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"Letting Go" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 17, 2017

| 16,972 views

If we are going to find the freedom we have in Christ, we have a decision to make.

This week I heard the story about a pet store delivery truck going down the road. And every stop light he came to he'd run to the back of the truck, grab a 2x4 and start beating on the side of the truck. Nobody could figure out what he was doing, so finally somebody asked him, "What are you doing?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Rain

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jul 11, 2006

based on 11 ratings

| 8,659 views

Theme: Renewal for different seasons of life, initiated from above, personalized for you, continual as needed, in just the right proportions.

I. INTRODUCTION A. 1997 Movie “As Good As It Gets” – staring Helen Hunt & Jack Nicholson New York City. Melvin, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer, finds his life turned upside down when Carol, the only waitress who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Great Wake Up Call, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Evans on May 2, 2016

based on 4 ratings

| 9,852 views

Part 2 of the sermon series on God's calling to Save Israel and America form the threat of Radical Islam.

Satan, You Can’t Have My Country (God’s Great Wake-Up Call, Part 2) (Introduction) Good morning/evening, everyone! Today, I want to talk to you about our God, our country, and what prophecies say about the future of the world we live in. The river of prophecy is filled with rapids, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pick Up Your Cross And Follow Me Series

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jan 19, 2001

based on 157 ratings

| 13,882 views

Examines the call to vocation of everyone, whether to the priesthood to be a Christian in Society. Written for a young audience in a very open style.

How Does the Gospel Affect Our Lives? Given at the Chichester Diocese Youth Summer Camp, August 2000. Texts: Romans 12: 1-13; Luke 9:23-28 Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all, `If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me’. Well, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-28, Romans 12:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Don't Hang Up Your Harp

Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 26, 2001

based on 164 ratings

| 24,595 views

Don"t Let Circumstances Dictate Your Praise

Don’t Hang Up Your Harp We want to open the message with the scripture in Psalms 137:2-4. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For they that carried us away required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying sing us one of the songs of Zion. How ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:2-4, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

House Cleaning Time! (Cleaning Up The House)

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 24, 2007

based on 21 ratings

| 27,629 views

We have to clean up the house all the time or we will have a constant struggle.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I want to ask you to raise your hand if you cleaned you house up your house a month ago. • How many of you cleaned it again the next week and the next week? Raise you hand if you cleaned you house a month ago and then you cleaned it AGAIN this past week. • How many of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Standing Up Means Standing Alone Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

based on 38 ratings

| 24,959 views

Part 3 in Elijah series - standing alone for God and the risks involved - a challenge!

1 Kings 18:16-40 – When Standing Up Means Standing Alone Chuck Colson tells the story of Telemachus, a 4th-century Christian monk. This man lived in a remote village, tending his garden and spending much of his time in prayer. One day he thought he heard the voice of God telling him to go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Up Is More Than Growing Old

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 22, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 6,109 views

This message addresses hinderances to spiritual growth.

GROWING UP IS MORE THAN GROWING OLD - 2 Peter 3:3-18 > 2 Peter 3:18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. This past week, Gladys, Drew & I had the opportunity to return and visit Locke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-18

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Grow Up! Part Iii

Contributed by James May on Dec 29, 2002

based on 21 ratings

| 6,957 views

The last in a three part series on Spiritual Maturity.

IT’S TIME TO GROW UP Part 3 Spiritual Immaturity Instability in the Faith Ephesians 4:11-16, "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Confrontation With A Leper Lightens Up Our Lord

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 13, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 3,848 views

how Jesus dealings with a leper shows how merciful and glorious he is

2-16-03 Mark 1:40-45 A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cured. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Lutheran

The Great Cover Up - Once For All Victory Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 18, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 6,473 views

Experience the victory that could only be obtained one way; a victory which we could not have won; a victory which must be accepted in order to free us from our bondage to sin.

“The Great Cover Up – Victory Once for All” Romans 4:13-25 Last week we began a series on Breaking the Stronghold of Sin in our lives. I challenged you last week to uncover the lie that you’ve been living. We discovered that we often believe that we’re ok on our own, that we’re not that bad and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Methodist

I Gave Up Everything To Follow Him

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 22, 2004

based on 35 ratings

| 17,775 views

This sermon allows us to look at the things of the world that is hindering us from following Jesus.

I Gave Up Everything To Follow Him And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them. And as he passed by, the saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

When I've Given Up Hope Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jul 28, 2004

based on 31 ratings

| 4,824 views

When defeats, fears, loneliness, unworthiness, get to you, what else is there to look forward to?

When I have given up hope “Connecting with God” Series August 1, 2004 1 Kings 19:1-9 1 Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, "May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Come In-Come Out-Come Up

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Feb 25, 2004

based on 46 ratings

| 5,321 views

This sermon shows three ways how the word “come” is used in relation to the believer.

“Come In-Come Out-Come Up” Text: Revelation 3:20-22, 2 Cor. 6:14-18, & Revelation 4:1-3 Intro: I want us to see three ways how the word “come” is used in relation to the believer. 1) Come In of Salvation 2) Come Out of Separation 3) Come Up of Sanctification I. COME-IN – SALVATION Rev. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20-22, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

"A True Friend Lifts You Up" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

based on 74 ratings

| 12,137 views

A true friend will improve you.

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!" - Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Grooming Your Pallbearers Tim Kimmel - President of Generation Ministries My wife, Darcy; and I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

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