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  • Larry Jones avatar

    How To Grow Up Successfully

    Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,785 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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    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,142 views

    Inspired by "The Passion of the Christ" demonstrates how because of Christ’s suffering our life is not our own--and we must die to self, sin, and this world.

    Take Up Your Cross Having recently seen the movie the Passion of the Christ several times, I’ve been reflecting on the meaning of the Passion. Of course, I know that the purpose of Christ’s death was to bring forgiveness of sin. But at the same time, I wondered what the purpose could be in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Slow Down And Grow Up!

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 27, 2015
     | 5,827 views

    Based on Ephesians 4:11-15 we must learn to slow down so we can grow up. This message not only shows the need for slowing down, but gives three practical suggestions for accomplishing that goal.

    Slow Down & Grow Up! Ephesians 4:11-15 CHCC – August 24, 2014 INTRODUCTION: For the last 3 Sundays we’ve been in a series called Crazy Busy where we’re talking about how important it is to AVOID the common trap of getting our lives too full to too many things until we actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Lifts Me Up

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 24, 2025
     | 125 views

    God’s mercy lifts us from resentment into freedom; forgiveness is not forgetting the wrong—it’s releasing it to the One who heals

    1 — The Wound That Wouldn’t Heal It’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. That’s how this message begins—not with triumph but with honesty. Because forgiveness never starts from strength; it starts from brokenness. Maybe you know that kind of breaking. Someone walked away, someone lied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Picking Up Broken Pieces

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,781 views

    In a desolate place spiritually and in the midst of a time of oppressive persecution, Jesus fed the 5000 and taught his disciples that God will sustain us, will feed us and multiply our resources as we feed others the bread of life.

    Matthew 14__13-21 PICKING UP BROKEN PIECES TRINITY 11 Proper 13A Nehemiah 9:16-20 Then Ezra the priest said to the people, “But they and our fathers acted presumptuously and stiffened their neck and did not obey your commandments. They refused to obey and were not mindful of the wonders that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Get Up & Keep On Moving PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,049 views

    This sermon explores depression through biblical narratives, emphasizing God's guiding hand and the possibility of finding hope and strength in Christ amidst despair. Key

    Welcome, beloved friends, to this shared time of reflection and inspiration. We gather here, not as strangers passing in the night, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. We gather in the name of Jesus, who, in His infinite wisdom and mercy, has called us together to seek solace, ...read more

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    Will The Real Me Stand Up? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 16, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,695 views

    Easter Reflection series: How Peter is like us, and what we can learn about ourselves and Easter’s application to our complexity

    Will the Real Me stand Up? Matthew 26:31-35 Easter reflection series. A. People: Are we mixed up or what? A Mexican bandit made a specialty of crossing the Rio Grande from time to time and robbing banks in Texas. Finally, a reward was offered for his capture, and an enterprising Texas Ranger ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Shouldering Up Against Opposition Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011
     | 6,009 views

    To help the audience realize that true love for one another and a high regard for the word of God are vital for the Church to stand up under opposition

    I Thessalonians 2:13-20 Introduction – It’s June 7, 1944, one day after D Day. The beach landings and air strikes were only the beginning. Brig. General Norman “Dutch” Cota, assistant division commander of the 29th, came upon a group of infantry pinned down by some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cleaning Up The Mess Of Misunderstanding Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 20, 2024
     | 816 views

    To clean up the mess of misunderstanding, act with integrity and love, affirming God’s integrity and love in everything you do.

    Evelyn Shetter from Abilene, Kansas, accepted a lunch invitation with former coworkers. Since she was going to be gone over the lunch hour, she set the table and left dinner in the oven for Larry, her farmer husband. She scribbled him a note saying, “Dinner in oven.” When she returned home at 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    #4 - Workaholics, Listen Up! Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,559 views

    Commandment #4 is controversial...even with Christians! But keeping it will keep you out of a lot of unnecessary burnout and pain in your life! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. INTRO How many of you feel tired or stressed out? Yes, I’m tired. For several years I’ve been blaming it on middle age, iron poor blood, lack of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Some Healing Is Up To You

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,131 views

    Sometimes healing does not come until we ask for it.

    Remember back to when you were a kid. Did you ever want to be superman? After all, he was the strongest guy in the world. He could fly anywhere—without the FAA’s approval. If you had to confess this morning, how many of you tied a bed sheet around your neck and jumped off your bed or something ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Tighten Up Your Belt Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 8, 2015
     | 8,983 views

    Of all the metal armor pieces as described by Paul, he begins with a belt made of leather. The reason is because it's the most important part of the armor. Without it, the armor falls apart.

    As you may recall when Paul wrote Ephesians, he was in prison in Rome. He had been arrested after the fire that almost destroyed the city. Nero blamed the fire on the Christians. Paul, being one the most influential leaders, was handcuffed constantly to a Roman guard. As Paul analyzed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    What's God Up To These Days?

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 22 ratings
     | 2,141 views

    God’s will is to bless for HIS GLORY.

    What’s God up to these days? Ephesians 1 A. THE PLAN One major project: The church… 15Then he asked them, "Who do you say I am?" 16Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." 17Jesus replied, "You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "He Lifts Me Up"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,954 views

    The Christian life does not end when we say, "Yes."

    John 21:1-19 “He Lifts Me Up” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN As you know, we lost a dear saint this past week—Emmett Hart. About 6 weeks ago or so, and I think it was the last Sunday Emmett was able to make it to church... …a seemingly healthy ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    When The Son Comes Up

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,473 views

    We have a great many things to look forward to when the SON rises. I’ll share just a few.

    Malachi lived in a dark hour of history, many were sick, many backslidden,and discouraged. Job cried out, "When will the morning come"? "Will the Sun ever shine"? "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh inthe morning." (Psalms 30:5). (1) When The SON Comes Up: Sighing And ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God