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  • J Spurling avatar

    Leadership Challenge

    Contributed by J Spurling on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 17,733 views

    A study of Christ’s leadership challenge to Peter in John 21:15–22 will motivate us to jump-start our participation in the church.

    This morning we are going to be talking about Leadership. As a matter of fact I am going to challenge you this morning toward leadership. But, my definition of church leadership that I am challenging you toward might be a little different from what you think leadership within the body of Christ is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Examine Your Offerings

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 27, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,946 views

    Third Sunday of End Time(WWIID #3) - When people examine their offerings they discover that Jesus’ gospel motivates believers to react generously.

    EXAMINE YOUR OFFERINGS 2 Corinthians 8:8--12 November 17, 2002 2 CORINTHIANS 8:8-12 8I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. 9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Discover The Real Worth Of Your Work

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,602 views

    We express our worth through our work by working hard, obeying with the right motives, remembering the rewards and knowing the real Master.

    Unless we see the worth of our work, we will never find fulfillment in doing it. Unless we see why we are doing what we are doing, we will never be happy with our jobs. Let me clarify that our worth as persons is not dependent on our work. Even if our work vanishes, our worth does not vanish with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tomorrow The Lord Will Do Amazing Tings!

    Contributed by Johnny Chase on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,430 views

    A motivational message on going forward, that if we will do what God asked and follow his direction he truly will do amazing things!

    God will do Amazing Things! Joshua 3:1-17 1 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. 2 After three days the officers went throughout the camp, 3 giving orders to the people: "When you see the ark of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Love Heals Your Heart

    Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,464 views

    A message of thanksgiving & the heart-healing power of love to motivate the broken-hearted & un-loved to come and accept the love that God has for them.

    Love Heals Your Heart Sunday AM – Lynn Haven Church – 11/18/07 FOCUS: • Thanksgiving • Love Heals Your Heart FUNCTION: • To motivate the broken-hearted & un-loved to come and accept the love God has for them. A. Pleasantries B. I look forward to have lunch with you today. 1. Call it our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "All Rise - A Christmas Message"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,795 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to love and support one another, during this Christmas Holiday Season, by refusing to sneer and judge fellow believers.

    16 December 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: Believers are encouraged to love and support one another, during this Christmas Holiday Season, by refusing to sneer and judge fellow believers. REFERENCES: John 7:5 (NIV) For even his own brothers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Small Groups - Overrated?

    Contributed by Jamey Stuart on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,309 views

    This message was used to motivate people to sign up for small groups - it worked too! Largest sign-up ever (over 250 people)

    Introduction: Should small groups be that hard? Should they be that scary? Today officially kicks off the sign-ups for our fall small group semester – and for the next month in every e-mail, in every message, in every gathering we have I will be talking about this great small group experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Word Of Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,277 views

    In this introduction to 1 John we learn about John’s Mandate, John’s Message, and John’s motive in writing this letter.

    Introduction: A. Today we begin a series of sermons on the little book of 1 John. 1. All Scripture is God-breathed and is therefore sacred, and powerful. 2. Whenever I begin a new study of a section of God’s Word, I am struck by two very strong emotions. 3. First, I experience a great sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dare To Dream

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jul 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,159 views

    Without a dream (vision) we are still and dead. If we are to stay motivated, strong, and true to our God we must have a dream.

    DARE TO DREAM Genesis 37: 5-11 Introduction: When we are children we have great dreams. When born-again we are given a new dream; (Heaven) A woman told her husband, I dreamed you gave me a gold necklace What do you think it means?” “I don’t know, Valentine’s Day is coming soon, maybe you’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hidden Manna And The White Stone Series

    Contributed by Bud Brown on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 21,021 views

    An expository sermon that explores the significance of the white stone and hidden manna, suggesting an interpretation that shows why they are genuine motives for sacrificial Christian living

    Legend has it that when the famous frontiersman Davy Crockett was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1827, a newspaper reporter asked him if he’d ever been lost. Crockett had grown up in the woods and wilderness of middle and western Tennessee and was often gone out on hunting trips ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love: It's More Than A Feeling Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,248 views

    PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #3 Let authentic love lead you everyday; make love your guide and your motive.

    • Proverbs 3:1-8 [1] My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, [2] for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. [3] Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. [4] Then you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Has God Ever Done Something That Made You Say Wow?”

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,821 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God sometime moves in such an unlikely but fantastic way, we can only say WOW.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Mother’s Day 2010 Killeen, TX 16 May 2010 Big Idea: God sometime moves in such an unlikely but fantastic way, we can only say WOW. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); Psalm 97 ESV; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Harris avatar

    The Lord Is My Shepherd - What More Shall I Want?

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,535 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Great Shepherd cares for his sheep so much that he supplies their heart's desires.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Comanche Chapel Memorial Ceremony for Private First Class – Diego Miguel Montoya Fort Hood, TX 14 September 2010 Big Idea: We should demonstrate our love for PFC Diego Miguel Montoya through our reflections, and honor, of his life as a MP Soldier; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Becoming A Great Commission Christian

    Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Jul 26, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,445 views

    This message is geared to motivate believers to step out in faith to be "great commission Christians" who are willing to take a risk and share their faith in Jesus.

    Becoming a Great Commission Christian! ME When Jesus comes into our lives, things sure do change don’t they? I recall when I was a new believer, I used to work out at the gym all the time, and there was one occasion when a I wanted to use a rowing machine and noticed a towel on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "Sweep The House"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 7, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,705 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the COIN was LOST, at HOME, where you don’t expect to FIND LOST THINGS.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: Every believer needs to know that there is great JOY in the HEART of God when someone who was LOST is FOUND. REFERENCES: Luke 15:1-7 (Parable of The Lost Sheep); Luke 15:8-10 (Parable of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal