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  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Come On Down

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 11, 2012
    based on 21 ratings
     | 23,598 views

    What a terrible position to be in, when we find ourselves dangerously positioned higher than Christ. This is when Jesus challenges us to Come On Down.

    TITLE: COME ON DOWN SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 19:1-10 I am reminded of a game show that has been televised since 1956 entitled THE PRICE IS RIGHT. Even if you are not a fan of the game show we are very familiar with the announcers call to those in attendance as they hope for the opportunity to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To The Fall Of A Leader Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 305 views

    David did not take advantage of Saul’s fall to promote himself, nor did he speak evil of the dead. Instead, he mourned with dignity and expressed honour to God’s anointed.

    RESPONDING TO THE FALL OF A LEADER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 1:1-27 Supporting Texts: Psalm 75:6-7, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 1 Chronicles 10:13-14, Matthew 5:44, Romans 12:15 INTRODUCTION: The death of a leader is often a defining moment in the life of a nation, an organisation, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,622 views

    This sermon examines what it is that motivates Christians to live the Christian life.

    Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    1 Thess 5:1-12 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 8, 2022
     | 1,959 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

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Attitudes Toward Circumstances & Critics Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,307 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

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    See Or Be Seen

    Contributed by Rusty Wright on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,724 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

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    The Call Of Foreign Missions Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,985 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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    For Those Who Fear Him There Is No Want

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,416 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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    The First Five Minutes After Death

    Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 18,556 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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    Tooting Your Own Horn Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,278 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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    What Does God Expect Of Me In 2012

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 154 ratings
     | 32,802 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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    Evangelism 2 Tell A Friend Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,469 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 Power Of A Changed Life Series

    Contributed by Cary Paulk on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,569 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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    Living Large-With A Pure Heart Series

    Contributed by Gary Shockley on Oct 14, 2001
    based on 178 ratings
     | 18,151 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

  • 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
     | 5,609 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