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  • David Welch avatar

    A Future Focus Motivates A Present Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018
     | 2,850 views

    Part 5 in our consideration of how a future focus motivates present faithfulness.

    Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 5 “Pursuing Peace with ALL Men” Scripture insists we continually maintain an eternal focus -- Colossians 3:1-4 Keep seeking the things above…Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. Why? For you have died and your life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Attribute Eight | A Man Integrates Motive Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018
     | 4,999 views

    He is aware that his motives are easily swayed by internal and external, positive and negative forces, that attempt to satisfy his desires. Therefore, he must be cognizant of the battle by directing his desire toward God.

    Well as we continue our path to discovering what it means to be a man of God, we are discussing the attributes of a man. And of course – we look at our model man, who is Jesus Christ. And as promised each time, we said we’d look at a – something that he told us to do, and something that he did as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "a Miracle And A Motive"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 21, 2023
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     | 2,637 views

    Jesus brings with Him choices for us to make. Will we follow Him, or will we try and get rid of Him?

    “A Miracle and a Motive” John 11:1-7, 17-19, 32-53 How many of you have read or heard the story of Jesus raising Lazarus before? Where we stop reading the story has a lot to do with how we interpret it. If I were to have stopped reading at verse 45, the story would have a happy ending, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Right Motives For Ministry: Why We Serve Him Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,658 views

    Coming to know and serve God certainly benefits us, and we should not be ashamed of that; he created us to need him. But we are called to serve on the basis of higher motives, motives that are tied to who God is and what he has done. So why do we serve hi

    The Right Motives for Ministry: Why We Serve Him (2 Corinthians 5:11-15) 1. People are motivated in many ways. 2. He may dress like a skid-row bum and smell like a dead rat, but Andy Smulian is a hit among London businessmen plagued by those who won't pay their bills. Employed by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Joy Of Giving

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 8, 2022
     | 2,078 views

    'The Joy of Giving' - 2 Corinthians chapter 9 verses 6-11 sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Generous Sowing (vs 6) (2). Cheerful Giving (vs 7) (3). Abundant Blessing (vs 8-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The Inuit people live in the northern part of Alaska, • When missionaries first tried to translate the Bible into their language, • They found they had a problem with ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    All The Right Moves - All The Wrong Motives Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2011
    based on 81 ratings
     | 27,692 views

    There are behaviors and qualities that many Christians believe are hallmarks of a truly spiritual Christian. But Paul tells us that those qualities mean nothing if we don’t love others. Why? Why are our best Christian behaviors empty without that single a

    OPEN: Jesse James was one of the most famous men of the West. For a period of about 15 years, Jesse James and his gang committed 26 holdups where they made off with approximately $200,000 and killed at least 17 men (many by Jesse’s own hand). Jesse James was one of the West’s most notorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Purity

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,289 views

    Defeat sexual impurity while the battle is at its hottest.

    INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered how those folk who live in rural SA and in informal settlements are able to get their washing so white? Have you seen it? You drive along the road near the farm houses of the farm labourers and there hanging on the fence of the most basic home is the washing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Awfulness Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 8, 2019
     | 4,018 views

    Paul lists the nature of the Awfulness of Sin in the categories of four specific defilements. He identifies 1) Sexual (Galatians 5:19), and 2) Spiritual (Galatians 5:20a) defilement.

    People mark off times and celebrations in different ways. In Belgium (since 1394, in Binche), Brazil (a four-day celebration in Rio de Janeiro), Italy (in Venice, six months of celebrating in the 18th now 12 days), Trinidad and Tobago (featuring a daylong competition among calypso bands), and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Pt 6 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018
     | 1,970 views

    Part 6 in our discussion of how a future focus motivates present behavior. This message focuses on the pursuit of sanctification.

    Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 6 “Pursue Sanctification” Review A holy life is one whose direction comes from the principles and purposes of Scripture. A future focus motivates us to think about how we are living today. What does our life communicate to those around us? Does our way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "Five Smooth Stones For Five Wrongful Motives"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,688 views

    What was the genuine motive of David as he saw the “cause” to come against Goliath? In this message we will unveil five wrongful motives before sharing the one pure motive of David’s heart.

    Title of the message: “Five Smooth Stones for Five Wrong Motives,” Key Verse: (Psa 25:2 KJV) O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. For this study, I wanted to find a text that best describes the emotions and the situation that would bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Hodge avatar

    What Does Love Motivate You To Do?

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,074 views

    As person’s embrace this verse of scripture, individuals are being challenged to emulate what was done on their behalf.

    What does love motivate you to do (John 3:16) It could be said that John 3:16 is one of the most quoted and recognizable verses of scripture in the Bible. It can be seen on bulletin boards while traveling on the highway. It is displayed on signs at athletic events. It is seen in a number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    Motivational Gifts / Why Am I Here Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Aug 7, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,058 views

    Why am I here ? Why do I act and react the way that I do ? Why do I think and reason the way that I do ? Romans 12:1-8 answers these questions and more. Read on !!!

    First I want to thank God for loving me. Next I want to thank Lyril for mentoring me. Lastly I want to thank Dr. Vick for teaching me. The Motivational Gifts. Why am I here ? Why do I act and react the way that I do ? Why do I think and reason the way that I do ? Romans 12:1-8 answers these ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Randy Bataanon avatar

    5 Great Motivations Of Effective Soul Winners

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 6, 2010
    based on 129 ratings
     | 25,782 views

    Indeed, Paul lives a meaningful and exciting life. He found the reasons for living and accomplished the purpose of his very existence. He died a happy man because he found the right motivations.

    5 GREAT MOTIVATIONS OF EFFECTIVE SOUL WINNERS (2COR. 5:1-21) The apostle Paul is one of the great examples of a soul winner. He survived and defied all hardship and challenges of his mission because his eyes are focus on the five great motivations of his life. Let us therefore study these five ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Faulty Motive With A Kiss (Maundy Thursday 2023)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 4, 2023
     | 1,560 views

    Why did Judas betray Jesus with a kiss? In that day, a kiss was a way of greeting. Even in some other cultures around the world, kissing is still a way of social greeting.

    A FAULTY MOTIVE WITH A KISS Text: Matthew 26:47 - 56 Matthew 26:47-56  While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived; with him was a large crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people.  (48)  Now the betrayer had given them a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    The Beast Enemy - In - A - Me

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 5,001 views

    THIS IS A SERMON THAT ADDRESSES THE ISSUES OF FORNICATION AND ADULTERY THAT WE SO READILY ACCEPT AMONGST OUR BELIEVERS,FURTHERMORE, WE ALLOW THESE INDIVISUALS TO HOLD OFFICES IN OUR CHURCHES WITH NO DISCIPLINE FOR THEIR LIFESTYLES.

    THE BEAST ENEMY IN - A - ME THROUGH THIS GOD GIVEN MESSAGE I WANT TO SHOW HOW PAUL IS WRITING THIS EPISTLE OF CHRISTIAN FREEDOM TO A PEOPLE WHO WERE WILLING TO GIVE UP THE PRICELESS LIBERTY THEY POSESSED IN CHRIST FOR A LIE . PAUL WRITES THIS EPISTLE IN A TIMELY MANNER BECAUSE THE CHURCH ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational