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Step Up To Blessings 2

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 27, 2002

Part two of a two part message on the beatitudes.

28, July 2002 Dakota Community Church Step up to Blessings II Review: Matthew 5:1-12 1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Standing Up Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Allen Kemp on Feb 4, 2007

How believers can resist pressure from the outside and from within to compromise our theology and morals.

Intro-comparing the Ephesus church, orthodox but with out love, vs. Pergamum and Thyatira, compromise and tolerance. How do we feel when we Jesus described as “He who has the sharp, double-edged sword”? It’s a nice feeling if we know that Jesus is fighting for us against our enemies. And that he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's A Jungle Up There! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2009

Not matter what the ethnic background, those who trust in Christ for salvation are our equals; we should seek to relate to all people groups.

It’s A Jungle Up There! (Acts 10:9-29) 1. Since the 2nd century, Christians and Jews began thinking of themselves as two separate religious systems. Christianity was for gentiles, but if a Jew became a believer in Jesus, he was considered an outcast. 2. It is still that way today. Here is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Health Check-Up #2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 4, 2014

A study of chapter 5 verses 6 through 8 of the book of 1 Corinthians

Health Check-up #2 1 Corinthians 5: 6 – 8 6 Your glorying is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump? 7 Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us. 8 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Armored: Geared Up For Life Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 21, 2021

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B August 22, 2021, this is the Armor, the gear we have been “gearing up for life” throughout the series. So, what are these tools and how do we employ them in our daily lives?

INTRODUCTION As Hitler’s appetite for power and territory grew, his army began to march across Europe. In some cases, the fight could hardly be called a battle. The Evil German Nazi army advanced, with its tanks and with technologically advanced weapons. In some of the underdeveloped nations, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Kneel Down To Rise Up

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 17, 2022

When that blue-haired grandma gets more rewards than the celebrity pastor you will wish you were weak, base and foolish.

1 Co 1:26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Acts 4:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of metaphorically taking up our cross as Jesus did, understanding that it signifies enduring difficulties in life, and seeking strength from God to persevere.

Good morning church, it’s great to see you all again as we continue in our series ALL-IN. Last week we kicked things off talking about the first of Jesus’ 3 commandments in our main passage from Matthew 16:24. To “deny yourselves” is the first command. And today, we’re going to take it one step ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, John 16:33

Topics: Cross Bearing, Perseverance, Self-Denial

Sermon Series: All In

When The Brook Dries Up

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

Somehow we have the mistaken idea that the Christian life is like a fairy tale.

That is, you accept the Lord as your Savior, and then you can live happily ever after, and never have another crisis in your life! But there is no such life for any of us while we are here on earth. It does not matter: • If a person is rich or poor • What country a person lives in • What family a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Gearing Up For Your Race

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Sep 17, 2004

A message of encouragement for those times when the race of life gets difficult

Gearing Up for Your Race Hebrews 12:1-2 Introduction: United States runner Marla Runyon has been legally blind for 22 years. Even so, she competed in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. In fact she qualified for the finals in the 1500 meter race. (Marla finished eighth, three ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"Can Not Cover Up The Resurrection"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 9, 2015

They tried to cover the rising of Christ but you can't.

Cannot cover up the Resurrection they tried but it didn’t work! Matthew 28:62-66 1. They were told to make the tomb secure • 62The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. • 63"Sir," they said, "we remember that while he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:62-66

Denomination: Methodist

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 5, 2012

Trying to do things in our own strength can result in disappointment and frustration. But when we give our burdens to Christ the cross we are carrying is lighter.

Take Up your cross Isaiah 53 Mark 8:27-38 I remember hearing a radio broadcast of Dr. James Dobson. He was retelling a story about his son Ryan who was about three years old at the time. Little Ryan had gotten up early one morning before his Dad and Mom. He managed to climb up onto the kitchen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stir Up The Gift Of God

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 25, 2008

Our Lord is seeking people who will press into what He has for us. Fully equipped and ready for every good work.

Stir up the gift of God Reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-12 There has been for the past few months, a particular challenge: (1) To be heroes of the Lord. (2) To the men in particular, to be mighty men. Here in this gathering, I believe that our Lord is seeking people who will press into what He has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Letter Of Concern- Grow Up Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 18, 2021

This is the 74th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 5th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#74] A LETTER OF CONCERN- GROW UP 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 Introduction: Remember how it felt to be young? I can remember as a child how bad I wanted to be grown up. I wanted to be 1 of those “cool” teenagers. When I became a teenager, I wanted to be one of those college aged guys. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Fired Up For Jesus? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

Jesus desired to bring a burning, exciting, dynamic presence of God in the lives of people. God’s fire is dazzling and powerful and can work wonders in your life.

Are You Fired Up for Jesus? Luke 12:49-50 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Sometimes sermons can be too long. A bishop spoke in Chapel at Yale University. He spoke for 15 minutes on how the Y in Yale stood for “Youth” then for another 15 minutes about how A stood for “Ambition,” the L stood for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-50

Denomination: Baptist

Works: Setting Up Camp Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 4, 2002

Learn how each Psalm in the Songs of Ascent (120-134) describe the exciting life of the modern day follower of God as we climb and grow in our relationship with Christ.

Works: Setting Up Camp Series: The Great Adventure, Lessons We’re going to move on this morning in our series on “The Great Adventure”. We’re using the Psalms of Ascent found in Ps. 120-134 to describe for us what we can expect to encounter as we live the Christian life. This morning we’re going ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan