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  • Brian Bill avatar

    It's Hard To Be Humble

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,276 views

    God gives grace to the humble, not the haughty.

    It’s Hard to Be Humble James 4:1-12 Rev. Brian Bill March 16-17, 2019 Mac Davis recorded a song in 1980 that became an international hit called, “It’s Hard to Be Humble.” Oh Lord it’s hard to be humble When you’re perfect in every way I can’t wait to look in the mirror Cause I get better looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missions Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 33,881 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus sharing w/us what our motivation should be to fulfill his mission.

    Intro: Everybody but Sam had signed up for a new company pension plan that called for a small employee contribution. The company was paying the rest. Unfortunately, 100% employee participation was needed; otherwise the plan was off. Sam’s boss and his fellow workers pleaded w/him to sign ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thirteen Ways The Spirit Helps Us Exhibit Self-Control

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,505 views

    The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices.

    Thirteen Ways the Spirit Helps us Exhibit Self-Control Gal 5:23 - "The fruit of the Spirit is self-control." Illustration: A man from Michigan had an idea for removing a tree stump from the yard of a friend. He decided to use some dynamite he had stored away in his house. It did the trick. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Work To Eat Or Eat To Work?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,148 views

    Why work? Work has meaning as a witness, as a way of focusing our efforts for the Kingdom. Look at the work of Christ, so that you do not lose motivation to work.

    Is there anyone here today whose name is Rockefeller? No? Then maybe there is a member of the Kennedy family, other than Mrs. Currie – and I don’t think she is of the Hyannisport Kennedys? No one? Well, let me try someone else – the Sultan of Brunei, possibly the richest person in the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Kleenex"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 12, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,890 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God will ultimately triumphs over death, and sorrow, and WIPE all TEARS away from the face of our lives.

    12 October 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris West Fort Hood Chapel Killeen, TX BIG IDEA: To motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God will ultimately triumphs over death, and sorrow, and WIPE all TEARS away from the face of our lives. REFERENCES: Leviticus 23:42-43 (NIV) Live ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Discovering Your True Strength

    Contributed by Rakesh Sharma on Oct 25, 2024
     | 649 views

    Today, we’ll discover that true strength comes from within, rooted in our faith in God. Through the examples of Moses, David, and Jesus, we’ll learn to overcome doubt and embrace the power He has placed in us.

    Opening Bible Verse “For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man.” – Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fear(Revere) Mom!

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2011
     | 5,039 views

    God expected every individual of Israel to possess a reverence for their mother & father. What motivates the reverence for one’s mother? Reverence for your mother is found in her...

    FEAR(Revere) MOM!—Leviticus 19:2-3 Attention: Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in Grafton, WV, in 1908 as a day to honor one’s mother. Jarvis wanted to accomplish her mother’s dream of making a celebration for all mothers, although the idea didn’t take off until she enlisted the services ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Dissatisfaction Series

    Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Dec 28, 2012
     | 10,790 views

    It is only when I am dissatisfied with the status quo in my spiritual life that I will be motivated to pay the price to get to where God wants me to be.

    As I prayerfully look back over the past year, I realize that God is dissatisfied with me. As a pastor, as a husband, as a Christian, I have not been the person this past year that God wants me to be, and He is dissatisfied with me. Now, that may sound like a serious confession of spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism Is A Big Deal! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 21, 2020
     | 3,900 views

    Baptism is a very big deal, so we must understand... 1. The biblical method of baptism. 2. The biblical meaning of baptism. 3. The biblical motive for baptism.

    Baptism is a Big Deal! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 3:13-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 9, 2013 (Revised October 21, 2020) MESSAGE: *Baptism is a big deal in Ukraine. None of the churches I visited had an indoor pool for baptism, and the winters there are very cold, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conquering Hell Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 12,219 views

    The reality of hell should motivate the church to action. God has given each member of the body of Christ keys of the kingdom with which we can conquer hell.

    On this Father’s day we can all remember what it was like to think our dad was the greatest. Three little boys were talking about how great their fathers are. "My dad is the greatest; he’s a lawyer and can make guilty people look innocent." The second boy says, "My father is greater than that; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Third Commandment Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,083 views

    The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

    A. INTRODUCTION THIRD COMMANDMENT “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His name in vain” (Exodus 20:7). 1. Not for salvation. Could a person be saved if they kept the third commandment, if they never once cursed, or never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Tenth Commandment Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 7,303 views

    The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

    TENTH COMMANDMENT “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s” (Ex. 20:17). A. INTRODUCTION 1. Consumerism. We follow a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Till It Feels Good Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on May 7, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,854 views

    This message discusses giving as one of the seven motivational spiritual gifts found in the Bible. This is a part of a series titled If we are the Body asnd was inspired by the song by Casting Crowns.

    “Give Till it Feels Good” Romans 12:8 We have been talking about what it means to be a part of the Body of Christ....what it means to be connected. Last week we began looking at spiritual gifts. Let me remind you that there are 7 of what I am calling motivational spiritual gifts. These gifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Second Commandment

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 4,337 views

    The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. People are worshippers. What is suggested in the Commandments? “If you will indeed obey My voice and keep My commandments . . . then you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation” (Ex. 19:5). 2. Worship reflects God. How should people worship? “God is spirit, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life Of Zeal (By Pastor Jose Gomez Jr.)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,979 views

    Discover biblical zeal - both short-term and long-term. God constantly motivates us and inspires us, but what keeps us moving regardless of circumstances?

    A Life of Zeal Pastor Jose Gomez, Jr. Psalm 119:127-149 119:127 Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. 119:128 Truly, each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. 119:129 Your decrees are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational