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  • Brent Eubank avatar

    I Heart Cell Phone Series

    Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,955 views

    As we discuss things that we love more than God, we take a look at our love of our cell phones.

    We started a new series last week called I HEART. We talked about New York. New York’s slogan is I HEART NEW YORK. There are hundreds of different things to love about New York… shopping, food, tourist attractions, sports, tall buildings… pretty much everything. But the slogan was written by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do I Do When I Feel Tempted To Sin? Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 6, 2024
     | 726 views

    In those situations where we’re facing a sin, something we know is wrong, but it’s a desire within us, what do we do?

    I remember feeling many years ago that the power of sin was just too strong in my life. I would feel the pressure within to indulge in the sin. And it seemed inevitable. Theres just no way. I can’t stop sinning. It’s too big. It’s too much. But over time as I learned about God, and grew in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    What's Up About Alcohol

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 19, 2021
     | 2,558 views

    How to wise up about alcohol, and what we say will also apply to drugs as well. Today we’re going to discover three actions we need to take to wise up about alcohol.

    What's Up About Alcohol by Rev.Timothy G. Porter Proverbs 23:29-23:34 For full testimony about alcohol and what it caused in my life email me tim.porter89@gamil.com or PM here or call /text (864) 430-4476 I took my first drink at young age. continued to drink in middle school and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    When God Says Go Up, Then Go Up

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2015
     | 4,793 views

    To show that GOD wants us to give good things in this world and in this life, just follow and obey Him. James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect (free, large, full) gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of all [that gives] light, in [the

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you improving your life? Yes. Because of GOD not of me. Philippians 4:13 I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency]. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    #3 Faith To Follow Series

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,462 views

    I believe that one of the most difficult truths for us to accept is the fact that we are not yet ready to follow the Lord Jesus into certain Situations, Places or Circumstances. Here Jesus spells out what It actually means to ‘take up one’s cross daily in

    I believe that one of the most difficult truths for us to accept is the fact that we are not yet ready to follow the Lord Jesus into certain Situations, Places or Circumstances. Ah yes, in our hearts we really do believe that we are ready to confront any or everything in the spirit-world; but in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom Through Self-Denial

    Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 15,211 views

    On the one hand, Jesus says "deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me." On the other hand Jesus says "I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." The message explains how is self-denial is a life "to the fullest".

    Today we’re going to look at a topic that is very personal. The scripture is from Luke 9:23 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Just hearing these words is difficult. Putting them into practice seems utterly hopeless, unrealistic. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why Have We Been Just Lying Here?

    Contributed by James May on Apr 15, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,542 views

    How long will we lie around at the pool waiting for the waters to be troubled? Do we not know that the supernatural power of God is available all of the time? Will we rise and walk in power or lie in sorrow and self-pity. Take up your bed and walk by G

    Why Have We Been Just Lying Here? Sunday, April 15, 2012 – AM Rev. James May John 5:1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. John 5:2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Start Fresh Life Series

    Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Jan 22, 2022
     | 1,411 views

    With our strength, we try everything possible, from reading books, listening to motivational speeches, taking up new resolutions, and so on. If you have been through this and asking questions, "Why my life is without any change?"

    For many of us, our life never seems to have experienced any newness, Though we have stepped into a new year, It's been a similar experience each and every year. The expectations and enthusiasm we have at the end of the year slowly disappear as there are no exceptional things happening. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Yoke: 2nd Symbol Of Christianity

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 28, 2022
     | 2,803 views

    Jesus requires this of you; you are not only to take up the Cross of Surrender, but also the Yoke of Continual Service with Christ in the Gospel work. You face life with Christ; bear each other's burdens; learn of His gentle nature & love.

    THE YOKE: 2ND SYMBOL OF CHRISTIANITY Mt. 11:29-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A FLYING DEAD DUCK 1. John McKay, of the NFL, tells a story illustrating the supreme confidence of University of Alabama football coach Bear Bryant. 2. “We were out shooting ducks, and finally, after about three hours, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    Move Forward, Dont Back Up Or Give Up!!

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 92 ratings
     | 79,565 views

    Learn how to move forward to your God given destiny.

    Exodus 14:10-28 And when Pharaoh drew near, the children of Israel lifted their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians marched after them. So they were very afraid, and the children of Israel cried out to the Lord. 11 Then they said to Moses, “Because there were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Look Up: Give Hand Out Or A Hand Up?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 19, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,811 views

    Peter and John were changed men. The boldly approached the gate Beautiful at 3 PM. Their gift was more than a hand out. They gave a hand up. The disabled man was jumping in praise. The crowd saw the gift.

    LOOK UP…GIVE A HAND OUT OR A HAND UP… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) HENRY FORD HAD A HERO… THOMAS EDISON… KEEP AT IT SON… In 1896 Ford met Thomas Edison at a convention in New York City. The two inventors built a lasting friendship. Edison ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Messed Up… But God Cleaned Me Up! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8 views

    God’s mercy meets us in our deepest failures, offering forgiveness, cleansing, and restoration when we honestly confess and turn to Him with humble hearts.

    If you’ve ever sat in the quiet and felt the ache of regret—the kind that whispers, “How did I end up here?”—you’re in good company. If you’ve replayed a conversation you can’t unsay, a click you can’t undo, a glance that went too far, a promise you didn’t keep, you’re not alone. The Bible doesn’t ...read more

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  • Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.D. avatar

    You've Got To Rise Up, To Get Up

    Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 48,700 views

    The man at the pool asked for alms....but instead was given the opportunity to rise up from physical and spiritual deprivation.

    There are times in our lives when we need a "miracle", not simply for survival, but to continue the promised virtue of being overcomers. Have you ever needed a miracle from the Lord? We live in a world where wholeness,joy and happiness seem to be constantly threatened by the daily conflict and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Donaldson avatar

    Narnia: Delivering A Grown Up Story To The Child Within

    Contributed by Daniel Donaldson on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,343 views

    Can the words of this inspired author take us to a place of deeper, yet childlike faith in the story behind the story of Christmas, in a land called Narnia?

    Narnia: Delivering a Grown Up Story to the Child Within Dan Donaldson November 27, 2005 In a few days, in fact already, you will be subjected to a massive advertising campaign to urge you to take your children to see a new film, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” The timing was no accident. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dangers Of Letting Bitterness Take Root - Detox Today Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 48 ratings
     | 22,413 views

    We all have unfair and unjust things happen to us; that’s a part of life. When we are hurt, we can choose to hold on to that pain and become bitter, or we can choose to let it go and trust God to make it up to us.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic