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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    What Drives You

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 3, 2014
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     | 13,078 views

    The story of Balaam teaches us the need to watch our motivation and our attitude in seeking God's will. God will speak, but we must be ready to listen and obey Him.

    What does God want me to do? This is a question we all wrestles with. If not yet, then sometime in the future. • It’s not always easy to know God’s will in a particular situation. KNOWING GOD’S WILL is the subject we’re discussing through in our DG for these 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Weightless Faith

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Dec 5, 2014
     | 3,938 views

    We hear Jesus say “My yoke is easy, My burden is light” (Mt. 11:30). And we choose to run with that “easy” life! We love to forget that He also said, ““If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me” (Mt. 16:24)

    Weightless Faith Philippians 3:17-21 Is the Christian life only about avoiding wrong? Is an “Avoidance” lifestyle all that God expects of us or is there more? Like bringing Glory to God in faith by taking action! Serving others! We hear Jesus say “My yoke is easy, My burden is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Not Condemned

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 11, 2021
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     | 3,427 views

    What is the way to life? Why do some reject it? Is their motive logical or emotional? Purpose: Let’s understand the significance of faith in Christ. Plan: Let’s look at condemnation and salvation in John 3:14-21.

    Prelude What is the way to life? Why do some reject it? Is their motive logical or emotional? Purpose: Let’s understand the significance of faith in Christ. Plan: Let’s look at condemnation and salvation in John 3:14-21. John 3:14 The Exalted Cross As we read John 3:14 “as Moses lifted up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discerning God's Will Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 20, 2021
     | 3,108 views

    Since doing God's will, obeying Him, is central to His blessing, how do we find God's will. Ruth 3 and 4 provide some concrete answers.

    How many of you are familiar with the children’s game, “Red Light, Green Light!” How many of you played it as a child? As I was considering our passage for this morning, Ruth 3, for the first time in many years my memory of having played this game as a young child came to mind. If you’re not ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Pursuing Holiness: Embracing God’s Promises Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 16, 2024
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     | 755 views

    2 Corinthians 7:1 is a profound verse that calls us to live lives that reflect the holiness of God.

    Pursuing Holiness: Embracing God’s Promises 2 Corinthians 7:1 Introduction: Today, we turn our attention to a profound verse that calls us to live lives that reflect the holiness of God. Our key verse for this message is 2 Corinthians 7:1 (NLT): "Because we have these promises, dear friends, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let The Will Of The Lord Be Done Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 14, 2025
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    Acts 21:1-16 illustrates some of the aspects involved in obeying God’s will.

    Introduction “What is God’s will for my life?” Have you ever asked that question? Or have you ever thought about that question? This is one of the most frequently asked questions by Christians. If you are a Christian, you want to know God’s will for your life. You want to do what pleases ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Not Without Honor

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,821 views

    What motivates your ministry?

    Not Without Honor When a person gets a promotion at work, has won a prize or received some other kind of award or recognition the first people he/she normally wants to share that good news with is family. It may be by phone or E-mail or bursting into the house yelling, "Honey! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Gives Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 29, 2009
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     | 4,427 views

    Jesus tells us that the secret in giving is the motivation of our heart.

    A Messiah Who Gives Text: Matthew 6:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: A mother wanted to teach her daughter a moral lesson. She gave the little girl a quarter and a dollar for church "Put whichever one you want in the collection plate and keep the other for yourself," she told the girl. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joe Tilton avatar

    The Word Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jan 3, 2014
     | 7,278 views

    What is "The" word? What is it that glues the universe together? Science? This one is the basic of basics. For Jan 5.

    Message January 5, 2014 The Word A young girl who was writing a paper for school came to her father and asked, “Dad, what is the difference between anger and exasperation?” The father replied, “It’s mostly a matter of degree. Let me show you what I mean.” With ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Ministry Of Financial Giving

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007
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     | 5,523 views

    The motivation for giving is love.

    2 Corinthians 9:6-15 The Ministry of Financial Giving OPENING ILLUSTRATION: What did you get for Christmas? Of course someone gave you something for Christmas. You gave someone else a gift for Christmas. We accept the fact that we exchanged gifts with one another. Let me tell you what I got for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Why Is As Important As What

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,950 views

    An examination of the importance of motives.

    WHY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN WHAT The story is told of a young family that went to visit some friends. The couple’s young son kept running around the house and wouldn’t settle down. The boy’s dad told him to sit down several times. The young boy would sit down for a minute and then he’d be up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Thought

    Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jul 2, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 23,200 views

    This sermon is a motivational sermon.

    Do you know that God is mindful of what you think? Everything about the life of a man revolves around his thought. In fact, the real personality of any man is the man on the inside of him. That’s why the bible says, ’As he thinketh in his heart, so is he.’ Proverbs 23:7 For you to fulfill your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Earn This! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 24, 2015
     | 4,455 views

    Aren't you glad God didn't say that to us? Let's look at some things God does say about earnings and some things he does not say.

    I never saw the movie, and frankly, I don’t intend to, but I read an article about it. There is a punch line in the movie: “Saving Private Ryan” that really brings home today’s point. (This illustration taken from Wikipedia's article on Saving Private Ryan) The sole ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    In The Footsteps Of Thomas

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 149 ratings
     | 29,865 views

    Having just returned from India and seeing the impact that Thomas had and is still having on this land I wanted to find out who Thomas was from a biblical point of view and see some of his motivations.

    In the footsteps of Thomas John 20:24-29 One of the disciples, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin), was not with the others when Jesus came. 25 They told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “I won’t believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands, put my fingers into them, and place my hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "Harnessing Your Gifts In Times Of Struggle.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 30, 2024
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     | 1,459 views

    Embrace and utilize your God-given gifts and talents while enduring your wilderness experience. This message provides rich inspiration and motivation to support your physical and spiritual growth. It's a powerful reminder that you can survive and thrive, even in the most challenging times.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 4:10-11) (NIV): “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal