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  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Wake Up!!

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,559 views

    God is speaking -- are we listening? Or are we asleep?

    1 Samuel 3:1-10 The boy Samuel ministered before the LORD under Eli. In those days the word of the LORD was rare; there were not many visions. One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Speak Up

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 19,470 views

    6 principles for knowing when to speak up and how to deal with consequences

    Sept. 7, 2003 Esther 7 “Speak up!” INTRODUCTION Charlie Brown and one of his friends were discussing the problems of life as they walked down the road. After much discussion, Charlie Brown declared his problem solving philosophy. He said, “There’s no problem so big that I can’t run ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heads Up!!

    Contributed by David Richardson on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,281 views

    Paul gives us some helpful hints in how to identify those that cause divisions and offences contrary to the Word of God

    Title: Heads Up! (Using both the NIV and KJV) (Romans 16:17-19, KJV) Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. 18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Times Up

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,117 views

    Those that wait on the Lord are included in the kingdom.

    Acknowledgement – I found great value in a Christmas Sermon series by Darren Ethier – A fellow contributor to this site. His sermons are called “Christmas Perspectives Series.” Times UP! Luke 2:21-39 To get everyone up to speed as to where we are for the sermon today. I have been sharing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Eric Bates avatar

    Wake Up!

    Contributed by Eric Bates on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,906 views

    Current events indicate that Jesus’ coming is near. This sermon emphasizes the importance of watching for His return.

    Text in () indicates power point slide... Prayer (Car covered in snow) What better time to get away; Blizzards in the Midwest and Texas; Torrential rain and flooding in California. So, when the travel agent suggested a sunny beach resort far from the hustle and bustle of life, nothing could seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Live It Up! Series

    Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,214 views

    Our church’s theme for the year.

    Live It Up! 2006 Theme 1-29-06 John 10:10 Intro. If you got the news that you only had 6 months to live…what would you do? Well, after the initial shock wore off you’d probably do what most of us would do. You’d start looking at life from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adding It Up

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,376 views

    A thanksgiving message

    13, October 2002 Dakota Community Church Adding It Up Introduction: The young man was feeling very proud of himself. As a brand-new college graduate he had taken the C.P.A. Exams & passed with flying colors. Now he was a full-fledged Certified Public Accountant. His father had been an immigrant ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    "Raised Up" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,071 views

    What does it mean, to be raised up with Christ and seated in the heavenly places? (#17 in the Every Spiritual Blessing series)

    It was going to be a beautiful day, at least, insofar as the weather was concerned. One could tell. It was still some minutes until sunrise, but it was one of those early pre-dawn mornings when the air smelled fresh, there was hardly any breeze, the night dew was drawing a damp but pleasant odor ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Wake Up

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 12, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 21,518 views

    It is time for Christians to awken from the slumber of indifference, complacency, and slothfulness in light of Christ’s coming.

    WAKE UP! ROMANS 13:11-14 INTRODUCTION: It is amazing how time has changed through the years of my life. Someone wrote: What Happened to Time  When as a child I laughed and wept, time crept.  When as a youth I dreamed and talked, time walked.  When I became a full-grown man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randall LaVere II avatar

    Look Up

    Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,402 views

    The things we focus upon in life, often become bigger.

    Col.3:1-3 With all of the distractions…dating, marriage, work, school, kids, life…its hard to keep your focus on the things that are truly important. We have been talking about the word of God, and the importance of our focus on that lately. The condition of your heart, and applying the word to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Open Up Series

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,746 views

    The church of Laodecia teaches us that letting Jesus in means letting Him take over. A mere profession of faith in Christ without a change in lifestyle is not enough.

    Today our journey is completed. We have arrived at our final stopping point; we will hear the final word of God to the seven churches of the book of Revelation. You know, it seems highly appropriate to me that we make this momentous arrival at the time when the attention of Christians everywhere ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Get Up

    Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on May 3, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 14,668 views

    That we cannot sit and do nothing..we have to Get Up and become active in our Christianity

    One of my favorite children series of books is written by Christian author C.S. Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia. Every two years I take these books off the shelf and re-read them and they always seem to have a different lesson for me. The following dialogue appears in C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Jig Is Up

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 10, 2009
     | 3,290 views

    We own our own desires, actions and their outcomes... it is God’s will that our lives be characterized by good desires that lead to good deeds that benefit ourselves, bless others and please God.

    Title: The Jig Is Up Text: James 1:13-17 Thesis: We own our own desires, actions and outcomes… It is God’s will that our lives be characterized by good desires that lead us to do good deeds that benefit ourselves and others and please God. Introduction One of my favorite stories is The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Stand Up

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 19, 2009
     | 7,319 views

    Trials are a common part of the Christian life, but not one that we should allow to rule us. This portion of Thessalonians gives us insight into how we can stand up against the trials that come our way.

    Stand Up 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 Intro Before a child can walk, he must learn to stand. Usually the father and mother teach the child to stand and then to walk. Paul was the “spiritual parent” to these believers, but he had been forced to leave Thessalonica. How, then, could he help these young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    7 Up

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 29, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,360 views

    Its time to put some fizz back in the church

    7 UP As a young man one of the best selling soft drinks was 7 up. It had a strong fizz and was clean and clear. It was lifting up when you were hot and tired. We can find 7 things to make us live a better life if we look close. 1. CHRISTIANS MUST STAND UP. Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist