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  • Ron Murphy avatar

    Response To A Sign

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,172 views

    Signs are given to motivate a response, so what response comes from the sign of Christ?

    Introduction: I. Signs of the Season!! II. A Salvation Army women was doing what Salvation Army people do this time of year, she was ringing her bell and collecting money for the needy. A. Shortly she was informed by a policeman that a local ordinance prevented her from ringing her ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Getting Out Of The Pew

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,132 views

    This sermon attempts to motivate Christians to get out of the pew and get involved in the ministry of the church.

    Introduction: Every now and then I come across something that is so good I need to share it with you. This is the opening week of the College football season. Tennessee won their game with California yesterday, and UK plays Louisville tonight in their opener. So this is for those of you who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dating Game Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,013 views

    There are two complimentary components of a God-honored life; knowledge of Scripture and faith-motivated action.

    THE DATING GAME Mark 12:18-27 Sermon Objective: There are two complimentary components of a God-honored life; knowledge of Scripture and faith-motivated action. Supporting Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39; Hebrews 11:6, James 2:14-26 18Then the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Make The Commitment” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,761 views

    What should motivate us to have a burden to see people come to faith in Christ?

    When you search the Scriptures for a model of individual commitment to reaching others for Christ, you need look no further than the Apostle Paul. Paul’s passion is heard loud and clear when he says: “Dear brothers and sisters, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for the people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pictures Of A Father's Heart. Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007
     | 3,775 views

    Love, there is simply nothing like it. The ability of love to motivate and aceept is almost unbelievable.

    A Love that runs Part 2 Love- characteristic of God’s heart A. Love is the greatest force because it flows from the Father God’s heart and into this dark and cold world 1. It was love that sent God into the garden looking for his fallen children. a. God went looking for Adam, Adam did ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Three Wins Of Matthew 6

    Contributed by Don Brockus on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,067 views

    A Sunday morning sermon exploring our motives for the spiritual disciplines of giving, praying and fasting.

    The Three Wins of Matthew Chapter 6 Summary Outline I. When you give: Matthew 6:2-4 II. When you pray: Matthew 6:5-8 III. When you fast: Matthew 6:16-18 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). Introduction Dime Store Cowboy Each summer, during our tourist ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Sep 15, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,057 views

    PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to be proactive in what they allow to enter their heart through their eyes and ears.

    TEXT: (NKJV) Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. INTRODUCTION: To help us better understand what the writer is tell us, let us look at the definitions of some of the key words in this passage. KEEP [HB naòtsar naw-tsar’] A primitive root; to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Call To Ministry

    Contributed by Michael Erickson on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,239 views

    Isaiah 61:1-3- Our Motivation, Our Method and Message and Our Market

    Zechariah 3:1-7, Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord and Satan standing at his right side to accuse him. The Lord said to Satan, The Lord rebuke you Satan! The Lord, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebuke you! Is not this man a burning stick snatched from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Half-A-Dad"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 19, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,255 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to MOTIVATE FATHERS to model CHRISTIANITY by demonstrating LOVING BEHAVIORS to their children and the fatherless.

    19 June 2005 Psalms 68:4-5a (KJV) by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD COMMANDS FATHERS to be full-time DADS by demonstrating loving behaviors for THEIR CHILDREN AND THE FATHERLESS. REFERENCES: If ye then, being ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    There Is A Time To Boast

    Contributed by Laura Leblanc on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,390 views

    This sermon is to advise against bragging on one’s self and to motivate you to brag on Jesus.

    This morning I want to speak to you about a subject that many of you do not want to hear about; Pride. Pride is defined as the quality or state of being proud, or of having excessive self-esteem. The definition of proud is an act or attribute; meaning having proper respect. Many Christians brag ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Love Of Christ

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 26, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,091 views

    Be motivated by the Love of Christ, and nothing else. Pray that we will apprehend the greatness of His love.

    Following last week’s passage, where we see how a sinful woman expressed great affection for Jesus - Luke 7:36ff. The sinful woman came into Simon’s house, wet Jesus’ feet with her tears and wiped with her hair. Kissed His feet and poured perfumed on His feet. All these actions were expression of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Giving The Spirit Control Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on May 27, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,881 views

    The Fruit of the Spirit is the motivation behind our use of our God-given spiritual gifts.

    This morning we are going to conclude our discussion of Spiritual Gifts by talking about how to turn control of our lives over to the Spirit. Thus far we’ve talked about the nature of spiritual gifts, that they are God given abilities that are to be used to build up the Church and help other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doing All The Right Things For All The Wrong Reasons

    Contributed by Rick Labate on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 18,816 views

    It is possible to obey God out of every motive except the only right one...love!

    “Doing All the Right Things For All the Wrong Reasons” by Rick Labate Introduction A burglar broke into a house one night. He shone his flashlight around, looking for valuables, and when he picked up a CD player to place it in his sack, a strange, disembodied voice echoed from the dark saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The High Mileage Verse When You Feel Like A Low Mileage Christian

    Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,951 views

    When we need a Christian pep talk, God is the best motivational speaker in the world!

    “The High Mileage Verse for the Low Mileage Christian” Text: Philippians 4:11-13 Intro: I can do <Greek phrase meaning “to be able”> all things through Christ which strengtheneth <Greek word meaning “to empower”> me. In other words, the apostle was simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Set-Right With God"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 8, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,333 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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