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  • Bill Burress avatar

    "Let's Just Give Up"

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Dec 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,836 views

    With all the troubles in the world today the thing we need to do is just give up. Not our faith but the things that cause the problems in the first place.

    Was there ever a point in your life you just wanted to give up? Maybe finances got too much or it was just too tough to keep your marriage together. Maybe keeping your children in line got too difficult or every time you turned around something was going wrong, the car keeps breaking down or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 11, 2025
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    Jim Eliot, once famously wrote in his diary on 28th October 1949: “He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep, to gain that which he cannot lose” . And Jesus says something similar in this morning's Gospel reading

    Lk 14:25-33 Take up your cross and follow me Jim Eliot, an American missionary who was killed on 8th January 1956 taking the Gospel to the Waodani people in Ecuador - once famously wrote in his diary on 28th October 1949: “He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep To gain that which he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Good Shepherd Makes Me To Lie Down

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,748 views

    Over coming fear

    KNOWING IS GOD REAL: Have you ever had one of those moments where you questioned whether God is real or not? It seems that lots of folks do in our world. You can do an Internet search and literally find thousands of articles that address both sides of the thought. So, if you have ever had one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Pride Of Thine Heart Will Bring Thee Down

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 4, 2022
     | 1,456 views

    Edom was proud of its accomplishments, but in the long run, God would bring her down. Whether they are a nation, a business, a church, or a family, those in positions of authority should not be overly self-assured.

    Obadiah is the shortest book of the Bible. It is titled The Vision of Obadiah as it prophesies the judgment to fall on the nation of Edom. The Edomites were descendants of Esau which made them related to the children of Israel (Genesis 25:19-27:45). Because of Edom's defiance of God, their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Build Up To Build Others PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 85 views

    The sermon emphasizes the vital role of encouragement within the church, showing how our words and presence strengthen one another through life’s challenges.

    Church family, have you noticed how a simple sentence at the right time can steady your soul? A text that says, “I’m praying for you.” A hand on the shoulder with a whisper, “You’re not alone.” Those small syllables become like shelter in a storm. They warm a cold day. They remind your heart that ...read more

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    Never Give Up The Ship

    Contributed by Michael Cotie on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 18,384 views

    No matter the situation never abandon the ship.

    BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Morning January 28, 2001 11:00 A. M. Intro: Storms come into our lives for several reasons, how we react in those situations reveals our faith and level of spiritual maturity. Core: In the book of acts we see how Paul reacts in a storm. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Jones avatar

    How To Grow Up Successfully

    Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,771 views

    Maturity is important in our Christian lives.

    Ephes. 4:14-16 How to Grow Up Successfully That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What If We Give Up?

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 30, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,530 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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    Building Each Other Up

    Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 18, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,527 views

    As a Body of believers, each one of us are responsible for building the Kingdom of God. One important aspect in this process is being actively involved in building one another up.

    “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” (Ephesians 4:9) "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up" (1 Thessalonians 5:11) As a Body of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Building Up One Another Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,352 views

    Using our spiritual gifts and encouraging one another will help build the church.

    Building Up One Another Ephesians 4:1-8; 11-16 October 28, 2007 For the past few weeks I have been discussing with you an important aspect of the church. We have all been gifted by God to use the spiritual gifts He has given to us. When we are faithful to God, we are also fruitful. Because if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Up In The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 19, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,926 views

    Building a mighty wall for the Lord is not the end of your task. Build up your faith. Build up your family life. And build up all those who are around you.

    Building Up in the Word of God “And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. Then all the people answered, “Amen, Amen!” while lifting up their hands. And they bowed their heads and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground.” - Nehemiah 8:6 The story of Nehemiah and Ezra is divided into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Disease Of "Give-Up-Itis"

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2016
     | 4,916 views

    WE FACE A DEADLY DISEASE CALLED: "GIVE-UP-ITIS!" Life and ministry can grow very heavy and our arms can grow tired and weary. David teaches us, when things do not go as we hoped, we have to try again.

    FACING THE DISEASE OF GIVE-UP-ITIS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There is a little man at one of the rest homes we visit weekly, his name is Bo. I say: How are you doing Bo? He answers: AWL, I AM HOLDING ON --- THERE GROWS A DEADLY DISEASE --- IT IS CALLED ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    James: Calling Fire Down From Heaven Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,155 views

    A look at James and John and how they desire to judge the Samaritans and how God treats us with grace and mercy

    James: Calling Fire Down from Heaven Luke 9:51-56 Primary Purpose: Jesus purpose was not to condemn, but to save. On a recent Sunday morning, members of a church in Oklahoma noticed a shabbily-dressed man wandering near the church, poking into garbage cans. The man finally came to rest on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    The Man Who Turned The World Upside Down

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 28, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,401 views

    Without controversy, anyone, will agree that the Apostle Paul was the one New Testament figure that stood out above all others. His life teaches us a wonderful pattern to follow.

    "THE MAN WHO TURNED THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN" Acts 17:1-6 This is Memorial Day Act 17:1-6 NOW AFTER [Paul and Silas] had passed through Am-phi-polis and A-pol-lo-ni-a, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. And Paul entered, as he usually did, and for three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Creek Dries Up

    Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,192 views

    Some times we doubt God’s prvision and promises. Sometimes God’s provision just seems to dry up. What do we do then?

    TITLE: When the Creek Dries Up 082503d C. Scott Ghan This sermon was inspired by Elmer Towns’ sermon "When the Brook Dries Up". Though very little of his original text is in tact. TEXT: 1 Kings 17:1-9 (CEV) Elijah was a prophet from Tishbe in Gilead. One day he went to King Ahab and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational