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  • Don Schultz avatar

    Give Up Mockery For Lent

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 17, 2014
     | 3,557 views

    Mockery is the child of pride

    Why do people make fun of other people? What is the root cause of that? We all know how it works. Someone comes over to you and wants to you about her, or about him. There's something wrong with that person. There's something weird about that person. There's something about that person that makes ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    #4 - Workaholics, Listen Up! Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,625 views

    Commandment #4 is controversial...even with Christians! But keeping it will keep you out of a lot of unnecessary burnout and pain in your life! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. INTRO How many of you feel tired or stressed out? Yes, I’m tired. For several years I’ve been blaming it on middle age, iron poor blood, lack of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    When God Shows Up!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 5, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,249 views

    Everything is subject to the Power of God and the Power God has given to Jesus, through Jesus powerful and phenomenal Gift of Salvation and relationship we possess, through the Power of The Holy Spirit of God!

    When God Show’s Up 2 Timothy 1:7 ESV For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control A "POWERFUL" GROANER By Bruce Ball One day in the middle of the woods, a hawk, a lion, and a skunk were arguing about which one was the most powerful. The hawk said it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Look Up And Praise The Lord

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,503 views

    A summons to praise our God, with reasons attached.

    LOOK UP AND PRAISE THE LORD. Psalm 147:1-11, Psalm 147:20c. Why “Praise the LORD” (Psalm 147:1)? There are two possible readings of the answer: “For it is good/ pleasant/ delightful to sing praises to our God” (cf. Psalm 92:1); or “For He is good/ gracious/ beautiful” (cf. Psalm 27:4). It could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Son Of Thunder Grows Up

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 24, 2024
     | 254 views

    The Thunder boys came to Jesus and asked if they could call down fire from heaven

    Feast of St. John the Evangelist 2024 No matter what our age as disciples of Jesus may be, we all have some challenges, some questions we need to answer. Let’s take them starting with the one who is questioning: “who am I?” Then “who is God?” and “what does God want of me?” From there we ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Get Down To Go Up

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,022 views

    God honors a humble spirit rather than a boastful one.

    A mild mannered young man came into a counselor’s office ready for a divorce. He complained that his bride was so bossy that she was driving him off the wall. He wanted things to change, immediately. The counselor told him that he needed to build his self-esteem and that this would take time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "What If We Give Up?

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 30, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,603 views

    For the Sunday after Christmas I asked this question..."what if no one told the story? What if we gave up? If those who came before us had given up we would not be where we are now.

    “What if we give Up? Luke 2:8-20 Most of us have seen this movie more times than we can count. George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart falls into some financial trouble and not knowing what to do, he suddenly wishes he had never been born. Clarence, his guardian angel decides to grant his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaching Up: Connecting With God Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 55 ratings
     | 27,783 views

    What characterizes genuine worship.

    One day last summer... -->A group of teenagers and sponsors in a worship celebration at youth camp were jumping up and down as they sang. The music was loud, it was upbeat, it was enthusiastic. Streamers were waving, even confetti was released as the crowd jumped in time with the beat and sang ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrapping Up Loosed Ends Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,311 views

    Our text from the second half of Acts 1 tells about an important prayer meeting. As it turns out it is a history-making prayer meeting. But there is a chilling ABSENCE at this meeting. Why did the talented, priveledged Judas disqualify himself. The proc

    Wrapping Up Lose Ends Series: Book of Acts #7 Acts 1:12-26[1] 12-4-05 Intro We will begin this morning with a clip from the movie “Crimes & Misdemeanors.” To cover sins of adultery and extortion, Judah Rosenthal has had his mistress murdered. In this scene he sits down beside Cliff Stern, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Lift Up Your Head

    Contributed by Michael Petty on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 135 ratings
     | 37,445 views

    A sermon of encouragement to believers and lost a like to find hope in times of discouragement and life’s struggles.

    Lift Up Your Head Psalm 3 I. Introduction Have you ever found yourself at a point in life where you were so beaten and so discouraged that good news and encouragement were just no where to be found? Well if I have just described where you are today, then you are in luck because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Refuse To Grow Up

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,734 views

    Jesus’ admonition to become like a child blends with Proverbs solemn command to get wisdom. Refuse to become bland and careful; to be closed to new truth; to be cynical.

    Without question the clowns were the hits of our Vacation Bible School a month or so ago. Fonzie the clown got things off to a rollicking start on Monday night, and the kids cackled at his fright wig and squealed with astonishment at all the wonders of his brown paper bag. Every joke was hilarious, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Lifts Us Up

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 24, 2018
     | 14,974 views

    When we are pressed down, perplexed and persecuted, God lifts us up

    “He Lifts Us Up!” 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 David P. Nolte Christian people should never be sad or depressed. Christian people should live problem free lives. Christian people should have no failure. Yeah! Right! In a perfect world, ok. But this is a broken, corrupted, dying world where ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Giving Something Up For Lent

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,036 views

    God will give us the strength and desire to let go of the things that hinder us from serving Him. If we follow Him, He will bless us spiritually. In order to be first with God, we have to be last in the eyes of the world.

    Let's take a walk down memory lane for a moment. Some of you, especially the older members of this congregation, may remember a famous comedian named Flip Wilson. He had a weekly TV comedy show back in the 70s, and one of his favorite characters was a preacher named Brother Leroy. In one skit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • DeLishia Davis avatar

    Don't Give Up!

    Contributed by Delishia Davis on May 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,651 views

    Empowerment for the journey

    “Day and night I’ll stick with God; I’ve got a good thing going and I’m not letting go.” Psalm 16:8 King David records his most intimate thoughts in the writings of the Psalms. He begins Psalm 16 with a declaration that the Almighty God is in control of his life, and seeks him for safety. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • S Henriques avatar

    Jesus Lifts Us Up

    Contributed by S Henriques on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,111 views

    John 15:2 has been the cause of a lot of confusion for many Christians. We read that “He cuts off every branch in Me that does not bear fruit,” and we wonder what type of “fruit” is He talking about? If I fail, will He cut me off?

    Jesus Lifts Us Up John 15:1-5 by S. M. Henriques Have you ever felt as though you needed a fresh start? Well, who hasn’t? President John Kennedy found himself wishing once that he could start over. In 1963 he visited West Berlin, and made an impassioned speech which would be remembered for years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist