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  • Ken Harris avatar

    "How To Know The Difference Between Right And Wrong"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,186 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that WISE Christians will ask God to help them to know the difference between RIGHT and WRONG.

    24 August 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade (BfSB) Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Micro-WORD Service Fort Lewis, Washington BIG IDEA: WISE Christians will ask God to help them know the difference between RIGHT and WRONG. REFERENCES: 1 Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Drunk"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,701 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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    Small Groups - Overrated?

    Contributed by Jamey Stuart on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,230 views

    This message was used to motivate people to sign up for small groups - it worked too! Largest sign-up ever (over 250 people)

    Introduction: Should small groups be that hard? Should they be that scary? Today officially kicks off the sign-ups for our fall small group semester – and for the next month in every e-mail, in every message, in every gathering we have I will be talking about this great small group experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Word Of Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,216 views

    In this introduction to 1 John we learn about John’s Mandate, John’s Message, and John’s motive in writing this letter.

    Introduction: A. Today we begin a series of sermons on the little book of 1 John. 1. All Scripture is God-breathed and is therefore sacred, and powerful. 2. Whenever I begin a new study of a section of God’s Word, I am struck by two very strong emotions. 3. First, I experience a great sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discover The Real Worth Of Your Work

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,571 views

    We express our worth through our work by working hard, obeying with the right motives, remembering the rewards and knowing the real Master.

    Unless we see the worth of our work, we will never find fulfillment in doing it. Unless we see why we are doing what we are doing, we will never be happy with our jobs. Let me clarify that our worth as persons is not dependent on our work. Even if our work vanishes, our worth does not vanish with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tomorrow The Lord Will Do Amazing Tings!

    Contributed by Johnny Chase on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,391 views

    A motivational message on going forward, that if we will do what God asked and follow his direction he truly will do amazing things!

    God will do Amazing Things! Joshua 3:1-17 1 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. 2 After three days the officers went throughout the camp, 3 giving orders to the people: "When you see the ark of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bud Brown avatar

    The Hidden Manna And The White Stone Series

    Contributed by Bud Brown on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,922 views

    An expository sermon that explores the significance of the white stone and hidden manna, suggesting an interpretation that shows why they are genuine motives for sacrificial Christian living

    Legend has it that when the famous frontiersman Davy Crockett was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1827, a newspaper reporter asked him if he’d ever been lost. Crockett had grown up in the woods and wilderness of middle and western Tennessee and was often gone out on hunting trips ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Fish's Belly! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jun 23, 2013
     | 10,009 views

    Jonah's experience in the fish's belly motivates him to acknowledge and plead for God's mercy which Jonah was willing to deny Nineveh from experiencing.

    Question: Why was Jonah in the fish's belly? Almost everyone on the planet knows that!...or think they know! Well he was there because the fish swallowed him! The cause of this predicament was Jonah's original response to God's command. He did not like the idea of doing what God wanted, despite the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Running From God Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 11, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 41,608 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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    I Made A Mistake, I'm Sorry

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,400 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

  • Ken Harris avatar

    The Lord Is My Shepherd - What More Shall I Want?

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,502 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Great Shepherd cares for his sheep so much that he supplies their heart's desires.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Comanche Chapel Memorial Ceremony for Private First Class – Diego Miguel Montoya Fort Hood, TX 14 September 2010 Big Idea: We should demonstrate our love for PFC Diego Miguel Montoya through our reflections, and honor, of his life as a MP Soldier; ...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
     | 5,672 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

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    No Greater Love Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 18, 2015
     | 6,475 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

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Sun Stand Still Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 30, 2015
     | 29,378 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

  • Jason Jones avatar

    By This All Will Go Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,211 views

    Message on how the gospel itself is the fuel and motivation for missions and evangelism. Our satisfaction in Christ and the significance of the cross should compel us to go.

    Text: Psalm 22:25-31, Title: By This All Will Go, Date/Place: 5/1/16 A. Opening illustration: The Summit Church in NC commissioned 75 more church members, now over 400 total in the last 5 years, to plant North American Churches this week. According to their records, for every one person they send ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist