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  • Selvan John avatar

    Never Give Up...

    Contributed by Selvan John on Mar 11, 2010
    based on 35 ratings
     | 122,037 views

    Why we give up and how not to give up...

    Never Give Up… Many of us quit, half way through with what we have started and we have enough reasons why we do it. Years ago I joined a college to do my Masters in Divinity course while I was working in a church as a pastor of the children’s ministry. After enrolling for the course ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wake Up Iowa!

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,060 views

    I believe we are in the situation that we are in because we have been quiet for far too long. We have not applied biblical principles towards the same sex issue. We have not sounded a clear call and it is time we do.

    Wake up Iowa, Same Sex Marriage is Wrong Scripture: Hebrews 13:4 & 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Date: 11 October 2009 Purpose: I believe we are in the situation that we are in because we have been quiet for far too long. We have not applied biblical principles towards the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Shut Up And Be Still Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 12, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,433 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Conversations With God".

    Family Worship May 9, 2010 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Conversations With God [#4] SHUT UP AND BE STILL Habakkuk 2:20 Introduction: As I began to prepare for today’s sermon, I looked at many passages of Scripture about mothers in the Bible. I read about Samuel’s ...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
     | 7,808 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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    The Up-Standing Citizen

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jun 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,837 views

    The fac that no name is given tells us all this could be anyone at any moment of life, thankfully, we have hope to overcome these issues of life through the Lord Jesus Christ

    The UP-STANDING Citizen Acts 3:1-11 - Psalm 3:3 Introduction: It is important to know that the man’s name is not given, which tells me this could be anyone at anytime in any one of life’s circumstances. 1. HE LOOKED UP VS.4 This man no doubt had a posture that was continually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sharon Stonestreet avatar

    Grow Up In Christ

    Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,264 views

    We are born into the kingdom or God, and like babies in the natural our Father God expects us to grow up.

    There was a group of tourists who were visiting a picturesque village and came upon an old man sitting beside a fence. In a rather patronizing way, one of the tourist asked, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope, only babies.” Very true, only Adam and Eve did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lift Up Jesus! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,107 views

    The series is based on John 3, "The Heart of the Gospel."

    “LIFT UP JESUS!” John 3:9-15 INTRO – We have come into this place today to lift up Jesus! Have a pastor friend of mine who is in a very large church in another state. Person came to him and told him that they were leaving his church. Asked why. “We’re tired of this ‘Jesus-ism.’ Every time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope Looks Up

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,971 views

    When your mountain seems too big to climb, look up and remember who gives you the hope you need.

    Hope Looks Up Psalm 121:1-8 A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip-- he who watches over you will not slumber; 4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Time To Wake Up.

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,356 views

    The church has been sleeping for too long. It is time to wake up and see what God expects from you.

    December 13, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 5:8-18 Subject: Living for God Title: Good Morning Palmyra, Missouri – Time to Wake Up We are living in a time when things happen often and they happen fast. We don’t always realize it but something may have happened just overnight that will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Cheer Up! Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 23,764 views

    How focusing on Christ cheers me up even in the midst of the mess of life.

    "I have told you this, so that you might have peace in your hearts because of me. While you are in the world you will have to suffer. But CHEER UP! I have defeated the world! Jesus - John 16:33 (CEV) The topic today is “How to Cheer Up,” so I thought I would begin by reading some excerpts from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrapping It All Up!

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008
     | 2,808 views

    Short 4th of July Devotional

    Wrapping it all up! Proverbs 14:34 Last Sunday night, at the end of Choir practice, the discussion was all about how the service would go. Who, what, when and where in the service, then suddenly Robin says. Then Tom will wrap it all up by saying something….. with a devotional. No pressure, No ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Keeping Up Appearances

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,291 views

    Sometimes the urge to blend in socially as Christ followers effects the level of our commitment. Eventually, you may end up compromising your commitment that will soon affect your character and the way others will begin to see you. Discover why we hide wh

    Start with wearing themask in darkness and shining the light on it... Read “In The Dark” story: A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an attractive young lady who was traveling with her grandmother. As the four engaged in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Stand Up For Jesus

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 69,791 views

    Paul encourages the church to “Stand up for Jesus.” Apostle Paul warns the Corinthian Church that Christian believers are always in danger of attack. Satan, the adversary, comes to kill, steal, and destroy. Satan has a way of attacking us on many accounts

    Subject: Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus Text: I Corinthians 16:13-14 Introduction: Using these verses of Scripture, I want address the subject: Standing for Jesus. “Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus” is the theme song for the Life Member’s Council of the AME Zion Church. The hymn is really a call to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Tearing Up The Checklists Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,463 views

    Do you think that pleasing God means making and keeping a long list of rules? Think again.

    Tearing up the Checklists It’s Monday evening at your house. You have had a long day and now after dinner you are going through the mail at the kitchen table. A long envelope falls out of the stack of junk mail that is hand addressed to you. The feel of the paper is rich and textured; the stamp ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Wake Up And Be”

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 15, 2009
     | 3,306 views

    “Wake up and Be”

    The 911 Terrorist attacks, the tsunami, more hurricanes in one season then ever before, the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and Rita, the Pakistani earthquake, the mudslides in Mexico, fires in California, floods in Bangladesh and China, the war in Iraq, the Asian Bird flu, hundreds of thousands ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist