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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Coming To God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 19, 2024
     | 1,234 views

    If you want to get near to a holy God, approach Him through sacrifice with friends in the power of His Spirit.

    In his book The Porn Problem, Vaughan Roberts talks about Bobby Moore. He was captain of the English soccer team that won the World Cup in 1966. After Queen Elizabeth handed him the trophy, an interviewer asked him to describe how he felt. He talked about how terrified he was as he approached Her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Why Were The Wise Men Wise?

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,913 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that men have been brought from far to WORSHIP CHRIST.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Stewart, Georgia I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: Matthew 2:1-12 II. THE LARGER CONTEXT: Now, before we begin, allow me to share with you some HISTORICAL TRUES regarding THE BOOK OF MATTHEW. For example, in the Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Running From The Cross Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,032 views

    A look at Peter’s denial and what motivates us to run away from the cross rather than to it.

    1. Title: Running From The Cross 2. Text: Matthew 26:57, 69-75; Mark 14:53-54, 66-72; Luke 22:54-62, John 18:16-27 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd. April 2, 2006. 2nd in the series “Walk to the Cross” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand seriousness of Peter’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    God's Prescription For Unity Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,002 views

    In Philippians 2:1-4, Paul gives God's prescription for unity which includes both the motivation and the method for unity.

    Introduction: A. Welcome to Friend Day! 1. If this is your first time with us, then we want to extend a warm welcome to you! a. We hope you are inspired and encouraged, and will come back again. 2. If this is not your first visit, then we want to welcome you back! a. It is so good to see you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Olivet Discourse Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,794 views

    It is important to not only understand end-time events, but how the principles behind end-time events are relevant to daily life today.

    The Olivet Discourse (Matt., chapters 24-25, Mark 13:1-37, Luke 21:5-36) NOTE: This is a handout included in the bulletin Some people love to study end-time events and all the big words that accompany it, such as "eschatology," which is "the study of last things." Other Christians have sour ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Fullness Of Fearing God

    Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,728 views

    The Bible is clear that we should Fear the Lord, but where do we find the motivation to actually do that?

    The Fullness of Fearing God Purpose: To lay out the reasons for fearing God. Aim: I want the listener to see the benefits of fearing God and strive to grow in their fear of God. INTRODUCTION: What Bible truth will do the following things?: - it will keep us from fear Proverbs 19-23 - it will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Henderson avatar

    "give Till It Feels Good" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020
     | 3,477 views

    Paul names 7 of these spiritual gifts and I like to refer to them as motivational gifts. They are what motivates you; what drives you and makes you who you are and if you use these gifts throughout your lifetime you will be very effective in God’s work.

    UNWRAPPING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS” “Give Till it feels Good” Romans 12:3-8 and 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 So in our series titled “Unwrapping your Spiritual Gifts” we are talking about 7 spiritual gifts that Paul mentions in Romans 12. Listen now. Now in that list we have already covered the spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Made A Mistake, I'm Sorry

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,424 views

    This is an update of an earlier sermon dealing with not jumping to conclusions concerning the motives of others. We need to be quick to listen and to say I'm sorry.

    “I Made A Mistake, I’m Sorry Calvary 9/16/2012 Joshua 22:6-20, James 1:19-27 Is there anyone here today who has had to say these words or something like this words , “I made a mistake, I’m sorry” this past week? Is there anybody here, who should have said these ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Memories And The Marriage Vows"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 25, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,277 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate Married Couples to remember their Wedding Day, and their Marriage Vows by reawakening thier Flames of Love.

    Proverbs 5:18 (KJV); 26 March 2006 by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: Christian husbands should live under the assumption that the wife of their youth, will also be the wife of their Middle Age, and the wife of their Old Age too. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Can I Do For God? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,051 views

    This sermon encourages believers to manifest the Gospel message in their lives, be motivated by love in ministry, and make a personal covenant with God.

    Good morning, family of God. It is a day of joy, a day of fellowship, a day of renewal. It is a day the Lord has made and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are here to share in the divine grace that God so generously bestows upon us. We are here to share in the love that binds us ...read more

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  • Jerry Vargo avatar

    Compelled By Love

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 11,820 views

    This message takes a close look at our motives. It calls us to make Love and Gratitude the basis for everything we do.

    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! Compelled by Love Pastor Jerry C. Vargo I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Abc's Of Giving: Attitude - Why I Give Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2002
    based on 655 ratings
     | 133,749 views

    Stewardship isn’t about money... and it isn’t about ministry. Well, then what is stewardship all about?

    The following sermon was used in conjunction with the book "Take God at His Word, Book 2: Expect a Harvest" written by Dr. Kregg Hood, Sweet Publishing (5750 Stratum Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76137) Dr. Hood has an excellent packet to go with this sermon series that would be well worth your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    The Measure Of God's Love

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Feb 7, 2016
     | 15,646 views

    Have you ever wondered if God loves you, and, if He does, how much? In Ephesians 3, Paul talked about the measure of God's love for the saints.

    “THE MEASURE OF GOD’S LOVE” Ephesians 3:14-19 1. The Length of God’s Love. * Jeremiah 31:3- “I have loved you with an everlasting love and have drawn you to Me with loving-kindness.” * God’s love is impossible to fathom and there is no limit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Blessing For All Nations

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 23, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,627 views

    The ultimate harvest will be when "all the ends of the earth" revere God.

    A BLESSING FOR ALL NATIONS. Psalm 67. The opening of this Psalm echoes the beginning of the high-priestly benediction pronounced by Aaron and his sons (Psalm 67:1; cf. Numbers 6:24-25). The Psalm also has its foundations in the blessing of all the families of the earth through Abraham and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Your Excuse?

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 9, 2019
     | 10,661 views

    Three men and three different excuses as to why they couldn't follow Jesus. We can learn from their mistakes to live out our calling with passion and to keep from letting the world distract us from this important mission.

    MANY OF YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH “ALICE IN WONDERLAND.” IN THE MOVIE, ALICE FINDS HERSELF AT A FORK IN THE ROAD. AS SHE CONTEMPLATED HER DECISION, SHE NOTICES THAT THE CHESHIRE CAT IS UP IN THE TREE. UNDECIDED ON WHICH ROAD TO TAKE, ALICE LOOKS AT CHESHIRE THE CAT AND ASKED HIM, “WHICH ROAD DO I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist