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  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Running From God Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 11, 2013
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     | 40,905 views

    This is the first in a series of sermons preached on the Book of Jonah. In this sermon we discuss chapter one and we look at the motivations behind Jonah's rebellion

    Jonah Series 2013 (You Can Run on For a Long Time) Running From God Text: Jonah 1:1 – 17 Open your Bibles to the Book of Jonah… We’re going to be spending the next few weeks looking through this book… and while you’re turning there; let me just start by saying that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A New Beginning (5) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,688 views

    The last in a series exploring the early chapters of Genesis, this three-point expository sermon reveals the motive, the materials, and the mess made at the Tower of Babel.

    A New Beginning (Part 4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/4/14 One of my favorite lines from The Wizard of Oz comes after the Scarecrow tells Dorothy, “I haven’t got a brain… just straw.” Dorothy replies, “How can you talk if you haven't got a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    No Greater Love Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 18, 2015
     | 6,030 views

    Probably the most familiar verse in the Bible, John 3:16, gives God's motive and means to provide salvation for a sinful human race.

    No Greater Love John 3:16 How can a person escape hell and go instead to heaven? The answer is given through the very basic message of Jesus and Christianity: It is not by devoting yourself to religious activities, morality, virtue, philosophy or philanthropy but by faith in the works of Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sun Stand Still Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 30, 2015
     | 28,243 views

    Consider Joshua's motivation - pray boldly to see that God's will is done. Consider his commitment - work hard to see that God's work is finished.

    Joshua made an audacious prayer. It was a prayer for the impossible. The fact that he even thought of it surprises everyone. • Today we want to look at his motivation behind that prayer, and his commitment to fulfilling God’s will. The chapter opens with 5 opposing Amorite armies ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    I Made A Mistake, I'm Sorry

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,011 views

    This is an update of an earlier sermon dealing with not jumping to conclusions concerning the motives of others. We need to be quick to listen and to say I'm sorry.

    “I Made A Mistake, I’m Sorry Calvary 9/16/2012 Joshua 22:6-20, James 1:19-27 Is there anyone here today who has had to say these words or something like this words , “I made a mistake, I’m sorry” this past week? Is there anybody here, who should have said these ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The No-One-Ever-Told-Me Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,026 views

    Unearth the motivation and reasoning behind Christ’s last words to his disciples in this breakdown of the Great Commission from Luke’s perspective.

    “The No-One-Ever-Told-Me Syndrome” Luke 24:45-53 (From “Easter Linebacker” video intro) TRANS: Again, not your best method for relating to your culture, but it sure makes us think, doesn’t it? It’s one way to open up the eyes of those round us, eh? Speaking of eyes being open, how about a quick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Drunk"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 31, 2009
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     | 8,041 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that when the Baptism of the Holy Spirit comes; God shows sign to unbelievers that He is present.

    31 May 2009 Pentecost Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: The Baptism of The Holy Spirit shows sign to unbelievers that God is present. REFERENCES: Drunkenness was consistently condemned in the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Green Pastures"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 19, 2009
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     | 10,723 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Lord provides spiritual nourishment, the comfort of life and fellowship for those who follow him.

    19 July 2009 Pentecost Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: The Lord provides spiritual nourishment, the comfort of life and fellowship for those who follow Him. REFERENCES: Green Pastures – a metaphor for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Give What You Have To Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 26, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,478 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that regardless of what the need is in our lives, God (through Jesus) is able to meet it.

    26 July 2009 Pentecost Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Regardless of what the need is in our lives, God is able to meet it. REFERENCES: Passover, the, a religious festival commemorating God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Informed Prayer

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,196 views

    Sermon explores the "intolerable tension" between what is and what ought to be as motivation for prayer. How the word informs our prayers is also addressed.

    Informed Prayer Daniel 9:1-19 9-20-09 Intro Jer 29:1-14 “Now these are the words of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the remainder of the elders who were carried away captive -- to the priests, the prophets, and all the people whom Nebuchadnezzar had carried away captive ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Against All Odds Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 20, 2019
     | 10,075 views

    Nehemiah has to face the challenges of doing something he was not familiar with but it is the will of God. He has to inspect the wall, motivate the people and contend with the oppositions.

    We had a remarkable breakthrough in chapter 2 when Nehemiah was granted the opportunity to see the King, after 4 months of praying and waiting. • Even with all that praying, it wasn’t a simple thing for Nehemiah to seek the King’s favour. He was very much afraid (2:2). • Imagine asking for leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Improving Your Serve Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 27, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,318 views

    If we want to improve our serve we must monitor our motives, prepare for problems, exalt others and follow the example of Christ.

    Improving Your Serve Mark 10:35-45 Rev. Brian Bill March 25-26, 2017 As a mother was preparing pancakes for her two young sons, Kevin and Ryan, they began to argue over who would get the first one. Not wanting to miss a teachable moment, the mom said: “If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do We Really Want Our Friends And Neighbors Saved? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,146 views

    If we have a proper understanding of condemnation,we should be motivated to carry the life-giving message of the Gospel to our family, friends, and neighbors.

    Opening Illustration: Last Wednesday (June 7, 2017) there was in Washington D.C. a Senate hearing for the Russell Vought, President Trump’s nomination for deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget. You may have seen or heard of this event on SPAN, but more likely on various Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 11: As They Are Taught By God To Love One Another Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 3, 2018
     | 3,751 views

    Just as God’s love is a holy love, so our love for God and for one another ought to motivate us to holy living.

    7/16/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 11: As They Are Taught by God to Love One Another (1Thessalonians 4:9) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9 (NIV) Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other. Lesson 11 Introduction The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #9 A Life-Transforming Touch Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,675 views

    One touch motivated by compassion transformed a leper’s life forever. This message explores the healing of the leper in Mark 1:40-45.

    A Life-Transforming Touch Series: Gospel of Mark Chuck Sligh February 16, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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