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  • Mark Croskey avatar

    You've Been Here Long Enough Pt.1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Croskey on Jun 24, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 35,648 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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    Pray, Give, Go

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Feb 22, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,277 views

    Designed as a short, punchy talk to motivate people for mission.

    Naomi Reed writes a regular column in ‘The Pulse’ magazine. The article is called, ‘Pray, Give, Go’. We ought to be praying for mission, we ought to be giving to mission, and we ought to be sending workers into the field.   I think Naomi has missed the most common response ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Love Contrasted Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 18, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,331 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

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    The Harvest

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on May 25, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,729 views

    PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek to win the lost to Christ.

    THE HARVEST Jeremiah 8:20 TEXT: (NKJV) “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved!” INTRODUCTION: I. THIS SCRIPTURE SIGNIFIES THAT THE HARVEST IS VERY IMPORTANT TO GOD “The harvest …, John 4:35-36 (NKJV) Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How Important Is Church Attendance? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 28, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,209 views

    A motivational message describing the importance and purpose of attending church.

    The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series How important is church attendance? And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    For The Sake Of The Elect

    Contributed by Michael Bell on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,578 views

    OUR DRIVING MOTIVE FOR CONTINUAL EVANGELISM OUGHT TO BE OUR PASSION FOR THE ELECT.

    Yesterday....visit to jail..."credentials"..."Before I formed you in the womb I knew you" (Jer. 1:5)"Chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world." (Eph 1:4) Scripture is replete with examples of the truth that our salvation originates with choice of God long before we ever considered him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Resemblance

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 23, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,562 views

    Our position in the family of God produces three results.

    Shiloh Bible Church 1 John 3:1-3 Family Resemblance Introduction Last Sunday morning we had a child dedication here at Shiloh. Rick and Stephanie Hill dedicated their daughter Kayla. George and Allison Flick dedicated their daughter Hanna. And Lance and Nikki Seesholtz dedicated their son Eli. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Never Stop Praying: A Beacon Of Hope SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,563 views

    A motivational discourse on the power of unceasing prayer and its role as a source of hope.

    Persistent Prayer Provides Hope Today, we embark on a series that delves into the topic of hope. Hope is an essential aspect of our lives, motivating us to get out of bed each morning. In times of difficulty and monotony, hope enables us to keep moving forward. However, we often search for hope in ...read more

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    A Transition Of Power (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 26,386 views

    A sermon examining the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

    A TRANSITION OF POWER Part 1 Acts 1:1-4 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday morning - January 26th, 2025) This week for the 46th time in our nation’s history we transitioned from one presidential administration to another with the inauguration of our 47th president. Many significant changes have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going For The Gold

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,581 views

    This sermon compares the need for Motivation in order for Olympic athletes to win the Gold to our need for God’s Love to be our Motivation n Going for the Gold in Life.

    Going for the Gold in Life 1John 4:7-21 Intro.: A. This weekend the Winter Olympics started. Some of the events include Figure Skating, Bobsleding, the Luge, Downhill Skiing, Speed skating, Cross Country skiing, snowboarding, etc. One of the elements of the Olympics is hearing the stories of ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    How Jesus Reached People Series

    Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012
     | 5,892 views

    In our text, some of the people followed Him with wrong motives & some whose motives were pure. Either way, Jesus loved them & ministered to their needs.

    The Gospel of Mark #8 – “How Jesus Reached People” Mark 3:7-19 Intro – 1. Do you like to shave? I hate it! If it weren’t for my wife, I’d never shave! SLIDE – Big beard! 2. ILL – In the 1950s, marketing whiz Stanley Arnold was working at Young & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Overcoming Evil With Good Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022
     | 4,345 views

    Overcoming evil with good must be motivated and empowered by my identity in Christ

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nicodemus And Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 22, 2022
     | 5,216 views

    Nicodemus was a member of the Jewish sect of influential Pharisees and a member of the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish court. Nicodemus held the prominent position as ruler of the Pharisees, an enormously powerful position.

    Nicodemus Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin mentioned in three places in the Gospel of John. Nicodemus Feast Day: August 2 (Eastern Orthodox Church & Byzantine-rite Catholic Churches) August 3 (Roman-rite Catholic Church). Died: Judea Born: Galilee Attributes: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Negative Expression Of True Religion

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,023 views

    Jesus came into a world where Judaism emphasized the negatives of the religious life more than the positives. Jesus made an impact on the world then as he does now by his emphasis on a positive response to God and a positive response to the needs of othe

    The Negative Expression of True Religion Titus 2:11-14 Intro Jesus came into a world where Judaism emphasized the negatives of the religious life more than the positives. Jesus made an impact on the world then as he does now by his emphasis on a positive response to God and a positive response ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul’s Resume

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 22, 2015
     | 8,166 views

    Have you ever met someone or know someone and you heard about a position they have or was offered. And you wondered how in the world did they get that position? They don’t seem to have any qualifications for that position!

    1 Timothy 1-12-17- And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist