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  • Jim Caswell avatar

    Pass It On-Respect

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 20, 2018
     | 5,655 views

    May all who come behind us find us faithful in our respect to God.

    Title: Pass It On-Respect Place: BLCC Date:6/15/2014 Text: 1 Samuel 2.12-29 CT: May all who come behind us find us faithful in our respect to God. Mother’s Day FAS: We live in a fast-paced culture, but some things just ought to happen slowly. The book Final Salute tells the story of Major Steve ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Life Controlled By Love Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 20, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,530 views

    How can we as Christians be sure that our motives are right? We can be certain of our motives if we are, because of our love for Him, living life for God by the power of Christ's death and resurrection.

    2 CORINTHIANS 5: 11-16 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE] LIFE CONTROLLED BY LOVE [Romans 6] [Lost] people were wrongly judging the motives of Paul and accusing him of misleading people. Thus Paul wished to clarify his motives so that men would be willing to open themselves up to his message. How do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Surber avatar

    The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ, Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 14, 2012
     | 6,072 views

    The Apostle Paul became the embodiment of Romans 12:1.

    Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. CIT: Paul is the Apostle to the Gentiles. b. CIS: The Apostle Paul became the embodiment of Romans 12:1. c. Paul preached the living word alive in Him. III. Exposition a. The Gospel is best expressed when embodied. i. Live the Word. 1. Live up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God's Lamb And Mary's

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 27, 2023
     | 984 views

    During the Christmas season's excitement, let's not forget the "reason for the season." God sent His Son as the sacrifice for our sins.

    God’s Lamb and Mary’s Years ago, a preacher friend presented a lesson entitled, “Mary Had a Little Lamb, His Name was Jesus.” You might say he had a rhyme and a reason for the title. At this time of year, we focus on and get excited about the birth of baby Jesus. We think of the innocence of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 23, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,825 views

    As people run headlong into a world going nowhere, escaping reality in their hedonistic lifestyles, are we ashamed of Jesus and His words? Are we ashamed of suffering as Christians? Let’s look at Jesus’ countercultural instructions in Mark 8:31-38.

    Prelude As people run headlong into a world going nowhere, escaping reality in their hedonistic lifestyles, are we ashamed of Jesus and His words? Are we ashamed of suffering as Christians? Purpose Let’s see the value of taking up our cross and denying ourselves. Plan Let’s look at Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cramer avatar

    Preparing For The New Year Ahead. Part #1 Leaving The Past Behind. Isaiah 43:18-19 Series

    Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 14, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,070 views

    The beginning of a 4-part series about preparing for the New Year with Jesus.

    Leaving the Past Behind. Isaiah 43:18-19 Stand with me and raise up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess: My mind is alert. My heart is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wayne Searls avatar

    The Hope Of Christ

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Feb 7, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,216 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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    Sustaining Love (Memorial Day)

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on May 27, 2012
     | 6,496 views

    Although we now do not understand things like the sacrifice of the men and women who have fallen for our country’s freedom; we will one day understand many things more clearly and definitively.

    Sustaining Love (Memorial Day Message) Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 13:12-13 Introduction: The sacrifice of our men and women in uniform reminded me of why they fight for our freedom. Do you remember what you were doing on 9/11/2001? How did you feel when you first began to understand that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim George avatar

    The Law Of Liberty Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 7,687 views

    What is it that motivates us to live the Christian life? It is the Law of Liberty.

    So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. (James 2:12) Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd string quarterback with instructions to run on every play and he had better not pass the ball. Alabama led by three points and only had to run ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Vargo avatar

    Moving To New Levels Of Worship

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 198 ratings
     | 14,543 views

    This is a message to motivate the Body of Christ to move to new levels of worship.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Moving to New Levels of Worship Pastor Jerry C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Reward Factor Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,270 views

    part 10 in Sermon on the Mount series looks at our motives.

    As we get back into the Sermon on the Mount and start to look at Matthew Chapter six we are immediately confronted with the question, "What is the place of the reward motive in the Christian’s life?" Are we good for goodness sake or are we good in order to get the carrot at the end of the stick or ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Breaking Our Silence!!!

    Contributed by Paul Kaiwi on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,428 views

    This sermon will motivate christians to step out in faith and reach their communities.

    Aloha I Ke Akua Christian Fellowship Senior Pastor Paul A. Kaiwi, Jr., M.D. Sunday Morning Service September 3, 2006 Breaking Our Silence!!! JOKE: Passengers aboard a luxurious cruise ship were having a great time until a baby girl fell overboard. Immediately there was an 80 year old man in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Benevolence According To Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,124 views

    In the eyes of the Master our motive for practising benevolence is extremely important.

    “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel Shaped Life! Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 16, 2009
     | 4,600 views

    The life we’re called to live is to be informed and motivated by the gospel.

    Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians 2:4-8 The apostle Paul, having preached Christ in you, the hope of glory, now begins to explain how that truth is to shape the life of every believer. There is a path we are to walk in the presence of Christ and in the power of Christ. Let’s read verses ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Tim Najpaver avatar

    What Would Jesus Do About The Upcoming Election Series

    Contributed by Tim Najpaver on Oct 23, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,702 views

    To motivate Christians to allow their faith to be their primary influence at election time.

    WHAT WOULD JESUS DO ABOUT THE APPROACHING ELECTION? Romans 13:1 I heard on a talk show this week someone comment on the fact that both candidates for president have made their faith a paramount issue in their political debates. That commentator remarked, “What a person believes really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist