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  • David Henderson avatar

    Money Matters Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,944 views

    In this smessage I am hoping to ptovide some motivation for our people to increase their giving by making a sacrificial gift to the church. At the conclusion of the message i emphasized the chest of Joash.

    “Money Matters” Matthew 6:19-24 About 15 years ago when we lived in Kentucky Denise had just tucked our kids in for the night and Ross was playing with a penny. Actually what he was doing was trying to se just how far back on his tongue he could put it. Well you can probably guess what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ambassadors For Christ

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,423 views

    We are “ambassadors for Christ.” We see 3 things in this text: Ambassadors have a Mandate from Christ, A Message to carry, and a Motive – the love of Christ.

    AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST 2 Cor. 5:18-21; Lk. 14:31-33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Have you ever known people who exaggerated? What are some examples? 2. SMALL TOWN a. One comedienne said, “You know, I was visiting a small town last week.” And the audience said with one voice, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Turning The World Upside-Down

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 26, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,206 views

    Easter changed the world. This sermon looks at how the message and method of Jesus turned the world upside down. Finally it looks at the motivation for what Jesus did for us at Easter.

    TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE-DOWN Acts 17:1-6 (NKJV, NLT) for audio, video of this sermon, www.thecreekmonroe.com Intro: In Charles Schultz’s cartoon, “Peanuts,” Lucy is seen saying that if she was in charge of the world, she’d change everything. Charlie says, “That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Kingdom Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 7, 2014
     | 7,885 views

    Humility or hypocritical? What is our attitude when we give? Jesus tells us that the act of giving is an act of righteousness. But we must always check our motive.

    We will be looking at Matthew 6 this morning as we continue in our series RED: Teachings From the Words of Christ. If you do not have a Bible this morning you can find the Scriptures printed on the insert inside your bulletin. (ME) WOW! We have covered a lot of ground in this sermon series. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Love Because Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010
    based on 33 ratings
     | 13,134 views

    1- We love because of Him - motivation 2- We love because of His love - demonstration 3- We love because of His first love - inauguration

    INTRO.- Because, because, because. There is always a “because” about things in life. We do this or that because of something else. ILL.- A bumper sticker read: I owe, I owe, so it’s off to work I go! So very true. What’s your because? Why do you do what you do? Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Booby Trap"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 27, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,164 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Enemy of our Faith has "Booby Traps" set for unsuspecting believers; but our King is going to reverse his entrapments.

    27 September 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Compound’s Multi-Purpose Facility C.O. B. Adder Tallill, Iraq REFERENCES: Sun Tzu: “The Art of War” & other quotes from this military genius; Haman – Enemy of the Jews; Esther 2:7 (ESV) He was bringing up Hadassah, that is Esther,(A) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ambassadors For Christ

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,720 views

    We anxiously await the coming of the Lord, but, in the meantime, we have a message, "be reconciled to God," a mission to the entire world, and the motivating love of Christ to compel us.

    Ambassadors for Christ Christian roles series 03/21/04 AM Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 INTRODUCTION Bible scholar and author William Barclay wrote of an ambassador in Roman times and noted two things about the office. 1. He was an administrator sent by the Emperor to a conquered land. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Web Of Lies Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 8, 2022
     | 2,293 views

    The focus of this sermon explores the story of Ananias and Sapphira and the various motivations to tell a lie, along with the need to stop it before it contaminates the Church and those who come in contact with it.

    Depending on where you get your news, from the newspaper, internet, or TV, you most likely have heard of this terrible virus called Ebola. It has been all over the news lately. I will be honest; I really don’t understand that much about the disease other than what I have gleaned through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Ugly Christmas Sweater Series

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 20, 2020
     | 5,789 views

    Christmas is meant to be a time of joy and happiness based upon the birth of our Savior, Jesus. Too often, this fact gets lost in ugly thoughts, words, motives, and actions.

    Ugly Christmas Sweater Week 1: Ugly Thoughts PASTOR TIMOTHY PORTER Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 // Philippians 4:4-8 // Luke 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION: Today we begin a mini series for the Christmas season called Ugly Christmas Sweater. Maybe you have a tradition like many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John White avatar

    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by John White on Jul 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,918 views

    There can be no doubt about the sort of mind the Christian should have. Christ-like motives, attitudes, thoughts, purpose and priorities can only prevail in a Christ-like mind.

    The Mind Of Christ Philippians 2:5-13 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus; Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Love Works? Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on May 15, 2019
     | 6,284 views

    How love works is a sermon motivating believers to share the gospel with the unreached. The response of God loving us will result in us taking the gospel out and fulfilling the Great Commission.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured How love works is a sermon motivating believers to share the gospel with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Isaiah 53: Smitten Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 816 views

    God was smitten with us which is why Jesus was smitten. Jesus was smitten with us which is why He was smitten by God. The motivation for God saving us was His love.

    ISAIAH 53 SERIES: SMITTEN ISAIAH 53:4 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Fran Van Hoven avatar

    James, Son Of Thunder

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,282 views

    Have you ever known someone whose aggressive, ambitious personality just rubbed you the wrong way? Have you known someone who was so self-seeking that you couldn’t help but hope something humiliating would happen to them,just to teach them a lesson?

    James, Son of Thunder Matthew 10: 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Example Worth Following

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
     | 4,591 views

    An example worth following (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verses 1-12. Ill: When architect Sir Christopher Wren; • Designed the interior of Windsor Town Hall near London in 1689, • He built a ceiling supported by pillars. • After city fathers had inspected the finished building, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Epaphroditus: Faithful Minister Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,947 views

    This message provides insight on the current crisis in America, then expounds Philippians 2:25-30. Paul's commendation of Epaphroditus supplies criteria for discerning godly New Testament leadership.

    During the last few weeks our pattern has been to first address current events; then proceed with our study in Philippians. I will continue with that this morning. I. We are living in monumental times. It is a new season with new challenges and new opportunities. Charles Dicken’s line in A Tale ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic