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  • Jack Martin avatar

    Pastor Youre Responsible

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Dec 5, 2023
     | 1,215 views

    Pastors are call to preach the full counsel of Gods Word

    Today is Pulpit Freedom Sunday The clip played at the offering closed with these words - In the face of Tyranny a silent pulpit is a complicit pulpit Ezekiel 33:6 Just what exactly does Ezekiel 33:6 say Ezekiel 33:6 6 But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pastor: The Noble Task Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 28, 2023
     | 3,758 views

    The work of the pastor is a noble task. The pastor is a called out man of God. The primary qualifications of a pastor is having a good moral character.

    If any man desires the office of a bishop, he desires a good work. As pastor of First Baptist Church, I found myself emotionally down one day and wondering why I was pastor of such a difficult church. Why couldn’t I pastor one of the vibrant first century churches that we read about in the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Appreciating Your Pastor PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
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     | 3,058 views

    Encourages Christians to joyfully obey and support their spiritual leaders, recognizing their responsibility and aiding in the mission of Christ.

    Greetings, beloved family in Christ. Today, we gather under the sheltering wings of His grace, bound by a shared love for our Lord and united in our quest for understanding His divine Word. Our hearts are open, our spirits eager, and our minds ready to receive the nourishment that only the Bread of ...read more

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    A Pastor's Double Honor PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,058 views

    This sermon explores our responsibility to honor, listen to, and support our pastors, emphasizing the importance of understanding and respecting their God-given role.

    Good morning, church family. Isn't it a joy to gather together, bound by our shared love for Christ and for one another? We are not merely a congregation; we are a family, a community, and a body. Each of us plays a unique and vital role in this body, but today, we turn our focus to one role in ...read more

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    The Ways Of A Man

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,013 views

    This message deals with the way the Lord works with the inner motives of a man and how that ultimately all have to stand the test of time.

    THE WAYS OF A MAN TEXT: Proverbs 16:2 Proverbs 16:2 KJV All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. I. INTRODUCTION—THE DEATH OF OSAMA BIN LADEN -The pursuit of this terrorist. Came about because of a tip the CIA received from a prisoner in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Turn Criticisms Into Motivations

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,694 views

    The Lord teaches us how to use criticisms as motivations for greater godliness, holiness and maturity through the life of Paul

    How To Turn Criticisms In to Motivations (Acts 17:1-9) Illustration:How to Bury a Good Idea It will never work, We’ve never done it that way before. We’re doing fine without it. We can’t afford it. We’re not ready for it. It’s not our responsibility. Bits & Pieces, June 23, 1994, p. 10. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's Your Motivation For Obedience? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 369 ratings
     | 52,608 views

    Why do you obey Christ? Jesus says if you love Him you will obey Him? Is yours a "loving obedinece? Don’t answer too quickly! A look at our motives for obedience and what loving obedience to Christ and His commands really looks like.

    · One of my all time favorite cookies is an oreo. Eating an oreo cookie is an art to be perfected. Some folks give little thought to the art of eating an oreo cookie; they just eat them. Others, however, take the time to study the oreo by perfecting the art of twisting the two cookies apart to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Motivational Speech From God

    Contributed by James Jack on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,725 views

    God commands Joshua to lead his people into the promised land armed with "courage and obedience".

    I know some people who hate movies with happy endings. Their ideal is a movie where the main character dies – painfully and fruitlessly, with any luck. And they particular hate those sickeningly sweet Disney-style movies where you’ve got some hopelessly pathetic geek or incredibly inept kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Three Motives For His Sacrifice

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,320 views

    The motive that precedes action is supremely important. We all wonder about the motives that people have as they interact with us from day to day. They wonder about ours. The motive behind an action adds significance to that action. It is encouraging

    Three Motives for His Sacrifice Titus 2:11-14 Intro The motive that precedes action is supremely important. We all wonder about the motives that people have as they interact with us from day to day. They wonder about ours. The motive behind an action adds significance to that action. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Motivates You To Faithfulness?

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,241 views

    Naturally, God uses reward (heaven) and punishment (hell) as a mean of motivating us toward faithfulness. What motivates You?

    What Motivates You to Faithfulness? Theme: Working out your salvation. INTRODUCTION A. Sometimes sermons, bible studies, or written articles make “being faithful” a simple matter of fact. 1. It is true that without faith(fullness) it is impossible to please God. Heb. 11:6 2. Thus, it is essential ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Motivation: It's The Bottom Line! Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,354 views

    Christian disciples seek to live their lives for an audience of ONE. God’s opinion, God’s approval or disapproval is ultimately all that matters. The applause of heaven is the deciding factor in their life.

    MOTIVATION: IT’S THE BOTTOM LINE! Matthew 6:1-18 1. A father wrote a letter to apologize to a certain young man for not allowing him to marry his daughter. The letter went as follows: Dear Marty, I have been unable to sleep since I broke off your engagement to my daughter. Will you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Motivated By Terror Part 1

    Contributed by Irvin Mizell on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,239 views

    a salvation msg. about the wrath of God against sin.

    MOTIVATED BY TERROR. By Rev. Irvin L. Mizell 2co 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. 2co 5:11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Motivation With Jesus?

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on Dec 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,386 views

    Discerning your reasoning for being a Christian.

    What is your motivation with Jesus? Have you ever noticed some things in the world look the same? Have you watched the winter Olympics? On the downhill slope ski slope all participants look exactly the same. They will each ware a white helmet, blue uniform and a white vest that said Vancouver. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Prayer Keys - Pure Motives Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Nov 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,976 views

    Selfishness paralyzes prayer. God will cause us to accomplish more through sincere prayer than we ever could on our own through murderous rebellion, warring, and quarreling. When the church in Acts prayed, they received power and God received glory. When

    Prayer Keys - Pure Motives “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forty Motivations For Outreach Ministries

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 3, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,073 views

    Sometimes we need a little motivation and Biblical inspiration to do our best for Jesus in regards to outreach ministries. It all comes from fixing our eyes on Jesus as the author and perfecter of our faith.

    40 Motivations for Outreach Ministries (Heb. 12:1-4) By fixing our eyes on Jesus Christ we are enabled, empowered and enlightened to be energized for the outreach ministries that please the Lord and bear fruit in every good work while we increase in the knowledge of God. 1. Commission - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational