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  • Robert Butler avatar

    1 Thess 5:1-12 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 8, 2022
     | 1,739 views

    Believers do not have to fear judgment because it is not part of God’s appointed plan for us

    This week we start the second oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    See Or Be Seen

    Contributed by Rusty Wright on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,602 views

    What is our motivation for going to church or serving God’s creation?

    See or Be Seen 6-17-07 Luke 7:36-50 There was once as boy who, like many kids in school, was having a real problem with math— well, more than a problem. No matter what his parents did, one on one tutoring or peer mentoring, their son never received a grade better than a “D” on any ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,670 views

    in this portion of Scripture, James is dealing with an issue many of us deal with today. With position comes responsibility, and great position demands great responsibility.

    LET’S TALK ABOUT THE TONGUE JAMES 3:1-12 INTRODUCTION: in this portion of Scripture, James is dealing with an issue many of us deal with today. With position comes responsibility, and great position demands great responsibility. For the Jewish child, there is no higher calling than to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitudes Toward Circumstances & Critics Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,090 views

    In Phil. 1:12-18 we get a glimpse of Paul's attitude toward his circumstances and his critics. Paul sees beyond what Satan is doing and rejoices in what God is doing. He does not allow contentious, sectarian Christians to irritate him.

    We are learning from Paul’s epistle to the Philippians. Our text today is Philippians 1:12-18. Let's read that to get a general feel of what Paul is saying in the passage. “Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Andrew Stevens avatar

    Excellence Is So Attractive - Part 2 - Excellent Physical Health Series

    Contributed by Andrew Stevens on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,451 views

    Motivation, Inpspiration, and encouragment... Obtaining and living with excellent health.

    Excellence is so Attractive – Part 2 Excellence Health can be Yours!!! I. Introduction A. Last week I shared, what many said was, an excellent message. 1. I don’t know if the delivery was excellent, but I believe the content of the message was. B. Today, I’m going to continue talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The First Five Minutes After Death

    Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 18,230 views

    A lesson designed to motivate people to give their lives to Jesus

    The First Five Minutes After Death Introduction A. Example - A group of old men was sitting around talking about death. Each one had an idea on the perfect way to die. A seventy-year-old man said, “I want a quick and exciting death—like in an airplane crash.” An eighty-year-old man who had once ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    For Those Who Fear Him There Is No Want

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,241 views

    Promises, motivations, explanations, descriptions and blessings of fearing God.

    For Those Who Fear Him There is No Want (Psa 34:9-11) Illustration: The word awesome is freely used these days to describe athletes, coaches, teachers, and even friends. I suppose it’s not wrong to use the expression this way. But if you ever stand at the rim of the Grand Canyon, or get a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Evangelism 2 Tell A Friend Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,276 views

    A motivation to evangelize; We are plan A, there is no plan B.

    Evangelism Series #2 CHCC: January 22, 2006 Tell a Friend John 20:18-30 SCRIPTURE READING: John 20:19-22 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard of the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics? It’s a basic Scientific Law – right up there with the Law of Gravity. One definition of it says: The entropy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Call Of Foreign Missions Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,741 views

    This sermon explains the motivation behind a call to foreign missions.

    This year, I have been using a devotional book compiled by Beth Moore entitled, “Voices of the Faithful.” The book is a compilation of devotional testimonies written by foreign missionaries. This book sheds light on some of the trials, blessings and inspiration that goes into the life of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does God Expect Of Me In 2012

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 154 ratings
     | 32,586 views

    PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer into an intimate committed relationship with God.

    WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT OF ME IN 2012? Micah 6:6-8; Text: v.8b (NKJV) SCRIPTURE: With what shall I come before the Lord, And bow myself before the High God? Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings, With calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, Ten thousand rivers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Living Large-With A Pure Heart Series

    Contributed by Gary Shockley on Oct 14, 2001
    based on 178 ratings
     | 17,827 views

    Purity of heart is doing the right things with the write motives.

    Living Large-With a Pure Heart Beatitudes Series: Part 6 Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley October 14, 2001 Did you ever reach into the fridge, grab hold of the carton and take a big gulp of sour milk? You can’t get it out of your mouth fast enough—can you? Not pure! Ever get behind some ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Croskey avatar

    You've Been Here Long Enough Pt.1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Croskey on Jun 24, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 34,782 views

    This Sermon is designed to motivate the Body of Christ to not settle for what

    YOU’VE BEEN HERE LONG ENOUGH DUETERONOMY 1:1-8 I started out last week by saying that we are in a season of challenge—and that God is challenging His people in an effort to show those whose hearts are truly towards Him I said last week that these are strategic times in the Kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of A Changed Life Series

    Contributed by Cary Paulk on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 11,246 views

    A message to motivate Christians to display their changed life for the world.

    The Power of a Changed Life 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 March 17, 2002 Introduction: [Live testimony of a changed life] A changed life… • Authenticates the ministry of a church. (vv. 1-2) o Authentic Christian ministry does not require letters of recommendation or words of support from “celebrities.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tooting Your Own Horn Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,995 views

    Are actions without the right attitude and motives pleasing to God?

    INTRODUCTION • In a small college town a tavern frequented by students ran the following ad in the campus paper during the days before Parents Weekend: "Bring Your Parents for Lunch Saturday. We’ll Pretend We Don’t Know You!" The ad was soon challenged by the college chaplain, who posted a revised ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Contrasted Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 18, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,119 views

    The love of Mary for Jesus contrasted with the selfish motives of Judas.

    Love Contrasted, John 12:1-8 Scripture “Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church