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  • George Barton avatar

    How Paul Motivated Churches To Give

    Contributed by George Barton on Jan 22, 2006
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     | 1,685 views

    Discusses the various ways Paul motivated Christians to give.

    HOW PAUL MOTIVATED CHURCHES TO GIVE 1. He thanked them when they did give. (Phil 1:3 NIV) I thank my God every time I remember you. (Phil 1:4 NIV) In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy (Phil 1:5 NIV) because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Motivation To Live Godly In A Godless World

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,596 views

    Do you ever see the world and wonder how Christians will make it? We live in a world that is disregarding a Holy God. In Titus 3 Paul begins this chapter telling us how to react to the world.

    Introduction: Do you ever see the world and wonder how Christians will make it? We live in a world that is disregarding a Holy God. God has been reduced to a mere imagination by many, while others ignore Him. Even the religious people of our world have become Religious Atheists, claiming to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Motivates? Walk As Jesus Walked! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,764 views

    What motivates your Christian walk? John tells his readers two things old things but also a new thing...Walk as Jesus walked!

    1 John 2:1-14 What motivates? Last week when I started this series I finished on verse 2 of chapter 2 of 1st John. But hey I’m doing the Sermon overlap thing here as we can all do with a reminder of our sins being forgiven. John’s purpose for writing was so the people he was writing to would ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Nehemiah Served God With Proper Motivation

    Contributed by Carl Palatino on Nov 27, 2011
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     | 5,418 views

    Nehemiah served God’s purpose in his own generation.

    NEHEMIAH SERVED GOD WITH PROPER MOTIVATION Introduction: The use of the first person identifies the author as Nehemiah, the governor of the Persian province of Judah (1:1—2:20; 13:4-31). His name means "Yahweh has comforted."The purpose of God was that His people should return to His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Motive For Christ's Death Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 21, 2013
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     | 65,133 views

    A sermon examining the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus.

    THE MOTIVE FOR CHRIST’S DEATH 1 Corinthians 15:3 Imagine the scene: the Sinless Son of God hangs on a cross, rusty spikes have been driven through His hands and feet. Blood pours from His brow where a cruel crown of thorns has been placed. The flesh on His back hangs like ribbons from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rom.7:1-25 Our Inner Struggles

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,597 views

    we that have been saved by the grace of God find our selves many times having problems with this old flesh, and it seems that very often we find our selves yielding to the old nature knowing that it is not what we ought to be doing.

    ROM.7:1-25 OUR INNER STRUGGLES 07-19-08 Today I want to talk for a little while about the fact that we, children of God, we that have been saved by the grace of God find our selves many times having problems with this old flesh, and it seems that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Expectancy - Part 2 - Roadblocks Series

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Jun 15, 2011
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    Developing a Spirit of Expectancy is very important in the life of a Believer but there are certain roadblocks along the way. I have chosen to address the roadblocks of inner vows, bitter roots and unforgiveness.

    The Spirit of Expectancy The Spirit of Expectancy Roadblocks to Expectations Part 2 of a Series TEXT: Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Here is a short review to renew, reboot ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Life Lessons From Paul

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 15, 2024
     | 961 views

    Apostle Paul speaks into the church of Ephesus truth that can help us makes changes in our lives and this messed up world we live in.

    Life lessons from Paul Ephesians 3:14-21 Good morning again and welcome to those who are listening online. If you would turn to the book of Ephesians chapter 3, we will be looking at the prayer that the apostle Paul offers up for the church at Ephesus and for us as believers today. We can ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    I Don't Have A Prayer

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 18, 2021
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    Sometimes we have trouble praying. What shall we do? This lesson was motivated by the Daniel Henderson article, “Four Reasons You Don’t Feel Like Praying and Four Keys to Breakthrough,” at Strategic Renewal.com/four-reasons-you-dont-feel-like-praying-and-four-keys-to-breakthrough/

    1. Frontline Prayer: Richard Dehaan told of a soldier who was doing sentry duty on the front line in WWI. After being relieved of duty, as a Christian, he wanted to pray, to thank God for protecting him, & to ask for His continued protection. But the enemy lines were very close, & he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Looks At The Heart Series

    Contributed by Obeth Jebakumar on Dec 23, 2020
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     | 7,966 views

    God “tries the heart,” “sees the heart,” “refines the heart,” and “searches the heart.”

    1 Samuel 16:7 For God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. In both the Old and New Testaments, the word “Heart” refers to the center of an individual’s mental, emotional and spiritual life. Put another way, the heart is the “innermost ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Do The Hard Work First.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,458 views

    After living more than 60 years, I know that any claim that offers an effortless way to develop a lean, well conditioned body is a hoax. So is any sermon title that promises an easy way to become like our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

    Do the Hard Work First. 1 Timothy 6:11-12TPT After living more than 60 years, I know that any claim that offers an effortless way to develop a lean, well conditioned body is a hoax. So is any sermon title that promises an easy way to become like our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In 1Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Happiness Through - A Pure Heart (Beatitudes) Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 2, 2020
     | 2,344 views

    Take all the good things you do. You help others, you give to those in need, you bring a coat for our coat drive, you deliver meals, you serve. That’s so important, but it’s not the most important aspect of your righteous-life. What’s most important? WHY YOU DO IT!

    Happiness In An Unsettling World Steele Creek Church, Eastfield Campus Dr. Tom Bartlett – October 25, 2020 Matthew 5:8 Pure In Heart OUTLINE “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Vs. 8) Pure in Heart: “righteous inward & outward” Jesus: happiness comes when you are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Capturing Victory: Inner Healing And The Modern Church - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 29, 2023
     | 1,319 views

    Is inner healing a Biblical practice or psychotherapy? Is there a place for it in the modern church? Dr. Vorce discusses the practice of inner healing among Christians today and encourages the faithful to lean on the Word of God for all that pertains to life and Godliness.

    Romans 6:1-7 Summary: Scripture alone offers the truth and clarity necessary to profoundly comprehend the human psyche. It is through the divine words of the Bible that we can truly understand our thoughts, emotions, and motivations. By immersing ourselves in the teachings of the Scriptures, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Touch Of Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 8, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,518 views

    Research has proven how powerful a human touch is. Since that's true, imagine how powerful the touch of Jesus is, the effect it can have on people, and how we can be part of God’s touching the world!

    THE TOUCH OF JESUS Mark 1:29–37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Uncle Irv needed 3 million dollars to clinch an important real estate deal. 2. So he went to a local synagogue to pray for the money. By chance he knelt next to a man who was praying fervently for $100 to pay his rent. 3. Irv started ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Forgive As God Forgives Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 25, 2021
     | 3,110 views

    God desires that our hearts become a soft soil where the seed of forgiveness might germinate and take root.

    February 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matt. 6:7-15; Matt. 18:23-35 Forgive as God Forgives Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We all need role models. Our first role models are our parents. Children are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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