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  • John Ong avatar

    Blemished Sacrifice

    Contributed by John Ong on Oct 18, 2015
     | 4,086 views

    Is there a formula for utmost motivation and passion? Who will create the formula? Who should be responsible in stirring the motivation and passion of a person?

    Is there a formula for utmost motivation and passion? Who will create the formula? Who should be responsible in stirring the motivation and passion of a person? I’ve asked myself a couple of times how much of me should be dedicated in motivating myself. Sometimes, I think that a great part ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Like A Good Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 21, 2019
     | 4,849 views

    Compare current views of being good neighbors with that of the bible.

    1. Do you remember when neighbors knew one another? When they might sit on their front porches and talk? When they invited one another over for meals or games? 2. Things have really changed, haven’t they? 3. The Boston Globe ran this story some time back: It can never be said that Adele Gaboury’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spurring One Another PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2025
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     | 203 views

    The sermon emphasizes the vital role of gathering as a church community to encourage, support, and strengthen one another in love and faith as we follow Christ.

    There’s a sacred sweetness in the sound of gathered voices. A familiar face across the aisle. A hug that lingers just a moment longer than usual. Coffee cups, creaky pews, and kind words. It all whispers a truth our souls know well: we are meant to be together. Life presses in with long weeks and ...read more

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    (Lesson 1) Jacob: Motivated By Fear

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 52 ratings
     | 2,946 views

    Jacob wrestled all night with God and wouldn’t let Him go. Because of Jacob’s tenacity, God blessed him and changed his name to Israel, i.e., a Prince with God.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 32:22-32 What an encounter is not. 1. Not a greeting, i.e., when we talk to God. 2. Not a thought, i.e., when we meditate on God. 3. Not a meeting, i.e., our scheduled communion. 4. Not incidental, i.e., something we do every day. 5. Not an answer to prayer. B. WHAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Motive For Serving God?

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Mar 19, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 25,535 views

    This sermon looks at the motives behind one’s service for God. King Jehu served God, but only to the extent that it served his self-interests.

    What is your motive for serving God? Pastor Greg Tabor Ridgeway Assembly of God 3/20/05, a.m. service Introduction: the Illustration of Jehu a. Jehu’s Commission from God · A prophet was sent to pronounce God’s death sentence on Ahab in 1 Kings 20:42 because of his disobedience in not killing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    The Motivation To Live Godly In A Godless World

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,976 views

    Do you ever see the world and wonder how Christians will make it? We live in a world that is disregarding a Holy God. In Titus 3 Paul begins this chapter telling us how to react to the world.

    Introduction: Do you ever see the world and wonder how Christians will make it? We live in a world that is disregarding a Holy God. God has been reduced to a mere imagination by many, while others ignore Him. Even the religious people of our world have become Religious Atheists, claiming to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mighty Motifs Motivates Magnificent Mannerisms Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,784 views

    Jesus tells His listeners some very important motifs to living a successful life for Him. He tells us to, "watch" and to "pray" and by doing as he says, our life will reflect the proper mannerisms of a dedicated Christian as we go about our daily living.

    MARK 13:32-37 MIGHTY MOTIFS MOTAVATES MAGNIFICENT MANNERISMS I. THE MESSAGE: A. Mystery. B. Mandate. C. Motivation. II. THE MASTER: A, Mission. B. Method. C. Monitoring. III. THE MAJESTY: A. Multiformity. B. Momentarily. C. Momentousness. In chapter 12 of Mark, Jesus teaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Paul Motivated Churches To Give

    Contributed by George Barton on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,938 views

    Discusses the various ways Paul motivated Christians to give.

    HOW PAUL MOTIVATED CHURCHES TO GIVE 1. He thanked them when they did give. (Phil 1:3 NIV) I thank my God every time I remember you. (Phil 1:4 NIV) In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy (Phil 1:5 NIV) because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Motive For Christ's Death Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 21, 2013
    based on 13 ratings
     | 65,777 views

    A sermon examining the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus.

    THE MOTIVE FOR CHRIST’S DEATH 1 Corinthians 15:3 Imagine the scene: the Sinless Son of God hangs on a cross, rusty spikes have been driven through His hands and feet. Blood pours from His brow where a cruel crown of thorns has been placed. The flesh on His back hangs like ribbons from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Motivates? Walk As Jesus Walked! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,392 views

    What motivates your Christian walk? John tells his readers two things old things but also a new thing...Walk as Jesus walked!

    1 John 2:1-14 What motivates? Last week when I started this series I finished on verse 2 of chapter 2 of 1st John. But hey I’m doing the Sermon overlap thing here as we can all do with a reminder of our sins being forgiven. John’s purpose for writing was so the people he was writing to would ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Attribute Eight | A Man Integrates Motive Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018
     | 4,997 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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    Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018
     | 3,801 views

    Part four considering how a future focus motivates present faithfulness

    “Future Focus Present Faithfulness” Pt 4 Review Contemplating our future heavenly existence greatly affects our present service. Scripture requires us to maintain a clear heavenly focus in order to manage a consistent earthly walk. We enter and keep running this present grueling race of faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A Future Focus Motivates A Present Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018
     | 2,849 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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    Nehemiah Served God With Proper Motivation

    Contributed by Carl Palatino on Nov 27, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,862 views

    Nehemiah served God’s purpose in his own generation.

    NEHEMIAH SERVED GOD WITH PROPER MOTIVATION Introduction: The use of the first person identifies the author as Nehemiah, the governor of the Persian province of Judah (1:1—2:20; 13:4-31). His name means "Yahweh has comforted."The purpose of God was that His people should return to His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    M And M Sermon (Methods And Motives!)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022
     | 1,810 views

    Most of us are candy lovers and it seems everyone loves M and M candy

    Have you ever wondered how and why this company came into existence? Mr. Forrest Mars, Sr. founder of the Mars Company, got the idea in 1930s during the Spanish Civil War when he saw soldiers eating chocolate pellets with a hard shell of tempered chocolate surrounding the inside, preventing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist