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  • steven cannon avatar

    Follow The Example Of Christ

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,399 views

    Follow Jesus motives for why he did what he did.

    FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST This month we are going to be studying the example of Jesus Christ. What’s powerful about Jesus life is that he is an example of perfection in every area so there will be no shortage of areas to look at. Motives are always good for us to look at. The question of why ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    See Or Be Seen

    Contributed by Rusty Wright on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,722 views

    What is our motivation for going to church or serving God’s creation?

    See or Be Seen 6-17-07 Luke 7:36-50 There was once as boy who, like many kids in school, was having a real problem with math— well, more than a problem. No matter what his parents did, one on one tutoring or peer mentoring, their son never received a grade better than a “D” on any ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Bandages Of Love Iv Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,008 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that anyone in need is their neighbor.

    Bandages of Love IV Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) 9 September 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Saint James C.M.E. Salinas, California BIG IDEA: Anyone in need is your neighbor. References: Luke 18:18-27(RSV) Story of The Rich Young Ruler; Luke 10:25-37 (NIV); John 15:1-17 “Fruit Bearing”; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "It Is Well" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 23,062 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the grieving parents to affirm to others that "IT IS WELL".

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia BIG IDEA: MOTHERS GRIEVE DIFFERENTLY FROM FATHERS … REFERENCES: John 11:25-26 (I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live…).; Matthew 14:1-12 (The Story of John the Baptist being beheaded, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bandages Of Love Iii Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,055 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that anyone in need is their NEIGHBOR.

    Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) 22 July 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Seaside, California BIG IDEA: Anyone in need is your neighbor. References: Luke 18:18-27(RSV) Story of The Rich Young Ruler; Luke 10:25-37 (NIV); Romans 15:1-2 KJV - (We then that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Heroes In Unlikely Places

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 11, 2007
     | 6,624 views

    A Remembrance Day message asking us to recall that love is the motive for sacrifice.

    JOHN 15:13 HEROES IN UNLIKELY PLACES “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends.” September 11, 2001 shocked a complacent world from its lethargy into enforced wakefulness. Before that day, police and fire fighters were often thought of as necessary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Always Faithful

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,665 views

    In this sermon you will find encouragement and motivation to remain faithful to Jesus Christ.

    Over the past few weeks I have highlighted several overarching qualities that I see in the people of our church. These are not a source of arrogance. This does not mean we are superior to any other church. We celebrate these qualities because God has assembled a group of people who share similar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Reasons To Seek A Personal Revival

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,000 views

    PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek a fresh moving of God in his life.

    INTRODUCTION: REVIVE [Heb chayah, khaw-yaw’]: a prim. root; to live; keep or make alive; give or promise life; recover, repair, or restore to life. I. A REAL REVIVAL WILL MOTIVATE YOU IN YOUR PRAYER LIFE Psalms 80:18 Then we will not turn back from You; Revive us, and we will call upon Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    True Values: Commitment Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,200 views

    We value commitment because it is what motivated the New Testament Church.

    True Values: Commitment Text: Acts 2:42 Introduction 1. What does it mean to be committed to something? 2. Webster’s Dictionary says that commitment is "the state or an instance of being obligated or emotionally impelled." 3. Perhaps we can look at it another way. There is a major difference ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Past, Present, And Future Of Every Christian

    Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Mar 19, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,727 views

    Our Past, Present, and Future Should Motivate Us to Serve Christ.

    Text: EPHESIANS 2:1-9 AMP “And you [He made alive when you] were [spiritually] dead and separated from Him because of your transgressions and sins, in which you once walked. You were following the ways of this world [influenced by this present age], in accordance with the prince of the power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Was Moved With Great Compassion

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 13, 2015
     | 6,695 views

    To show that JESUS always heals the sick because He is motivated by compassion.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you sympathizing with one another? Yes. 1 Peter 3:8 1 Peter 3:8 (Amplified Bible) Finally, all [of you] should be of one and the same mind (united in spirit), sympathizing [with one another], loving [each other] as brethren [of one household], compassionate and courteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fruit That Is Always In Season: Kindness Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 21, 2017
     | 7,639 views

    God's kindness to us sinners motivates and empowers us to be kind to others.

    Well, we’re just about halfway through our sermon series on the Fruit of the Spirit. The fruit that we want to consider today is kindness. What kind of fruit would you compare kindness to? An apple? Nah, an apple is too hard and looks like a baseball that you could whip at someone. A lemon? No. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Overcoming Evil With Good Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022
     | 4,331 views

    Overcoming evil with good must be motivated and empowered by my identity in Christ

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never Stop Praying: A Beacon Of Hope SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,555 views

    A motivational discourse on the power of unceasing prayer and its role as a source of hope.

    Persistent Prayer Provides Hope Today, we embark on a series that delves into the topic of hope. Hope is an essential aspect of our lives, motivating us to get out of bed each morning. In times of difficulty and monotony, hope enables us to keep moving forward. However, we often search for hope in ...read more

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    Feed The Dogs Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 16, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,409 views

    Jesus is not impressed with an outward show of self-righteousness, but with an inner heart of dependence upon Him, which he found among the Gentile "dogs."

    I like this thought posted by Mike Atkinson in his daily email humor list some time ago. If you can start the day without caffeine; if you can get going without pep pills; if you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains; if you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free