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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Enriched In Every Way Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2018
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     | 12,228 views

    In 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Paul motivated the Corinthian Church to give by way of encouragement.

    Scripture Four weeks ago I began a series of messages that I am calling, “Lay Up Treasures in Heaven.” Today, I want to conclude this series of messages by looking at an encouragement to giving. The Scriptures teach that when we give to God we are enriched in every way. Paul wrote to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Grace Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019
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     | 6,219 views

    Paul teaches us that giving in an act of grace. God’s grace motivates a heart to give.

    THE GRACE OF GIVING II CORINTHIANS 8:1-24 INTRODUCTION: When it comes to giving, some people stop at nothing! Is your pocketbook converted? You can tell a lot about a person just by the way they handle their money. It is grace that births giving. How’s grace working in you? The Corinthian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving The Lord With Passion

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017
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     | 27,133 views

    Many in the Body of Christ have lost their zeal and passion. This is an encouraging and motivating word to inspire and encourage.

    Serving the Lord with Passion Text/Scripture: Acts 4:23-31 NKJV, “And being let go, they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: "Lord, You are God, who made ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Letter And The Spirit

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2014
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     | 4,333 views

    Having embraced the gospel ourselves, we are motivated to share it with others. How? Our sufficiency is in God.

    THE LETTER AND THE SPIRIT. "We are not sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves;" says Paul in 2 Corinthians 3:5, "but our sufficiency is of God." Paul then goes on to contrast the ministry of the New Testament with that of the Old; the glory that shone in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Taylor avatar

    Our Joy Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jun 26, 2014
     | 4,022 views

    Motivation of a Christian Hedonism: Our Joy What I have covered in this Four Week Series:

    Motivation of a Christian Hedonism: Our Joy What I have covered in this Four Week Series: Matthew 13:44-45  The Confessions of a Christian Hedonism – How did I get here  The Foundations of Christian Hedonism: God’s commitment to God’s Glory (God centered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can I Know What The Will Of God Is?

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 28, 2009
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     | 9,415 views

    PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to both find and follow God’s call for his/her life.

    Acts 9:3-19(NKJV) As [Saul] journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. 4.Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” 5. And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Be Patient Because The Lord Is Near Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 18, 2014
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     | 7,528 views

    The imminency of Christ’s return should motivate us to remain steadfast in our faith.

    The dictionary defines Imminent as “Coming or likely to happen very soon.” http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/imminent James teaches us that the imminency of Christ’s return should motivate us to remain steadfast in our faith. “Be patient, therefore, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Christ Alone: "A Credible Witness"

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016
     | 5,185 views

    When a witness has no bias or ulterior motive and is truthful, then he can be considered a 'credible witness'.

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, October 13, 2013 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter IN CHRIST ALONE: “A Credible Witness” [Part Two] John 1:19-28 Last August, I received a jury summons and was selected as a potential juror in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "How Many Times Do I Have To Tell You?"

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,346 views

    This is a sermon based on the call narrative of Samuel. It motivates us into our own call... especially in times of a spiritual droubt.

    1 Samuel 3:1-20 The boy Samuel ministered before the LORD under Eli. In those days the word of the LORD was rare; there were not many visions. 2 One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. 3 The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Trading The Superficial For The Substantial

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 30, 2008
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     | 7,175 views

    A sermon all about choices and sacrifice. Are you hungry for the spices of life or the corn of the Kingdom?

    TRADING THE SUPERFICIAL FOR THE SUBSTANTIAL TEXT: Genesis 43:1-2; 43:11-12 Genesis 43:1-2 KJV And the famine was sore in the land. [2] And it came to pass, when they had eaten up the corn which they had brought out of Egypt, their father said unto them, Go again, buy us a little food. Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Questions, Questions, Questions?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 8, 2017
     | 7,050 views

    Good teachers learn the power behind good questions. Let us consider a few Biblical questions. Wisdom teaches the power of questions.

    QUESTIONS? QUESTIONS? QUESTIONS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com QUESTION: to ask for information, to test one's knowledge, a problem that is being discussed, to express doubt or have uncertainties...INTERROGATIVE, debate,investigation, --- DO WE UNDERSTAND THE ROLE OF QUESTIONS? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    How To Receive New Wine In 09 (Step 2 Giving) Pt1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,060 views

    The first step to revival is prayer and the second step to revival is giving – for many this is the largest and most difficult step to take.

    How to receive New Wine in 09 Step 2: “Giving” Thesis: The first step to revival is prayer and the second step to revival is giving – for many this is the largest and most difficult step to take. Opening Video Illustration: Shindlers List - Oskar Shindler saved 1,100 lives by his sacrifice of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Man Dies For The People

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 22, 2010
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     | 6,114 views

    LENT 5(A) - One Man dies for the people because of the plot of a wicked court. One Man dies for the people because of the plan of a perfect Judge.

    ONE MAN DIES FOR THE PEOPLE (Outline) March 21, 2010 - Lent 5 - JOHN 11:47-53 INTRO: “All for one and one for all!” was the boast of the three musketeers. They pledged their allegiance to one another. Whatever was a threat for one of them would involve all of them. Any ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Twitter Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Sep 27, 2015
     | 6,711 views

    Following people on Twitter costs us nothing, but following Jesus Christ costs us everything.

    In the digital world, it’s all about being connected. We can be connected with our smart devices and computers to over 900 social media apps. We’re familiar with Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Vine. There are others we may not be so familiar with, but in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prisoners Of War Series

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,539 views

    A "behind-the-scenes" look at the cosmic battle over planet earth, and how we can be sure to overcome in the end.

    I’m sure you all remember how, just a couple of weeks ago, the world watched with anxious attention, awaiting news of the fates of 15 members of the British Royal Navy who were captured after supposedly entering Iranian waters. The crew of the HMS Cornwall were taken into Iranian custody and held ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist