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  • Ken Harris avatar

    "How To Know The Difference Between Right And Wrong"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,987 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that WISE Christians will ask God to help them to know the difference between RIGHT and WRONG.

    24 August 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade (BfSB) Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Micro-WORD Service Fort Lewis, Washington BIG IDEA: WISE Christians will ask God to help them know the difference between RIGHT and WRONG. REFERENCES: 1 Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Informed Prayer

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,401 views

    Sermon explores the "intolerable tension" between what is and what ought to be as motivation for prayer. How the word informs our prayers is also addressed.

    Informed Prayer Daniel 9:1-19 9-20-09 Intro Jer 29:1-14 “Now these are the words of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the remainder of the elders who were carried away captive -- to the priests, the prophets, and all the people whom Nebuchadnezzar had carried away captive ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "Funeral Arrangements For Life"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 8, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,662 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Jesus spoke to Moses and Elijah about His departure and His Funeral Arrangements for Life.

    8 March 2009 Second Sunday in Lent U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: The Synopsis Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) share with us Peter, James, and John’s Mountaintop Experience with Jesus, Moses and Elijah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tomorrow The Lord Will Do Amazing Tings!

    Contributed by Johnny Chase on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,053 views

    A motivational message on going forward, that if we will do what God asked and follow his direction he truly will do amazing things!

    God will do Amazing Things! Joshua 3:1-17 1 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. 2 After three days the officers went throughout the camp, 3 giving orders to the people: "When you see the ark of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Bother? Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,950 views

    This is the first in a series on evangelism based on Bill Hybel’s book of a similar title. What is our motivation for reaching out with the gospel of Jesus?

    WHY BOTHER? Who can name the five purposes of the Church? Do you know what they are? Can you name one of the five purposes of the Church? (Worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and evangelism). To be honest, I think that after the three ships most of us start scratching our heads. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Word Of Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,781 views

    In this introduction to 1 John we learn about John’s Mandate, John’s Message, and John’s motive in writing this letter.

    Introduction: A. Today we begin a series of sermons on the little book of 1 John. 1. All Scripture is God-breathed and is therefore sacred, and powerful. 2. Whenever I begin a new study of a section of God’s Word, I am struck by two very strong emotions. 3. First, I experience a great sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The No-One-Ever-Told-Me Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,143 views

    Unearth the motivation and reasoning behind Christ’s last words to his disciples in this breakdown of the Great Commission from Luke’s perspective.

    “The No-One-Ever-Told-Me Syndrome” Luke 24:45-53 (From “Easter Linebacker” video intro) TRANS: Again, not your best method for relating to your culture, but it sure makes us think, doesn’t it? It’s one way to open up the eyes of those round us, eh? Speaking of eyes being open, how about a quick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Unity That Produces Joy.” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 25, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,509 views

    Mesage four in series on "Restoring the Joy" a study of Philippians. In this message on unity we examine its motivation, the means of attaining it and the model of Christ.

    Restoring the Joy Sermon # 4 “The Unity that Produces Joy.” Philippians 2:1-11 Over the last few weeks in our series “Restoring the Joy” we have seen how circumstances may cause us to lose our joy but and that in reality it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hidden Manna And The White Stone Series

    Contributed by Bud Brown on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,417 views

    An expository sermon that explores the significance of the white stone and hidden manna, suggesting an interpretation that shows why they are genuine motives for sacrificial Christian living

    Legend has it that when the famous frontiersman Davy Crockett was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1827, a newspaper reporter asked him if he’d ever been lost. Crockett had grown up in the woods and wilderness of middle and western Tennessee and was often gone out on hunting trips ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Sweep The House"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 7, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,199 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the COIN was LOST, at HOME, where you don’t expect to FIND LOST THINGS.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: Every believer needs to know that there is great JOY in the HEART of God when someone who was LOST is FOUND. REFERENCES: Luke 15:1-7 (Parable of The Lost Sheep); Luke 15:8-10 (Parable of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love: It's More Than A Feeling Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,011 views

    PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #3 Let authentic love lead you everyday; make love your guide and your motive.

    • Proverbs 3:1-8 [1] My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, [2] for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. [3] Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. [4] Then you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Love Heals Your Heart

    Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,225 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

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "All Rise - A Christmas Message"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,367 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to love and support one another, during this Christmas Holiday Season, by refusing to sneer and judge fellow believers.

    16 December 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: Believers are encouraged to love and support one another, during this Christmas Holiday Season, by refusing to sneer and judge fellow believers. REFERENCES: John 7:5 (NIV) For even his own brothers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dare To Dream

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jul 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,925 views

    Without a dream (vision) we are still and dead. If we are to stay motivated, strong, and true to our God we must have a dream.

    DARE TO DREAM Genesis 37: 5-11 Introduction: When we are children we have great dreams. When born-again we are given a new dream; (Heaven) A woman told her husband, I dreamed you gave me a gold necklace What do you think it means?” “I don’t know, Valentine’s Day is coming soon, maybe you’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sun Stand Still Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 30, 2015
     | 28,755 views

    Consider Joshua's motivation - pray boldly to see that God's will is done. Consider his commitment - work hard to see that God's work is finished.

    Joshua made an audacious prayer. It was a prayer for the impossible. The fact that he even thought of it surprises everyone. • Today we want to look at his motivation behind that prayer, and his commitment to fulfilling God’s will. The chapter opens with 5 opposing Amorite armies ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible