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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Giving As Unto The Lord

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 20, 2025
     | 400 views

    Giving is an essential part of Christian living. It is not only about money, but about the heart, the motive, and the object of our giving. Many give for recognition, obligation, or compulsion, but true kingdom giving is done as unto the Lord.

    GIVING AS UNTO THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:23-24 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8; Proverbs 3:9-10; Malachi 3:10; Matthew 6:1-4; Acts 20:35 INTRODUCTION: Giving is an essential part of Christian living. It is not only about money, but about the heart, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rest In The Future!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 29, 2013
     | 7,460 views

    God from the beginning of time mandated/demonstrated that we all must rest in Him. We have to connect with Him to get energized! We also have to learn to rest in the future – placing our lives into the hands of the Lord.

    `Rest in Our Scripture for this series - Isa. 40:29-31: "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope (rest) in the Lord will renew their strength. They soar on wings like eagles; they will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unanswered Prayer (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,745 views

    God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Mat 7:7). But why does He sometimes not answer our prayers? This sermon series explains several possibilities for why God does not grant our prayers.

    We have learned that God invites us to ask Him what we need (Matthew 7:7) because, number one, God wants us to be close to Him; number two, God wants us to always depend on Him; and number three, God wants to show His love to us. When we ask something from Him, we must be ready to get His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Pure In Heart: Defined Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,420 views

    In this sixth beatitude, we must understand the standard Jesus is setting with the with the phrase "pure in heart.". If we set the standard too low, we fail to enter into the fullness of the blessing. If we set it too high we forsake the pursuit as futile.

    Intro We are studying the Beatitudes with an interest in how to position ourselves for revival. What attitudes of heart are conducive to experiencing more of God’s grace and participating in what he is doing. The Beatitudes provide insight for participating in the kingdom of God because this is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Commitment

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,456 views

    Why is it that Christians often need to be motivated to give when God has given us so much? God had provided for the Corinthians in such a wonderful way and yet they were hesitant to share what they had with others.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: W. A. Criswell tells of an ambitious young man who told his pastor he’d promised God a tithe of his income. They prayed for God to bless his career. At that time he was making $40.00 per week and tithing $4.00. In a few years his income increased and he was tithing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James McCullen avatar

    Sent To Preach Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 12, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,370 views

    The motivation to preach is in this text. It is the call of God. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get full benefit.

    SENT TO PREACH Gal 1:1-5 NASB 1 Paul, an apostle (not {sent} from men, nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead), 2 and all the brethren who are with me, to the churches of Galatia: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    In The Footsteps Of Thomas

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 149 ratings
     | 29,874 views

    Having just returned from India and seeing the impact that Thomas had and is still having on this land I wanted to find out who Thomas was from a biblical point of view and see some of his motivations.

    In the footsteps of Thomas John 20:24-29 One of the disciples, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin), was not with the others when Jesus came. 25 They told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “I won’t believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands, put my fingers into them, and place my hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    So Send I You

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 24, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 24,443 views

    Before Jesus returned to heaven he gave his disciples the Great Commission, to be his representatives in making known the Gospel, following the pattern of his mission to Earth, the Same Method, the Same Motivation and the Same Means.

    SO SEND I YOU The farewell words of a Christian leader are listened to with special attention. The Bible records the parting speeches of some of it’s great characters as they hand the torch of witness to a new generation, but the farewell speech that I would have most liked to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Freedom Isn’t Free"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 30, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,357 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others - while tears, pain, and death still exist – to set aside time to commemorate those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom in which all Americans enjoys.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Memorial Day Worship Service Killeen, TX 30 May 2010 Big Idea: Soldiers (and family members of military members) should set aside time to commemorate those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom in which all Americans ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    The Power Of Living Life On Purpose

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,651 views

    A PURPOSE WILL: ❶ Motivate you ❷ Keep your priorities straight ❸ Develop your potential ❹ Give you ability to live in the present ❺ Help you evaluate your progress

    2 Timothy 4:6-8KJVFor I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Koehler avatar

    Knowledge Without Love Who Get's The Glory?

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,952 views

    What would happen to our world if we had knowledge but no love to guide us? What happens to us when we focus on Godly knowledge but love does not motivate us to share our wisdom?

    Knowledge without love? WHO GETS THE GLORY? Where would we be if we had great knowledge but no love? Imagine if our entire generation decided that knowledge was all that mattered. What would be the result? We would know how to operate using all our medical skill but, we would not care enough about ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Mercy: Punishment Withheld"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,156 views

    To purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to reflect upon Sept 11 2001, and to affirm to others that just as Christ had mercy on Paul - if we repent of our wrong doings – Christ will also have MERCY on us.

    14 September 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris West Fort Hood Chapel Killeen TX BIG IDEA: Christ will HAVE MERCY on us if we repent of our wrong doings. REFERENCES: Acts 9 (Paul’s Conversion Experience); Ephesians 2:3-5 (NIV) All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Patience: The Patience Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 31, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 23,275 views

    God is patience with us. The motivation for patience is the redemption of man. We bear the fruit of patience when we (1) trust God's timing, (2) see the big picture, and (3) use our wait wisely.

    2 Peter 3:8-9 8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    Good News – Bad News For The Church Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Sep 8, 2014
     | 4,609 views

    Stephen's death and the following persecution was a bad news/Good News Scenario. On the one hand it was a very negative thing for the church. Yet God used this evil to motivate the church with the Great Commission they had previously ignored.

    GOOD NEWS – BAD NEWS FOR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Acts 8:1-4 Dorn Ridge Church Of Christ, September 07, 2014 INTRODUCTION: 1.) The story has been told of a man waking up in the hospital after a car accident. A.) As the man gains consciousness, his doctor says to him, I have good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    An Excellent Wife Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 29, 2015
     | 5,453 views

    1) The basic matter of the submission (Ephesians 5:22a), then with its 2) Manner & Motive (Ephesians 5:22b-23a), as well as the 3) Model (Ephesians 5:23b-24).

    For the past several hundred years western society has been bombarded with the humanistic, egalitarian, sexless, classless philosophy that was the dominant force behind the French Revolution. The blurring and even total removal of all human distinctions continues to be masterminded by Satan so as ...read more

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    Denomination: Other