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  • Mitch Davis avatar

    What Motivates You To Faithfulness?

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,289 views

    Naturally, God uses reward (heaven) and punishment (hell) as a mean of motivating us toward faithfulness. What motivates You?

    What Motivates You to Faithfulness? Theme: Working out your salvation. INTRODUCTION A. Sometimes sermons, bible studies, or written articles make “being faithful” a simple matter of fact. 1. It is true that without faith(fullness) it is impossible to please God. Heb. 11:6 2. Thus, it is essential ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Million Dollar Idea But My Mind Stuck On Credit

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,680 views

    A sermon directed toward God’s plea to the believer to give of themselves for the Kingdom of God and not to conform to this lost and dying world.

    Romans 12:1 -2 (12:1) I Beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. (12:2) And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Spirit Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Gerald Albers on Feb 24, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 17,252 views

    Our worship cannot be acceptable to God if our hearts are filled with bitterness toward our brethren, or to those not of our faith.

    THE SPIRIT OF FORGIVENESS BY A SHOW OF HANDS, WHO WOULD LIKE TO TELL ME WHAT EASTER IS REALLY ABOUT? HOW ABOUT FORGIVENESS? Matt 6:9 15 (Scripture text) 9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Heart Of Renewal Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,854 views

    Spiritual Renewal cannot be contrived. It only comes at the hand of God as he works in the hearts of men turned toward him.

    The Heart of Renewal Introduction (Introduction was not recorded) Key Point: If God is at the heart of our plans, by His hand renewal will come. Transition: How can we ensure that Renewal will come? 1. Seek God’s Plans for Renewal Nehemiah 2:12 Then I arose in the night, I and a few men ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To You This Day Is Born A Saviour

    Contributed by Michael Uebergang on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,520 views

    Our text tells of a great story and what a friendly coming by a friendly God who is full of goodwill toward mankind.

    To You This Day is Born A Saviour Luke 2: 8 – 15 My guess is that all of you here know the Christmas story… What makes this story so great? What makes this story so great is that it is the story of how God comes to us in the friendliest of ways. Think about it: God who is so great comes to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ten Keys To Quality Friendships

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 135 ratings
     | 4,650 views

    1. Mutual Goals – Discuss how you can synergistically work together toward a mutually agreed upon goal.

    1. Mutual Goals – Discuss how you can synergistically work together toward a mutually agreed upon goal. Cooperate through prayer, discussions and ministries that will contribute toward the accomplishment of enlarging the church in qualitative and quantitative measures. Paul writes, "My purpose is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Turn Around Living

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,000 views

    God is sovereignly in control over all. Acknowledge it or eat grass. This involves renoucing evil and acting mercifully toward the poor.

    - - - - - - - - - - - Scripture quoted is from the New Living Translation - - - - - - - - - - - Well, it happened again. King Nebuchadnezzar had another strange dream. And once again all the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put ole’ Neb together again. None of his royal advisors and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Would Jesus Say To Those Whose Well Has Run Dry?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 153 ratings
     | 28,469 views

    This message on reclaiming joy in your life deals with the sources of joy as well as paths toward recovering joy in your life.

    - When we’re stressed and distressed by the state of our lives, we find ourselves in pathetic condition: - we’re irritated by even the smallest inconveniences and problems, - we rarely laugh, - we’re quick to snap at people, - we flop into bed each night, exhausted, - we have no joy in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easy Grace

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,630 views

    “God’s grace towards us is based on his love and our total inability to meet God’s standards.”

    Amanda bought me a monkey for Christmas. I didn’t want a monkey in our house so I objected. “Where is he going to eat?” I asked “At our table” “Where is he going to sleep?” I inquired. “In our bed” “What about the odor?” I demanded. She said – “I got used to you; I guess the monkey can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Life For God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 9, 2008
     | 4,456 views

    Peace should not be a goal of life. It is a by-product of a life lived in good conscience toward God and in service to the risen King!

    Sermon for CATM – November 9, 2008 – Philippians 4:10-23 – A Life for God Today we finish up our course on Philippians. This has been a nine-week journey through a fascinating book, and we’ve had opportunity to reflect on this book and to worship, and for those who chose to take the course ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Reaching The Raised Bar 4: Biblical Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 16, 2009
     | 3,583 views

    Dealing with the part of our church vision statement that says we are supposed to work toward a biblical worldview, beginning with the church

    Text: Matthew 28:19, Title: RRB 4: Biblical Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/12/09, AM A. Opening illustration: John Smyth was a Cambridge-educated Anglican priest, who came to be convinced of the illegitimacy of infant baptism in about 1605. And after much persecution of the “Anabaptists” views (which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The End Begins

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 25, 2009
     | 3,836 views

    There is a danger when we get to close to sin. It all starts when we pitch our tents toward Sodom.

    Introduction How does a person end up with their lives in a mess. They feel that they have failed. Their marriage is ruined. Their finances are in trouble. They have lost their job. They feel all alone. If you throw a ball straight up in the air when does it start to come down? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fundamentals Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,704 views

    We believe that repentance towards God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and regeneration by the Holy Spirit are necessary to salvation.

    The Fundamentals of Faith – Captain Erika Hernandez TSA Doctrine 7 James 2:14-24 http://pomonacorps.blogspot.com/2009/07/fundamentals-of-faith-tsa-doctrine-7.html We believe that repentance towards God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and regeneration by the Holy Spirit are necessary to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Harnessing The Power Of The Word Of God In Your Life

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 4, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 9,197 views

    This sermon shares 5 steps toward more fully experiencing the power of God’s Word in your daily life.

    - for too many, the Bible ends up being a coffee table decoration, but not something that is a powerful force in their daily life. - v. 12a - “powerful” - the Word of God is powerful. - I struggled at the beginning in writing this message about the power of the Word because I was looking more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    The Storyteller - The Parables Of Jesus: The Unforgiving Servant

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 29, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,941 views

    People who have experienced God’s grace in their lives will walk in love and forgiveness towards all others.

    THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #4: THE UNFORGIVING SERVANT INTRO TO SPEAKER: Thirteen years ago today, I was on a mission trip in Mexico with our Christian school, and Liza was nine months pregnant with our fourth child Hannah. Hoping to get back in time for her birth! Hannah was born less ...read more

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