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  • David Hill avatar

    Up The Creek Without A Paddle Series

    Contributed by David Hill on Jul 8, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,498 views

    Overcoming the obstacles to share your faith.

    Up the Creek without a Paddle Matthew 4:19 I ONCE LIVE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA…THE BREEZE OF THE GULF…THE SOUND OF THE OCEAN COMING TO SHORE…TOPICAL FLOWERS & TREES IT WAS PARADISE! IT WAS THERE I MET A MAN NAME DON JACKSON A PREACHER WHO HAD RETIRED & LOVED TO FISH. ONE DAY HE INVITED ME TO GO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Hughes avatar

    Wake Up, O Sleeper!

    Contributed by David Hughes on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,400 views

    As we look at the events in the Garden of Gethsemane on the eve of Christ’s crucifixion, I ask "Is the twenty-first century Church asleep?" A sermon to stir the church to pray.

    ’WAKE UP, O SLEEPER!’ INTRO: I want to begin this morning with a quote: "At a certain meeting of ministers and church officers, one after another doubted the value of prayer meetings; all confessed that they had a very small attendance, and several acknowledged without the slightest compunction ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Up And Get Dressed

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,811 views

    When people see us “make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive the person who offends {us}” (Colossians 3:13) then and only then will they conclude we are followers of Jesus.

    Wakeup call at our house – a ritual! First call – “Time to get up and get ready.” Fifteen minutes later – “Come on get out of bed! We have to go soon!” Then in frustration and desperation Glenys pulls the blankets back and hollers, “DALE, it’s time to get up! We leave in an hour!” You thought it ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Sardis—wake Up! Church…

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 19, 2021
     | 4,254 views

    These warnings in Revelation 2 and 3, serve generally as a wakeup call. A call to attention, A call to leave nothing undone, A call to carry God’s gospel with firsthand experience and knowledge of the gospels ability to do whatever is needed!

    Sardis—Wake Up! Church… Revelation 3:1-6NIV We begin by reading prayerfully the same scriptures in Revelation 1. First, Revelation 1:1-3NIV The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lift Up Your Heads

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 28, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,494 views

    Don’t be rebellious to deny entry for the Lord and thereby forfeit blessings, because He is the One who is able to lift your head.

    Lift up your heads : Part one Psalm 24:7”Lift up your heads, O gates, And be lifted up, O ancient doors, That the King of glory may come in!” On a day when I just felt ‘hopeless and down’, the Lord spoke to me from the above scripture in a very profound way, I hope you receive the same healing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When God Shows Up Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024
     | 1,876 views

    We live in both a physical realm and a spiritual realm. So, depend on the Spirit to empower and lead you in all aspects of your life.

    WHEN GOD SHOWS UP Text: Acts 14:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Early in my ministry, my mentor was a Pastor named John McEwen. At the time, Tina and I were attending his church, and there had been some trouble in the church. One day, I went and sat in his office and told him that I was dumb ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Has God Let His People Down? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 13, 2020
     | 4,970 views

    In Romans 11, Paul explains that God has not let the Jewish people down, because God has fulfilled His promises to them by maintaining a remnant and by bringing blessings through their unbelief.

    A. Many years ago, Gina Cruz, a Manila grandmother, had spent months playing Pepsi-Cola’s Numbers Fever promotion lottery. 1. She bought several bottles of Pepsi a day and saved the caps in hopes that one of the numbers printed inside the cap would win her a one million peso prize ($40,000 at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Letting Go Of What Holds You Down Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 14, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 22,777 views

    This is the 15th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#15] LETTING GO OF WHAT HOLDS YOU DOWN Luke 5:17-26 Introduction: In our text, a paralyzed man was brought to Jesus, who not only healed him physically but also addressed his need for forgiveness. This teaches us that true freedom starts from within. Just like the ...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
     | 5,365 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

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,717 views

    Following Christ means following him to the cross.

    There are basically two kinds of sermons on the Christian life. The first type of sermon views the Christian life as a kind of puzzle to be solved, with the message going something like this: Life is full of hardships, and frustrations, and obstacles. But if you do this one thing; if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    When God Shows Up

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 17, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 24,235 views

    Things change, things happen, and things are different when God shows up. The question is, have I experienced the things which take place when God shows up in life?

    When God Shows Up Acts 3:1-10 * If this afternoon you were sitting in your house, the doorbell rings, you answer the door, and when you open the door – you discover Jehovah God has come calling; what would you do? How would respond? What would change in your day &/or week? It is true that God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike DuBose avatar

    It's Time To Get Up

    Contributed by Mike Dubose on May 8, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 30,137 views

    We can learn new things from the old story of Jesus raising Lazarus. This sermon illustrates that the raising of Lazarus is intended to help raise each of us. Listen and learn! God is trying to raise us to a new life in Christ Jesus.

    It’s Time to Get Up John 11: 38-44 March 9, 2008 Illus: Over the years Readers Digest has published some really strange stuff from the lives of ordinary people… One lady wrote in to tell about an interesting billboard she had seen in Texas… It read, “Stand up and be counted for the 2000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Don Emmitte avatar

    God Gave Them Up Series

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on Sep 9, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,567 views

    America is in trouble because we have a very disturbing spiritual climate that prevails in America today. This is the reason I have subtitled today’s message as Has God Abandoned America?

    God Gave Them Up! Romans 1:24-32 Romans Series (Part 4) Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take any day and go to any news source and you are likely to read headlines that are at best ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Do Not Give Up On Planning

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025
     | 474 views

    Looking into God's word for sowing and reaping what we plant.

    Opportunity series/Do not give up on planting Galatians 6:7-10 Good morning everyone, Glad that you have joined us. I want us to look at planting seed into our own lives and the lives of people around us. Let’s Pray- Father would you anoint our listening ears to hear what you have to say to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Saddling Up Your Donkey.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 3,767 views

    A sermon about getting ready from Nehemiah

    > Sermon - Saddling up your Donkey. Nehemiah chapter 2. > > For something to be regarded as a success it needs to get beyond the > dreaming stage to something that is effective. > > When discussion centres around the modern motor car and the genesis of > it's development there is much talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed