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  • Ken Harris avatar

    How To Buy God's Favor

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,832 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that "God is a giver and He NEVER COMMANDS A VOW."

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD IS A GIVER; HE NEVER COMMANDS A VOW. Jephthah – means “HE WILL OPEN” 1100 BC (Driven from his home because he was the son of a prostitute but became know as “mighty warrior”. Defeated the Ammorites. (See Judges ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Reverend Cooper McWhirter avatar

    In Christ Alone: "A Credible Witness"

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016
     | 5,147 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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    Prayer Keys - For The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,520 views

    Everything we do is to be for the glory of God. Whether we eat or drink or worship or evangelize or pray or work or play, it is to be for the glory of God. For the glory of God is a pure motive for prayer. James 4:3 warns about asking with wrong motives.

    For the Glory of God “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” I Cor. 10:31 Do you ever get those e-mail quizzes that go around? Most of them are about trivial things. How well would you do on this four question trivia quiz: 1. Who was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What You Can Trust Jesus To Do Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 10, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,387 views

    Fourth sermon in series on Paul’s trustworthy truths from his letters to pastors.

    8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, 9 For which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s Word is not chained. 10 Therefore I ENDURE everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Preach The Word -- Which One? 1 Of 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,663 views

    Paul’s exhortation to Timothy was, “Preach the Word...” This same exhortation is given to pastors today.

    However, if they are going to preach the Word of God today, they have to make a judgment as to which one of the many Bibles available is actually God’s Word. If all the translations, versions, revisions, and paraphrases taught the same thing, there would be no controversy, BUT THEY DO NOT! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sean Lester avatar

    Why Should We Study The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 1, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,556 views

    A motivational message meant to cause the hearer to put forth an effort to be skilled in handling the truth of Scripture.

    The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series Why should we study the Bible? Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 Purpose of the message: A motivational message meant to cause the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Neal Gray avatar

    Let The Church 'move Up'

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,554 views

    A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE pastor preaches about the Apostle Paul’s "team" of helpers.

    "A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Church ’Move Up’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Colossians 4:7-18, KJV Purpose: Examine the Apostle Paul’s "team" of helpers. They give us hope that everyone can join in the ministry to proclaim and promote Jesus Christ--even you. INTRODUCTION This ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Coasting

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,620 views

    A message calling people (including myself as pastor!) back to the basics of prayer and the Word.

    Coasting Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 26, 2005 I need today to be a time of repentance, not where I demand that you repent of things, but where I repent to you, and confess to you some areas where I have not been as faithful as I need to be. Those of us entrusted to guard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Pastor, Please Don't Teach Your Congregation They Can't Lose Their Salvation

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,119 views

    There's no shame in quietly changing your perspective on this theological concept.

    There's no shame in quietly changing your perspective on this theological concept. Now we see many scriptures that tell us about how God maintains the relationship with us. God preserves us in a state of salvation. But we also see numerous, endless scriptures that talk about our need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    Letter #4 "Dear Thyatira: There Is A Problem With A Woman!" Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,016 views

    Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette

    The History of Thyatira: Acts 16:11-15 There are two identifiable women at Thyatira: Lydia--saved under Paul. Jezebel--a false prophet like in book of 1 and 2 Kings. 1) Jesus Commends Thyatira: Vs. 19 "I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    Unanswered Prayer (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,244 views

    God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Matthew 7:7). But why does He sometimes not answer our prayers? This sermon series explains several possibilities for why God does not grant our prayers.

    Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life and an excellent means of communication with our Heavenly Father. We can express our deepest longings, fears, joys, and hopes through prayer, seek God's guidance and help and intercede for others. However, sometimes it seems God is not answering ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wayne Searls avatar

    Sufficient Grace

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 234 ratings
     | 56,635 views

    To motivate the hearer to entrust him/herself fully to the care, provision, and protection of God.

    SUFFICIENT GRACE 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 TEXT: And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rickey Shive avatar

    A Lukewarm Church

    Contributed by Rickey Shive on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 431 ratings
     | 122,411 views

    A sermon designed to motivate complacent Christians to become more committed and involved in the church.

    Introduction: When I was a kid growing up on the farm, one of the annual jobs I always looked forward to was the "chicken harvest." I guess I should apologize in advance for the somewhat graphic nature of this illustration; however, it best illustrates my point. Nonetheless, I looked forward to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Talton avatar

    It Keeps Going...and Going...and Going

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,347 views

    The purpose of this sermon was to motivate people to endure and persist whatever the obstacle they might be facing.

    January 27, 2002 Heb. 11:27,28 ¡§It keeps going¡Kand going¡Kand going¡K¡¨ INTRODUCTION Have you ever felt like quitting? Last Sunday, I watched more football than I have seen probably since I was in high school. After we got home from church, I turned on the game between the St. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Searls avatar

    The Hope Of Christ

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Feb 7, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,063 views

    To share the hope found in God in order to motivate the hearer to seek it and to share it with others.

    THE HOPE OF CHRIST Colossians 1:27 TEXT: To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. PROPOSITION: To share the hope found in God in order to motivate the hearer to seek it and to share it with ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene