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  • Anne Robertson avatar

    Ups And Downs Series

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,902 views

    The fifth phrase of the Creed: "He descended into hell. On the third day he arose from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sittith at the right hand of God the Father Almighty"

    UPS AND DOWNS TEXT: Luke 24:44-52; 1 Peter 3:18-22 We’re approaching the close of the first part of the Apostles’ Creed...the section that mostly deals with the nature of Jesus’ life and death. As I mentioned in the introductory sermon, there are several very old versions of the Creed, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Wake Up

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Dec 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,986 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

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    Listen Up! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 28, 2014
     | 6,052 views

    God wants to keep us in the loop; he wants us to get it right and be informed.

    Listen Up! Isaiah 55 1. At the women’s Bible study this week, the ladies came up with a theory to account for the clues they found. First, they saw that my vehicle and Marylu’s vehicle were parked in the lot. Second, they saw on the marker board in the hall, “Camp ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stir It Up

    Contributed by Pastor Dre on May 19, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,480 views

    Here is a message by Pastor Dre encouraging us to Stir Up the gifts that God has given us.

    Stir It Up - John 6:1-9 John 6:1 Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), Jhn 6:2 and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the miraculous signs he had performed on the sick. Jhn 6:3 Then Jesus went up on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Man Up

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 15, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 30,548 views

    In the closing of st Corinthians, Paul lays out some very practical advice on Christian living, calling for Christian men to “man up”. While his focus is primarily toward men it is also great advice for anyone within the Body of Christ.

    Man Up! 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.” William Jones, captain of the Marines on the 28-gun frigate the Providence, advertised in the March 20, 1779 Providence (R.I.) Gazette the need for "a few good Men" to engage in "a short ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beefing Up Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,226 views

    There are Biblical techniques that will enable you to have a satisfied prayer life. This message is a spiritual heart check and equip you to become stronger in prayer.

    Title: Beefing Up Theme: Five Conditioning Techniques for a Satisfied Prayer Life Series: Prayer Introduction: Arnold Schwarzenegger was a very disciplined bodybuilder; he knows about beefing up. He said, "Experiencing this pain in my muscles with the aching going on and on is my challenge. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Moving On Up Series

    Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,762 views

    Wherever you’re at, whatever you’re experiencing, whatever your relationships look like, God wants it to get better.

    God has a plan for your relationships. In fact, today I want to tell you that things are going to get better! That’s the theme of today’s message. I’m calling this message moving on up! You remember that show with George & Wheezy? Moving on up? Well wherever you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fix It Up Series

    Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 19, 2013
     | 6,230 views

    I want you help fix up your love shack because some of our relationships are in disarray

    Well we’ve taken quite the journey together over these last several weeks at The Love Shack. If you’ve missed a week of this series, you can pick it up online or on iTunes, but we’ve been learning what it takes to move on up from the love shack relationally to the love palace or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stepping Up

    Contributed by Stephen Hammond on Jun 20, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,370 views

    Father's Day Sermon designed to challenge men to STEP UP and be the man of God, the husband and the father that God desires them to be.

    STEPPING UP FATHER’S DAY 2013 Proverbs 14:11-16 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief. The faithless ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Man Up

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 21, 2013
     | 12,072 views

    Fathers day message and the responsibility we have as leaders of our families and our churches.

    Man up! Psalm 112 Introduction- Mothers get the red carpet treatment on their day, with fabulous brunches and beautiful bouquets. For the fathers, however, retailers have cleverly priced almost everything under $9.99! Case in point: the Talking Fly Swatter. It’s a lime-green fly swatter ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Wake Up

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 22, 2013
     | 9,239 views

    A sermon on Romans 13:11-14 (HoHum from Sermons4Kids at: http://www.sermons4kids.com/snooze.html; Outline and material adapted from David Jeremiah's book, "Living With Confidence in a Chaotic World", chapter 10 "Stay Convinced")

    HoHum: Have children come up front for children’s minute. Need: An alarm clock with a "snooze" button
Do you use an alarm clock to wake you up in the morning? A lot of alarm clocks have a button on them called a snooze alarm. When your alarm goes off, you can hit that button and go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lighten Up!

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 25, 2013
     | 4,060 views

    We seek to improve areas in our lives. Our spiritual improvement is key. We must "wake up" and "dress up" in our walk with God.

    1. Improvements • A young wife said to her husband, "Don’t forget to bring home another mousetrap." Her husband said, "What’s the matter with the one I bought yesterday?" She said, "IT’S FULL." • A woman walked into her bathroom at home. As she did, she saw her husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Shaping Up Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 20, 2013
     | 4,923 views

    Pal teaches us how God is shpaing up His Church.

    “Connected: Shaping Up” Romans 8:5-11; Eph. 4:1-16 Throughout this series we have been considering how we, as individuals, get and stay connected with God, each other, and the world in which we live. But thinking about connectedness would not be complete unless we also consider what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Swallowed Up

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,606 views

    Any time you run from God, you never go “up"; you always go “down.” God sometimes allows us to face frightening circumstances so that we will learn to trust and obey Him. It’s always best to obey the Lord right away - then we won’t be “swallowed up.”

    Opening illustration: Being shocked by electricity can be very dangerous. Just ask professional golf legend Lee Trevino. He was struck by lightning while sitting under a tree during a tournament several years ago. He said, “It bolted my arms and legs out stiff, jerked me off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fill It Up Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 20, 2013
     | 3,412 views

    Peace is frsrt and foremost a spiritual issue.

    “Guidelines for Christmas: Fill It Up” Isaiah 9:1-7; Luke 1:26-38 In a radio broadcast on September 2, the day after he accepted the Japanese surrender, General Douglas MacArthur said, “Today the guns are silent. A great victory has been won. The skies no longer rain death; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed