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  • David Owens avatar

    Reaching Upward, Inward And Outward

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 14, 2019
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     | 23,189 views

    In this sermon, I present our congregation's theme for the year. We want to focus on growing our relationship with God, our relationships in the church, and our outreach to the world.

    Introduction: A. Once there was a football team who had never won a game. 1. So one day before practice the coach decided to have a talk with them. 2. He told them, “Boys, our offense is bad, our defense is horrible, and our special teams are the worst I have ever seen, so today we are going back ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Climbing Higher

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 10, 2012
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     | 6,781 views

    I. The Aim II. The Approach III. The Adventure IV. The Attainment V. The Application

    Spruce Knob - Tallest mountain in WV - Height 4,863 ft., .9 miles above sea level - 5 mile drive to the top - Half mile handicap trail along it’s rim - You can see about 50 miles - Just need an afternoon to enjoy the trip Mt. Everest - Tallest mountain in the world - Height: 29,028 feet, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Becoming God's Best Version Of You Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 30, 2014
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     | 19,549 views

    New Series God's best version of you, making the rest of your life the best of your life. Paul said I press on for the upward call, he said that at the time he called himself and old man. Your best days in God should always be ahead of you not behind.

    Becoming God's Best Version of You PPT 1 Series Title Slide The title of this series is: "Becoming God's Best Version of You." Making the rest of your life the best of your life. I want to begin by noticing a guiding principle in the life of the Apostle Paul: PPT 2 Text Php 3:12 Not that I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Costly Calling

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2019
     | 13,255 views

    When Jesus calls us to follow Him, that call is costly, but rewarding!

    A Costly Calling? Luke 9:23-26, 57-62, 14:25-32 January 20, 2019 If you were to ask my sister’s - - they would have quickly told you I was cheap. I did my best not to spend money as I was growing up. Not that I had much, but I will admit I got away with not contributing much to group presents. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accepting His Call

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,161 views

    Willing Ready and Able are some of the most dangerous words a Godly man can utter from his lips.

    Accepting His Call HHM Pastor Jim Parisi April 6, 2003 We all at one time or another in our walks want to be used of God. We cry out in our hearts and prayers. Lord call me. Lord use me. Lord I’m ready. Lord I’m willing Lord I’m able. Willing Ready and Able are some of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am Making Use Of God's Gps If I Am Walking Upward Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 21, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,089 views

    Around here, I really don’t use my GPS a lot. It is hard to get lost going from Magnolia to McComb or Magnolia to Hammond. But when Anne and I went to Nashville about a month ago, we didn’t turn off our GPS.

    INTRODUCTION: Around here, I really don’t use my GPS a lot. It is hard to get lost going from Magnolia to McComb or Magnolia to Hammond. But when Anne and I went to Nashville about a month ago, we didn’t turn off our GPS. We needed it to go from one place to another because that town is one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Upward, Inward, & Outward Vision

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 4, 2023
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     | 4,691 views

    Isaiah saw three visions: an upward one, of God; an inward one, of himself; and an outward vision, of the needs of the lost people around him. If we hope to change the world then we need the same three visions.

    UPWARD, INWARD, & OUTWARD VISION Isa. 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In one of Charles Shultz’s famous “Peanuts” cartoons, Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. “Charlie Brown,” she begins, “life is a lot like a deck chair on a cruise ship. Some place it to see where they’ve been, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Building A New Nation In Christ Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 1, 2025
     | 27 views

    “Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 3:13-14)

    The theme for today’s sermon is building a new nation in Christ. This theme highlights the importance of the Lenten season and recounts the message of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For by this offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified. (Hebrews 10:14) ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Better: A Call To Goals & Growth

    Contributed by Harold Eggar on Jan 3, 2025
     | 304 views

    All Scripture is taken from the ESV unless otherwise noted. I do not spend much time correcting spelling and grammar in my notes as I deliver these sermons orally. I apologize if that makes this sermon more difficult to follow on paper.

    Preached 1/5/25 I do want to say Happy New Year to all of you welcome to 2025, and as a church, we are so glad that you are here with us kicking off this new year being a part of God's family here in Riverton. You know personally I think I've always kind of been a little confused about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Drawn Upward: Embracing The Pleasures Of This World Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,051 views

    THE PLEASURES AND GOOD THINGS OR THIS WORLD ARE INTENDED TO DRAW US UPWARD RATHER THAN DISTRACT US.

    Something is Out There: Rumors of the Invisible World of the Sacred God 3/22 Drawn Upward--Embracing the Pleasures of this world INTRODUCTION John and Cathy Skip Church (drama) subject: Seeking Heaven on Earth Bruce D. Rzengota John and Cathy Skip church for a ski trip John and Cathy on a ski ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Answering The Call (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,572 views

    This sermon is part 2 and looks at the how complacency weakens our faith and how works are essential for spiritual growth.

    Answering The Call (Part II) Consequences of Complacency 2 Samuel 11: 1 It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the people of Ammon and besieged Rabbah. But David remained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You With Me?

    Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,898 views

    God just want you to make up your mind, about who you going to follow, Christ or Antichrist? You can’t be neutral!

    ARE YOU WITH ME (GOD)? Revelation 17:14 “This (Antichrist) will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him are the CALLED and CHOSEN and FAITHFUL!” Today, we all are in red-alert because we are in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Called Into Righteousness

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 21, 2025
     | 68 views

    1) The Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees 2) The Righteousness God Requires, and finally, 3) The Righteousness God Gives.

    Although we will just focus on Matthew 5:20, in Matthew 5, beginning in verse 17, Jesus explained God’s standard of Righteousness as embodied by the law of God. He said: Matthew 5:17-20.17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    First Century Challenge Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 18, 2011
     | 2,487 views

    2011 is the beginning of a new day, a new year, and a new season. A look at our mission as believers and as a church? How do we live our lives with a sense of God’s eternal purpose in everything that we do? (adapted from a sermon by Chris Spradlin, LifeCh

    The First Century Challenge The Upward Call of God Pt 3 (Adapted from a sermon by Chris Spradlin, LifeChurch.tv) Phil 3:14 NAS Press on- pursue, hasten toward- active verb. Our walk w/God is not passive- it is not- God, I am saved, now I am waiting for heaven. It is living for- purposes of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    In The Land Of Beginning Again

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,572 views

    We would all like a second (maybe a thousandth) chance...a clean start; God offers that.

    Who hasn’t looked back over his life and with nostalgia welling-up wished for a new start? Rare, indeed, is the person who has never said, "If I had my life to live over again, I’d..." "I wish there was some wonderful place Called the land of beginning again, Where all our mistakes And all ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist