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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Is There Not A Cause?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 19, 2015
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    "Is there not a cause?" David's question is a pretty good question today, too. What are we concerned about? What cause motivates our lives, our church? You see, we need a cause that motivates us!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2019) TEXT: 1 Samuel 17:20 29; Deuteronomy 6:7 A. In the New King James Version of the Bible, in 1 Samuel 17:29, we read these words, "And David said, ‘What have I done now? Is there not a cause?’" Do you know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My Purpose? My Goals?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 12, 2014
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    We must be more than ENABLERS and FISH-GIVERS --- We must teach others HOW TO FISH. let us look at MODEL---MENTOR---MOTIVATE--- We have a purpose before us.

    MY PURPOSE? --- MY GOALS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A PAIR OF SPURS, I ATTACH THEM TO MY SHOES... Proverbs 26:20 (KJV) Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. Proverbs 26:20 (MSG) When you run out of wood, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Grace Of Giving

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 2, 2014
     | 6,698 views

    Paul's enthusiasm for giving is only matched by the Macedonians...who had the right spirit toward giving.

    The Grace of Giving 2 Corinthians 8:1–14 Introduction While on his third missionary journey, the apostle Paul planned to receive a collection for the poor of Jerusalem—the offering to be received from churches he had planted (Romans 15:25–32; 1 Corinthians 16:1–4). It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    How To Become A Worthy Laborer Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Sep 2, 2014
     | 6,684 views

    How can we be laborers for God who will one day be worthy of a reward? Our text gives us a clear and concise answer.

    How To Become A Worthy Laborer 1 Corinthians 3:5-17 Introduction: 1. This is Labor Day weekend. This is a holiday set aside to honor the working class in our society. I think that’s a great idea! 2. Work is a biblical principle, and the concept of work was instituted by God before Adam and ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Did Jesus Come To Repair The Old Way?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 13, 2014
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    Jesus' comment on wineskins is confusing to many. What does it mean and how does it tie into His comments right before that on fasting?

    DID JESUS COME TO REPAIR THE OLD WAY? There are some of the same elements, but we need to know that this is a new thing. - Matthew 9:14, 16-17. - There will still be fasting – Jesus doesn’t dismiss it. Instead, He says it’ll happen when He is taken away from them (when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Mansion Or Pup Tent?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 11, 2013
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     | 3,860 views

    The house isn Heaven is in good shape, but how is the temple here looking?

    John 14:2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. KJV I once got into a bit of trouble because I suggested that these mansions are not of the antebellum Tara type, but possibly just a prayer closet where we can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Borrowed Time

    Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Jul 15, 2012
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    Time is short and we need to make the most of the time that we have.

    Borrowed Time Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 Intro: What would you do if you knew for certain that this was your last day on earth? Would you make the best of the time? I imagine that you would pray and make sure that your heart was right with the Lord. Would you find someone whom you at odds with, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Evidence Of Godly Love Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 24, 2016
     | 11,276 views

    Love is a powerful force and motivator in our lives. Love compels us to act, affecting our lives and our behavior toward others. Love motivated Christ to bear our sin on the cross. Genuine love has the power to transform lives.

    The Evidence of Godly Love 1 John 4: 17-21 There are three words we never tire of hearing: I love you. No doubt we all have spoken those words many times in our lives, and I am sure we have been sincere, hopefully most of the time. I do fear there are times when words are empty though. We may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    How To Have A Wise Christmas

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 20, 2022
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     | 1,438 views

    What made these men wise? They were seeking Jesus. Do you seek Jesus today?

    From the Spiritual viewpoint “what made these wise men wise? We ask the question and seek to answer. In the answer we hope to see what will make us “wise men”. Wise men still seek Jesus, few seeking today. Matthew 7:13-14, 21-23, 24-26. Many are preparing for the Christmas day without any thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rudolf E. Y. Mensah avatar

    No Condition Is Permanent Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 16, 2021
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     | 16,763 views

    Your current condition cannot outweigh your future glory. No condition is permanent and so are your afflictions, sufferings and disappointments.

    *OASIS EVENING WORD (OEW)* For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! 2 Corinthians 4:17 NLT *NO CONDITION IS PERMANENT* Straightaway, your current condition cannot outweigh your future glory. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Worthy Worship Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 26, 2022
     | 3,298 views

    I challenge each of us today with this: Worship God in a worthy manner.

    WISE LIVING: WORTHY WORSHIP Ecclesiastes 5:1-20 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 5:1-20 [person from the congregation] As we begin this morning, I would like to dig into a few stories in the Bible that share some important truths with us before we get into Ecclesiastes 5. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Taylor avatar

    Brought To Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Motivation For Fighting Sin

    Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024
     | 214 views

    Today’s message, Motivation for Fighting Sin, looking at three warnings Paul gives to motivate us to fight for sexual purity which we will see is motivation to fight all sin.

    Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Motivation for Fighting Sin Ephesians 5:3-6 June 21, 2020 David Taylor We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    What's New For You In 2019

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019
     | 3,224 views

    We want to share a couple of insights about a vision for the new year

    A. Opening illustration: Anyone make New Year’s Resolutions? B. Background to passage: 446 BC, Nehemiah the cupbearer, after a bad report, broken heart, deep prayer C. Main thought: we want to share a couple of insights about a vision for the new year 1) A Grand Motivation (v. 4-5) a. Nehemiah’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    On Fire With A Noble Desire

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 10, 2016
     | 3,363 views

    Serving as an elder/overseer/shepherd/pastor/bishop of a congregation is a noble task.

    1. Why Help the Pig? Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Philippians 2:3 Two men were riding their horses down a country road, discussing the question of motivation. One believed we're capable of pure ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Hey, What About Me?

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 3, 2018
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     | 3,939 views

    Matthias is the little known apostle chosen by chance. What motivates our response, when chosen, whether by chance or not?

    Mid-week Message/Devotion May 2, 2018 Acts 1:15-17 Hey, What About Me? Reading Luke’s account to Theophilus about the selection of Matthias to replace the traitor Judas as an Apostle, gives rise to a few questions. 1. Who was Matthias? Matthias is not mentioned anywhere else in the bible. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational