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  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "a Tribute To Pastors."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Oct 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 150 views

    Pastors equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ. This involves guiding their flock to pursue their divine purpose, thereby fulfilling the Great Commission: empowering people to share the Gospel and live out their faith with passion and purpose.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Hebrews 13:17) “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Believer And Corrupt Communication

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025
     | 395 views

    This sermon provides a deep insight into how believers should control their words and overcome corrupt communication.

    THE BELIEVER AND CORRUPT COMMUNICATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:29 "Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers." Supporting Texts: Colossians 3:8, Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "The Wake-Up Call"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,346 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to end their complacency and turn to God before He gives a wake up call.

    The Wake-Up Call Joel 1:1-7 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, Korea BIG IDEA: I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: Joel 1:1-7 OTHER REFERENCES: Isaiah 24 (God’s purpose in Judgments: The destruction of earth); verse 1: See, the Lord is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Harris avatar

    Giants, Keep On Coming"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 11,747 views

    This sermon is designed to motivate the hearers to become victorious in their battles and WARS WITH GIANT SPIRITUAL STRUGGLES.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia REFERENCES: Isaiah 40:31 (But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount with wings as eagles; they shall run,and not be weary and they sall walk and not faint); 1 Samuel 13:14 (“a man after God’s own heart); ...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
     | 6,991 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

  • Rick Labate avatar

    Doing All The Right Things For All The Wrong Reasons

    Contributed by Rick Labate on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 19,724 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

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Jesus On Right Praying Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,647 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 Lukewarm Church

    Contributed by Raymond Pooley on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 16,067 views

    A motivational message to move ’Lukewarm Christians’ (if there were such a thing) into a passionate relationship with God.

    Lukewarm & Almost Christian REVELATION 3:14-21 Here is a passage that you have all heard before – many times. I don’t mean to stand before you this morning and try to pretend that this is brand new material for you. I have preached on this passage twice before, this makes the third time. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Wayne Searls avatar

    Three Things That Make An Oustanding Mother

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on May 8, 2002
    based on 524 ratings
     | 45,547 views

    To motivate the hearer to seek the power of God to enable him/her to become a successful parent.

    THREE THINGS THAT MAKE AN OUTSTANDING MOTHER Luke 2:1-7 TEXT: And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ron Mirick avatar

    How To Have A Spirit-Led Life!

    Contributed by Ron Mirick on May 24, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,081 views

    A motivational message challenging us to give the leadership of our lives over to the Holy Spirit.

    HOW TO HAVE A SPIRIT-LED LIFE SPECIFIC PURPOSE: To motivate the listener to give the leadership of their life over to Jesus Christ. To help them reevaluate their life and what they do. CENTRAL IDEA: The listener should walk away from this message challenged to become more deeply involved with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Living The Love Of Christ

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 26, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,582 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

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Giving The Spirit Control Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on May 27, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,296 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

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Half-A-Dad"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 19, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,587 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

  • Michael Erickson avatar

    A Call To Ministry

    Contributed by Michael Erickson on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,544 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

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Make The Commitment” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,174 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