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  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Hands Up...worries Down!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 25, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,685 views

    As Christians we don't have to live in fear, of not knowing what's up ahead around the corner, or what the future might bring. As long as God knows, isn't that enough? It's time we left our hands up...and our worries down!

    Hands up...Worries down! Philippians 4:4-7 MSG 4-5 Celebrate God all day, every day. I mean, revelin him! Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you’re on their side, working with them and not against them. Help them see that the Master is about to arrive. He could show up any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stirring Up The Gifts Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025
     | 506 views

    God has deposited unique gifts in every believer, but these gifts must be stirred up and used for His glory. If we neglect them, we risk spiritual stagnation and missing out on divine opportunities.

    STIRRING UP THE GIFTS OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 1:6 "Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands." Supporting Texts: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Peter 4:10, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Your Net Comes Up Empty!

    Contributed by James Reginald Levert on Aug 1, 2014
     | 16,173 views

    Sermon designed draw others into God purpose.

    When your net comes up empty! Luke 5:1 As Jesus is walking alone the Sea of Galilee he notices two boats along the side of the bank. The fishermen are not there but have left to clean their nets. The bible says that after fishing all day and night their nets came up empty. Can you imagine being ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Take Up Your Cross Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 7, 2016
     | 12,917 views

    What are we projecting to other people about our service to the Lord if we are complaining about it instead of having fun while we are doing it? We get hung up when people in the world try to trip us up and slow down our walk to a crawl.

    Take Up your cross Matthew 16:24-27 Years ago I remember hearing a radio broadcast of Dr. James Dobson from Focus on the Family. 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Grow Up! (Part Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,521 views

    How can I tell if I’m spiritually mature?

    GROW UP! (Part Two) Why should I grow? Why is it important for us to focus on spiritual maturity? One reason is so I can know God’s will. Progressing in spiritual maturity will enable me to discern God’s will and it will allow me to approve of God’s will. I will see that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Up To Something Good

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,567 views

    Life is unpredictable. One moment everything is fine the next it’s helter skelter. What do you do? Where do you turn? How do you keep from losing it? How do you keep from giving up? When life gets crazy we need to understand that God is up to something go

    GOD IS UP TO SOMETHING GOOD Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: Show commercials. Sure; it’s funny when it’s not happening to you. Life does come at you fast sometimes. Life is unpredictable. One moment everything is fine the next it’s helter skelter. And we’re not laughing. What do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Time To Get Up

    Contributed by Mike Dubose on May 8, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 29,655 views

    We can learn new things from the old story of Jesus raising Lazarus. This sermon illustrates that the raising of Lazarus is intended to help raise each of us. Listen and learn! God is trying to raise us to a new life in Christ Jesus.

    It’s Time to Get Up John 11: 38-44 March 9, 2008 Illus: Over the years Readers Digest has published some really strange stuff from the lives of ordinary people… One lady wrote in to tell about an interesting billboard she had seen in Texas… It read, “Stand up and be counted for the 2000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Stir Up The Gift Of God

    Contributed by Terry Hensley on Nov 15, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 7,839 views

    Paul adminishes Timothy to stir up the gift of God.

    What is the Gift of God? Give description here of these steps of faith: * Measure of Faith * Forgiveness of Sins * Eternal Life * The Holy Spirit (comforter) * Heavenly Home * The Complete Word of God * His Presence Remember when we were first saved, everything was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Backing Up Or Going Forward ?

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 52 ratings
     | 10,388 views

    Too many times, we as believers are backing up when God has said......"Go Forward"

    Backing Up Or Going Forward ? Exodus 14:8-13, Phil 3:13-14 Illust. The Joke was on me. Are we backing up or going forward as a church ? How about in your own spiritual life ? Do you ever feel like you take 2 steps forward, and 3 steps back ? This morning I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Up About Alcohol Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 149 ratings
     | 11,638 views

    Three actions to take in order to wise up about alcohol and other kinds of drugs.

    I always feel a little strange on Memorial Day weekend. You see, when I was as sophomore in high school, my parents went away for Memorial day and left me at home alone. Big mistake!  I threw the party to end all parties. There were people there I’d never seen before, a band, people drinking beer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Showing Up For The Battle Is Not Enough!

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jul 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,244 views

    The Israelites show up for Battle but are delayed because they allow Goliath to define the terms of battle. God's people need to get into the valley because it isn't fought on the hillside.

    Showing Up For Battle I Samuel 17 Preached on Sunday, July 29, 2012 This is one of the most difficult sermons I have ever had to preach. I thought it would be Wednesday evening’s Bible Study, but the Lord would not let me escape preaching it on Sunday morning. The story found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Schäve avatar

    God's Three-Step Approach To Handling Life

    Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,200 views

    When when you want to see better days and you don’t know what to do, follow the advice of Palms 34:14, which is God’s three step approach on how to deal with life’s difficult situations when you are angry, hurt, scared, tired or confused.

    God’s Three-Step Approach to Handling Life     When when you want to see better days and you don’t know what to do, follow the advice of Palms 34:14, which is God’s three step approach on how to deal with life’s difficult situations when you are angry, hurt, scared, tired or confused: “Turn from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Stewardship Of Our Congregation - Forward Steps 2 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,311 views

    This is the second week of our Stewardship Series 2009. It is based upon the classic Christian poem "Footprints in the Sand." We can step out boldly knowing the God will always walk beside us. This sermon uses the "one body" illustration to bring us to

    1 Corinthians 12:12-27 12 The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. 13 For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body-- whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free-- and we were all given the one Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Sharon Thurston avatar

    Step Out The World &into Gods Presence

    Contributed by Sharon Thurston on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,714 views

    This sermon is about letting go of the lust of the flesh, lust of the eye, and the pride of life.

    Introduction The bible gives us strong warnings against the world and all its false ways. Perhaps this is addressed for the young people for whom the world often holds a special attraction, but it is a warning that applies to all the Lord’s people. Sermon The world here is not the planet on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Steps To Enjoy God's Presence

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 3, 2020
     | 13,406 views

    This sermon is about how to enjoy God’s Presence. There is nothing more important than living in God’s Presence. There are three main steps to enjoying God’s Presence - 1. A Life Striving for Total Obedience 2. A Life of Undivided Devotion 3. A Life Being Dependent on God

    Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23; John 15:1-11; Psalm 23 Theme: God’s Presence Title: Steps to Enjoying God’s Presence This sermon is about how to enjoy God’s Presence. There is nothing more important than living in God’s Presence. There are three main steps to enjoying God’s Presence - 1. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene