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  • David Taylor avatar

    The Gospel Message And Motivation Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
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    Open Doors The Gospel Message and Motivation

    Open Doors The Gospel Message and Motivation Acts 18:5-11 November 10, 2013 We started this series in Colossians, where Paul tells us to walk in wisdom toward those who do not know Christ by making the best use of our time. So Paul asked the Colossian church to pray that God would open a door to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Motivation To Work

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 27, 2018
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    The Bible tells us to grasp God's Motivation to Work

    God's Motivation to Work A Motivation To Work Proverbs 10: 4-5 has this truth, "Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands brings wealth. He who gather crops in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son." 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 says, "Make it your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Praying With The Right Motives Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 27, 2016
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    Christ says that a man who prays to be seen by men loves to pray, but he is a hypocrite

    Introduction A. This come from Pastor Tim again, Part of my job as a public-health nurse is teaching new parents how to care for their infants. As I was demonstrating how to wrap a newborn, a young Asian couple turned to me and said, "You mean we should wrap the baby like an egg roll?" "Yes," I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    Having The Right Motive Series

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on May 16, 2022
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    In many ways Christian leadership is quite different from all secular forms of leadership and having the right motive is much more critical and essential

    HAVING THE RIGHT MOTIVE SCRIPTURE TEXT: Romans 1:9-17 INTRODUCTION In many ways Christian leadership is quite different from all secular forms of leadership and having the right motive is much more critical and essential. "Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In Everything Give Thanks Ii Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 26, 2007
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    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to go all out and give God thanks in every thing.

    "In Everything Give Thanks II" 1 Chronicles 15:25-29 & 1 Thessalonians 5:18 26 August 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: BELIEVERS SHOULD GIVE THANKS TO GOD IN EVERYTHING. REFERENCES: 2 Samuel 6:1-23 (The story of David and his 30,000 men; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Giving To Church Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 20, 2009
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    Giving is a challenge and a privilege. God offers us a way to be among the blessed as we give in response to God’s grace through our congregation.

    Acts 4:32-27 “Giving to Church” INTRODUCTION During the month of October, we are hearing stories of how our brothers and sisters in Christ have discovered the joy and blessings of giving. Shelley Krispin, Carol Baker and now Steve and Deb Weber have shared their journeys. They have seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Gift Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 1, 2003
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    In order to experience the joy of giving: 1. We must recognize God’s ownership of everything. 2. We must live a life of stewardship. 3. We must want to bless more than we want to be blessed.

    The church service ended at the Lutheran Church in New Sweden, Maine as everyone “passed the peace.” It was the first Sunday after Easter, and the 50 people in attendance headed to the fellowship hour to have some coffee. Some of the people complained that the coffee was bitter, but people ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Giving And The Prophets Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 15, 2023
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    If we ask, what is the minimum standard we can give to the Lord and still be OK? then it reveals a problem in our relationship with the Lord. We find joy in giving abundantly.

    In many areas of life, we find minimum standards. There are minimum daily requirements of vitamins. There are minimum speed limits on the interstate. You probably remember a time in your student life when a paper was assigned and the first question a student asked was, what is the minimum number ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Giving Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 21, 2023
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    How people respond to Jesus whether they accept of reject Christ is the most important thing of all. When the eyes of our heart are enlightened, we care about the eternal destiny of the lost without Christ.

    Baker James Cauthen is most famous for serving in China and then being president of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. When he was 25 years old, he became pastor of Polytechnic Baptist Church one of the largest churches in Ft Worth. The year was 1933 and the country ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Age Of Nonsense: "The Futility Of Labor" [part Three]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016
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    Passing the baton. Establishing proper motives

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, August 19, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “The Futility of Labor” Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 Many competitive sports are designed for the individual athlete [e.g., snow skiing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Inspired Giving Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 11, 2021
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    This passage gives the mandate to give. The Lord inspires the donors, the skilful labours and experts in various fields. Giving is inspired. The Lord inspired the contributors and labourers for his ministry. He prompts and performs through people.

    Theme: Inspired Giving Text: Exodus 35: 4-29 Greetings: Dearly beloved in Christ, I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. The Lord is good, and his love endures forever. This passage gives the mandate to give. The Lord inspires the donors, the skilful labours and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Secret Giving Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
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    When I give, God’s approval is what counts.

    June 10, 2001 Secret Christianity – Part 1 INTRODUCTION In September of 1997 Ted Turner announced he was giving a billion dollars to the United Nations. The billion dollars was the amount his TimeWarner stock climbed in the last 9 months. He himself admitted he was giving away only a third of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kenneth Anthony avatar

    Reasons To Give

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,417 views

    Sermon outlines four reasons for Christians to give abundantly. Everyone can give something and the quality of our gift is based on the purity of our heart.

    Reasons To Give We are all blessed in many ways beyond our comprehension. Even though we have lousy days, go through tough times, and face more than our share of challenges, we all receive countless blessings. The tendency is for people to tell you more about what is going wrong in their lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Erik Estep avatar

    The Joy Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Mar 7, 2016
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    Sermon #3 of "Give" series. One of the great blessings that comes with giving is joy.

    “The Joy of Giving” 2 Cor. 8: 1-12 February 21, 2016 Intro: Comedian Flip Wilson told a story about a preacher and his church. A preacher was trying to get his people to be more enthusiastic about their church. The preacher said in his sermon: "If this church is going to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Treasure Giving

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,665 views

    This sermon shows how our giving is received and honored by the Lord...

    TREASURE GIVING TEXT: Matthew 6:16-33 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: By examining the gospels, we learn that the secret to success is threefold: (1) if we want to be successful in the eyes of God, we must first answer Christ’s call for our lives. (2) Because of what God has given us, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist