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  • Ken Harris avatar

    "When Giving Everything Means Nothing"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,517 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to sincerely love one another from the heart.

    “When Giving Everything Means Nothing” 1 Corinthians 13:1-13(KJV) 1 John 3:18 (KJV) 28 January 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: On God’s Love Scale, if two Christians weigh-in and one has all of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Story Of Three Gardens Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 14,766 views

    Love is present in three Biblical gardens.

    Gardening for some people is a pleasant pastime. For others it is a passion. This morning I brought in some things that can be grown in a garden - fruit and some that are not grown in a garden -junk food. Let’s take a moment to compare these items: (Overhead 1) Fruit is natural. Fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Single-Mindedness According To God

    Contributed by Milton Smith on Apr 28, 2009
     | 2,857 views

    Biblical Insight for Overcoming the Daily Issues of Life

    In Deuteronomy 6:4 Moses proclaimed to the children of Israel: "Hear, O Israel the Lord our God is one Lord." In this context the word "one" implies unity and singleness.In short, Moses declares that God, in his triune personality (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), is unifiedin one collective ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cross And Sanctification

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on May 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,548 views

    What is the only motivation that will really release us from the grip of sin? The cross!

    Let’s open our Bibles this morning to 1 Corinthians chapter 5. I want to remind you this morning that in 2 Chronicles 7 God promised His presence to those who would humble themselves and pray, seek God’s face, and who would turn from their wicked ways. People wanting to encounter God must not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    Speaking The Truth In Love - Loving The Unbeliever Series

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,965 views

    The best witnesses for Jesus to an unbelieving world are followers who hold on to what they believe in every circumstance

    You know the game where one person stands in front of a group of people and says, “Simon says raise your hand,” and everybody raises their hands. “Simon says raise your other hand,” and everybody raises their other hand. Well the world is like Simon and many are doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sean Lester avatar

    Why Should We Study The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 1, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,574 views

    A motivational message meant to cause the hearer to put forth an effort to be skilled in handling the truth of Scripture.

    The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series Why should we study the Bible? Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 Purpose of the message: A motivational message meant to cause the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus On Right Praying Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,724 views

    This sermon presents Jesus’ teaching on right praying that is characterised by right motives and right priorities.

    JESUS ON RIGHT PRAYING Matthew 6:5-15; 7:7-12 Kingdom Life Series #18 Several truths stand out from Jesus words: § Jesus expects every follower of His to pray. “When” not “if.” § Jesus tells us how to pray. There is a right way and a wrong way to pray. § Jesus also tells us what to pray for. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Great Commandments And The Local Church (Part 1)

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 4, 2008
     | 3,095 views

    he great commandments provide MOTIVE, MANDATE, MISSION, AND A MEASURABLE PROCESS for the local church.

    THE GREAT COMMANDMENTS AND THE LOCAL CHURCH (Part 1) Mark 12:28-34 Sermon Objective: The great commandments provide MOTIVE, MANDATE, MISSION, AND A MEASURABLE PROCESS for the local church. Supporting Scripture: Acts 2:42-47; Matthew 28:17-20; Ephesians 4:1-32 INTRODUCTION He traveled to every ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Set-Right With God"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 8, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,810 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to Trustfully Believe in God and get "Set-Right with God"

    8 August 2010 West Fort Hood Community Chapel U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Hood Texas BIG IDEA: Believers should avoid relying on their own wits – and understanding – by Trusting and Believing God to keep his promises. REFERENCES: Genesis 14:22-24 NIV (But Abram said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Backsliders Favorite Verse

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 10,593 views

    Matthew 7:1 is probably the most quoted verse and least understood verses of the Bible. In this message we will learn three wrong motives for judging others, and three right motives.

    Mat 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. 3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? 4 Or how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All About Choice Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on May 14, 2007
     | 3,601 views

    Our motive for service proves our choice of master. Paul reminds us that if our motive of service proves Christ to be our Master, then the results should be a life of bearing fruit.

    INTRODUCTION In our study last wee, taken from the 1st chapter of Philippians a verse 15, we found that “others” (15) were sharing “Christ”. Some of these were brothers whom Paul had earlier influenced and they had become more courageous and fearless in their spread of the gospel. **WOULDN’T IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avoiding The Traps Of Negative Conversation Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,862 views

    Biblical examples of negative communication patterns to avoid.

    TRAP #1: "Take my side without hearing both sides." "Then Haman said to King Xerxes, ’There is a certain group of people scattered among the other people in all the states of your kingdom. Their customs are different from those of all the other people, and they do not obey the king’s laws. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Owen avatar

    Peace That Passes Understanding

    Contributed by Ron Owen on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,905 views

    A biblical prescription for peace

    Philippians 4:4-7 “Peace That Passeth All Understanding” Intro: 1. Do all Christians have this kind of peace? 2. Think of a person you know who does and see if they have these characteristics I. Rejoice in the Lord always. (4) A. The focus of our joy (In the Lord) *What do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Survive Conflict Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 166 ratings
     | 9,468 views

    Biblical conflict management.

    Survivor Series “How to Be a Real Life Survivor” Sermon # 2 “HOW TO SURVIVE CONFLICT” Ephesians 4:25-32 Last week we introduced our new Survivors series, “How to Be A Real Life Survivor.” We began by looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Truth? Series

    Contributed by Mark Vanburen on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 5,137 views

    Biblical look at truth

    Truth (Part 1) John 14:6 Jesus *said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me What is truth? · Christ John-14:6 Jesus *said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me The Way-Why? · Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist