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  • David Taylor avatar

    Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 10, 2024
     | 305 views

    Three motives to flee from sin and flee to Christ.

    We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going For The Gold

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,513 views

    This sermon compares the need for Motivation in order for Olympic athletes to win the Gold to our need for God’s Love to be our Motivation n Going for the Gold in Life.

    Going for the Gold in Life 1John 4:7-21 Intro.: A. This weekend the Winter Olympics started. Some of the events include Figure Skating, Bobsleding, the Luge, Downhill Skiing, Speed skating, Cross Country skiing, snowboarding, etc. One of the elements of the Olympics is hearing the stories of ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    How Jesus Reached People Series

    Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012
     | 5,804 views

    In our text, some of the people followed Him with wrong motives & some whose motives were pure. Either way, Jesus loved them & ministered to their needs.

    The Gospel of Mark #8 – “How Jesus Reached People” Mark 3:7-19 Intro – 1. Do you like to shave? I hate it! If it weren’t for my wife, I’d never shave! SLIDE – Big beard! 2. ILL – In the 1950s, marketing whiz Stanley Arnold was working at Young & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Best Bread Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 11, 2013
     | 6,688 views

    Jesus declared himself to be the Bread of Life after encountering people with the wrong motives.

    Halloween is over and it is time for Christmas. If you do not believe me, go into your local Wal-Mart. The day after Halloween all the remaining candy and costumes were thrown into a buggy to be reduced and sold. Over night, the shelves were filled with Christmas decorations. In fact, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Did God Know About Hitler? Series

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,243 views

    A Sermon about authority, and whether we should submit to heathen Governments. Excelent excamples out of Old Testament.

    Did God know about Hitler? Rom 13:1-7 Let’s continue in our series on Authority and move to Governmental Authorities. Introduction: I’m going to talk on the following today; The answer to the question I’ve posed to you “Did God know about Hitler?" Who is subject to authority? Where authority ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Genuine Apology Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 29, 2020
     | 3,665 views

    Asking for forgiveness is an excellent thing to do when we are genuinely remorseful. The Parable of the Prodigal Son models this.

    Genuine Apology (Luke 15:18) 1. Two hunters hire a small plane to take them to a remote area of Canada. Upon dropping off the hunters, the pilot tells them, "Remember only one moose, because the plane wouldn't be able to take off with more weight than that." The hunters go off. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Priceless Pair Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 18, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,727 views

    Paul wrote some very encouraging things about Timothy and Epaphroditus that offer us excellent examples to follow.

    Introduction: A. One day a man went to the doctor because he was concerned about his lessening level of energy. 1. He told his doctor that he wasn't able to do all the things around the house that he used to do. 2. When the examination was complete, the man said to the doctor, “Now, Doc, I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Got None.....

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 28, 2013
     | 4,927 views

    Fear not if you have ‘none’ today, trust His unfathomable love, power, wisdom and Excellency!

    I got none…. Numbers 7:9”But to the sons of Kohath he gave none, because they were charged with the service of the holy things that had to be carried on the shoulder.” Numbers 4: 4 “The duties of the Kohathites at the Tabernacle will relate to the most sacred ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 29, 2021
     | 4,955 views

    The men of Jabesh-gilead provide an excellent example of gratitude. To develop an attitude of gratitude we need to practice two things: mindfulness and humility.

    Introduction: A. I hope everyone had a very happy Thanksgiving Day. 1. Of all the American made holidays, Thanksgiving is perhaps the most spiritually oriented. 2. But did you know that having an attitude of gratitude is something that God commands? 3. 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 says: “Rejoice ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Grace Of Giving

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 18, 2012
     | 15,364 views

    We need to take giving seriously because OUR MOTIVE AND MODE OF GIVING MATTERS TO GOD.

    INTRODUCTION Christians should take seriously the discipline of giving for the Lord’s ministry. Others thought that this is optional and can be replaced by other forms of service. But the Bible is clear that giving materially for the Lord’s work is equal in importance compare to that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glory Of A Spirit-Filled Church Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025
     | 469 views

    The glory of a Spirit-filled church cannot be faked. It is seen in the lifestyle of its members, the power in its gatherings, and the love in its fellowship.

    THE GLORY OF A SPIRIT-FILLED CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:42-47 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 60:1-2, Ephesians 5:18-21, John 17:21-23, 2 Chronicles 5:13-14, Romans 14:17 INTRODUCTION: A Spirit-filled church is not just a gathering of people; it is a living, breathing expression ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Advancing Beyond The Gate

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025
     | 337 views

    Remaining at the gate is not God’s plan for your life. The lame man stayed at the gate for years, but one divine encounter moved him into healing, breakthrough, and glory.

    ADVANCING BEYOND THE GATE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 3:1-10 (KJV) – “Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding God In Our Lives SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 855 views

    The pursuit of God is based on a decision and motivated by a firm conviction. Reaching this level requires an effort that few are motivated to take. Here is a reflection on what Isaiah speaks about this.

    The search for God is a decision motivated by a strong conviction. It requires effort that few are willing to make. In this reflection, we will explore what Isaiah says about seeking God. Isaiah 55:6-7 (NIV) "Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake ...read more

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    Desiring A Noble Task Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 10, 2013
     | 5,602 views

    Those who seek eldership, provided they are motivated by divine call, desire a noble task.

    “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task.” [1] Few things give me greater pleasure than seeing God raise up heralds of holiness. I taught preacher boys in Texas for a brief period. Throughout the years of my service before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Keys - For The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,540 views

    Everything we do is to be for the glory of God. Whether we eat or drink or worship or evangelize or pray or work or play, it is to be for the glory of God. For the glory of God is a pure motive for prayer. James 4:3 warns about asking with wrong motives.

    For the Glory of God “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” I Cor. 10:31 Do you ever get those e-mail quizzes that go around? Most of them are about trivial things. How well would you do on this four question trivia quiz: 1. Who was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist