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  • Ken Harris avatar

    In Everything Give Thanks Ii Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 26, 2007
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     | 8,318 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to go all out and give God thanks in every thing.

    "In Everything Give Thanks II" 1 Chronicles 15:25-29 & 1 Thessalonians 5:18 26 August 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: BELIEVERS SHOULD GIVE THANKS TO GOD IN EVERYTHING. REFERENCES: 2 Samuel 6:1-23 (The story of David and his 30,000 men; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Contagious

    Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 22, 2011
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    SERMON IN A SENTENCE: We are much more motivated to alleviate suffering when we share in it.

    “A leper came to him (and kneeling down) begged him and said, "If you wish, you can make me clean." Moved with compassion, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, "I do will it. Be made clean." The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean. Then, warning him ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    In Christ Alone: "A Credible Witness"

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016
     | 5,099 views

    When a witness has no bias or ulterior motive and is truthful, then he can be considered a 'credible witness'.

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, October 13, 2013 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter IN CHRIST ALONE: “A Credible Witness” [Part Two] John 1:19-28 Last August, I received a jury summons and was selected as a potential juror in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Tempted By Whom? Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 2, 2016
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     | 5,387 views

    This message look at the process of temptation from the onset of desire to the culmination as sin, as well as motivation for not sinning.

    TEMPTED BY WHOM? James 1:13-17 When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14  but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15  Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving The Lord With Passion

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017
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     | 26,949 views

    Many in the Body of Christ have lost their zeal and passion. This is an encouraging and motivating word to inspire and encourage.

    Serving the Lord with Passion Text/Scripture: Acts 4:23-31 NKJV, “And being let go, they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: "Lord, You are God, who made ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Letter And The Spirit

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2014
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     | 4,275 views

    Having embraced the gospel ourselves, we are motivated to share it with others. How? Our sufficiency is in God.

    THE LETTER AND THE SPIRIT. "We are not sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves;" says Paul in 2 Corinthians 3:5, "but our sufficiency is of God." Paul then goes on to contrast the ministry of the New Testament with that of the Old; the glory that shone in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Joy Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jun 26, 2014
     | 3,917 views

    Motivation of a Christian Hedonism: Our Joy What I have covered in this Four Week Series:

    Motivation of a Christian Hedonism: Our Joy What I have covered in this Four Week Series: Matthew 13:44-45  The Confessions of a Christian Hedonism – How did I get here  The Foundations of Christian Hedonism: God’s commitment to God’s Glory (God centered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Grace Of Giving

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 18, 2012
     | 15,262 views

    We need to take giving seriously because OUR MOTIVE AND MODE OF GIVING MATTERS TO GOD.

    INTRODUCTION Christians should take seriously the discipline of giving for the Lord’s ministry. Others thought that this is optional and can be replaced by other forms of service. But the Bible is clear that giving materially for the Lord’s work is equal in importance compare to that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Patient Because The Lord Is Near Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 18, 2014
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     | 7,366 views

    The imminency of Christ’s return should motivate us to remain steadfast in our faith.

    The dictionary defines Imminent as “Coming or likely to happen very soon.” http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/imminent James teaches us that the imminency of Christ’s return should motivate us to remain steadfast in our faith. “Be patient, therefore, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ Prays For His Church

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 12, 2007
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     | 3,613 views

    In His prayer for the unity of His Church, Jesus provides the model, method, and motive for Christian unity.

    Christ Prays for His Church John 17:21-23 INTRO.:.There seems to be little interest in Christian unity today. Have we given up? Jesus’ prayer for His Church was that they might be united. The goal is for every Christian tp be united to Christ and to one another as Christ is to the Father. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Gamble That Paid-Off" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,159 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Roman Soldiers displayed circumstantial ignorance and was forgiven.

    25 November 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: The Roman Soldiers were forgiven for executing the death sentence and gambling for Jesus’ garments. REFERENCES: Psalm 22:18-23 (NIV); Luke 23:33-43 (NIV); John 19:23-25 NIV (Power only through ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seeking The Right Position

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 31, 2007
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     | 5,257 views

    His press his desire his motivation had to be greater than that which demotivated him

    Luk 19:1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. Luk 19:2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. zaw-kak’ to be pure transparent or clean Luk 19:3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    See God As He Is

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 3, 2012
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     | 4,876 views

    See God As He Is 1) Awesomely Holy 2) Totally Forgiving; 3) Mightily Motivating

    Do you know what an ultra violet camera does? A UV camera can record the spectrum of light that we can’t see with our naked eyes. Inspectors use UV cameras to look for gas leaks at refineries lest the gasses escape unnoticed and harm the surrounding environment. It’s not just refinery ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Enriched In Every Way Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2018
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     | 12,039 views

    In 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Paul motivated the Corinthian Church to give by way of encouragement.

    Scripture Four weeks ago I began a series of messages that I am calling, “Lay Up Treasures in Heaven.” Today, I want to conclude this series of messages by looking at an encouragement to giving. The Scriptures teach that when we give to God we are enriched in every way. Paul wrote to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Should We Study The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 1, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,503 views

    A motivational message meant to cause the hearer to put forth an effort to be skilled in handling the truth of Scripture.

    The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series Why should we study the Bible? Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 Purpose of the message: A motivational message meant to cause the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal