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  • Awesome Attributes Of God

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 9, 2019
     | 5,935 views

    What attributes of God that give you great comfort and motivate you to reject sin?

    Think of a person you like – whether he/she is alive or not. Why do you like him or her? What are the characteristics that usually made you like or admire a person? And why do you prefer that kind of qualities/characteristics? Now, let’s direct our attention on at least three attributes of God. ...read more

  • Keep Coming To Jesus

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,384 views

    What should motivate us to keep on coming to Jesus? Just to supply our needs?

    “Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. As you come to him, the living Stone — rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him — you also, like living stones, are being built into a ...read more

  • The Question No One Wants To Answer

    Contributed by Paul Hardy on Nov 15, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,764 views

    This message is inspirational and motivational for use on a special Sunday to engage seekers in finding their purpose in life.

    THE QUESTION NO ONE WANTS TO ASK. WHY ARE WE HERE? INTRODUCTION: If you asked 100 people what their purpose in life is, that is, what is their “WHY” for living, what do you think the most common responses might be? to work hard, save money, raise a family, then retire comfortably That's ...read more

  • The Church Of Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 8, 2020
     | 6,007 views

    Work for the Church does not please Jesus unless we maintain our original motivation

    Letter to the Church in Ephesus Introduction: I rarely dip into the Book of Revelation to preach because it is so difficult to understand and needs a lot of background to get a full picture of what John is saying. But today I sensed the Lord telling me that I should change my strategy and take ...read more

  • Lead The Way

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 7, 2018
     | 2,119 views

    This is a brief message given at an inner-city ministry called Bridges, which focuses on helping adults living with poverty to develop the soft skills they need to succeed in life.

    People love giving advice. “Oh, you’re going out with so-and-so? Well let me tell you what you should be careful about“. “Oh, you just got a new phone. Let me tell you this or tell you that“. “Oh you voteed Liberal...or conservative...or NDP. Well let me tell you about what’s bad about who you ...read more

  • Sermon On Spiritual Awakening

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 5, 2024
     | 1,670 views

    A Spiritual Awakening is reputed to be a profound experience that has often been correlated to a unique interrelation with the Divine, a deeper understanding of the nature of life, or a sense of inner growth and transformation.

    Casandra Brené Brown, a female American professor and author once remarked: “Spirituality is recognizing and celebrating that we are all inextricably connected to each other by a power greater than all of us and that our connection to that power and to one another is grounded in love and ...read more

  • Beauty Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 10, 2025
     | 1,117 views

    This study reveals how we can reflect God's true beauty by focusing on the inner transformation He brings and living lives that glorify Him.

    BEAUTY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 3:3–4 Supporting Texts: Psalm 45:11; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Proverbs 31:30; Isaiah 61:3; 2 Corinthians 4:16 INTRODUCTION: In the world today, beauty is often defined by outward appearance, trends, and what is seen on the surface. Yet, the Bible ...read more

  • Whack-A-Mole

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 15, 2025
     | 232 views

    Joshua 5 shows God dismantling the inner battles that keep resurfacing, calling us from self-struggle to surrender on holy ground where victory begins.

    INTRODUCTION — THE GAME There’s a sound most of us can recognize instantly — even if it has been decades since we heard it. A ding… a buzz… a wooden mallet striking rubber. And somewhere deep inside the memory, a child’s frustration mixed with sudden triumph. Whack-A-Mole. You remember the game. ...read more

  • Faith Outworked PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 155 views

    True worship requires sincere hearts and just actions, not empty rituals; God desires authentic faith that transforms both our inner lives and outward behavior.

    Friends, pull up a chair in your heart and take a deep breath. You made it here—through noise and news, errands and emails. You brought your whole week with you, and that’s good, because the God who loves you meets you as you are. He is wonderfully near, whispering through His Word, “I see you. I ...read more

  • Free From The Law: The First Question Of Romans 7 Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,538 views

    Our sanctification (being set apart for God as holy) does not occur through human efforts to keep the law, but through the power of the Spirit animating, motivating, and empowering us to do God’s will. It is a matter of motives and means.

    Free from the Law: The First Question of Romans 7 (Romans 7:1-6) 1. Sally was married to Bill for many years. Then one evening Bill had a heart attack and died. Several years latter Sally remarried a man named Jack. Jack was in many ways different than Bill. Bill didn’t like to eat breakfast (he ...read more

  • Why Bother? Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,313 views

    This is the first in a series on evangelism based on Bill Hybel’s book of a similar title. What is our motivation for reaching out with the gospel of Jesus?

    WHY BOTHER? Who can name the five purposes of the Church? Do you know what they are? Can you name one of the five purposes of the Church? (Worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and evangelism). To be honest, I think that after the three ships most of us start scratching our heads. A ...read more

  • Loudmouth Lamech Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,949 views

    Usually pride is sneaky, an unannounced motive, but in our passage we see raw blantant pride for all to see.

    Intro: 1. William Ernest Henley's poem "Invictus" ("Unconquered") is drenched with the spirit of Cain: Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried ...read more

  • Grace And Sin’s Judgment Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 15, 2011
     | 3,736 views

    God’s judgment is fair and impartial even though it will be an awful experience to face his wrath and fury.

    Grace and Sin’s Judgment Part II Romans 2:6-16 I. God’s Judgment On Sin (continued) A. It may seem Paul belabors the subject of God’s judgment, but spending some time on this matter and establishing a firm footing in this area magnifies the grace of God as well as helps us remember there is a ...read more

  • "A Crippled Body But A Healthy Soul"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 4, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,253 views

    The moment we hear Jesus ask us, “Do you want to get well?” and the moment we heed Christ’s call to, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk,” is the moment when victory is assured!!!

    John 5:5:1-9 “A Crippled Body but a Healthy Soul” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Tony Campolo tells the story of a young woman named Nancy. Although Nancy has a handicapping condition and is confined to a wheelchair, she has an ...read more

  • Grace And Sensitivity Part One Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,002 views

    While we should stand uncompromisingly against things strictly forbidden by Scripture, we should not create additional rules formed from our opinions and give them the same standing as God’s law.

    Romans 14:1-11 Introduction: A. There have been many instances in church history where Christians have differed in their interpretation of certain Scripture passages or about doctrines. B. Our day of worship is an example. I grew up being taught not to work on Sunday. For the most part, all the ...read more