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  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Because Mama Says It Doesn't Make It Right"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,017 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that adult Christian children are to pay attention to the advice of Christ-like parents and think twice about the guidance given by unbelieving parents.

    12 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: Adult Christian children are to pay attention to the advice of Christ-like parents and think twice about the guidance given by unbelieving ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Life, Death And An Eternal Perspective

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,060 views

    This is a great message for anyone wondering about these topics or dealing with the loss of a loved one; it gives an encouraging Biblical insight into death and eternity while focusing on the life that perspective will motivate today.

    Eternal Perspective This past week was difficult. Life is short You aren’t invincible Gulvas schedule, Last week as were were sitting in this room...the story. Death is final!
 Processing and understanding death is hard. 
 Death is necessary because of sin.
 But 1 Cor.15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mentoring Others Into Minisry - Allowing God To Use You To Help Others

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Apr 1, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,929 views

    Sermon based out of Titus 2 to help motivate congregation (old/young believers) to get involved in building the Kingdom of God. Strengthening each other through the Word of God.

    Mentoring Others into Ministry – Allowing God to Work Through Us to Help Others Titus 2:1-10 Strengthening our Faith – 2009 Black Creek (3/29/09) God has richly blessed us with many new converts over the recent months and years. God has richly blessed us with new opportunities for ministry – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Your Price?

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 18,704 views

    Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver; the price of a slave. This message examines Judas’ motivations and causes us to ask, "What am I selling Jesus out for?"

    What’s Your Price? Matthew 26:14-16 (NLT) Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, went to the leading priests [15] and asked, "How much will you pay me to betray Jesus to you?" And they gave him thirty pieces of silver. [16] From that time on, Judas began looking for the right time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gift Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,614 views

    This sermon is the seventh in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the gift of Giving in order to allow the Holy Spirit to reveal this gift to those who have it.

    In Romans 12:8b, the second phrase says in the KJV, “he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity or liberality.” The NIV says “if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously.” One of my favorite advertisements is the Red Cross Blood Banks appeal to “Give the Gift that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Driving You? Is There A Heart Problem Within?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 21, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,195 views

    Why do we do what we do? Seems what you love you will find time to do? What happens when good men have no motivation?

    WHAT IS DRIVING YOU? DO WE HAVE HEART PROBLEMS IN THE CHURCH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Joshua 14:7 Forty years old was I when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me from Kadesh-barnea to espy out the land; and I brought him word again as it was in mine heart. 8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gift Of Administration Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 34,111 views

    This sermon is the eighth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the gift of Administration in order to allow the Holy Spirit to reveal this gift to those who have it.

    Well, with the gift of administration we come to the seventh motivational spiritual gift categorized in Romans 12:6-8. And in verse 8c the KJV reads, “he that ruleth, with diligence.” The NIV translates it, “if it is leadership, let him govern diligently.” The Greek word here is “proistemi” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Treat The Source, Expose The Dirt...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 7, 2016
     | 3,514 views

    We tend to be very good at making the offering of excuses... We must come clean and search our hearts and motives before real change can come. NIP IT in the BUD!

    TREAT THE SOURCE, EXPOSE THE DIRT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION A. I have a friend that absolutely HATES DANDELIONS in his yard. He was determined to exterminate each dandelion from his yard. He desired them pesky weeds to out of his yard and to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ministry Heart

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,180 views

    Joy in ministry is not only possible but guaranteed if we’re doing what He has called us to with the right motives and heart - this message to Christian workers will encourage you in the battle!

    Eph.3:7-8 - “I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. Although I am less than the least of all God’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ.” Mt.3:11, Mk.1:7, Lk.3:16, Jn.1:27, Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Law Is My Delight Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 30, 2022
     | 2,914 views

    Psalm 119 is the most sustained act of praise and commitment to the Word of God in all of the Bible. The psalmist takes 176 verses to motivate us to get into the Bible and get the Bible into us.

    All of Psalm 119 is read before me (22 readers reading eight verses each). Today we conclude our series, Life By the Book. The psalmist takes 176 verses to motivate us to get into the Bible and get the Bible into us. If you’ll continue to keep Psalm 119 open with me (page 611 in your Black pew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Gifts To Give The Next Generation - Mother's Day 2024

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 9, 2024
     | 1,717 views

    Repeatedly, tell them they are loved by their Heavenly Father. Repeatedly, tell your children that every one of God’s commands is an invitation to help yourself to happiness. Repeatedly, tell the next generation that every time the Bible says, “Don’t do this,” He’s saying, “Don’t harm yourself.”

    Here are some interesting things I have heard moms say. 1. My kids sure make a lot of plans for someone who can’t drive anywhere. 2. One mom said to another, “That’s it. I’m selling my kid on eBay.” The other mom replied, “Don’t be silly! You made him. Sell him on Etsy.” 3. Nothing is lost until ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel J. Little avatar

    Christmas Light To Destroy The Curse Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Dec 27, 2011
     | 3,515 views

    Unto You A Savior is Born: Noah was safe while floating through a devastating flood. We are safe from every threat for the simple reason that through Christ we have been placed in God and joined to His divine nature. Nothing shall by any means harm us.

    Christmas Light to Destroy the Curse of Darkness Pastor Dan Little adfontes.djl@gmail.com Twice, over this Christmas season, we have read through Luke’s narrative concerning the conception and birth of Jesus. Today I want to focus just on Luke 2:10 & 11. Luke 2:10 & 11 Luke 2:10 "Fear not, for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Baptized Life Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,380 views

    Remember in the midst of your trials who your savior is. Jesus Christ is the victorious Lord. Through his death he broke the bondage of sin; he conquered death itself. Through his resurrection he has subdued the evil powers so that they cannot harm his

    Introduction We are at a passage that remains one the most complicated passages in the Bible to understand. Not just each verse, almost every phrase is ambiguous. Let me give a few examples. Is Peter saying Christ was raised by the Holy Spirit or simply that he was alive in spirit? Does alive ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Anointed To Speak

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Nov 9, 2012
     | 16,043 views

    Words are vehicles which can bring life, but they can also do a lot of harm. That is why our words must be in line with God’s Word. What we say can affect the eternal destiny of others. We are anointed to speak life and that places a responsibility on us

    Anointed To Speak SPEAK TO OTHERS If we live in the Spirit we need to walk in the Spirit. We need to be careful what we say. Words are vehicles which can bring life, but they can also do a lot of harm. That is why our words must be in line with God’s Word. Let your speech always be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • David Owens avatar

    Emotions Are A Gift From God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 15, 2021
     | 7,231 views

    We often think that our emotions are a burden, rather than a blessing, but nothing could be further from the truth. God created us with emotions so our lives might be enriched. But we do need to learn how to embrace and employ our emotions in a way that is helpful, not harmful.

    A. There was once a young man who, in his youth, professed his desire to become a great writer. 1. When asked to define what he meant by a “great writer,” he said, “I want to write stuff that the whole world will read, stuff that people will react to on a truly emotional level, stuff that will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ