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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Canadian Workplace Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,889 views

    Christian employees are to respect and obey their employers. The apostle issued his command as both 1) a mandate and 2) a motive for submission.

    A report released by UNICEF entitled The State of the World’s Children says millions of children every year end up disappearing. Many, it says, end up forced into work domestic labour. "A vast but unknown number of children are exploited as domestic servants in private homes." The births of many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "What Are You Going To Do When The Wind Ceases?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,241 views

    Simple three point outline with a dynamic truth: 1. Saved by Grace. 2. Kept by Grace. 3. Motivated by Grace!

    Title: "What are you going to do when the wind stops?" Introduction: On Wednesday nights at our Church, we have been studying the life and letters of Peter. Our text this past week was from Galations the second chapter. In this text, Paul rebukes Peter for not openly worshipping with the gentile ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Pursue And Rescue"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 3, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 29,981 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to ENCOURAGE THEMSELVES, SEEK GOD’S GUIDANCE, and DO AS GOD’S WORD says.

    3 July 2005 1 Samuel 30:1-8 (KJV) by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: BELIEVERS should always ENCOURAGE THEMSELVES, SEEK GOD’s GUIDANCE, and DO AS HIS WORD says. REFERENCES: 1 Samuel 29:1-11 (The Dismissal of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Divine Directions Series

    Contributed by Ron Baker on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 13,382 views

    This sermon should motivate people to see that God was directing the events at the incarnation and He has given us directions as well.

    Divine Directions (4 of 4 in the series “Jesus our Messiah” – Matthew 1-2) Text: Matthew 2:12-23 - Date: December 17, 2006 INTRODUCTION We see here in this narrative section of Scripture that there was a lot of Divine Directions taking place. God seemed to be directing all these events ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Generational Challenges Equal Futuristic Blessings”

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,762 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to look forward to affirming to others that Jesus, like His ancestors, also descended into Egypt.

    “Generational Challenges Equal Futuristic Blessings” Matthew 2:13-23 (KJV) Deuteronomy 11:26-28 (KJV) 31 December 2006 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: BELIEVERS need to empathize with Jesus’ life journey. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "You Must Be Born Again" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,492 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the grieving family to affirm to others that they must “BE BORN AGAIN” in order to receive eternal life.

    “You Must Be Born Again” Funeral Sermon for SFC (ret.) Oscar Herndon John 3:1-3;14-16 (KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord, California BIG IDEA: THE LATE SFC OSCAR HERNDON’S FAVORITE SCRIPTURE INDICATES THAT GOD HIMSELF MUST WORK A MIRACLE IN OUR HEART AND RENEW IT IN ORDER ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Growing The Family

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 211 ratings
     | 50,187 views

    From the life of Christ we learn how to grow a church family. 1- the method 2- the motivation 3- the means

    INTRO.- ILL.- A father who didn’t exactly resemble Atlas or perhaps Samson said, “My little girl was sitting on my lap facing a mirror. After gazing intently at her reflection for some minutes, she said, ‘Daddy, did God make you?’ “’He sure did,’ I told her. “’And did He make me too?’ she asked. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Widow In Spirit"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,738 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that TRUSTING GOD is important BECAUSE He is in control of the believer’s life.

    Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris U.S. Army Chaplain 12 November 2006 Fort Ord Military Chapel __________________________ THE BIG IDEA: TRUSTING GOD IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE HE IS IN CONTROL OF THE BELIEVER’S LIFE! REFERENCES: I Timothy 5:3-16 MSG (Take care of widow who are destitute. If a widow has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Compelled By Love

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 11,661 views

    This message takes a close look at our motives. It calls us to make Love and Gratitude the basis for everything we do.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Compelled by Love Pastor Jerry C. Vargo I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You're Not Down Yet!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,973 views

    Sensing his impending death, Paul gives us a motivational model for living our lives in anticipation of finishing well.

    Title: You’re Not Down Yet! Text: II Timothy 4:6-8 Thesis: Sensing his impending death, Paul gives us a motivational model for living our lives in anticipation of finishing well. Introduction I-70 originates in Baltimore, Maryland and terminates at Cove Fort, Utah. Here in Colorado I-70 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Hall avatar

    And Moving Forward Series

    Contributed by Kevin Hall on Jan 13, 2016
     | 15,757 views

    Sometimes the Church goes through Conflict. This a sermon series to help motivate people to move on.It is a Wesleyan sermon

    “And Moving Forward” Phil 3:10-15 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Sean Lester avatar

    What Prophesy Did Jesus Make To Nicodemus Concerning His Atoning Death? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Feb 11, 2016
     | 4,227 views

    This is a motivational passage that describes what happens when people look to Jesus and infers what happens when they don't.

    The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series What prophesy did Jesus make to Nicodemus concerning His atoning death? Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him. (John 3:14,15) Purpose: This is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Christmas: Glory To God In The Highest Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 22, 2014
     | 3,889 views

    The birth of Jesus Christ should motivate us to exalt and worship God, just as the angels sang, "Glory to God in the Highest."

    Christmas: Glory to God in the Highest (Luke 2:1-20) (Note: Although the points in this sermon are similar to a previous sermon I composed, this version contains more newly-added Jewish roots material; the skeleton may be similar, but there is more meat on the bones!) 1. Admiring the Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Owens avatar

    God's Prescription For Unity Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,848 views

    In Philippians 2:1-4, Paul gives God's prescription for unity which includes both the motivation and the method for unity.

    Introduction: A. Welcome to Friend Day! 1. If this is your first time with us, then we want to extend a warm welcome to you! a. We hope you are inspired and encouraged, and will come back again. 2. If this is not your first visit, then we want to welcome you back! a. It is so good to see you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Prescription For Rearing Children

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,714 views

    The concept of Training is not corporal punishment but 3 main ideas are involved here. (a) Dedication (b) Instruction and (c) Motivation.

    Introduction: What are you investing in today? Is it houses, bank balances, stock etc.! In verse 6 we see 2 ingredients in the prescription to rear children. • Train up a child ……….. • When he is old ………... The command of God involves 3 parts:- 1. The concept of Training [‘Train up’] – It is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational