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  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Pictures Of A Father's Heart. Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007
     | 4,050 views

    Love, there is simply nothing like it. The ability of love to motivate and aceept is almost unbelievable.

    A Love that runs Part 2 Love- characteristic of God’s heart A. Love is the greatest force because it flows from the Father God’s heart and into this dark and cold world 1. It was love that sent God into the garden looking for his fallen children. a. God went looking for Adam, Adam did ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Cross And Sanctification

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on May 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,517 views

    What is the only motivation that will really release us from the grip of sin? The cross!

    Let’s open our Bibles this morning to 1 Corinthians chapter 5. I want to remind you this morning that in 2 Chronicles 7 God promised His presence to those who would humble themselves and pray, seek God’s face, and who would turn from their wicked ways. People wanting to encounter God must not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Best Bread Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 11, 2013
     | 6,634 views

    Jesus declared himself to be the Bread of Life after encountering people with the wrong motives.

    Halloween is over and it is time for Christmas. If you do not believe me, go into your local Wal-Mart. The day after Halloween all the remaining candy and costumes were thrown into a buggy to be reduced and sold. Over night, the shelves were filled with Christmas decorations. In fact, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    "The Valley Of Dry Bones"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 45 ratings
     | 31,370 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage believers to obey the inner voice of God, and remain faithful at thier present task, because there are no limits to what God can do.

    Ezekiel 37:1-14 NIV U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 24 February 2008 Big Idea: Believers are encouraged to remain faithful at their present task because there are no limits to what God can do. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Gave You And Me A Conscience, Why?

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 9, 2014
     | 4,304 views

    The second is the evidence of an inner voice or conscience that instinctively knows the difference between right and wrong, a moral compass, that none of the rest of His creation has.

    God gave you and me a Conscience, why? God wants every human being to enter and live forever in His kingdom. However His kingdom is one of righteousness meaning there is no sin there, that is, there is never any disobedience to God there. Because Adam and Eve chose to believe Satan’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Can't A Christian Do

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 14, 2014
     | 2,730 views

    An analysis of the problem

    A. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM 1. It’s becoming acceptable to call some Christians legalists, because the critic disagrees with their issues of separation from the world. 2. It becomes easy to do some questionable practices because they are seen on television, movies, or seen in the lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessing Of Security Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,062 views

    We're secure; we didn't earn Heaven--Jesus earned it for us--so we won't lose out. We're guaranteed Heaven--not based on what we've done--but based on what Jesus accomplished for us on the cross.

    How secure do you feel? The story is told of a monastery in Portugal, perched high atop a 3,000 foot cliff and accessible only by a terrifying ride in a swaying basket. The basket is pulled up with a single rope by several strong men, perspiring under the strain. One American tourist who visited ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Finding God In Our Lives SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 803 views

    The pursuit of God is based on a decision and motivated by a firm conviction. Reaching this level requires an effort that few are motivated to take. Here is a reflection on what Isaiah speaks about this.

    The search for God is a decision motivated by a strong conviction. It requires effort that few are willing to make. In this reflection, we will explore what Isaiah says about seeking God. Isaiah 55:6-7 (NIV) "Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake ...read more

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    Wholehearted Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 14, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,575 views

    In today’s lesson we see five important motivations for wholehearted servanthood.

    Scripture Two weeks ago I began a four-week series of messages titled, Wholehearted Generosity. Wholehearted generosity refers to a person who is completely and sincerely and authentically generous. Wholehearted generosity begins with wholehearted commitment, which was the topic of the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Getting Life Right: Righteousness Has Its Rewards Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 18, 2020
     | 3,632 views

    The rewards of serving God are a righteous life with him. God rewards prayer, giving, and seeking him (fasting). Seeking rewards without seeking God misses God's best.

    Getting Life Right: RIGHTEOUSNESS HAS ITS REWARDS—Matthew 6:1-8, 16-18 ***In a commercial for a credit card, a young man and woman are sitting at a table in a restaurant. The man is handing his credit card to the server, who looks soberly at the young lady, saying, “You know, he’s using you. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Strong In The Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 70 views

    God meets us in our weakness, strengthening our inner selves through prayer and His Spirit, offering hope, comfort, and power for every circumstance.

    Friends, if your week has felt like a whirlwind—emails stacking, dishes piling, deadlines looming—take a breath. Pull your chair up close to the kindness of God. This is a moment for your heart to be heard and your hope to be helped. Have you ever reached for strength like you reach for your keys, ...read more

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  • Eddie Robinson avatar

    No Bible No Power Know The Bible Know The Power

    Contributed by Eddie Robinson on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,291 views

    This sermon is written with the idea of motivating a person to become a Bible reader.

    No Bible No Power Know the Bible Know the Power Catch phrase: Grab the Word 23 The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him, 24 Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Reward Factor Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,129 views

    part 10 in Sermon on the Mount series looks at our motives.

    As we get back into the Sermon on the Mount and start to look at Matthew Chapter six we are immediately confronted with the question, "What is the place of the reward motive in the Christian’s life?" Are we good for goodness sake or are we good in order to get the carrot at the end of the stick or ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tim George avatar

    The Law Of Liberty Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 7,581 views

    What is it that motivates us to live the Christian life? It is the Law of Liberty.

    So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. (James 2:12) Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd string quarterback with instructions to run on every play and he had better not pass the ball. Alabama led by three points and only had to run ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Evidence Of True Love

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 14, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 10,803 views

    Note the reasons that the love of God motivates our hearts to action.

    THE EVIDENCE OF LOVE © 2001 Mark Beaird Text: 1 John 3:16-18 What is your picture of someone who is truly poor? In Hollywood there is an exclusive school attended by children of movie stars, producers, and directors. Asked to write a composition on the subject of poverty, one little girl ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal