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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    God Bless America?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,334 views

    In the wake of September 11th, this is a challenge to remember that we’ve got some repenting to do for our sin, too.

    In recent days, from a number of sources, I have been given the proclamation of thanksgiving that Lincoln issued in 1863. (I’ve seen it in church newsletters and been sent it via email.) It is being sent because the words ring with a relevance to our present situation. Lincoln, after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Look Up And Praise The Lord

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
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    A summons to praise our God, with reasons attached.

    LOOK UP AND PRAISE THE LORD. Psalm 147:1-11, Psalm 147:20c. Why “Praise the LORD” (Psalm 147:1)? There are two possible readings of the answer: “For it is good/ pleasant/ delightful to sing praises to our God” (cf. Psalm 92:1); or “For He is good/ gracious/ beautiful” (cf. Psalm 27:4). It could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Up Against The World Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,281 views

    The cosmos opposes God and is condemned by God. This “world system” is society organized without God and against God. At best, He gets a back seat. The cosmos puts people at the center of all things instead of God. Belonging to Christ involves a radic

    “Up Against The World” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I have given them Your word, and the world hates them because they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. My prayer is not that You take them out of the world, but to protect them ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Heading Into The New Year Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 18, 2009
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    Going into the new year, what should we do to have a better life? 1- WAKE UP 2- CLEAN UP 3- DRESS UP

    INTRO.- ILL.- THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE: 1) You believe in Santa Claus. 2) You don’t believe in Santa Claus. 3) You are Santa Claus. 4) You look like Santa Claus. ILL.- A lady said: Recently I went to the doctor for my annual physical. The nurse asked me how much I weighed. I told her 135 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Come Up Hither

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002
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    The call of the Spirit of God is always to a Higher Place, To see more and To be more in God.

    Re 4:1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter. 2Co 3:18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Debunking The Just World Theory

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 24, 2019
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    Who do bad things happen to good people? There are no easy answers; yet Jesus teaches there is not always a direct link between misfortune and sin. And every calamity is a wake-up all for all of us.

    Luke 13:1-9 Debunking the Just World Theory [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] In a “Calvin and Hobbes” comic strip sometime back, Calvin says to his dad, “Why can't I stay up late? You guys can!” Then with a wide-mouthed protest he declares, “IT'S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turn The Volume Up? Precedent? God Demands Effort!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 18, 2021
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    God needs to get our attention to focused on movers, shakers, and ignitors. We must avoid excuses and be doers of the word. Hear God's words.

    PRECEDENT… TURN THE VOLUME UP? GOD DEMANDS EFFORT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HAVE YOU EVER TALKED TO YOURSELF? THERE IS A PRECEDENT SET BY A LADY THAT FOR 12 YEARS HAD BEEN VERY SICK AND WEAK. SHE WAS AT THE END OF HER ROPE. 12 YEARS THIS LADY WAS UN-CLEAN. 12 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joe Harding avatar

    Growing Up Into The Truth

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 32,197 views

    Growing up into the truth means living life God’s way, the way of Love!

    GROWING UP INTO THE TRUTH I CORINTHIANS 13: 1-13 MARCH 3, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The Smith’s were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. Their line had included Senators, Pastors, & Wall Street wizards. Now they decided to compile a family history, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Up For What’s Right

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 3, 2017
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    Sometimes we have to stand up for what's right. We need to remember that God knows our plight, we need to fear God above people, and we need to humbly take a stand. The Hebrew midwives in Egypt stood up to Pharaoh, and God remembered them for it.

    Exodus 1:8-21 Standing Up for What’s Right Recently I watched the movie, “Hacksaw Ridge.” It documents the true story of Private First Class Desmond Doss, who enlisted as an Army medic during World War II, but refused for religious reasons to carry a weapon. Spoiler alert: despite ridicule, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Grow Up, Christian!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 19, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,992 views

    Grow Up, Christian! 1) Cry more; 2) Rely more Mature children of God don’t run less to God, they run to God more...

    “Grow up!” Did anyone say that to you this week? If so, why? My parents often told me to grow up when I became frustrated and started crying about something I should have been able to do by myself like tie my shoes or zip up my jacket. Parents regularly tell their children to grow up because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jonathan Powell avatar

    Stand Up Or Sit Down (Put Up Or Shut Up)

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Dec 7, 2012
     | 8,795 views

    Sermon based upon the thought of commitment to Christ - commitment to others.

    Stand Up or Sit Down (Put Up or Shut Up) Hebrews 10:19-25 April 13, 2008 AM Sermon God has richly blessed our church with many decisions over the past few months. He has richly blessed us with good attendance and faithful giving. He has blessed us with His presence during worship. He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Montgomery avatar

    How Could Anyone Betray His Best Friend?

    Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,402 views

    Judas’ betrayal of Jesus serves as a wake-up call of how close we can come to God’s kingdom and still be lost.

    How Could Anyone Betray His Best Friend? John 13:2, 18-30; Luke 22:1-6, 21-23, 47-48 INTRO. From Walter Wangerin, The Book of God, pp. 765-767. As he went, more and more people threw their garments down in the road before him. It became a garment of clothing and praise. People ran back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • 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

  • Garry Lewis avatar

    Giving Up The Pain

    Contributed by Garry Lewis on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,761 views

    Allowing You to trust God

    Giving Up the Pain Matthew 11: 28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (29) Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. (30) For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. So many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nate Barbour avatar

    Fill 'er Up

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,540 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