Sermons about Motivating People

Why John The Baptist?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 3, 2003

based on 79 ratings

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Why did God call and entrust his message to John the Baptist rather than Herod or the priests

Thornage 07-12-03 Luke 3:1-8 The mission of John the Baptist Have you ever wondered why God spoke to an uncouth fellow like John the Baptist rather than to the “great and good” like King Herod or the High Priest Caiaphas. Conventional wisdom would dictate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Inventory In The Pig Pen Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Dec 4, 2003

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Inventory in the Pig Pen

Introduction A. Inventory Time 1.When a businessman must take time to count all his possessions 2. The time when the facts are must be faced for profit or loss B. The young man who took inventory in a pig pen 1. When all was counted, he found he had great loss 2. His resolution, "I will arise and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Making Crooked Roads Straight"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 6, 2003

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John the Baptist is a great example to anyone wanting to be a follower of Jesus Christ.

Luke 3:1-6 “Making Crooked Roads Straight” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Johnny and his wife went to the funeral of cousin Billy at a little country church just down the road that they admired. But when they went inside, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

This Is Great! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 9, 2003

based on 35 ratings

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There is joy to be had!

THIS IS GREAT! Luke 1:26-38 S: Mary Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: THERE IS JOY TO BE HAD! ?: How? How does it come to Mary? KW: Inductive TS: We will find in our study of Luke 1:26-38 how Mary discovers the joy that is available to those that accept God’s will. The _____ aspect of Mary’s story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Bad! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 14, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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God has good in mind when He messes up our lives.

THIS IS BAD! Matthew 1:18-25 S: Joseph Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: GOD HAS GOOD IN MIND WHEN HE MESSES UP OUR LIVES. ?: How? How is this observed with Joseph? KW: Inductive TS: We will find in our study of Joseph what God has in mind when He intervenes in our lives. The _____ aspect of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Profitable Slave

Contributed by Benjamin Frawley on Dec 18, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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Narrative sermon depicting the life of Onesimus

“Profitable Slave” It was a spontaneous act. The temptation was more than I could bear. If you were in my place, I’m sure you would have done the same. I mean, if you saw the things that Philemon had, I’m sure you would have understood how much more I needed it and how little Philemon did. It ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Is My Shepherd I Have Everything I Need

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 20, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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Whenever we wonder if it is possible to cope with life’s problems we only have to look to the Lord, our Shepherd. Too many needy people look to themselves, the world or to others when they are afraid, distressed or dissatisfied, besides the Shepherd. Dav

The Lord is My Shepherd I Have Everything I Need (Psa 23:1-6) Song: "You are More Than Enough" You are my supply G/B C My breath of life Am7 D2/F# Still more awesome than I know G C D You are my reward G/B C Worth living for Am7 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Committee.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 21, 2003

based on 19 ratings

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The persecution of the early church in Jerusalem resulted in the gospel being carried to other parts of Palestine and eventually other nations.

The committee. Acts 8:1 -- 25. 12/17/03 The persecution of the early church in Jerusalem resulted in the gospel being carried to other parts of Palestine and eventually other nations. What the devil meant for harm, the Lord just turned around for good. Some of the believers had to flee ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Simeon's Exemplary Life And Message

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 22, 2003

based on 138 ratings

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There are some people in the world who feel they might be too old, too limited or too marginalized to be of much use to God. Simeon is proof positive that God uses anyone who is submitted to the Holy Spirit. This offers great hope, confidence and assuranc

Simeon’s Exemplary Life and Message (Luke 2:25-35) There are some people in the world who feel they might be too old, too limited or too marginalized to be of much use to God. Simeon is proof positive that God uses anyone who is submitted to the Holy Spirit. This offers great hope, confidence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Have?

Contributed by James May on Jan 4, 2004

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God takes what you have, who you are, and what you can do, no matter how small it may seem and then multiplies it to create miracles.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE? Mark 6:34-43 Mark 6:34 And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things. 6:35 And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:34-43, Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Judas Iscariot

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003

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Judas Iscariot was a miracle-working follower of Christ. Yet in the end, he turned out to be one of histories worst sinners. How can we, as beleivers, avoid the same fate?

2 Corinthians 13 :5 “Examine yourself to see if you are in the faith.” I. Who was Judas? A. His name was Judas Iscariot, his last name meaning “a man of Kerioth.” This is significant because all of the other Apostles were from Galilee, whereas he was not. Judas was the Apostle who carried ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-15, 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's "Son"

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003

based on 16 ratings

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Sermon on Timothy

PAUL’S "SON" PHILIPPIANS 2:19-24 04/19/95 A reporter in San Bernardino California arranged for a man to lie in a gutter on a busy street. Hundreds of people passed by, but not one showed any sympathy. A few years back you may recall an article in the newspaper that told how thirty-eight people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Bible Church

A Tale Of Three Men

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 20, 2003

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We look at three New Testament men--two good examples; one, bad.

This third Epistle of John is a letter about three men. Their names are Gaius [GAY us], Diotrephes, and Demetrius. Two of the men stand in sharp contrast to the other one. Let’s look at these two first. I. GAIUS—the person to whom the epistle is addressed. A. Shown evidence in his life of the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Religion And Politics

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 6, 2005

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Sometimes Christians suffer because of their faith, but God is able to deliver and make it right.

Religion and Politics Acts 12:5 INTRO.: A man once said "I guess no one should talk about religion or politics." I informed him I disagreed since my livelihood involved talking about religion. When he discovered I was a preacher, he proceeded to fill me in on why he didn’t attend church. I had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simon Of Cyrene

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 17, 2005

based on 49 ratings

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There are at least 4 things the cross did for Simon.

“Simon of Cyrene” Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26 9-18-2005 Matthew 27:32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. Mark 15:21 “And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32

Denomination: Baptist

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