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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Rise Up! Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 23, 2010
     | 23,739 views

    Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 8. Will we take the energy, and obey the Lord’s command, to RISE UP and take a stand against sin? (Ref: Isaiah 8:9-10)

    Rise up! Isaiah 8:9-10 Introduction - Last time in Isa. 7, the key to this chapter was God telling us NOT to worry - If you remember because of the threat of war they were ready to give up - Because the enemy had come knocking, the people feared & doubted God - The key for us is to be encouraged ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Signing Up. Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 11, 2009
    based on 60 ratings
     | 42,095 views

    How do I "sign up" for God’s Army?

    OPEN: Three military recruiters showed up to address high school seniors. Each recruiter - representing the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps - was to have fifteen minutes. But the Army and Navy recruiters got carried away, and so when it came time for the Marine to speak, he had just two minutes. ...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
     | 3,267 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

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    Stand Up

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 19, 2009
     | 7,278 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

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    7 Up

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 29, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,338 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

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    The Clean Up Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,103 views

    A study of chapter 39 verses 1 through 29

    Ezekiel 39: 1 – 29 The Clean Up 1 “And you, son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “Behold, I am against you, O Gog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal; 2 and I will turn you around and lead you on, bringing you up from the far north, and bring you against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Listen Up! Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,094 views

    Listening to God requires absolute, coourageous obedience to Christ.

    “Renewable Energy: Listen Up!” Luke 9:28-36 There are many ways to say “Listen!” For example: “Shh! Listen!” - a whispered command so as not to disturb someone. Or “LISTEN TO ME!” - a loud command to get attention in as noisy place. Or “OK. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Grow Up! Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,990 views

    We are to be growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, and we are to be moving towards maturity in the faith. This sermon looks at this teaching more closely.

    Grow Up! Text: Ephesians 4:13-16 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Nostalgia is a powerful thing. Have you ever noticed that when some people talk about the past they refer to it as the “Good ole days?” TV commercials have picked up on this. I remember seeing the commercials for Life cereal where ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Man Up

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 32,960 views

    A Fathers day message for the men of the church to accept the challenge the Lord gives for us to be all we can be for the Kingdom of God.

    Disclaimer: Sermon by prayer with thoughts and Illustrations from Sermoncentral contributors Man up 1 King 2:1- 4 Introduction- It’s Father’s day, so I am directing my thoughts to the men, but the message will benefit everyone in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Power Up!"

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,287 views

    When you wait on God’s timing, You will receive the Holy Spirit; You will receive the power; You will witness extraordinary results; if You must commit to turning on the Power.

    In west Texas during the Depression. Mr. Ira Yates was like many other ranchers and farmers. He had a lot of land and a lot of debt. He wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage. He was in danger of losing his ranch. With little money for ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Lifted Up

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 31, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,465 views

    Jesus Christ stated as recorded in John 12:32, that if He were lifted up He would draw all peoples to Himself. In John 3, we see the Lord giving Nicodemus an Old Testament picture of this truth calling for the focus of our faith to be fixed on Calvary.

    Lifted Up John 3:14-18 Paul in speaking to the Corinthian church declares that his sole focus is upon Jesus Christ and His work on the cross. Jesus Christ stated as recorded in John 12:32, that if He were lifted up He would draw all peoples to Himself. In John 3, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    Wake Up

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Dec 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,937 views

    A sermon that calls Christians to action, waking up from their spiritual slumber.

    Wake Up! Romans 13:11-14 “And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Quint Pitts avatar

    Huddle Up! Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,021 views

    Using a football analogy throughout this series. This sermon is an overview of the series on living the five biblical purposes together in community

    Prelude Music—(This week we’re starting a new series with a football metaphor so we’re using “Jock Jams” music for prelude. Whatever countdown you pick please mute it and go with the Jock Jams music instead) Opening Set: (A) Everybody Praise the Lord (G) Holy is the Lord (E) Let Everything that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Grow Up! Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,222 views

    Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount.

    Introduction Advertising agency- nationwide telephone survey on lying. 91% of all Americans confessed that they regularly lied. One out of five admitted they could not get through one day without going along with a previously lie. We live in a day when we have been bombarded with erased tapes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Get Up! Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 23,711 views

    Saul was knocked down by the power of God. Sometimes we need a spiritual knockout, but we also need to get up.

    Get Up! A Spiritual Knockout: How getting knocked down can change your whole life. Nov. 16, 2008 Review: Acts 1-8 The Church is in a great transition: from inward (Jews) to outward (Gentiles) C. S. Lewis said “God whispers to us in our pleasures; speaks in our consciences; but shouts in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal