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Cain And Abel - The Story Of Everyman

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on May 22, 2002

based on 140 ratings

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The story of Everyman is in the lives of Cain and Abel, So Different in the their Perspective of Life, Motivation for Worship, Sacrifice Offered and Reactions

CAIN AND ABEL - THE STORY OF EVERYMAN The Bible story of Adam and Eve, our first parents, in the Garden of Eden before their Fall, show the perfect life of happiness and fulfilment that could have been theirs. But it wasn’t to be. It ends with the guilty pair being driven out, with cherubim and a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12, Genesis 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

When God Uses The Underdogs!

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jun 8, 2002

based on 85 ratings

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A Sermon to stay commited and motivated even when you think you mean nothing, espesialy for small churches.

Gen 14:1-16 A: Introduction: · Here we have the first war of the Bible: · Seems to me as if it was a huge war. · Something similar to Hitler’s war. It’s estimated that from 2 678 wars in the 12th century, the total increased to 13 835 in the first quarter of the 19th Century. Wilbur Smith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27, Genesis 14:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Life After Death" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 26, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 10,483 views

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that upon death, believers Step-Out of Time immediately into eternity.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia BIG IDEA: UPON DEATH, CHRISTIANS IMMEDIATELY STEP OUT OF TIME INTO ETERNITY … REFERENCES: 1 Cor. 15:52-54; 2 Cor. 5:1-10; John 11:25-26 (I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live…).; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Habakkuk" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 19, 2006

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to hold on to their faith in God, even when it looks like God is not moving on their behalf.

PENTECOSTAL HIGH PRAISE HOMILY Scripture References: Psalm 34:19 (Many are the afflictions are the righteous, but the LORD shall deliver them from them all); Hebrews 11:1-7 (The Parade of The Heroes of Faith); Ps. 30:5; Habakkuk 2: 1-4; 29 OCTOBER 2000 MAJ KENNETH RODLE HARRIS, JR. CAM ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 6,166 views

When the work gets slow and workers are getting discouraged, a little motivation comes to us from the book of Haggai.

Consider Your Ways Haggai was given four messages from the Lord for the people who returned from captivity in Babylon. But before we talk about the messages that he delivered, we must first understand the situation at hand. Background: To get the setup to the book of Haggai, you must go back to ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not...it Gets Better

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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Looking for a sermon to motivate your Sr. Adults? This is a way to bring the two generations together to work for the cause of Christ.

Fear Not = It Gets Better! Setup: After the first message of Haggai, the people under the leadership of Zerubbabel and Joshua began working on the temple of God. The second message of Haggai was directed at the older generation of the group that was working. The message came about one month ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Memories And The Marriage Vows"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 25, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 5,079 views

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate Married Couples to remember their Wedding Day, and their Marriage Vows by reawakening thier Flames of Love.

Proverbs 5:18 (KJV); 26 March 2006 by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: Christian husbands should live under the assumption that the wife of their youth, will also be the wife of their Middle Age, and the wife of their Old Age too. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running From The Cross Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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A look at Peter’s denial and what motivates us to run away from the cross rather than to it.

1. Title: Running From The Cross 2. Text: Matthew 26:57, 69-75; Mark 14:53-54, 66-72; Luke 22:54-62, John 18:16-27 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd. April 2, 2006. 2nd in the series “Walk to the Cross” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand seriousness of Peter’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-75

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"So, You Want To Become Famous?"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 4, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that “obedience” to God’s instructions leads to “name” popularity with God.

Genesis 12:1-9 8 June 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: Christians with desires to become famous need to become more obedient to the Words of God. REFERENCES: Genesis 12:1-9 (The Call of Abraham and his journey); Hebrews 11:9 (NIV) By faith he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Glory Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008

based on 7 ratings

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This sermon is to help us understand why Paul gloried in the Cross of Christ, and see how this motivated him in ministry.

Text: Galatians 6:14 “But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” Intro: On this day we have gathered together for this special service to commemorate the Resurrection Morning nearly 2,000 years ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Muslims Believe Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

based on 15 ratings

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This is the second in a post 911 series designed to help listeners understand the beliefs and motives behind the Twin Towers attacts.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Serve God Only To Reach Heaven?

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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This sermon challenges people to examine their motivations for being Christian. Is it just to avoid hell? Or is it a natural response to the Love of God?

I want to talk with you today about a man named Moses. I don’t know, but you may have heard of him before, I’m not sure. Moses is a man who follows the Lord. Moses is a man who works hard, and who tries to help others follow God. I had the chance to met Moses about a year and a half ago. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-18

Denomination: Holiness

"Do Whatever He Says"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 19, 2007

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to avoid “in the flesh” embarrassment by doing “ Whatever Jesus” told them to do.

“Do Whatever He Says” by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris John 2:1-11 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel, Monterey California BIG IDEA: Mary’s last words in all of scriptures is a one liner: “Do Whatever He Says”. REFERENCES: John 2:1-11 (The marriage at Cana – the first ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Investing Your Life In People Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2006

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This final lesson in the series is designed to motivate us to realize that the soul-saving business is the most important business in the world.

A. Today’s sermon brings to a conclusion this series on outreach that we have been addressing this fall. 1. We are going to spend a few moments thinking about Jesus’ famous last words, but before we do, I thought it might be fun to think about some other famous last words. 2. Here are the Top 10 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Mission: Not For The Faint Of Heart

Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 30, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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This sermon is in preparation for a large evangelistic campaign we did in 2005. It’s an encouraging, motivational message on faith.

OUTLINE THIS MISSION: Not for the faint of heart Preparing for HGHF March 5, 2006 – Pastor Tom Bartlett When Courage And Faith Collide Ask: 1. Lord is this what you really want? • Know that God will always confirms His Word. Joshua 5:13-15 (NLT) “When Joshua was near the town of Jericho, he ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

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