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  • True Values: Commitment Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,821 views

    We value commitment because it is what motivated the New Testament Church.

    True Values: Commitment Text: Acts 2:42 Introduction 1. What does it mean to be committed to something? 2. Webster’s Dictionary says that commitment is "the state or an instance of being obligated or emotionally impelled." 3. Perhaps we can look at it another way. There is a major difference ...read more

  • Always Faithful

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,373 views

    In this sermon you will find encouragement and motivation to remain faithful to Jesus Christ.

    Over the past few weeks I have highlighted several overarching qualities that I see in the people of our church. These are not a source of arrogance. This does not mean we are superior to any other church. We celebrate these qualities because God has assembled a group of people who share similar ...read more

  • Jesus Was Moved With Great Compassion

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 13, 2015
     | 6,501 views

    To show that JESUS always heals the sick because He is motivated by compassion.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you sympathizing with one another? Yes. 1 Peter 3:8 1 Peter 3:8 (Amplified Bible) Finally, all [of you] should be of one and the same mind (united in spirit), sympathizing [with one another], loving [each other] as brethren [of one household], compassionate and courteous ...read more

  • The Past, Present, And Future Of Every Christian

    Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Mar 19, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,327 views

    Our Past, Present, and Future Should Motivate Us to Serve Christ.

    Text: EPHESIANS 2:1-9 AMP “And you [He made alive when you] were [spiritually] dead and separated from Him because of your transgressions and sins, in which you once walked. You were following the ways of this world [influenced by this present age], in accordance with the prince of the power of ...read more

  • Overcoming Evil With Good Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022
     | 4,016 views

    Overcoming evil with good must be motivated and empowered by my identity in Christ

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

  • Fruit That Is Always In Season: Kindness Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 21, 2017
     | 7,361 views

    God's kindness to us sinners motivates and empowers us to be kind to others.

    Well, we’re just about halfway through our sermon series on the Fruit of the Spirit. The fruit that we want to consider today is kindness. What kind of fruit would you compare kindness to? An apple? Nah, an apple is too hard and looks like a baseball that you could whip at someone. A lemon? No. ...read more

  • Never Stop Praying: A Beacon Of Hope SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,341 views

    A motivational discourse on the power of unceasing prayer and its role as a source of hope.

    Persistent Prayer Provides Hope Today, we embark on a series that delves into the topic of hope. Hope is an essential aspect of our lives, motivating us to get out of bed each morning. In times of difficulty and monotony, hope enables us to keep moving forward. However, we often search for hope in ...read more

  • How The Holy Spirit Protects Us From Self-Serving People (Mark 7:11-12)

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 27, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,708 views

    How the Holy Spirit Protects Us From Self-serving People (Mark 7:11-12)Guidelines for being discerning, wise and Spirit led in guarding yourself from harm

    How the Holy Spirit Protects Us From Self-serving People (Mark 7:11-12) Illustration:The deity of the Holy Spirit ought to be clearly recognized in Scripture. Look at these facts: Christ is born; the Spirit is His forerunner. Christ is baptized; the Spirit bears witness. Christ is tempted; the ...read more

  • See God As He Is

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,797 views

    See God As He Is 1) Awesomely Holy 2) Totally Forgiving; 3) Mightily Motivating

    Do you know what an ultra violet camera does? A UV camera can record the spectrum of light that we can’t see with our naked eyes. Inspectors use UV cameras to look for gas leaks at refineries lest the gasses escape unnoticed and harm the surrounding environment. It’s not just refinery ...read more

  • Welcome To The Family Sermon I: The Family Of God Series

    Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 13, 2020
     | 3,301 views

    In times of divisiveness, mature Christians resist efforts to distract them from their unique relationship to God through Christ by focusing their minds on spiritual things and by devoting themselves to doing good not harm.

    WELCOME TO THE FAMILY - THE FAMILY OF GOD! “Welcome Home” are the two words that greet many folks who, in the wake of circumstances that necessitate a change in living arrangements, drive up to senior adult facilities like The Palms in search ...read more

  • Self-Examination

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 13,290 views

    A sermon on motives for self-examination, what to look for, and how to respond to deficiencies in our Christian development.

    Self-examination I Cor 11:28 INTRO.: it is important we observe the Lord’s supper properly. The Corinthians were not and their meeting were doing more harm than good. V. 17. They had connected the Lord’s Supper to a love feast. It was a time of sweet fellowship and sharing. Each family brought ...read more

  • Learning To Take Baby Steps!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 30, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,942 views

    We undervalue the importance of little things. We must learn that faithfulness in the little is love motivated.

    LEARNING TO TAKE BABY STEPS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. Remember several years ago there was a movie that dealt with a group of people and their personal fears and their daily problems. A. The psychiatrist had one patient that had a great fear of elevators. The doctor was ...read more

  • "Honey From The Rock

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 29, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,784 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God promises are SIGNS THAT give reasons to EXPECT SUCCESS.

    “Honey from The Rock” Psalm 81:11-16 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD PROMISES GIVE REASONS TO EXPECT SUCCESS. REFERENCES: Luke 14:11 (For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted); Ps. 81:16 (I ...read more

  • What Is A Person Like You Doing In A Place Like This?

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,854 views

    Satan has tried to deceive us into believing that the choices make will not harm us in the future. But history proves that choices we make can have dire consequences

    In a recent issue of Preaching Today (Sept/Oct 1998), Dr. Brian Harbour related the following story. Dr. Harbour, pastor of FBC Richardson and Dr. Duane Brooks, pastor of Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston, were in Waco attending a Baylor Regents meeting. They were on the elevator and were going ...read more

  • Why Geckos Go To Church Series

    Contributed by Rob Jansons on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,687 views

    Little lizards crawl around church building in Asia and no one seems to mind because everyone knows that they are harmless and they catch bugs that are harmful. Not a bad work ethic.

    We are looking at the book of Proverbs. Like one who seizes a dog by the ears is a passer-by who meddles in a quarrel not his own. Remember last week we met two women who live in the pages of the book of Proverbs: Lady Wisdom and Madame Folly. The final question is: who are you going to ...read more