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  • Wayne Searls avatar

    The Principle Of Measure

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jun 1, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,264 views

    To motivate the hearer to completely seek God in all aspects of his/her life (salvation, life style, tithes giving, relationships).

    THE PRINCIPLE OF MEASURE Luke 6:38 TEXT: Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to completely seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Go On"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,421 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to OVERCOME their fears and frustrations through their obedience, and faith in God’s WORD and God’s POWER.

    14 August 2005 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker’s Multicultural Gospel Service, Taegu Korea BIG IDEA: GOD HAS A WILL FULL OF BLESSINGS FOR EACH OF US THAT REQUIRES US TO STRUGGLE NOW - with fears, frustrations, and faith - IN ORDER TO FULLY APPRECIATE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "I N C R E A S E"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,461 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to PRAY, and ask God to Bless Them with Territorial Increase (OF BOTH SPIRTITUAL AND MATERIAL POSSESSION).

    1 December 03 “I N C R E A S E ” by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Daegu, Korea BIG IDEA: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Harris avatar

    Healing Women's Emotion

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 6,650 views

    This sermon is designed to motivate the hearers to prostrate themselves before Jesus, while simultaneously telling others how He healed them.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia Scripture References: Luke 8:40-48; John 5:6 (The man that had been lame for 38 years); Matthew 6:14-15 (For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Ashcraft avatar

    The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 20,887 views

    A five part series on the manifestational gifts of the Holy Spirit. Part 1 covers three kinds of gifts, ministerial, motivational & manifestational.

    The Gifts of the Holy Spirit part 1  The Holy Spirit is striving to bring man to a place of reconciliation with God.  He desires to use us for that purpose.  Because of this he has given us ‘gifts’.  The gifts are not optional or returnable.  We should ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    Seeking The Lost, For All The Wrong Reasons

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,268 views

    There are those who may go about to convert lost souls....but not with the proper motive that God wants us to be moved by.

    I think that we all have done some things with the wrong motives in our hearts. A. When we were little, we didn’t misbehave if we at all thought that there might be a reward coming. 1. We were actually phonies...we weren’t being good because we loved and honored our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Three Of The Greatest Emotions In Life

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 160 ratings
     | 17,419 views

    We have many emotions. These include fear, anger, excitement, loneliness, despair, and satisfaction. What emotions motivate you the most?

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. We have many emotions. These include fear, anger, excitement, loneliness, despair, and satisfaction. What emotions motivate you the most ____________________________? 2. The three greatest emotions. Today’s lesson surrounds three of the greatest emotions: WHAT EMOTIONS What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Influence: With Her, He Ate" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,917 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the person you marry has the power to influence your life NEGATIVELY or POSITIVELY.

    “INFLUCENCE: With Her, He Ate” Genesis 3:1-7(KJV) 11 February 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Community Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: The person you marry has the power to influence your life NEGATIVELY or POSITIVELY. References: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Shaw-Lome: All Is Well" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,459 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the grieving parents to affirm to others that THEIR FAITH in God allows them to prepare for their son’s FUTURE "RESURRECTION".

    “SHAW-LOME: All Is Well” - Memorial Service in Honor of SSG Driggers 2 Kings 4:18-27 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Community Chapel Presidio of Monterey, California BIG IDEA: The MOTHER’S FAITH empowered her to PREPARE for her son’s FUTURE RESURRECTION. REFERENCES: 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Doest Thou Here Christian? Series

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,858 views

    Sermon 5 In Series. Why do you do what you do as a child of God? This is a sermon that examines the motives of the methods.

    From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA What Does Thou Here? Sermon 5 II Corinthians 5:8-15 Intro: We began five weeks ago looking at Elijah as the Lord asked of him while he was shaking and afraid in a cave, “What Doest Thou Here, Elijah?” We have in the subsequent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Strong Holds"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 12, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,219 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that many of us are battling/warring “little things” that is hindering our destiny in God.

    12 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: We are Christians at War, and many of us are battling/warring against little things (that have STRONG holds on us mentally and spiritually) which are hindering our DESTINY IN GOD. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    God Can Expand The Ministry Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,303 views

    Ephesus has had a strong start that defined their identity. What defines our identity and how does it motivate our actions?

    God can expand the ministry Ephesus - Years 2 - 4 Acts 19:9-10; Acts 19:26-27; 1 Corinthians 16:8-9 Ephesus has had a strong start that defined their identity • Competent church planters • Personal discipleship • Paul’s and Apollos’ dynamic work among them Following this vital groundwork, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Bart Leger avatar

    Three Marks Of An Effective Christian Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,599 views

    What are some of the marks of an effective Christian. A look at the introduction to the letter to the Romans gives us a glimpse into the life and motives of the apostle Paul

    Three Marks of an Effective Christian A quick look at any newspaper or a few moments listening to any news broadcast reminds us that in our world most news is bad and seems to be getting worse. Especially in light of the recent school shooting at Virginia Tech. Human beings are in the hold of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Thankful Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,586 views

    Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. We will start by learning the thankful spirit.

    The Marks of True Spiritual Service 1 A Thankful Spirit Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. Some serve out of legalistic effort, as a means of earning salvation and God’s favor. Some serve the Lord for fear that, if they do not, they will incur His disfavor and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    We Must Arm Ourselves For Battle! Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,958 views

    The apostle Peter provides us as believers with four perspectives motivating us to be strong when living out our Christian lives.

    We must Arm Ourselves for battle! 1 Peter 4:1-6 Introduction I read this news article on the internet as I was preparing this sermon this is exactly what the article read: When 53-year-old Danny Anderson was feeding his horses Monday night, a 5-foot rattler slithered onto his central Washington ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist