to a city of Samaria which is called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Now Jacob’s well was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-42

Denomination: Charismatic

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Dec 30, 2019

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Shining your light is about making a mark, making a difference, ignoring the negative opinion of others and being a positive influencer. Your light is the most wonderful parts of your life that reflects your special character and the way you will influence the world by sharing the love of Jesus .

What does it mean to shine your light? I believe shining your light is about making a mark, making a difference, ignoring the negative opinion of others and being a positive influencer. And I think “your light” is that special, unique, one-of-a-kind thing that the Lord has deposited in you to make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, John 1:4-5, Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Catch Up With That Star

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 23, 2012

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God will lead you, if you will look up and step out. Real worship is not cheap. God will take you places you have never imagined and by routes that you never had planned; but don't despair, plod on.

On Course all the Way to the Finish---Determination Faithfully Following without Fanfare Mt. 2:2,9,10 Rev. 22:16 16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. (KJV) 16 Yo Jesús he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deny Ourselves? Take Up The Cross? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011

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This message is the sixth in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message examines the meaning of denying yourself and taking up your cross.

Sacrifice is a word that has the ability to send shivers down the spines of the majority of us. Of course Christians have reconciled themselves to the idea that this is a part of following Jesus. I would venture to say that our understanding of the concept of sacrifice is much different than ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Planting And Watering Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 3, 2024

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Who is picking your seat? Humility requires faith to believe that God has a seat for us.

Church in the City 1st Corinthians 3 Planting and Watering September 8, 2024 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 NIV “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. 7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. 8 The man who plants and the man who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9, Luke 8:5-8, Luke 8:11-15, Hebrews 4:12, John 7:38-39, Luke 8:15 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Your Mark

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

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On your mark. The race starter, Jesus himself is trying to get our attention. The race is about to start. It is time to get up to the line. It is time to get into the starting blocks. It is time for the race. On your mark….

Former major league baseball catcher and TV personality, Joe Garagiola, tells about a time when St. Louis Cardinal’s great and hall of famer, Stan Musial came to the plate in a critical game. At the time Musial was a super hitter and was at the peak of his career. As such, opposing pitchers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Methodist

Keeping Your Foot Out Of Your Mouth

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 2, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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James in our text gives 3 reasons why we should learn to manage our mouth and he backs each reason up with 2 illustrations

Keeping Your Foot Out Of Your Mouth James 3:1-12 Today we’re going to look at what James has to say about "How to Manage Your Mouth". We love to talk. There are talk shows everywhere. Everybody seems to have something to say. Statistics on the average American. You have 30 conversations a day ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man By The Pool Of Bethesda

Contributed by Dr. Ope Banwo on Mar 3, 2007

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Activating the healing power of God within you

THE MAN BY THE POOL OF BETHESDA (JOHN 5:2-9) 1) “Now there is in Jerusalem near the sheep Gate a pool which in Aramaic is called Bethesda (house of olives or house of mercy).. in these lay a great multitude of sick people, blind, lame, paralized…” Verse 2 Observation THE SICK BY THE POOL OF ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-9, John 5:1-17, John 5:1-9, John 5:2-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord, Prop Me Up On My Leaning Side

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Dec 11, 2021

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Learning to lean on the Lord through your troubled times.

Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. While traveling on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For Your Destiny

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 6, 2024

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Beware of those who prophesy a rosy destiny as God called very few, if any, to that kind of destiny. Roses have thorns so buckle up.

Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? James 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, James 1:27, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Luke 6:22-25, 2 Timothy 3:12, Philippians 1:29-30, John 16:33, Matthew 10:24-25, Revelation 3:17-18, Hebrews 11:35-40 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want To Get Well?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 9, 2015

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John 5

DO YOU WANT TO GET WELL? (JOHN 5:1-14) The Ice Bucket Challenge is all over the papers, TV and internet. Participants from celebrities to businessmen and politicians are dared to have a bucket of iced water poured over their heads. Why? Many have forgotten. It is to raise money and improve ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Against All Odds

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 9, 2008

based on 6 ratings

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Turning Steps of Risk Into a Walk of Faith. Whenever you’re up against all odds, life seems to take on a different meaning Just when you become comfortable in the even flow of things happening, God shows up and does something wonderful in your life to

------- OPTIONAL DVD STATS OPENER AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ------- DVD Intro “What Are The Odds…” Fade music out on black (this opener basically shows text fading in and out of odd statistics) ------- OPENING: Often times, life is a test for us. We strive at completing the test and coming through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Light On Your Feet

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 28, 2014

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Paul was not the first to come up with the beautiful feet concept. However, the beautiful feet carry the light of God's good news to all people in all times.

1. Da Vinci Inspiration Leonardo da Vinci had once worked on a great masterpiece for a long period of time. There was a young student standing next to him as da Vinci worked, and the student watched the master work as the painting had evolved in front of him. The student was awed by da Vinci's ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Your Responsibility

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 25, 2002

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We can’t gussy up our attitudes or actions to make them seem righteous on the outside and think that we are pleasing God. It’s much better to be transparent and let God deal with you, than try to hide sin under a pretty blanket.

The latest answer when you are caught making a mistake, doing something wrong – even breaking the law is: There was an error in judgment. Not, I goofed, or I’m guilty – but an error in judgment was made. That goes right along with this one: "I assume responsibility for all of my actions, except the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-65

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lift Jesus Up, Lift Him Up! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024

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This sermon explores glorifying God in our lives, trusting Him in difficult times, and understanding the transformative power of death through Jesus's sacrifice.

Good morning, beloved family of God, and welcome. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a fellowship of believers, united by a common faith and a shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Isn't it wonderful to know that we are part of a community that transcends the boundaries of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Topics: Glorify God

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