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  • Ken Harris avatar

    "In Everything Give Thanks"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,774 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to go all out and worship God.

    27 November 2005 1 Chronicles 16:34 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Camp Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: BELIEVERS SHOULD GO ALL OUT AND WORSHIP GOD. REFERENCES: 2 Samuel 6:14-21; 1 Chronicles 13-16; James 1:17 ( Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Man Of God Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 13, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 50,729 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to inspire men to fear God and keep His commands

    Father’s Day Men of God Psalm 112 June 15, 2003 Intro: A. [THE FATHER’S DAY TOP TEN LIST OF THINGS YOU’VE BEEN ITCHIN’TO SAY FOR YEARS NOW...] We often hear "the rules" from the feminine side. Ok- well now hear the guys’ side - it’s only fair (realizing of course that Father’s Day is the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Overlooked Importance Of Chastisement

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jun 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,675 views

    This life-changing message will surely guide us to understand the purpose of chastisement.

    Sometimes we miss many important and profitable things in life when we overlook their values and the great advantages they offer to us. Chastisement is a very good example of what we are talking about. There is always the tendency for a believer to despise the chastening of the Lord. Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hindrances To Holiness Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 17,415 views

    One of the purposes of God discipline is that believers might pursue a life of holiness.

    HINDRANCES TO HOLINESS Heb. 12:14-17 One of the purposes of God discipline is that believers might pursue a life of holiness. Verse 10 says, “For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness. Now no chastening ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saul Snaps And Saints Scatter Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,870 views

    God’s purpose for the church will be accomplished. But will we be part of it? That depends.

    I love this illustration from Sermon Central: A teacher was asking children in his Sunday school class, “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get to heaven?” “NO”! The children answered. “If I cleaned the church everyday, mowed the yard, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "It Is Well" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 22,981 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the grieving parents to affirm to others that "IT IS WELL".

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia BIG IDEA: MOTHERS GRIEVE DIFFERENTLY FROM FATHERS … REFERENCES: John 11:25-26 (I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live…).; Matthew 14:1-12 (The Story of John the Baptist being beheaded, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Celebrate Volunteers

    Contributed by John Harvey on May 13, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 21,663 views

    By volunteering in the church you fulfill a purpose in your life, your ministry

    Celebrate Volunteers! Intro: Ministry could never happen without the faithful service of so many people. From those who teach, to those in the nursery, to those who set up coffee and those who lead worship, all of the ministry you do is important. Recognize volunteers by having them stand One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unlearning The Church Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,469 views

    The church Jesus built is His body called for a special purpose in the world.

    UNLEARNING THE CHURCH Matthew 16:17-19; Col 1:18,24-25; Thesis: We have adapted so many unhealthy and unbiblical views and practices we call the church, that we have almost rendered the church irrelevant and ineffective. We need to recover what Jesus expects or dreams the church will be. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Victorious Sword

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
     | 11,764 views

    One of David's seven swords that used him to advance in God's purpose.

    1 Samuel 17:49-51 KJV And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth. [50] So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thank God For My Scars!

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 10, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 37,136 views

    There is a purpose to the scars of life, Christ suffered for us but are willing to suffer for Him?

    “From now on, don’t let anyone trouble me with these things. For I bear on my body the scars that show I belong to Jesus.” – New Living translation INTRODUCTION Scars are a reminder of something, and most of the time a scar reminds of something unpleasant. Scars are not unusual because there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Comes With The Territory

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Feb 20, 2010
     | 7,585 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to point to all that a growing church will experience growing pains.

    Text: Acts 6:1-7 Title: It Comes with the Territory Introduction: Herb Miller says, “A cold church, like butter, will not spread. Growing churches have learned how to regulate the congregational thermostat, and they have set it on friendly.” If a church is going to experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    God's Sovereignty In The Midst Of Christian Suffering (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 7, 2010
    based on 18 ratings
     | 53,407 views

    A sermon examining the God's plan and purpose in times of suffering.

    GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY IN THE MIDST OF CHRISTIAN SUFFERING (Part 1) Acts 4:23-28 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, September 10th, 2025) For the weak believer or perhaps a new Christian, it may be disconcerting to hear that God not only allows His children to suffer; in some cases He causes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Sovereignty In The Midst Of Christian Suffering (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 9, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,910 views

    A sermon examining God's plan and purpose in times of suffering.

    GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY IN THE MIDST OF CHRISTIAN SUFFERING (Part 2) Acts 4:23-28 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, August 27th, 2025) Many unbelievers have a common misconception that “if our God is real”, and “if He is all powerful”, and “if we are His children”, and “if He loves us”, then we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Moore avatar

    The Feast Of Weeks (Pentecost) Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,132 views

    This message seeks to show that the purpose of Pentecost was to mark the harvest of the church age.

    The Power of Pentecost. Text: Leviticus 23: 15-22; Acts 2:1-11 Introduction. A few weeks ago we began a series on Sunday mornings surrounding the Feasts of Israel. You will recall from Leviticus 23, how God has set out a plan of the ages, a great prophetic calendar whereby the history of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expect The Unexpected Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,715 views

    God's purposes prevail even when our plans don't.

    Expect the Unexpected Romans 15:22-29 Rev. Brian Bill 3/27/11 When the unexpected happens, we’re prone to either become exasperated or to make excuses. Here are some actual unedited excuses received by a public school. “My son is under the doctor’s care and should not take P.E. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist