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  • Eric Shrewsberry avatar

    He Got Up

    Contributed by Eric Shrewsberry on Apr 8, 2001
    based on 189 ratings
     | 11,830 views

    We seem to keep Jesus crucified and dead and buried except for two days of the year, on Christmas, when he’s born, and on Easter, when he raises from the dead. If that’s what you think, I would like to change your mind about that.

    He Got Up Introduction: We seem to keep Jesus crucified and dead and buried except for two days of the year, on Christmas, when he’s born, and on Easter, when he raises from the dead. If that’s what you think, I would like to change your mind about that. I. I Corinthians 15:1-8, 13-22. A. In ...read more

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  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    To Train Up A Child

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE ON CHILD REARING.

    To Train Up A Child Text Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 He that spareth the rod hateth his son: But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. Proverbs 13:24 Introduction This day and age many of us have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Coming Up Short

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 53 ratings
     | 8,791 views

    This is the second of a series on the book of Romans. It focuses on our inability in any way to achieve grace, which of course is a gift freely given through Jesus Christ.

    Last Sunday Mike and I provided the snack supper for the children and youth. I went to pick up the 10 pizzas I had ordered which Little Ceasars had given me a great deal on of $5 a pizza because I was buying them for a church function with $53 dollars in cash in my hand. The bill was $53.69. I, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Eddie Sharpe jr. avatar

    Facing Up To A Challenge

    Contributed by Eddie Sharpe Jr. on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,452 views

    Facing up to the challenge that GOD puts before you,and running threw the challenge that satan ptus before you

    Nehemiah 1:1-4 We shrink back and feel overwheimed.But this action packed book can help us. The first 6 chapters deal with rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. And the final 7 chapters deal with rebuilding the lives of the people with in the walls. Both are vitally important.Both presented a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Cull avatar

    Keeping Up Appearances

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,975 views

    The danger of the Pharisee tendency today

    Matthew 23 Keeping Up Appearances Introduction We all know Hyacinth Bucket from the television sitcom ‘Keeping up Appearances’. Now although it may not be politically correct to make judgements about people, we all know that we all do it. And we can all make a judgement about the character. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Up Against A Wall

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,195 views

    Encouragement from Joshua

    Intro: Last week we learned some lessons about Moses. We talked about Moses giving the leadership of the nation of Israel over to Joshua. This morning, we want to learn some lessons from Joshua’s first days of leadership. Joshua has been with Moses for 40 years in the wilderness wanderings. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fill 'er Up

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,539 views

    A look at hungering and thirsting for God

    Fill ‘Er Up A Look at Hungering and Thirsting for God 2/2/05 I. Introduction Have ya’ll seen the latest Taco Bell commercials boasting of their new Big Bell Value Menu? The customers who eat there boldly proclaim, “I’m full!” How many of you can say that about your relationship with God? “I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Hold Up The Light

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,326 views

    We must continue to hold up the light of Christ

    Hold Up The Light Scripture Reference: John 1:4-9 (KJV) John 1:4-9 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came for a witness, to bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Picking Up The Pieces Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 10, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,020 views

    First in a series from Ephesians; and for the Day of Prayer for World Peace. Our lives and our world seem fragmented. But God brings order to our lives by choosing us; He redeems the messes we make; and He calls us to the work of restoration.

    Do you experience life in pieces? Do you find that each day is a jumble of bits and pieces, fragments? That most of the time there isn’t any coherence, there isn’t any consistency? Do you feel that each day is a whole lot of things to be done, but they don’t always hold together? I don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Chained Up But Not Chained In

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,519 views

    The eighth sermon in a Fall 2005 series through Acts

    (To the reader: I created the following dramatic reading for this sermon. I recorded it onto a CD and then played it during the worship service. I portrayed Peter writing his account of the event to Timothy several years after it occurred as the CD played.) My Dear Timothy, I am sorry to hear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Train Up A Child

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,013 views

    to encourage the church to make children’s ministry a priority and to encourage parents

    Train Up a Child Deut 6:4-7 Primary Purpose: To talk about the responsibility of parents and the church to raise up their children to a mature faith in Christ. When I first met many of you, I talked to you for a little bit about what some of my goals are for the church. I mentioned prayer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Newton avatar

    Get Up And Glow

    Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 18,635 views

    It is time for the Church to arise in the mist of the dark world of sin and shine for the glory of Christ.

    “GET UP AND GLOW” Intro: I believe that every church ought to have a vision and mission of what they feel that God would have them to do in reaching out to their area with the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The challenge I have for you and I as a Church is that which the Lord began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Lentz avatar

    Get Up And Go Series

    Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 13, 2006
     | 5,743 views

    Using Abraham’s call to learn how to hear God’s voice in our own lives.

    Get Up And Go! 7-30-06 Series: Can You Hear Me Now? Gen. 12:1-10 Intro. Walking from the back saying – “Can you hear me now?” I love cell phones. They’re convenient, inexpensive and practical. But as we all know, they do have a few little quirks. Do you know what drives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Breaking Up With Jesus

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,670 views

    A sermon based on Matthew 8:28-34 (and other gospels) about the Gadarene Demoniacs. Sermon asks the question of why the whole city wanted Jesus to leave their region.

    Sermon for 1/29/2006 Introduction: Seinfeld episode where George breaks up with his girlfriend "It’s not you, it’s me." ~George. Before George can say his line, his girlfriend beats him to the line. "If it’s anybody, it’s me." I get this in our text. They don’t threaten Jesus with His life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Rise Up And Walk

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,144 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