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  • Catherine Davis avatar

    Keeping Up With The Jones'

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Feb 7, 2007
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     | 5,973 views

    We want what we do not have because we think that we deserve it. Grace does not jive with what some teach today - Prosperity Theology.

    BP18KeepingUpJames4 Sermon: “Keeping Up With the Jones’” Scripture: James 4: 1-8a Theme: We want and do not have because we think we deserve it. Grace doesn’t jive with Prosperity theology! On any given day you turn on the television and watch one preacher tell you that if you love God, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fuel Up With The Word Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,944 views

    Rising fuel prices have people seeking for alternative sources of energy. The Bible offers answers.

    Fuel Up With The Word. (James 1:16-27) Introduction 2008 has being the year of rising oil prices. Therefore there is a great push to discover and develop alternative sources of energy. Last week we talked about “Be Fueled with Prayer.” How to be fueled with Prayer? Jesus said pray in secret and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stir Up The Gifts Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 34,475 views

    Sermon about revival and stiring up spiritual gifts

    Stir up the Gifts Theme: Text: 1 Timothy 1:1-8 1 ¶ Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Wake Up And Shine

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,063 views

    This sermon examines 1 Samuel 3:1-20, the story of Samuel and Eli, and gives lessons on, what defined them, as a dying priesthood, and a rising prophet. These lessons can be applied to our Churches, and lives today, which can result in what spiritual impact we will have on today's world.

    AWAKE OR SLEEPING 1 Samuel 3:1-20 In our text we see a transition from a Priesthood who had taken God for granted, to a rising Prophet, who would awaken a Nation. From Eli to Samuel. Eli means to ascend or "lofty". There are two ways to look at him, as a Priest he was called to ascend ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Cheer Up! Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 23,881 views

    How focusing on Christ cheers me up even in the midst of the mess of life.

    "I have told you this, so that you might have peace in your hearts because of me. While you are in the world you will have to suffer. But CHEER UP! I have defeated the world! Jesus - John 16:33 (CEV) The topic today is “How to Cheer Up,” so I thought I would begin by reading some excerpts from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Up To The Name Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 8,794 views

    Believers were called Christians first at Antioch. What are the characteristics that made this church great.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 22 “Living Up to the Name” Acts 11:19-30 “Now those who were scattered after the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wake Up Call!

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 24, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,717 views

    This sermon is a wake-up call for teenagers and their parents in the wake of a fatal car accident.

    “WAKE UP CALL” Psalm 57 INTRO – I don’t know many people who actually like this sound (play sound of alarm clock). These come in all sorts of designs with all sorts of sounds. Wake up to the sound of a beep, the radio, a CD, or the sound of rain, or the pounding surf, or crickets chirping. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rise Up And Walk

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,669 views

    Message about the healing power of the Lord.

    Title: Rise and Walk Theme: God has the power to restore us. Text: Acts 3:1-10 Scriptures: Acts 3:1 Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Hope Looks Up

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,063 views

    When your mountain seems too big to climb, look up and remember who gives you the hope you need.

    Hope Looks Up Psalm 121:1-8 A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip-- he who watches over you will not slumber; 4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Train Up A Child Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 25, 2021
     | 4,891 views

    Training the children according to biblical values and views has a longstanding effect on the lives of the Children, in the areas of good name, humility, and futuristic visions.

    Text: Proverbs 22:1-16 Theme: Train up a child Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Illustration: A child asked her mother during a dinner, mama is it good to eat flies? Mother shouted at her, saying: I told you several times not to talk about ugly things when we eat. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Beat Up Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,646 views

    The Church at Smyrna is a church which received no criticism from the Lord but much abuse from both the culture and the "congregation" (those who ’say’ they are Jews)

    The Unveiling The “Beat Up” or “Bloodied” Church Revelation 2:8-11 * From my observation we live in an increasingly violent culture. Hardly a day passes when we don’t hear of someone being killed or attacked. An honest look at our entertainment would indicate that America has bought into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Up To God Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 30, 2013
     | 11,597 views

    The temptations and accusations of the world are like a man-eating plant that wraps its legs around our character and seeks to drag us down. God's Word is like the searchlight from a Coast Guard helicopter, coming to rescue us in times of trouble.

    Psalm 119 is a celebration of God’s Word and a literary masterpiece. But there is also a story arc in this psalm that we can relate to. The psalmist, quite possibly Ezra, is facing temptation and opposition from the world—in an attempt to keep him from serving Yahweh and obeying His ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Stir Up The Gifts PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,596 views

    Encourage believers to recognize, stir up, and utilize their God-given gifts for His glory and the service of others.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to explore a message from the Apostle Paul in his letter to Timothy. As C.S. Lewis once said, "God doesn't want something from us. He simply wants us." So let's dive into this message, knowing that God wants to work in and through us as we discover ...read more

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    Train Up A Child PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,227 views

    The crucial responsibility of training up children in godly ways, ensuring their spiritual growth and development, and the lasting impact it has on their lives.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to talk about a topic that is near and dear to the hearts of many of us, and that is the importance of training up our children in the ways of the Lord. As parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or even mentors, we have a crucial role to play in the ...read more

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    Giving Up To Gain

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,322 views

    We should value what God wants above all to the point of giving up everything to gain it.

    One time, Brother Jun was walking on the streets of Binondo. He then saw a ring on the sidewalk. But, it looked like an imitation jewelry. Nonetheless, he picked it up, brought it home and gave it to his wife, Sister Yvette. It remained in her jewelry box for about two years. Later on, she had it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist