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  • Jerry DePoy avatar

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

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,276 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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    "I Have A Filthy Mouth"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,136 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that in the presence of God, all believers are humbled and realize they have "unclean lips".

    7 June 2009 Trinity Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: When believers are in the presence of God, they are humbled and realize their “lips are unclean”. REFERENCES: Isaiah 6:1-7 (ESV); Job 42:5-6 (ESV) I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Emmanuel"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 25, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,848 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others, during this HOLY SEASON AND TIME OF WAR, the importance of calling JESUS to be with us.

    25 December 2005 – Christmas Day U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD IS WITH US. REFERENCES: Luke 15:1-7; Matthew 1:18-23; Isaiah 7:14 - KJV ( Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and ...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
     | 13,465 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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    "Night Operations"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,402 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God gives his leaders WISDOM to COMBAT against NIGHT OPERATIONS.

    1 Kings 3:16-28 25 August 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade (BfSB) Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Micro-WORD Service 2 Fort Lewis, Washington BIG IDEA: The enemy attacks when we are most vulnerable; but God gives his leaders WISDOM against ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Investing In God's Program

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 18, 2010
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     | 2,987 views

    God expects believers to give in support of his kingdom work, but we must examine our motives for doing so.

    Investing in God’s Program Matthew 6:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. Most significant event of the late 19th century. 1. Urban and city growth (immigrants and those from rural areas began to pour in). 2. Better education, culture could be enjoyed (theaters, museums, art galleries). 3. An exciting time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From Haiti (Part 1)

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 26, 2012
     | 1,889 views

    This is a 4 part motivational report I gave to the congregation after a Sabbatical trip to Haiti; it includes 7 transferable insights.

    Lessons from Haiti {Part 1} Acts 15:4 Big Idea: This is a 4 part motivational report I gave to the congregation after a Sabbatical trip to Haiti; it includes 7 transferable insights. When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and elders, to whom they reported ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Lessons From Haiti (Part 2)

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 26, 2012
     | 2,115 views

    This is a 4 part motivational report I gave to the congregation after a Sabbatical trip to Haiti; it includes 7 transferable insights.

    Lessons from Haiti {Part 2} Acts 15:4 Big Idea: This is a 4 part motivational report I gave to the congregation after a Sabbatical trip to Haiti; it includes 7 transferable insights. When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and elders, to whom they reported ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God Encounters #4: Jesus The Soon Coming King

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 18, 2015
     | 6,328 views

    We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent and the certainty of His coming should motivate us to watch and be ready.

    GOD ENCOUNTERS: THE FOURSQUARE GOSPEL #4: JESUS THE SOON COMING KING: INTRO TO TOPIC: In this series we are looking at the Foursquare Gospel of Jesus: • Jesus the Saviour, Healer, Baptiser in the Holy Spirit, Soon Coming King. • Discuss the interest everywhere with people wanting to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Christmas: Glory To God In The Highest Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 22, 2014
     | 3,924 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

  • Kevin Hall avatar

    And Moving Forward Series

    Contributed by Kevin Hall on Jan 13, 2016
     | 15,907 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
     | 4,304 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

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    On Being A Good Encourager Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011
     | 6,812 views

    To show how we are good encouragers when, from pure motives we deliberately give the message that truly encourages

    I Thessalonians 2:1-12 Introduction - Story - Norman Vincent Peale - "Once walking through the twisted little streets of Kowloon in Hong Kong, I came upon a tattoo studio. In the window were displayed samples of the tattoos available. On the chest or arms you could have tattooed an anchor or ...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
     | 3,737 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

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    "Generational Challenges Equal Futuristic Blessings”

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,794 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