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  • John Gaston avatar

    The 4 Benefits Of Waiting On The Lord

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 8, 2025
     | 1,007 views

    Isaiah 40:31 outlines 4 benefits of waiting on the Lord: Inward strength, upward strength, outward strength, and onward strength.

    THE 4 BENEFITS OF WAITING ON THE LORD INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR. Fishing season is almost here… 1.Q: Why are fish so smart A: Because they swim in schools! 2. Q: What does the pope eat during lent? A: Holy mackerel! 3. Q: What is the richest fish in the world? A: A goldfish 4. Q: What do fish use ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Jesus Concentrated More On Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 7,282 views

    Why Jesus Concentrated More on Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries - Matt 9:36-38 (Pressing on for the upward call of God in Christ Jesus)

    Why Jesus Concentrated More on Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries - Matt 9:36-38 Illustration:The noted English architect Sir Christopher Wren was supervising the construction of a magnificent cathedral in London. A journalist thought it would be interesting to interview some of the workers, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom

    Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 10,473 views

    The Gospel of Christ gives us Freedom. A study of Christ’s Gospel proclaims 4 things: Self Realization, Upward Search, Challenge, and Hope.

    “Freedom” John 8:31-32 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Intro: In these two verses Jesus told us that we could be set free if we would hold to his teachings. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Up The Full Armor Of God

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 8,216 views

    To lead people to understand how they can take up the full armor of God as they march forward toward the upward call of Jesus Christ regardless of their difficulties

    The Armor of God, My Protection from Satan and His Demons – Eph. 6:10-18 Illustration: Today I learned that my Mother has a deadly form of c-121 ovarian cancer. More than ever I need to be strong in the Lord and the power of His might. But I need something more. I need to continue to march forward ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shake It Up!

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 9, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 35,446 views

    A message about getting out of ruts, of being decanted like wine (emptied from vessel to vessel) The dangers of stagnation, and the upward call of God in Christ.

    Shake it Up De 1:6 "The LORD our God spoke to us at Horeb, saying, 'You have stayed long enough at this mountain. De 1:7 'Turn and set your journey, and go to the hill country of the Amorites, and to all their neighbors in the Arabah, in the hill country and in the lowland and in the Negev and by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Marching To Zion.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 18, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 62 views

    'We're marching to Zion, Beautiful, beautiful Zion. We're marching upward to Zion, The beautiful city of God.'

    MARCHING TO ZION. Psalm 118:17-29. This Psalm is the last of the processional Psalms which were sung by pilgrims on their way up to Jerusalem for the great Jewish feasts. There are echoes of the Passover, and anticipations of the death and resurrection of Jesus. A lone voice rises above them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Real Battle To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,421 views

    Forgiveness is easy depending on where you focus is Inward, Outward or Upward You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Sep 2008)

    The Real Battle to Forgive Ideally Forgiveness is instant, however in the real Christian world it can be a real battle to Forgive Its easy to instantly Forgive the Stranger who bumps into you and says “sorry” Forgiveness is a real battle when it is some you know, love & trust, Friend or Family ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Thanksgiving: 3 Ways To Look At It

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 369 ratings
     | 82,452 views

    An INWARD look, an OUTWARD look, and an UPWARD look will help us gain a new understanding of true Thankfulness. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Thanksgiving: Three Ways to Look at It Psalm 95:1-11 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ----- Introduction Rudyard Kipling, author of “The Jungle Book”, at one time was so popular that his writings were getting ten shillings per word. [about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Gospel Of Jesus: A New Attitude [sermon On The Mount] Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 3, 2006
    based on 154 ratings
     | 24,420 views

    The Beatitudes will give us a new attitude UPWARD, a new attitude OUTWARD, and a new attitude INWARD. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    A New Attitude “The Gospel of Jesus” Matthew 5:6-8 --formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint are free at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NewAttitude.html Last time: How do you Enter the Kingdom? A change of attitude toward… • Self – v. 3 – ‘poor in spirit’ • Sin – v. 4 – ‘mourn’ • Savior – v. 5 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Results Of Waiting On The Lord

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 5, 2003
    based on 325 ratings
     | 181,100 views

    FOUR RESULTS OF WAITING ON THE LORD ARE:THEY WILL HAVE INWARD STRENGTH,THEY WILL HAVE UPWARD STRENGTH,THEY WILL HAVE OUTWARD STRENGTH AND THEY WILL HAVE ONWARD STRENGTH.

    FOUR RESULTS OF WAITING ON THE LORD But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, not faint" (Isaiah 40:31). JOKE-A little boy was fishing but was catching nothing. A man came by and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Built Up, Bound Up, Lifted Up

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,178 views

    We are so into upward mobility; but God's version is different. It involves building us up so that the powerless have power; binding up the wounded so that they can understand brokenness; and lifting us up so that we can use our power for others.

    I can remember when the word "furlough" was a happy word. It was a happy word because it meant that somebody in your family was coming home from military duty for a while. "Furlough" for me brings up a memory of standing, as a small boy, in Union Station in Louisville, waiting for the train to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    The Church On The Move

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 20,144 views

    Perhaps one of the most humiliating and discouraging experiences we could face is that of being denied upward mobility and advancement in the quest of life. This message deals the danger of staying too long in one condition.

    Perhaps one of the most humiliating and discouraging experiences we could face is that of being denied upward mobility and advancement in the quest of life. To be held back, detained, put on hold as a result of our failure to apply ourselves and take seriously the task, challenge or opportunity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ricky Nelms avatar

    Isaiah Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,109 views

    This is the final message from the series "Close Encounters". This is also a good message for a World Missions emphasis. The outline is 1-Isaiah's Upward Look, 2-)Isaiah's Inward Look, and 3-)Isaiah's Outward Look.

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 16 – THE PROPHET ISAIAH This morning, we’re continuing with our sermon series, entitled CLOSE ENCOUNTERS and we’ve been talking about the lives of some of the greatest in the Word of God and seeing how they have had CLOSE ENCOUNTERS And it’s been ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Do Men Still Perish?

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,000 views

    A man goes through life having one of these two experiences: he is either perishing, moving ever downward toward the grave; or he is being saved, moving ever upward toward eternal life.

    Why Do Men Still Perish? Text: 1 Peter 3:9 Intro: Why has Christ not yet returned to earth? Because of God’s love for man. This passage of scripture tells us that He does not want any person to perish, not a single person. By the way, God is not slack in fulfilling His promise nor is He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church 12 Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012
     | 4,137 views

    The Church is needed by us all and the Bible gives 12 reasons why we all need The Church. These 12 can be broken down into three focuses of God – Upward – Inward - Outward.

    Open with video for Father’s Day: Series: The Church Sermon: The Church 12 pt 2 Tag line - 12 reasons why we all need The Church of Jesus Christ active in our lives. Scripture Text: Hebrews 10:23-25: 23Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational