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  • Tim George avatar

    The Law Of Liberty Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 7,662 views

    What is it that motivates us to live the Christian life? It is the Law of Liberty.

    So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. (James 2:12) Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd string quarterback with instructions to run on every play and he had better not pass the ball. Alabama led by three points and only had to run ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eddie Robinson avatar

    No Bible No Power Know The Bible Know The Power

    Contributed by Eddie Robinson on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,423 views

    This sermon is written with the idea of motivating a person to become a Bible reader.

    No Bible No Power Know the Bible Know the Power Catch phrase: Grab the Word 23 The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him, 24 Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Reward Factor Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,244 views

    part 10 in Sermon on the Mount series looks at our motives.

    As we get back into the Sermon on the Mount and start to look at Matthew Chapter six we are immediately confronted with the question, "What is the place of the reward motive in the Christian’s life?" Are we good for goodness sake or are we good in order to get the carrot at the end of the stick or ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Just In Time"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,992 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to have UNWAVERING FAITH in God.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia BIG IDEA: GOD MAY NOT COME EXACTLY WHEN YOU WANT HIM TO - BUT HE’S ALWAYS “ON TIME” … REFERENCES: Genesis 21:5 (And Abraham was an hundred years old when Isaac was born); Genesis 22:2-9 (And Abraham rose early … with his son Isaac … ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Najpaver avatar

    What Would Jesus Do About The Upcoming Election Series

    Contributed by Tim Najpaver on Oct 23, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,695 views

    To motivate Christians to allow their faith to be their primary influence at election time.

    WHAT WOULD JESUS DO ABOUT THE APPROACHING ELECTION? Romans 13:1 I heard on a talk show this week someone comment on the fact that both candidates for president have made their faith a paramount issue in their political debates. That commentator remarked, “What a person believes really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Our Silence!!!

    Contributed by Paul Kaiwi on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,399 views

    This sermon will motivate christians to step out in faith and reach their communities.

    Aloha I Ke Akua Christian Fellowship Senior Pastor Paul A. Kaiwi, Jr., M.D. Sunday Morning Service September 3, 2006 Breaking Our Silence!!! JOKE: Passengers aboard a luxurious cruise ship were having a great time until a baby girl fell overboard. Immediately there was an 80 year old man in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Evidence Of True Love

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 14, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 10,891 views

    Note the reasons that the love of God motivates our hearts to action.

    THE EVIDENCE OF LOVE © 2001 Mark Beaird Text: 1 John 3:16-18 What is your picture of someone who is truly poor? In Hollywood there is an exclusive school attended by children of movie stars, producers, and directors. Asked to write a composition on the subject of poverty, one little girl ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Ant-Ligent!”

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 12, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,955 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to WORK and EARN their living; and NOT TO BE FREELOADERS.

    Proverbs 6:6-11 (KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: The believer who is capable of working SHOULD WORK and EARN his/her living. REFERENCES: 2 Thessalonians 3:10b (… that if any would not work, neither should he eat); Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Klein avatar

    The Longsuffering Of God

    Contributed by Steve Klein on May 18, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,860 views

    An examination of God's longsuffering, which both comforts and motivates us.

    The Longsuffering of God Intro: Did you hear about the teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put his boots on? He asked for help and she could see why. With her pulling and him pushing, the boots still didn’t want to go on. When the second boot was on, she had worked up a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Benevolence According To Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,112 views

    In the eyes of the Master our motive for practising benevolence is extremely important.

    “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,566 views

    This sermon examines what it is that motivates Christians to live the Christian life.

    Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Great Commission Series

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,675 views

    This message considers the message, meaning and motive of New Testament evangelism

    I. THE GREAT COMMISSION 15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “the Activity Of A Christ-Like Servant” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 23, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,413 views

    What motivates a Christ-like servant to do good deeds?

    The writer of Hebrews touches on two things associated with our being involved in ministry to others in a way that honors Christ. He first speaks of the attitude and then of the activity of a servant. Last time, we thought about how the attitude of a Christ-like servant is love; and how that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel Shaped Life! Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 16, 2009
     | 4,589 views

    The life we’re called to live is to be informed and motivated by the gospel.

    Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians 2:4-8 The apostle Paul, having preached Christ in you, the hope of glory, now begins to explain how that truth is to shape the life of every believer. There is a path we are to walk in the presence of Christ and in the power of Christ. Let’s read verses ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Your Calls From God

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 31, 2007
     | 2,585 views

    A message of encouragement and motivation to give your all for the work of the Kingdom.

    YOUR CALLS FROM GOD Romans 12:1-2 * When Deboria and I were first married, I was a member of volunteer fire department. This was the mid-70’s and before the personal pagers were so inexpensive and available so alerting us fireman in a timely manner was a challenge. The system began with a siren, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist