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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Finding Motivation Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 17, 2011
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     | 7,323 views

    Vision sermon on urgency, time is now, motivation for the common ground growth that we argued would be our goal

    Text: Nehemiah 2:17-18, Title: New Riverlutions: Finding Motivation, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/16/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Sense of Urgency video, On October 16, 1555, Hugh Latimer and Nicolas Ridley were tied to the stake to be burned for their Protestant teaching and preaching and their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heavens Heroes Enoch Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,700 views

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    Heaven’s Hero, Enoch It is important to remember that the faith of heaven’s heroes was a continual trust, dependence and confidence in God to bring to pass His promises. Although very little is revealed about the character of Enoch he stands out to us as example of a man who pleased God because ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Strength To Stand Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,579 views

    God wants you to stand your ground and He will give you everything you need to do so.

    Strength to Stand Ephesians 6:10-13 Intro: In his book, Fuzzy Memories, Jack Handey writes, "There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. "Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons, but the instructor wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Genealogy Of The King Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 24, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,302 views

    Matthew begins the story of Jesus with a genealogy to establish the fact that our faith is grounded on fact and history, not myth and legend.

    Christmas Series - 2014 Sermon # 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Don't Believe This Stuff Anymore! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 11, 2023
     | 1,843 views

    Based on 1 Cor. 1:18 - This sermon defines deconstruction & the importance of being grounded in the truth of the Gospel.

    “I DON’T BELIEVE THIS STUFF ANYMORE” 1 Cor. 1:18 FBCF – 9/10/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Here are some names I want throw out to you: - Derek Webb (Caedmon’s Call – now a drag queen who calls himself “Flamy Grant”) - Kevin Max (DC Talk) - John Steingard (Hawk Nelson) - Michael & Lisa Gungor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fellowship And The Fullness Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,844 views

    “God desires to have a close, personal relationship with you, where you and God stand together on common ground.”

    1 John 1:4-7 (NKJV) "Fellowship and the Fullness of Joy" January 7, 2024 The Fellowship - The Father - The Forgiveness of Sin The Fellowship. We like that word, “Fellowship.” In the Baptist Church it is often associated with food. We even name our cafeteria, our Fellowship Hall. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miracle Of Anticipation SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,003 views

    Expectation is the breeding ground for miracles. Remember the excitement and anticipation the night before Christmas or your Birthday. This is the power of expectation.

    Expectation is the key to experiencing miracles. Think back to when you were a child, eagerly awaiting Christmas or your birthday. You were filled with excitement and anticipation, unable to sleep because you knew something amazing was about to happen. That feeling of expectation is what we need to ...read more

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    Celebrating Unity Of The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,176 views

    This sermon explores the importance of unity in the church, grounded in God's promises, and how to cultivate this unity through love and understanding.

    Good morning, my dear family in Christ. As we gather here today in this sacred assembly, we are reminded of the comforting assurance of our shared faith, the unbreakable bond that we share in the love of Christ. We are not just individuals standing alone, but we are collectively the body of Christ, ...read more

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    The Marks Of A Generation That Knows Not God

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 8, 2021
     | 24,956 views

    We must understand that the Old Testament is not written just to fill up space in the Bible but is written to instruct and inform us of what to do and not do. Romans 15:4 “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning.”

    The Marks of a Generations that knows not God. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - A few years ago I had an incident happen that saddened my heart but also made me think just where we as a people are going and how each generation is failing the next generation. I had a Red 150 step-side ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Not What We Expected

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 9, 2018
     | 6,674 views

    Opposition to the Good News of Jesus Christ is nothing new. The first 12 pastors were instructed how to deal with it. Think long and hard how you respond to the message of the Good News as there are consequences depending on your reaction.

    Not What We Expected Mark 6:1-13 Jesus said that; ““A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.” “He was amazed at their lack of faith.” Mark 6:4 Sometimes people think they know you. They think they know your family and your family ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sitting Around The Campfire Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,051 views

    God invited Moses to a campfire (a burning bush), but there was more in that meeting between God and Moses than you'd think.

    (The only lights in the sanctuary were those on stage, an there was a graphic of a burning campfire flickering on the screens) This morning we’re going to be worshipping around a campfire - and since the Elders wouldn’t let me burn an actual fire on stage, you’ll just have to put up with this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Believe In Believing Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,733 views

    Two CHARACTERISTICS of faith that will keep you on solid ground even when the rest of the world has turned upside down.

    When the two days were over, he went from that place to Galilee (for Jesus himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in the prophet¡¦s own country). When he came to Galilee, the Galileans welcomed him, since they had seen all that he had done in Jerusalem at the festival; for they too had ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Before God's Throne Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,107 views

    Isaiah receives a vision of the sacred Temple and blazing holiness of God and is forever changed and fully equipped to stand his ground.

    The year Israel’s king died, Isaiah received a vision of the undying King of kings. Uzziah had reigned for 52 years, and his rule brought prosperity and national security. Uzziah’s death spelled the end of an era; his death weakened the nation, but the greatest King remained seated ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    You Asked Me To Be Your New Pastor

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 15, 2011
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,223 views

    A message from a pastor who has been hired to lead a church to a congregation, establishing the ground rules for their future relationship.

    You had heard that due to my health, I had to temporarily retire from the ministry. You also heard that I was healed and contemplating planting our third church. That is when I received a phone call from the leaders of your church, asking me if I would consider being your new pastor. You said ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Take A Look At Your Shoes

    Contributed by Chase Gallimore on Apr 5, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,946 views

    We explore how clean our shoes are as we learn from Moses what it means to walk on holy ground

    Exodus 3:1-6 1 Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the desert and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2 There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ