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  • Bart Leger avatar

    Three Marks Of An Effective Christian Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,553 views

    What are some of the marks of an effective Christian. A look at the introduction to the letter to the Romans gives us a glimpse into the life and motives of the apostle Paul

    Three Marks of an Effective Christian A quick look at any newspaper or a few moments listening to any news broadcast reminds us that in our world most news is bad and seems to be getting worse. Especially in light of the recent school shooting at Virginia Tech. Human beings are in the hold of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Thankful Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,508 views

    Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. We will start by learning the thankful spirit.

    The Marks of True Spiritual Service 1 A Thankful Spirit Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. Some serve out of legalistic effort, as a means of earning salvation and God’s favor. Some serve the Lord for fear that, if they do not, they will incur His disfavor and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "I N C R E A S E"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,409 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to PRAY, and ask God to Bless Them with Territorial Increase (OF BOTH SPIRTITUAL AND MATERIAL POSSESSION).

    1 December 03 “I N C R E A S E ” by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Daegu, Korea BIG IDEA: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Shaw-Lome: All Is Well" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,358 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the grieving parents to affirm to others that THEIR FAITH in God allows them to prepare for their son’s FUTURE "RESURRECTION".

    “SHAW-LOME: All Is Well” - Memorial Service in Honor of SSG Driggers 2 Kings 4:18-27 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Community Chapel Presidio of Monterey, California BIG IDEA: The MOTHER’S FAITH empowered her to PREPARE for her son’s FUTURE RESURRECTION. REFERENCES: 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Greedy Farmer"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,465 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to avoid pressure from Peers and Pop Culture - to become materialistic - by placing more Trust in God.

    Luke 12:13-21 & 1 Samuel 25:10-11 1 August 2010 West Fort Hood Community Chapel U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Hood Texas BIG IDEA: Believers should avoid pressure and spiritual distractions coming from their Peers and Pop Culture to become materialistic because it leads to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Dad's Right Hand"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,851 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that faith – in relationship reconciliation - recognizes that God’s ways are not man’s ways.

    21 June 2009 Father’s Day U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: God’s plan is something people would have never dreamed of when it comes to relationship reconciliation. REFERENCES: Ephraim (The younger son means ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Comfort My People Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 7, 2013
     | 4,712 views

    We are not only saved by faith, we are comforted by faith, motivated by faith, and anticipate God’s glorious presence by faith.

    Comfort My People (Isaiah 40:1-5) 1. My view: one Isaiah, this written before 680 BC. 2. Many of our most important NT teachings find their origin in these chapters. 3. Isaiah’s times [Rise of Assyria] 4. The first part of Isaiah has a variety of themes, but heavy on judgment. 5. Latter part ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why We Believe What We Believe About Baptism

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 4, 2014
     | 4,356 views

    Consider what we believe: 1. About the method of baptism. 2. About the meaning of baptism. 3. About the motive for baptism.

    Why We Believe What We Believe about Baptism Matthew 3:13-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 9, 2013 *Baptism is a big deal in Ukraine. Most churches don't have a baptistery, and the winters are very cold, so they only get to baptize once or twice a year. On those days the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Why Care About People? God Calls Us To Do It

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,028 views

    This is a message on why God's love for people should be our motivation for evangelism. Since God cares for people, we need to care.

    Why Care About People, God Calls Us To Do It Hosea 11:1-11 Mark 1:14-21 Calvary 3-11-2012 Today we are starting a new series entitled “Why Care About People.” How many of you have discovered that people can cause you a lot of headaches? How many of you have been tempted at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We Must Arm Ourselves For Battle! Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,852 views

    The apostle Peter provides us as believers with four perspectives motivating us to be strong when living out our Christian lives.

    We must Arm Ourselves for battle! 1 Peter 4:1-6 Introduction I read this news article on the internet as I was preparing this sermon this is exactly what the article read: When 53-year-old Danny Anderson was feeding his horses Monday night, a 5-foot rattler slithered onto his central Washington ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Doest Thou Here Christian? Series

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,812 views

    Sermon 5 In Series. Why do you do what you do as a child of God? This is a sermon that examines the motives of the methods.

    From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA What Does Thou Here? Sermon 5 II Corinthians 5:8-15 Intro: We began five weeks ago looking at Elijah as the Lord asked of him while he was shaking and afraid in a cave, “What Doest Thou Here, Elijah?” We have in the subsequent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Strong Holds"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 12, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,130 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that many of us are battling/warring “little things” that is hindering our destiny in God.

    12 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: We are Christians at War, and many of us are battling/warring against little things (that have STRONG holds on us mentally and spiritually) which are hindering our DESTINY IN GOD. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Jesus Is Calling"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,592 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Holy Spirit is calling "Willing Listeners" to help show His people their way.

    18 January 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: The Holy Spirit is calling "Willing Listeners" to help show His people their way. REFERENCES: Second Sunday after Epiphany; Matthew 6:22-23 (NIV): “the eye is the lamp of the body; Note ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "How To Show Love To People Before They Die"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,204 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that when we express love to others, we are also demonstrating the love of God.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Second Worship Service since Iraq Killeen, TX 21 March 2010 Big Idea: When we express love to others, we are demonstrating the love of God. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); Hebrews 4:15 (KJV) For ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Troubled Times

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 21, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,389 views

    In the last days they will be troubled times. We should not be surprised by it, we just be motivated to reach out while there is still time.

    Troubled Times 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Introduction- Turn to 2 Timothy 3:10-3:17. This morning we are going to look at the seasoned Apostle Paul warning to a young believer name Timothy. Paul is trying to encourage him to stay strong in the faith and also challenged him to make a difference. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene