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  • Wm Darius Myers avatar

    Reaching Out And Gathering In Series

    Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,132 views

    Sept. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Promoting a balanced approach to Evangelical Social Ministry, drawing on personal experience of a conservative evangelical now serving a broadly diverse independent, non-denominational community church.

    Reaching Out and Gathering In Bill Myers, Pastor On occasion I hear from old friends and former coworkers who have known me throughout portions of the almost twenty years I served in denominational churches. They find themselves amazed, and sometimes perplexed at my decision to pastor The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Babatunmishe Oke avatar

    Overcoming Spiritual Paralysis

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,972 views

    This is a prayer sermon from the prayer line of Pastor Oke. Contributions here are to advance the knowledge of the things of God and Jesus Christ. No profit is intended for the pastor or his ministry. Spiritual ideas are from the Word of God.

    The Fear of the Unknown Many people fear change, for change creates unknowns. Change can make us uncomfortable. But change is an inevitability of life. We’re born, we live, we grow, we age, we die. Change is constant! As someone once said, “The only thing that doesn’t change in life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    What To Do With Discouragement - Nehemiah Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,558 views

    Nehemiah was a motivational leader and knew how to battle discouragement among his people as they rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem.

    TEXT: Nehemiah 4 TITLE: What to do with Discouragement - Nehemiah SERIES: When Life Gets Messy TOPIC: Discouragement OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, November 15, 2009 PROP.: INTRODUCTION: Good morning! As you probably remember, we are in a sermon series called When Life Gets Messy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    One Holy Purpose Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2016
     | 3,836 views

    Examining the motivation for Paul's perseverance and service can encourage believers to persevere in the midst of a darkened world that increasingly opposes the Faith.

    “I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.” [1] The Apostle has emphasised a concept that is not often welcomed today—hardship. Directing student ministries at a major pastoral school some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Nuts Stewardship "Whose Fries Are These" Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 198 ratings
     | 74,770 views

    This is a stewardship sermon dealing with the reality that all we have belongs to God. It motivates to become tithers and generous givers.

    NUTS Stewardship “Whose Fries Are These”? GNLCC 10/26/2002 Malachi 3:1-12 Matthew 19:17-21 Text 1 Chronicles 29:10-16 We are continuing our theme of becoming a NUTS church. What is a NUTS Church? A Church that never underestimates the Spirit. The Theme comes from our adaptation ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Agape"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 12, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,324 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that HUSBANDS should AGAPE their wives until death separates them.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Community Chapel Second Sunday of Easter Worship Service Killeen, TX 11 April 2010 Big Idea: Husbands should AGAPE their wives until death separates them. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Shepherding God's Flock Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,180 views

    In the first four verses of 1 Peter 5, Peter discusses the ministry, motives and manner of leading of elders.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a preacher who quit the ministry after 20 years and became a funeral director. 1. When asked why he changed occupations, he said: “I spent 3 years trying to straighten out John, but John is still an alcoholic. Then I spent 6 months trying to straighten ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Iron Men"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 30, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,923 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate men that are spiritually young to become sharper and more accountable by bonding with Iron Men.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Greater Victory Temple Church of God in Christ ”Men Program” Seaside, CA 30 March 2008 Big Idea: Men that are spiritually young can become sharper and more accountable by bonding with Iron Men. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Bold Example Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,033 views

    Sometimes we all need a little extra motivation whether it’s with our homework or our Spiritual lives. The Apostle Paul wrote the following passage of Scripture to his young friend Timothy to encourage him and motivate him to set a good example for the pe

    A-Z of Boldness Bold in our EXAMPLE 1 Timothy 4:12 "12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity" Like many children, Billy didn’t like to study, and would much rather go outside and play ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "The Wake-Up Call"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,518 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to end their complacency and turn to God before He gives a wake up call.

    The Wake-Up Call Joel 1:1-7 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, Korea BIG IDEA: I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: Joel 1:1-7 OTHER REFERENCES: Isaiah 24 (God’s purpose in Judgments: The destruction of earth); verse 1: See, the Lord is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Neal Gray avatar

    Decisions And Obeying God

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,774 views

    A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Pastor’s message on Adam and Eve. They had only one real decision to ever make: Obey God or not. Today, we make decisions all of the time. God’s people need to be reminded that there are evil influences in their decision-making.

    "Decisions and Obeying God" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Genesis 3:1-13, KJV Purpose: Adam and Eve had only one real decision to ever make: Obey God or not. Today, we make decisions all of the time. God’s people need to be reminded that there are evil influences in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Tom Bartlett avatar

    This Mission: Not For The Faint Of Heart

    Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,694 views

    This sermon is in preparation for a large evangelistic campaign we did in 2005. It’s an encouraging, motivational message on faith.

    OUTLINE THIS MISSION: Not for the faint of heart Preparing for HGHF March 5, 2006 – Pastor Tom Bartlett When Courage And Faith Collide Ask: 1. Lord is this what you really want? • Know that God will always confirms His Word. Joshua 5:13-15 (NLT) “When Joshua was near the town of Jericho, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 31, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,256 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to become dependent upon Jesus (as their Lord and Savior) to be their GOOD SHEPHERD.

    Sermon The Good Shepherd John 10:9–14 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Taegu, Korea I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: John 10:9-14 OTHER REFERENCES: Isaiah 40: 11 (Comfort for God’s People): He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Always Give Yourself Fully To The Work Of The Lord

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 10, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 25,555 views

    Your labor is not in vain. The resurrection promises and God's mercy motivate you to work for him with courage and passion.

    1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. A month and a half ago a parent of one of our former Lakeside students sent out an email requesting ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Neal Gray avatar

    Passion For Jesus

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Mar 2, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,919 views

    A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Pastor preaches the passion we should have to know Jesus, to follow Him, to love Him.

    "Passion for Jesus" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: John 10:19-31, KJV Purpose: It is an eternal surprise to me. Jesus wants to know me. And the Son of God allows me to know Him. Jesus gives me eternal life, never perishing, never separated from Him. My passion is to know Him, to follow Him, to love ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness