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  • Jonathan Falwell avatar

    Three Of The Greatest Emotions In Life

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 20, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,718 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 makes you cry? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thorns

    Contributed by William Noel on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 17,787 views

    Motivational sermon on how God uses trials (Thorns) in lives of His children to make us more productive for His service

    “Thorns” II Cor. 12:7-10 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Go On"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,275 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

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    "Watch Them Dawgs" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,789 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to WATCH-OUT and AVOID churches and religious leaders who are only concern about their outward appearance.

    1 Samuel 16:7 (KJV) 29 January 2006 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: Churches and religious leaders who are only concern about how believers “outwardly look” should be avoided. REFERENCES: 1 Sam 13:14 – KJV (But now thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    Peter's Passion Series

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Mar 29, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,657 views

    This sermon attempts to look beyond Peter’s denial to the passion that motivated the failure, and which the Lord was ultimately able to use powerfully.

    Peter’s Passion (Lenten Series) Scripture: Mark 14:27-31; 53-54; 66b-72 Two weeks ago we talked about Lazarus’ Dance, last week we looked at Mary’s Worship. This week we are going to look at the story that most of us refer to as Peter’s Denial. But what I want us to explore and learn from ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "How To Show Love To People Before They Die"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,159 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that when we express love to others, we are also demonstrating the love of God.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Second Worship Service since Iraq Killeen, TX 21 March 2010 Big Idea: When we express love to others, we are demonstrating the love of God. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); Hebrews 4:15 (KJV) For ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Three Marks Of An Effective Christian Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,527 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
     | 3,470 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

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    God Can Expand The Ministry Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,145 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

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    We Must Arm Ourselves For Battle! Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,802 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

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Comfort My People Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 7, 2013
     | 4,680 views

    We are not only saved by faith, we are comforted by faith, motivated by faith, and anticipate God’s glorious presence by faith.

    Comfort My People (Isaiah 40:1-5) 1. My view: one Isaiah, this written before 680 BC. 2. Many of our most important NT teachings find their origin in these chapters. 3. Isaiah’s times [Rise of Assyria] 4. The first part of Isaiah has a variety of themes, but heavy on judgment. 5. Latter part ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Friendship: I Have Called You Friends Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,816 views

    Our motivation is love, because Christ gave His. Be open and share your life, for Christ shared His and we are blessed.

    Relationships define life - relationship with God and relationships with people. • You take that away and you’ll be left with an existence, not life. • You take relationships away, and your home will be just a house, this church will be just a building. Jesus summed up the Commandments with two ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Why We Believe What We Believe About Baptism

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 4, 2014
     | 4,326 views

    Consider what we believe: 1. About the method of baptism. 2. About the meaning of baptism. 3. About the motive for baptism.

    Why We Believe What We Believe about Baptism Matthew 3:13-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 9, 2013 *Baptism is a big deal in Ukraine. Most churches don't have a baptistery, and the winters are very cold, so they only get to baptize once or twice a year. On those days the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Don't Do It Without Me, 16th Church Anniversary

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 9, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 70,632 views

    This message is for our 16th Church anniversary. It speaks to our being motivated to do the work of the Lord versus being obligated.

    Don’t Do It Without Me 16th Anniversary Scriptures: Isaiah 6:8; Luke 19:1-10 Today we celebrate sixteen years as a Church. When we look around the sanctuary and see the empty seats, it appears that maybe we do not have a lot to celebrate. If you are having these thoughts, let me tell you now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Greedy Farmer"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,411 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to avoid pressure from Peers and Pop Culture - to become materialistic - by placing more Trust in God.

    Luke 12:13-21 & 1 Samuel 25:10-11 1 August 2010 West Fort Hood Community Chapel U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Hood Texas BIG IDEA: Believers should avoid pressure and spiritual distractions coming from their Peers and Pop Culture to become materialistic because it leads to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal