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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    The Paraclete Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,301 views

    A motivational message geared to inspire Christians to continue allowing the Holy Spirit to fill their lives with God’s power and authority.

    MOST OF US WHO HAVE COMPUTERS KNOW THAT ON THE SCREEN OF OUR MONITOR IS AN ICON, OR A PICTURE, THAT IS ENTITLED: "MY COMPUTER." IF YOU "CLICK-ON" THIS ICON IT WILL SOON OPEN A FILE THAT REVEALS THE CONTENTS OF EVERYTHING YOU HAVE SAVED ON YOUR COMPUTER. THE SAME IS TRUE FOR US AS GOD’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    It Only Takes A Few

    Contributed by Michael Hensley on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 140 ratings
     | 7,559 views

    Two small groups turned the world upside down. Compares Paul and Silas and the hijackers of the Attack on America. Speaks of motive.

    Making a BIG difference is not as unlikely as it may seem. We have before us, today, two examples of small groups that turned the world upside down. The first group: The hijackers. 19 hijackers have turned the world upside down. (Think about that number, only 19!)  Less people than it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chad Wright avatar

    Live In Our Unchanging Inheritance

    Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 6,846 views

    This sermon focuses on the comfort the resurrection gives believers and the motive it gives us to remain in and rejoice in our eternal inheritance in Christ.

    Dear heirs of eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord, Introduction: If you died tonight, are you sure that your family would be financially secure without you? Would your wife or husband have trouble paying the bills and debts which you have incurred? If you still have children at home, would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Compelled By Love

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 11,667 views

    This message takes a close look at our motives. It calls us to make Love and Gratitude the basis for everything we do.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Compelled by Love Pastor Jerry C. Vargo I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "You Must Be Born Again" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,497 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the grieving family to affirm to others that they must “BE BORN AGAIN” in order to receive eternal life.

    “You Must Be Born Again” Funeral Sermon for SFC (ret.) Oscar Herndon John 3:1-3;14-16 (KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord, California BIG IDEA: THE LATE SFC OSCAR HERNDON’S FAVORITE SCRIPTURE INDICATES THAT GOD HIMSELF MUST WORK A MIRACLE IN OUR HEART AND RENEW IT IN ORDER ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Widow In Spirit"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,741 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that TRUSTING GOD is important BECAUSE He is in control of the believer’s life.

    Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris U.S. Army Chaplain 12 November 2006 Fort Ord Military Chapel __________________________ THE BIG IDEA: TRUSTING GOD IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE HE IS IN CONTROL OF THE BELIEVER’S LIFE! REFERENCES: I Timothy 5:3-16 MSG (Take care of widow who are destitute. If a widow has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Baker avatar

    Divine Directions Series

    Contributed by Ron Baker on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 13,391 views

    This sermon should motivate people to see that God was directing the events at the incarnation and He has given us directions as well.

    Divine Directions (4 of 4 in the series “Jesus our Messiah” – Matthew 1-2) Text: Matthew 2:12-23 - Date: December 17, 2006 INTRODUCTION We see here in this narrative section of Scripture that there was a lot of Divine Directions taking place. God seemed to be directing all these events ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Generational Challenges Equal Futuristic Blessings”

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,763 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to look forward to affirming to others that Jesus, like His ancestors, also descended into Egypt.

    “Generational Challenges Equal Futuristic Blessings” Matthew 2:13-23 (KJV) Deuteronomy 11:26-28 (KJV) 31 December 2006 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: BELIEVERS need to empathize with Jesus’ life journey. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "The Invisible Guest At Our Wedding" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,942 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God expects believers NOT TO DEFRAUD (or cheat on)their spouses.

    Malachi 2:10-16 (MSG) 22 April 2007 (Kenny Harris III’s Birthday) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: God expects us to protect the spirit of marriage, within us, by not defrauding our spouses. References: Malachi 2:10-16 (MSG); Deuteronomy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Harris avatar

    Pre-Mothers' Day: "... Because Her Hour Has Come ..." Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 6, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,860 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others, in wake of Mothers’ Day, many mothers forget the anguish of child birth.

    6 May 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: Seeing their baby and experiencing the joy of being a mother causes many mothers to forget the anguish of birth. References: John 16:16-22 (RSV); Psalm 30:5 (KJV) For his anger endureth but a moment; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Living Single”

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,665 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the Singles to affirm to others that Living Single is a Special Calling of God to a deeper level of spiritual devotion.

    BIG IDEA: LIVING SINGLE IS A SPECIAL CALLING OF GOD. REFERENCES: I Cor. 7:25-40; I Cor. 7:1-24; Matthew 19:8-12 (Because of the hardness of mans heart, Moses wrote the bill of divorcement … Not all men can receive this except for who is given … enuchs who have been so from birth …); Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Growing The Family

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 211 ratings
     | 50,194 views

    From the life of Christ we learn how to grow a church family. 1- the method 2- the motivation 3- the means

    INTRO.- ILL.- A father who didn’t exactly resemble Atlas or perhaps Samson said, “My little girl was sitting on my lap facing a mirror. After gazing intently at her reflection for some minutes, she said, ‘Daddy, did God make you?’ “’He sure did,’ I told her. “’And did He make me too?’ she asked. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Pursue And Rescue"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 3, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 30,005 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to ENCOURAGE THEMSELVES, SEEK GOD’S GUIDANCE, and DO AS GOD’S WORD says.

    3 July 2005 1 Samuel 30:1-8 (KJV) by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: BELIEVERS should always ENCOURAGE THEMSELVES, SEEK GOD’s GUIDANCE, and DO AS HIS WORD says. REFERENCES: 1 Samuel 29:1-11 (The Dismissal of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Katrina" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,057 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to OTHERS THAT GOD IS GOOD, AND HE KNOWS THOSE WHO SEEK SHELTER IN HIM.

    11 September 2005 Nahum 1:1-7 (KJV) Romans 10:13-15 (KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegue, South Korea BIG IDEA: God is good and He knows those who seek shelter in Him. REFERENCES: Nahum 1:1-7 (MSG); Nahum 1:7-8 (The LORD is good, a strong ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "What Are You Going To Do When The Wind Ceases?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,243 views

    Simple three point outline with a dynamic truth: 1. Saved by Grace. 2. Kept by Grace. 3. Motivated by Grace!

    Title: "What are you going to do when the wind stops?" Introduction: On Wednesday nights at our Church, we have been studying the life and letters of Peter. Our text this past week was from Galations the second chapter. In this text, Paul rebukes Peter for not openly worshipping with the gentile ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist