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  • John Nadasi avatar

    Love And Insanity

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 118 ratings
     | 6,093 views

    This is a sermon with a strong call to stewardship as a response to God’s eternal love. This includes prayer, presence, gifts, and service as well as how we live our lives.

    Paonia United Methodist Church October 9, 2002 Rev. John Nadasi Matthew 21:33-46 The parallels are clear. The Pharisees knew he was talking about them. They had been given a vineyard to work in. Overtime, they claimed the vineyard as their own, No longer open to the outsider, but instead, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James Wallace avatar

    Mindset For A Ministry Of Love Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 3, 2023
     | 1,883 views

    Pride & prejudice ruled in the Church at Corinth. Church members were using the wrong standards and motivated by pride in their relationships ot church leaders. What is the proper attitude toward spiritual leaders?

    Most of you are likely familiar with the novel Pride and Prejudice and the movie that resulted from it. I don't know much about it other than that has been on my TV more than any other single movie; it's my wife's favorite movie and it probably qualifies as a chick flick. I believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Ken Powell avatar

    Extravagent Love

    Contributed by Ken Powell on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,889 views

    Mary finds herself in a situation where Jesus is present and she wants to somehow show her love to Him. She knows in the Spirit that she will never have this opportunity again. Mary Loves Jesus and wants to demonstrate her love to him some way. Whatev

    EXTRAVAGANT LOVE Story of Jesus anointed at Bethany Mark 14:1-9 3 Points (1) The Situation (2) The Condemnation (3) The Commendation Mark is bringing to our attention the events of the last week that Jesus spends in Jerusalem just before His arrest, trial & crucifixion. Its also Passion Week & ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Falling In Love Again

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,506 views

    Christian love should be the foundation of everything we do for God.

    FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN REVELATION 2:1-7 INTRODUCTION Today I would like for us to open our Bibles to Revelation to study the letters of Christ to the seven churches in Asia Minor. As a way of introduction, note the following: SOURCE: Revelation is of Jesus Christ which God gave him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,135 views

    That Jesus loves me... Five points: This is my identification, indoctrination, meditation, motivation, and my invitation!

    Text: John 13:21 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. 23Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    Practicing The Power Of Love

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 24, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,893 views

    This sermon deals with the true meaning of love that Apostle Paul wrote us.

    When a man loves God, he finds a motive for loving his neighbor and unless he loves God, there will be no motive for loving his neighbor. In the world of the 20th century, loves seems to be so far: Crime rates is increasing, there are more violence on the streets. People are more lovers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Philip Cunningham III avatar

    Love Heals Your Heart

    Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,338 views

    A message of thanksgiving & the heart-healing power of love to motivate the broken-hearted & un-loved to come and accept the love that God has for them.

    Love Heals Your Heart Sunday AM – Lynn Haven Church – 11/18/07 FOCUS: • Thanksgiving • Love Heals Your Heart FUNCTION: • To motivate the broken-hearted & un-loved to come and accept the love God has for them. A. Pleasantries B. I look forward to have lunch with you today. 1. Call it our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Love - The Greatest Of All Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,746 views

    To really understand the "love chapter," a person has to read it in context. All the problems the Corinthians were facing in the church could be corrected by love.

    Introduction: A. One day an elderly woman and her little grandson, whose face was sprinkled with bright freckles, spent the day at the zoo. 1. Lots of children were waiting in line to get their face painted by a local artist who was decorating them with tiger paws. 2. A girl in line turned to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Welch avatar

    A Future Focus Motivates A Present Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018
     | 2,672 views

    Part 5 in our consideration of how a future focus motivates present faithfulness.

    Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 5 “Pursuing Peace with ALL Men” Scripture insists we continually maintain an eternal focus -- Colossians 3:1-4 Keep seeking the things above…Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. Why? For you have died and your life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    How To Be A Genuine Christian

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 26, 2025
     | 528 views

    Our motives are the underlying reason for any action we take.

    That is, our motives are what MOTIVATE us to do the things we do. But there are two kinds of MOTIVES: (1) Good motives (2) Bad motives Motives matter and they matter to God. God doesn’t just desire us to do the right thing but to do it with the right attitude. Illus: For example, it use to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Place Of The Jews In God's Plan Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,336 views

    God’s promises have not been forgotten. God has the right to choose because he is the sovereign Lord and Creator. God’s motive is love and mercy, and the demonstration of his glory. We all depend on his mercy for our salvation

    You’d be forgiven for thinking, when you read the first few chapters of Romans, that Paul has it in for the Jews. He goes to such great pains to point out that all their religious systems, all their efforts to be right with God are doomed. He accuses them of condemning others for failing to obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Greg Tabor avatar

    What Is Your Motive For Serving God?

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Mar 19, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 25,196 views

    This sermon looks at the motives behind one’s service for God. King Jehu served God, but only to the extent that it served his self-interests.

    What is your motive for serving God? Pastor Greg Tabor Ridgeway Assembly of God 3/20/05, a.m. service Introduction: the Illustration of Jehu a. Jehu’s Commission from God · A prophet was sent to pronounce God’s death sentence on Ahab in 1 Kings 20:42 because of his disobedience in not killing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "a Miracle And A Motive"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 21, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,392 views

    Jesus brings with Him choices for us to make. Will we follow Him, or will we try and get rid of Him?

    “A Miracle and a Motive” John 11:1-7, 17-19, 32-53 How many of you have read or heard the story of Jesus raising Lazarus before? Where we stop reading the story has a lot to do with how we interpret it. If I were to have stopped reading at verse 45, the story would have a happy ending, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    There Is A Payday At The End Of The Road

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 22, 2020
     | 2,504 views

    Jesus is more than religion. Jesus is about a daily personal relationship. There are more than just 10 commandments, 613 MITZVOT AND 4,973 rules. The DO i HAVE TO attitudes misses the target of love. Our goal: THAT I MIGHT KNOW HIM...

    THERE IS A PAY DAY AT THE END OF THE ROAD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. I have a little GROUCH and OSCAR in my pocket. One complains. One laughs. Which are you? HOW MUCH OF GOD DO WE HONESTLY DESIRE? DO WE HAVE A DAILY PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH A HOLY GOD? 2 Corinthians 3:6 Who also hath made ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Motive For Christ's Death Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 21, 2013
    based on 13 ratings
     | 65,557 views

    A sermon examining the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus.

    THE MOTIVE FOR CHRIST’S DEATH 1 Corinthians 15:3 Imagine the scene: the Sinless Son of God hangs on a cross, rusty spikes have been driven through His hands and feet. Blood pours from His brow where a cruel crown of thorns has been placed. The flesh on His back hangs like ribbons from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist