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    Never Stop Praying: A Beacon Of Hope SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,465 views

    A motivational discourse on the power of unceasing prayer and its role as a source of hope.

    Persistent Prayer Provides Hope Today, we embark on a series that delves into the topic of hope. Hope is an essential aspect of our lives, motivating us to get out of bed each morning. In times of difficulty and monotony, hope enables us to keep moving forward. However, we often search for hope in ...read more

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    Overcoming Evil With Good Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022
     | 4,171 views

    Overcoming evil with good must be motivated and empowered by my identity in Christ

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Transformation Choice Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 12, 2010
     | 5,612 views

    Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do.

    Title: The Transformation Choice Text: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 Thesis: Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do. Lenten Series: Life’s Healing Choices (Saddleback ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Wants To Do A New Thing In Your Life

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 1,418 ratings
     | 650,971 views

    To motivate the hearer to seek a new vision and a new in-terest in the things of God.

    GOD WANTS TO DO A NEW THING IN YOUR LIFE Isaiah 43:18,19 TEXT: Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Salutation Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Aug 28, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,647 views

    In these five verses Paul deals with his ministry, his message and his motive.

    GALATIANS Lesson One TITLE: The Salutation TEXT: Galatians 1:1-5 1 Paul, an apostle (not sent from men, nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead), 2 and all the brethren who are with me, to the churches of Galatia: 3 Grace to you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Lukewarm Church

    Contributed by Rickey Shive on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 431 ratings
     | 122,367 views

    A sermon designed to motivate complacent Christians to become more committed and involved in the church.

    Introduction: When I was a kid growing up on the farm, one of the annual jobs I always looked forward to was the "chicken harvest." I guess I should apologize in advance for the somewhat graphic nature of this illustration; however, it best illustrates my point. Nonetheless, I looked forward to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why God Wanted Jesus Dead Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,679 views

    Why did God want Jesus dead? Is there convincing evidence and a clear motive?

    Text: Isaiah 53: 7-12 Title: Why God wanted Jesus dead? “Yet it was the Lord’s will to crush him and cause him to suffer…” (V10) When the movie “ The Passion of the Christ” was first released it caused a great controversy. Many people feared that those who watched the movie would leave blaming ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sufficient Grace

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 234 ratings
     | 56,590 views

    To motivate the hearer to entrust him/herself fully to the care, provision, and protection of God.

    SUFFICIENT GRACE 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 TEXT: And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    It Keeps Going...and Going...and Going

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,324 views

    The purpose of this sermon was to motivate people to endure and persist whatever the obstacle they might be facing.

    January 27, 2002 Heb. 11:27,28 ¡§It keeps going¡Kand going¡Kand going¡K¡¨ INTRODUCTION Have you ever felt like quitting? Last Sunday, I watched more football than I have seen probably since I was in high school. After we got home from church, I turned on the game between the St. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hope Of Christ

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Feb 7, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,021 views

    To share the hope found in God in order to motivate the hearer to seek it and to share it with others.

    THE HOPE OF CHRIST Colossians 1:27 TEXT: To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. PROPOSITION: To share the hope found in God in order to motivate the hearer to seek it and to share it with ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Oh I Want To See Him

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 178 ratings
     | 19,148 views

    Isaiah’s vision of God is pattern and motivation for our personal encounter with the Almighty

    -- The nation of Judah was in a time of transition and uncertainty. -- Uzziah, who had become king at age 16 and ruled 52 years, had died. -- He had come to the throne at a difficult time and had won many battles against Judah’s enemies. -- He strengthened the nation and it prospered as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Dealing With Stress, Anxiety, And Burn-Out

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 7,441 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to FOCUS ON GOD AND TO TRUST HIM TO meet their needs.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Stewart, Georgia REFERENCES: Isaiah 53:4-5 (Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows;…and with his stripes we are healed); Job 14:1 (Man that is born of a woman is of a few days and full of trouble); Matthews 6:25-3 1. ANNOUNCE THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Calling The Rescuers

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on May 24, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,116 views

    To motivate and mobilize the believers to take the message of Christ as evangelists to those around them.

    INTRODUCTION -FACTS ABOUT THE TITANIC -Maiden voyage began on April 10, 1912 -On board were: -883 foot long vessel -9 decks -75,000 lbs of fresh meat -40,000 fresh eggs -200 barrels of flour -40 tons of potatoes -1,500 gallons of fresh milk -1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Pious Is Good Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,967 views

    Part 11 of Sermon on the Mount Series, looks at our motives for giving etc.

    Have you ever noticed that words are like Canadian currency? They are constantly being devalued. There was a time that if you called a woman homely you were paying her a compliment, not anymore. Vulgar used to mean popular and it was commonly used, but now it means coarse or nasty. Sin used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Homesick For Heaven

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,016 views

    Focus on Heaven motivates you to action, gives understanding, and produces an attitude of thanksgiving.

    Homesick for Heaven Hebrews 11:8-17 INTRODUCTION: Do you remember this old chorus: “This world is not my home, I’m just a passin’ through. My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue. Tthe angels beckon me from Heaven’s open door, and I can’t feel at home in this world ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ