Sermons about Swimming Upstream

David, Low, Tough, And Tender Series

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Aug 9, 2002

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Our Hero of the faith today, David, will teach us a lesson in humility, but also a lesson in strength and faith.

HEROES OF THE FAITH 7: ?DAVID---LOW, TOUGH AND TENDER! 1 SAMUEL 16:6-12 JOKE--- Deep within a forest a little turtle began to climb a tree. After hours of effort he reached the top, jumped into the air waving his front legs and crashed to the ground. After recovering, he slowly climbed the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Compromise? No, It’s Time To Stand Up!

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 8, 2013

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Like today, Daniel and his friends faced an onslaught of hedonistic culture attempting to overpower their faith and morals. They determined to resist the influence and God rewarded them by promoting them to the highest positions in Government. It's time f

COMPROMISE? NO, IT’S TIME TO STAND UP! Dan. 1:3-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. One hot summer day, a man was filling up his black pickup truck at the local gas station. He wasn't very careful, and he got gasoline all over his jacket's left sleeve. 2. He ignored it, and left the station after ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's All Over But The Praying Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 5, 2018

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Keep praying always and don’t lose heart. Today we’re going to listen in as Jesus explains to His disciples why it is so important to persist in prayer … and then we’re going to look at what we miss out on when we don’t spend dedicated time with the Lord each day.

As a courtesy, a guest preacher was asked to give the offertory. Seeking to impress his captive audience, he went on and on … and on. Finally, one man leaned over to his neighbor in the pew and said: I don’t know about you but I’d double my offering right now if he’d just shut up!” You might ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Luke 11:5-8

Denomination: United Methodist

23rd Sunday After Pentecost. November 5th, 2023. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 20, 2023

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Year A, Proper 26.

Joshua 3:7-17, Psalm 107:1-7, Psalm 107:33-37, Micah 3:5-12, Psalm 43:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, Matthew 23:1-12 A). CROSSING JORDAN. Joshua 3:7-17. JOSHUA 3:7. Transition from one ministry to another is always challenging, but if the Lord’s people recognise the new incumbent as God’s man ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17, Psalm 107:1-7, Psalm 107:33-37, Micah 3:5-12, Psalm 43:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, Matthew 23:1-12 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Of Jabez #4 - "Let Your Hand Be With Me..." Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

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Discussion of the third petition of Jabez.

Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to the loss of my notes, not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! The Prayer of Jabez #4 – “Let Your Hand Be With Me…” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 January 20, 2002 Introduction We continue our look at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Joy Of Worship – What God Gets From Your Worship Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006

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The fourth in a sermon series looking at who benefits from our worship

The JOY of Worship – What God Gets from your worship Gladstone Baptist Church – 13/3/05 am Well, we’ve come to the end of our series on the JOY of Worship. We’ve seen so far that Worship is living a life that is surrendered to Jesus. It involves the SPECIFIC act of singing praises or giving ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Do Not Despise The Day Of Small Beginnings.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 29, 2024

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This timely message encourages believers to embrace their unique callings, regardless of how small or unnoticed they may appear. It reassures them that every prayer offered and every act of kindness extended contributes to a greater cause when aligned with God's purpose and will.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENECES (Zechariah 4:10) "For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice and and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10, Luke 21:1-4, Mark 12:41-44, John 6:5-9, John 6:10-13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stumbling In The Dark.

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 30, 2009

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➊ Things to Know 1. LIFE 2. FELLOWSHIP 3. JOY ➋ Conditional 1. OBEY 2. BELIEVE 3. REPENT

- Seems a couple got themselves a new Jeep Cherokee for Christmas and drove it to visit relatives in Michigan. The guys decided to do that male bonding ritual of duck hunting. So they load up the Cherokee with decoys, food, beer, guns, warm clothes, etc., and head off for the lake. Now it’s a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love Yourself? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 7, 2014

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We are to love. We are to love our neighbor. We are to love our neighbor as we love OURSELVES.

1. Matthew 7.12 a. Why "Golden Rule"? In AD 222-235 Roman Emperor Alexander Severus adopted the golden rule as his motto, and displayed it on public buildings, and promotes peace among religions. Some say the golden rule is called golden because Severus wrote it on his wall in gold. b. It is NOT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hope That Comes From The Unknown Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2017

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This is the 6th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#6] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM THE UNKNOWN Joshua 3:16 Introduction: This morning, we are going to continue our series from chapter 3 verse 16 of each Book of the Bible. Last week we looked at the hope that comes from spiritual warfare, today we are going ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Wrapping Up God's Miraculous Work Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 3, 2024

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A leader must stand firm as well as minister, preach, and pray.

“Joshua and the people got up early in the morning and set out for the Jordan … then officers reminded the people … ‘When you see the Ark of the Covenant …. go quickly over the Jordan … stay about 3,000 feet away ... you have not come this way before’ … Joshua said to the people, ‘Sanctify ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Fishing For Souls Or Have We Become Keepers Of Aquariums?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 23, 2023

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Today’s sermon is about Jesus calling four fishermen to follow him. We can find this story also in Mark 1:16-20.

Jesus advised Peter and Andrew to leave their fishing business and become “fishers of men.” That means they were to help other people to find God. Jesus was calling them from their useful business to be spiritually useful. How many of us have heard the call and answered? We as a whole need to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wrapping Up God's Miraculous Work Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

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Always be ready for problems and danger. Don’t run ahead of God’s leaders.

“Joshua and the people got up early in the morning and set out for the Jordan … then officers reminded the people … ‘When you see the Ark of the Covenant …. go quickly over the Jordan … stay about 3,000 feet away ... you have not come this way before’ … Joshua said to the people, ‘Sanctify ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Enduring Faith I Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

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Do not lose confidence in the Lord.

Enduring Faith Hebrews 10:35-36 (KJV) Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. 36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. (ESV) Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is It You Want?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 23, 2006

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A stewardship sermon on taking up a life of service rather than self-centeredness. Includes time, talent as well as money.

What Is It You Want? Mark 10:35-45 The Scripture reading today contains a very interesting story. What is even more interesting is that just before this story, we read that Jesus was saying to the disciples, “We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Methodist

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