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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Are You An Encourager Or A Discourager?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 3, 2006
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    Encouragement has a two-fold emphasis: to comfort or reassure and to challenge or admonish. Discouragement tears down; Encouragement builds up. The question is "Are you an encourager or a discourager?"

    ARE YOU AN ENCOURAGER OR A DISCOURAGER? HEBREWS 10:24-25 "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting (encouraging) one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    You Ought To Be Congratulated

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 13, 2005
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    Many of us know about the separation of the sheep and the goats, but what is the reason for the separation? Since it cannot be only our treatment of the down and out there must be another reason.

    Matthew 25:31-46. “You ought to be congratulated” Scripture Readings:- James 1:19-27 Matthew 25:31-46 (text) Congregation in the Lord, The basic teaching of this passage is obvious … Jesus summarizes it in verse 46. “Then they (the goats) will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    The Oldest Hymn Part 2- The Way Up Is Down Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 27, 2006
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     | 2,743 views

    Want to get promoted? Get what you feel is yours ’by right’? The way up is down.

    The oldest Hymn part two- the way up is down. Phil 2:1-11 WBC 29.01.06pm RECAP Paul’s really concerned about Christian character, consistency and fruit - He’s particularly concerned because he knows he might ’go to be with the Lord’… and there are factions in the church… and striving for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Don't Go Down With The Ship!

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 24, 2001
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    The actions of those on the Titanic who volunarily gave up their seats in the lifeboat to others illustrates the substitutionary death of Jesus Christ for sinners.

    This morning, I’d like to tell you the story of the sinking of the Titanic. At 11:30 p.m., on April 14, 1912, the ocean liner Titanic, the pride of the White Star cruise line sailing on her maiden voyage, struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic, and sank less than 2 1/2 hours later, taking with her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    Up Goes The Moisture, Down Comes The Rain

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 21, 2021
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    The Holy Spirit, and revival, have similarities to the processes of rainfall. Just as moisture must evaporate up before rain, so prayers & praise must go up. When heaven reaches the saturation point, you can expect rain!

    UP GOES THE MOISTURE, DOWN COMES THE RAIN Job 36:27-28; 1 Kgs. 18:43-44 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHOPPER OF A LIE 1. A young boy came home from his first day of school and confessed to his father that he told a lie. The father asked why he did it. 2. The boy said, "Well, dad, when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Lay Down The Shovel --- Do-Nothing-Ism Is A Cancer

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 27, 2015
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    It is insane to think you can keep doing the things the same old way and expect a different outcome. Lay down your shovel, quit digging, this hole could become your grave. You are a product of your daily choices. Do not blame, CORRECT the problem.

    LAY DOWN YOUR SHOVEL, QUIT DIGGING YOUR OWN GRAVE? DO-NOTHING-ISM IS A CANCER --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. BLESSING OR CURSE IS ALL ABOUT CHOICES --- DAILY MENIAL CHOICES ... WE BECOME THE SUM TOTAL OF OUR DAILY CHOICES... A. We choose moods, moods become habits, habits ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mitchell Leonard avatar

    When You're Put In A Pit

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Mar 8, 2025
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    A sermon to adults when you find yourself down in a pit.

    Genesis 37:13-28 “When you’re Put into a Pit” 3/9/25 a.m. 28 years ago we had bought the property that we live on today, we had moved a Mobile Home in, and my mother-in-law was out walking in the woods behind the Mobile and ... she found a PIT. A DEEP PIT. Somewhere between 15 and 20 foot deep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Be Careful Who Or What You Support

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 23, 2004
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    Be careful little hand what lever you pull for the Father above is looking down in ?

    From time to time, I hear folks say, “I don’t talk about politics or religion.” Interestingly, both subjects influence a great part of our lives and it certainly is prudent for us to seek to be right in both areas. Germans made a mistake in the last century and we had a man who should have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    We See The Seven Doors Of Heaven

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 20, 2016
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    God will open doors now and in the future to lead us to where he wants us.

    WE SEE THE SEVEN DOORS OF HEAVEN Psalms 14: 2 The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. Most Christians today have more “downs” than “up” down in the mouth. We are not winning souls ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    How Do I Keep From Getting Down? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 2,954 views

    Larry King was famous for interviewing the biggest celebrities just a few decades ago. But King was interviewed on a New York City radio program was asked, “Larry, if you could meet God and ask Him one question, what would it be?” Larry King, who was a Jew, said, “Do you have a son?”

    Today, I want to speak to you about “How Do I Keep from Getting Down.” We are moving verse by verse and sentence by sentence through the New Testament letter of Colossians together. Here are some key background facts to better understand Colossians. You can move through the four chapters of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    “the Conclusion Of John’s Gospel” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,742 views

    John's Gospel concludes with John's affirmation and validity of the testimony of his writing. Jesus also gives a very familiar command made dozens of times in His ministry: Follow Me!

    “The Conclusion of John’s Gospel” John 21:18-25 Last week we looked at Peter’s reinstatement as a disciple in John 21:15-17: “When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randy Trotter avatar

    Is It Well With Your Soul?

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jul 26, 2015
     | 11,469 views

    A word of encouragement after I faced a life threatening experience

    “IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL” INTRO: This past week on Thursday morning. I nearly died and I mean that! My defibrillator fired off knocking me unconscious to the floor and then fired again after I got up! I’ve had some heart issues & the Dr.'s implanted it a little over 5 yrs ago. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    God Saw Me Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 3, 2019
     | 4,100 views

    My ancestors were not monkeys. I am created by God. I am unique and awesome. I am proud of my being, why? the answer is found in this sermon.

    Text: Psalm 139:16 Theme: “You saw my unformed body” Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am happy that the Lord has given me the opportunity to preach this morning on the theme ‘the foreknowledge of God’ under that broad theme we were meditating on various perspectives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Peter's Vision: Breaking Down Walls Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 12, 2024
     | 1,744 views

    Let God change the way you see people. Stop looking at outward appearances or misguided mindsets and start looking at the heart that needs Jesus.

    Peter’s Vision: Breaking Down Walls Text: Acts 10:9-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Preacher isn't talkin' 'bout religion no more He just wants to praise the Lord People aren't as stuffy as they were before They just want to praise the Lord And it's very plain to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tommy Jackson avatar

    Fast & Furious Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014
     | 5,138 views

    Are you running wide open? Does it seem like life is "Fast & Furious"? Isn't it time to slow down a little?

    START WITH CAR RACE VIDEO OPEN: Good Morning! Welcome to our new series called..... ! Explain video ! Many of us wouldn’t dare get into a car going that fast, yet our lives are going that fast. ! New series title is “Fast and Furious: Easing Up to Create ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational