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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Understanding A Variety Of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force,

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001
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    Understanding a Variety of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force, and Authority - John 20:21

    Understanding a Variety of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force, and Authority - John 20:21 The following four motivational factors; power, force, influence, and authority are to be seen from their sources in the Lord, the scriptures, the Holy Spirit, and the will of God. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The Beginning Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 8, 2012
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    What is the best way to start to understand anything? When I read a book I start on Chapter One. There are a lot of people in the world that cannot understand the things of God because they never spent time trying to read God’s Holy book, The Bible.

    Genesis 1 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 And God saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three ‘what’s’ Equal Revelation

    Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 5, 2010
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    Only the Lord can reveal Jesus to us. Paul prayed for the believers to receive more revelation

    Three ‘what’s’ equal revelation JCC 07.03.10 am Ephesians 1:18-20 “The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, and what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Become Wise Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 18, 2021
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    We all want to be happy. We do not know of anyone who in his right mind would purposely do things which they know will make them unhappy. It is safe to assume that everyone pursues a path which they think will ultimately lead them to happiness

    How to Become Wise Proverbs 2: 1-22 We all want to be happy. We do not know of anyone who in his right mind would purposely do things which they know will make them unhappy. It is safe to assume that everyone pursues a path which they think will ultimately lead them to happiness. The fault is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Those Things On The Side Of Your Head Do More Than Hold Up Glasses Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 21, 2010
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    We need to practice the skills of listening.

    Intro: I would argue that one of the, if not THE, most essential skills we need to learn today, which will have the greatest impact on improving our relationships, is a skill you might be able to figure out from the title I have given to today’s message: “Those Things On The Side Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    God's Word Works!!!

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Mar 9, 2014
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    You plant the seeds; God waters. He uses you. It is His Word that accomplishes salvation. It is His gospel that is powerful. It is His Son Jesus who draws. You witness in power when you witness with the Word of God.

    "So shall My word be which goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me empty, without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it," (Isaiah 55:11). Isaiah 55:11 says, "So shall My word be which goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Father's Day: Embracing God's Loving Presence Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jun 12, 2024
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    The main idea is to understand the importance of fathers, learn from God's example of being present and loving, and apply these lessons to our lives.

    Studies show that having a loving and supportive dad makes a huge difference in a kid's life. Kids with involved dads do better in school, have better relationships, and feel better about themselves. But kids without a dad around can struggle. Every family is different, but a loving and present dad ...read more

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    Name Your Spot PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024
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    This sermon explores God's boundless mercy, the importance of unwavering faith, and the transformative power of understanding and applying God's Word in our lives.

    Good morning, my dear friends. I am so thrilled to see you all gathered here today, eager and ready to engage with the Word of God. We are here not just to listen, but to understand, to absorb and to apply the divine wisdom that God has generously sprinkled throughout the Holy Scripture. We are ...read more

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    Short Challenge: God's Word Series

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
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    This is a short challenge on valuing God’s Word by reading, studying, memorizing, meditating on and applying God’s Word and so being transformed into His very nature and character.

    Short Challenge: Knowing, loving and applying God’s Word. It’s been said, “we only treat God as good as we treat His Word. Again: Jer.30:21 - “who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?” Will you devote yourself to getting close to Him? Communication required to grow closer to God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Be Afraid To Wear The Coat - Genesis 37:1-4 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021
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     | 3,384 views

    God gave him dreams and as these dreams kind of guided him in the beginning, later on he gets thrown in a cistern and he’s taken off to Egypt.

    Well I’m excited today because today we get to start the story of Joseph. Now the story of Joseph is a story that takes up a quarter of the book of Genesis from chapter 37 all the way to the end. More than a quarter of the whole book. So we’re going to spend some time learning about Joseph. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    So That

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 13, 2014
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    The primary idea is the importance of the Bible and particularly how the Bible can ensure that we are well equipped to deal with anything that we face in our own lives and in the culture

    Good morning. Happy New Year! I suspect some of you might be working on some goals. Some of you may be thinking about getting serious about saving some money so you can buy that new car, that new house, that new set of golf clubs. Right? Some of you are maybe thinking about taking a class or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Star That Leads The Way

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 2, 2016
     | 3,678 views

    There is no map to help us find Jesus and there is no star to follow, but we do have the Bible. We can find the way to Jesus by reading God's Holy Word! The Bible is the map and star that will lead to Jesus.

    Good morning boys and girls! Did you have a good Christmas? Did you get lots of gifts? Did any of you go on a trip over Christmas? How did you get there? Did you have to get directions? How did you get them? Did you ask someone? Did you go online and get directions? Did your parents use a GPS ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Are You Waiting For? Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 11, 2018
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     | 10,987 views

    When Felix heard Paul preach the Gospel in a private audience, he was deeply affected...but he procrastinated, sealing his eternal doom. This sermon asks us, "What are you waiting for" about several key decisions God wants us to make in our lives.

    What Are You Waiting For? Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 11, 2018 TEXT: Acts 24:24-25 - "And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. 25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pleasing God - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 5, 2017
     | 14,522 views

    Cultivating a Desire to Please God. We will attempt to answer these questions… Why should we want to please God? How can I stir up a passion in me to make pleasing God a priority? How can I influence others to want to please God?

    INTRODUCTION Today we are going to talk about Cultivating a Desire to Please God. We will attempt to answer these questions… • Why should we want to please God? • How can I stir up a passion in me to make pleasing God a priority? • How can I influence others to want to please God? We will begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Beating The Devil

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Mar 6, 2017
     | 9,237 views

    A sermon on Christ's victory over the three temptations of the devil.

    The First Sunday of Lent March 5, 2017 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 4:1-11 True Spiritual Power On Tuesday (2/28/17), NPR’s On Point program did a segment on “Video Games for Adults.” According to the story, “More adult Americans are playing more video games for more ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran