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  • A Basket Case

    Contributed by Ron Kelly on Apr 28, 2011
    based on 128 ratings
     | 82,340 views

    There are time in our lives where we've all been pushed to that breaking point! The point where we've tried everything, but nothing seems to be working out...

    2 Corinthians 11:32-33, 32 In Damascus the governor, under Aretas the king, was guarding the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desiring to arrest me; 33 but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped from his hands. TODAY’S SERMON TITLE: “A BASKET ...read more

  • There Are Seven Links To Gods Grace

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 26, 2018
     | 4,538 views

    Our Nature and standing our new life.

    THERE ARE SEVEN LINKS TO GODS GRACE 2 Cor.5: 1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is ...read more

  • God Looks At The Heart Series

    Contributed by Obeth Jebakumar on Dec 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,499 views

    God “tries the heart,” “sees the heart,” “refines the heart,” and “searches the heart.”

    1 Samuel 16:7 For God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. In both the Old and New Testaments, the word “Heart” refers to the center of an individual’s mental, emotional and spiritual life. Put another way, the heart is the “innermost ...read more

  • I Don't Have A Prayer

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 18, 2021
     | 1,589 views

    Sometimes we have trouble praying. What shall we do? This lesson was motivated by the Daniel Henderson article, “Four Reasons You Don’t Feel Like Praying and Four Keys to Breakthrough,” at Strategic Renewal.com/four-reasons-you-dont-feel-like-praying-and-four-keys-to-breakthrough/

    1. Frontline Prayer: Richard Dehaan told of a soldier who was doing sentry duty on the front line in WWI. After being relieved of duty, as a Christian, he wanted to pray, to thank God for protecting him, & to ask for His continued protection. But the enemy lines were very close, & he ...read more

  • When You Look At Your Life (And Need To Get It In Order)

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 29, 2023
     | 1,043 views

    Many people live life without motivation, evaluation, or purpose. What do you see when you look at your life? Are you willing to face it, be honest, and do something about it? Are you ready to let God's word speak to you and then respond? James 1:22-25

    Many people live life without motivation, evaluation, or purpose. What do you see when you look at your life? Are you willing to face it, be honest, and do something about it? Are you ready to let God's word speak to you and then respond? James 1:22-25 To do this is different and it is ...read more

  • Clothed In Humility - 1 Peter 5:5b Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 16, 2025
     | 270 views

    Pride has a thousand faces. It's possible to think you do not struggle with pride because you don't have the kind someone else has. But you may have a different kind that flies under the radar.

    1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up ...read more

  • Do The Hard Work First.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,784 views

    After living more than 60 years, I know that any claim that offers an effortless way to develop a lean, well conditioned body is a hoax. So is any sermon title that promises an easy way to become like our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

    Do the Hard Work First. 1 Timothy 6:11-12TPT After living more than 60 years, I know that any claim that offers an effortless way to develop a lean, well conditioned body is a hoax. So is any sermon title that promises an easy way to become like our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In 1Timothy ...read more

  • Haters PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 817 views

    This sermon explores how David's faith, love, and hope in God guided him through hostility, gave him purpose, and helped him persevere in the face of doubt.

    Good morning, cherished family of God. It's such a joy to gather together, united by our shared love of Christ and a desire to grow in our understanding of His Word. Today, we are turning our hearts and minds towards the life of young David, a shepherd boy who would become a king. Our Scripture ...read more

  • What Does Love Motivate You To Do?

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,924 views

    As person’s embrace this verse of scripture, individuals are being challenged to emulate what was done on their behalf.

    What does love motivate you to do (John 3:16) It could be said that John 3:16 is one of the most quoted and recognizable verses of scripture in the Bible. It can be seen on bulletin boards while traveling on the highway. It is displayed on signs at athletic events. It is seen in a number of ...read more

  • Motivational Gifts / Why Am I Here Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Aug 7, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,705 views

    Why am I here ? Why do I act and react the way that I do ? Why do I think and reason the way that I do ? Romans 12:1-8 answers these questions and more. Read on !!!

    First I want to thank God for loving me. Next I want to thank Lyril for mentoring me. Lastly I want to thank Dr. Vick for teaching me. The Motivational Gifts. Why am I here ? Why do I act and react the way that I do ? Why do I think and reason the way that I do ? Romans 12:1-8 answers these ...read more

  • 5 Great Motivations Of Effective Soul Winners

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 6, 2010
    based on 129 ratings
     | 25,646 views

    Indeed, Paul lives a meaningful and exciting life. He found the reasons for living and accomplished the purpose of his very existence. He died a happy man because he found the right motivations.

    5 GREAT MOTIVATIONS OF EFFECTIVE SOUL WINNERS (2COR. 5:1-21) The apostle Paul is one of the great examples of a soul winner. He survived and defied all hardship and challenges of his mission because his eyes are focus on the five great motivations of his life. Let us therefore study these five ...read more

  • All The Right Moves - All The Wrong Motives Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2011
    based on 81 ratings
     | 27,478 views

    There are behaviors and qualities that many Christians believe are hallmarks of a truly spiritual Christian. But Paul tells us that those qualities mean nothing if we don’t love others. Why? Why are our best Christian behaviors empty without that single a

    OPEN: Jesse James was one of the most famous men of the West. For a period of about 15 years, Jesse James and his gang committed 26 holdups where they made off with approximately $200,000 and killed at least 17 men (many by Jesse’s own hand). Jesse James was one of the West’s most notorious ...read more

  • A Faulty Motive With A Kiss (Maundy Thursday 2023)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 4, 2023
     | 1,423 views

    Why did Judas betray Jesus with a kiss? In that day, a kiss was a way of greeting. Even in some other cultures around the world, kissing is still a way of social greeting.

    A FAULTY MOTIVE WITH A KISS Text: Matthew 26:47 - 56 Matthew 26:47-56  While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived; with him was a large crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people.  (48)  Now the betrayer had given them a ...read more

  • Kiss Of Judas Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 24, 2022
     | 4,117 views

    The kiss of Judas, also known as the Betrayal of Christ, is the act with which Judas identified Jesus to the multitude with swords and clubs who had come from the chief priests and elders of the people to arrest him

    The kiss of Judas, also known as the Betrayal of Christ, is the act with which Judas identified Jesus to the multitude with swords and clubs who had come from the chief priests and elders of the people. The kiss of Judas, also known as the Betrayal of Christ, is the act with which Judas ...read more

  • Three Simple Rules (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,088 views

    This is the first of a multi- part series based upon the book "Three Simple Rules," "A Wesley Way of Living" by author Rueben P. Job. The rules: 1-Do No Harm. 2-Do Good. 3- Stay In Love With God. Following these rules can transform ourselves, our comm

    Three Simple Rules A Wesleyan Way of Living Based on the book of the same name by Ruben P. Job Rules. The world, our culture, our families… all have rules. Without rules, our world would be in anarchy, chaos. Some rules are called laws. We have civil laws and criminal laws. Break a civil law ...read more