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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Jesus The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 11, 2025
     | 92 views

    Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd who loves, leads, protects, and provides for His people. He knows His sheep by name and willingly laid down His life to save them.

    JESUS THE GOOD SHEPHERD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 10:11 Key Verse: “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” – John 10:11 Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:1-6; Ezekiel 34:11-16; Isaiah 40:11; Hebrews 13:20-21; 1 Peter 2:25 INTRODUCTION: The picture of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus The Shepherd And Bishop Of Our Souls Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 17, 2025
     | 58 views

    Jesus, as the Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, tenderly guides, protects, and oversees the spiritual welfare of every believer.

    JESUS THE SHEPHERD AND BISHOP OF OUR SOULS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 2:25 Key Verse: “For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.” – 1 Peter 2:25 Supporting Texts: John 10:11-14; Psalm 23:1-6; Ezekiel 34:11-16; Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William Nieporte avatar

    Do You Enjoy God

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,757 views

    This was preached two Sundays after my resignation, dealing with the approaching time of transition that the church (and pastor) will be experiencing.

    Introduction: Hold items dug up in the process of moving. Use them as references to all of the change that we have experienced individually and as a church. File – containing clergy records Church – nearly 75% of you were not actively involved when I arrived New article – 911 and all that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is A Time To Boast

    Contributed by Laura Leblanc on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,062 views

    This sermon is to advise against bragging on one’s self and to motivate you to brag on Jesus.

    This morning I want to speak to you about a subject that many of you do not want to hear about; Pride. Pride is defined as the quality or state of being proud, or of having excessive self-esteem. The definition of proud is an act or attribute; meaning having proper respect. Many Christians brag ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    Giants, Keep On Coming"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 11,808 views

    This sermon is designed to motivate the hearers to become victorious in their battles and WARS WITH GIANT SPIRITUAL STRUGGLES.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia REFERENCES: Isaiah 40:31 (But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount with wings as eagles; they shall run,and not be weary and they sall walk and not faint); 1 Samuel 13:14 (“a man after God’s own heart); ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Half-A-Dad"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 19, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,620 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to MOTIVATE FATHERS to model CHRISTIANITY by demonstrating LOVING BEHAVIORS to their children and the fatherless.

    19 June 2005 Psalms 68:4-5a (KJV) by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD COMMANDS FATHERS to be full-time DADS by demonstrating loving behaviors for THEIR CHILDREN AND THE FATHERLESS. REFERENCES: If ye then, being ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Living The Love Of Christ

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 26, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,640 views

    Be motivated by the Love of Christ, and nothing else. Pray that we will apprehend the greatness of His love.

    Following last week’s passage, where we see how a sinful woman expressed great affection for Jesus - Luke 7:36ff. The sinful woman came into Simon’s house, wet Jesus’ feet with her tears and wiped with her hair. Kissed His feet and poured perfumed on His feet. All these actions were expression of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Giving The Spirit Control Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on May 27, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,347 views

    The Fruit of the Spirit is the motivation behind our use of our God-given spiritual gifts.

    This morning we are going to conclude our discussion of Spiritual Gifts by talking about how to turn control of our lives over to the Spirit. Thus far we’ve talked about the nature of spiritual gifts, that they are God given abilities that are to be used to build up the Church and help other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wayne Searls avatar

    Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Sep 15, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,879 views

    PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to be proactive in what they allow to enter their heart through their eyes and ears.

    TEXT: (NKJV) Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. INTRODUCTION: To help us better understand what the writer is tell us, let us look at the definitions of some of the key words in this passage. KEEP [HB naòtsar naw-tsar’] A primitive root; to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Make The Commitment” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,204 views

    What should motivate us to have a burden to see people come to faith in Christ?

    When you search the Scriptures for a model of individual commitment to reaching others for Christ, you need look no further than the Apostle Paul. Paul’s passion is heard loud and clear when he says: “Dear brothers and sisters, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for the people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    The Dating Game Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,414 views

    There are two complimentary components of a God-honored life; knowledge of Scripture and faith-motivated action.

    THE DATING GAME Mark 12:18-27 Sermon Objective: There are two complimentary components of a God-honored life; knowledge of Scripture and faith-motivated action. Supporting Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39; Hebrews 11:6, James 2:14-26 18Then the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    Response To A Sign

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,480 views

    Signs are given to motivate a response, so what response comes from the sign of Christ?

    Introduction: I. Signs of the Season!! II. A Salvation Army women was doing what Salvation Army people do this time of year, she was ringing her bell and collecting money for the needy. A. Shortly she was informed by a policeman that a local ordinance prevented her from ringing her ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Pictures Of A Father's Heart. Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007
     | 4,074 views

    Love, there is simply nothing like it. The ability of love to motivate and aceept is almost unbelievable.

    A Love that runs Part 2 Love- characteristic of God’s heart A. Love is the greatest force because it flows from the Father God’s heart and into this dark and cold world 1. It was love that sent God into the garden looking for his fallen children. a. God went looking for Adam, Adam did ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Jesus On Right Praying Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,700 views

    This sermon presents Jesus’ teaching on right praying that is characterised by right motives and right priorities.

    JESUS ON RIGHT PRAYING Matthew 6:5-15; 7:7-12 Kingdom Life Series #18 Several truths stand out from Jesus words: § Jesus expects every follower of His to pray. “When” not “if.” § Jesus tells us how to pray. There is a right way and a wrong way to pray. § Jesus also tells us what to pray for. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Wayne Searls avatar

    Three Things That Make An Oustanding Mother

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on May 8, 2002
    based on 524 ratings
     | 45,613 views

    To motivate the hearer to seek the power of God to enable him/her to become a successful parent.

    THREE THINGS THAT MAKE AN OUTSTANDING MOTHER Luke 2:1-7 TEXT: And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene