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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024
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     | 840 views

    This sermon encourages embracing Jesus' liberating spirit, banishing inner demons, and becoming agents of God's love and truth for true happiness and fulfillment.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this hallowed gathering, where the Word of God is our guiding light and Jesus Christ, our savior, is our beacon of hope. We are here to bask in the divine wisdom of the Holy Scripture, to seek solace in its comforting words, and to find guidance in its eternal truths. In ...read more

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    For The Sake Of The Elect

    Contributed by Michael Bell on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,471 views

    OUR DRIVING MOTIVE FOR CONTINUAL EVANGELISM OUGHT TO BE OUR PASSION FOR THE ELECT.

    Yesterday....visit to jail..."credentials"..."Before I formed you in the womb I knew you" (Jer. 1:5)"Chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world." (Eph 1:4) Scripture is replete with examples of the truth that our salvation originates with choice of God long before we ever considered him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Before You Give

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,922 views

    Getting our motives right before we give our money.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ----------- March 28, 2004 ----------- 1“Be careful not to do your good works in public in order to attract attention. If you do, your Father in heaven will not reward you. So when you give to the poor, don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who Will Go For Us

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,416 views

    Calling and motivating people to serve God where He is directing them

    Who Will Go For Us? September 14/15, 2002 Intro: I concluded last week’s sermon with Jesus’ words from Matthew 9:37-38. “Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’” I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 3 M's Of Ministry

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,750 views

    We look at the 3 M’s of Ministry: MODEL, MENTOR, MOTIVATE.

    Outline first, then Full text THE THREE M’S OF MINISTRY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DEFINE MINISTRY? DO YOU HAVE A MINISTRY? WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF YOUR MINISTRY? HOW DO YOU EVALUATE YOUR MINISTRY? ARE YOU PREPARING YOURSELF TO REACH FARTHER IN MINISTRY? DO YOU ACCEPT STATUS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Give Because We Were Lost.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,046 views

    THis is a stewardship sermon which deals with different motivations for giving to the cause of Christ.

    We Give Because We Were Lost 10/24/99 Eccle. 11:1-6 Luke 15:1-10 Let’s suppose that instead of God being the loving and gracious God that He is, suppose God was like what a lot of people think. Many think God is an old grandfatherly figure sitting on a throne ready to zap us for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Motivaton For A Monday Or Any Other Day

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 5,763 views

    Knowing God is working in us, helps us to be motivated to work for Him.

    1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. "Therefore" … points a backwards . . . · Risen Christ our Reality and Hope (15:1-19) · Last Enemy (Death) Destroyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary's Wonderful Song Of Praise

    Contributed by Terry Tuley on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 111 ratings
     | 8,087 views

    A sermon to exalt Jesus and put into perspective the true motive and character of Mary

    The Song of Mary Luke 1:46-55 What is so special about Mary? Should she be an object of our worship because she was chosen to be the mother of our Lord? Should she be looked upon as a mediator (go between) when we pray? There is not an ounce of scripture that instructs us to do so. In fact the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Thoughts Of Jesus

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,231 views

    Principles that motivated the actions and words of Jesus. From Matthew’s Gospel

    The Great Thoughts of Jesus INTRO.: Throughout His life on Earth, Jesus aroused amazement and interest wherever He went. People marveled at His teaching as well as His deeds. The human mind is such that when we see a strange or phenomenal Person like Jesus we want to know "what makes him tick." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Follow The Example Of Christ

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,319 views

    Follow Jesus motives for why he did what he did.

    FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST This month we are going to be studying the example of Jesus Christ. What’s powerful about Jesus life is that he is an example of perfection in every area so there will be no shortage of areas to look at. Motives are always good for us to look at. The question of why ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bandages Of Love Iii Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,970 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that anyone in need is their NEIGHBOR.

    Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) 22 July 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Seaside, California BIG IDEA: Anyone in need is your neighbor. References: Luke 18:18-27(RSV) Story of The Rich Young Ruler; Luke 10:25-37 (NIV); Romans 15:1-2 KJV - (We then that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Heroes In Unlikely Places

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 11, 2007
     | 6,509 views

    A Remembrance Day message asking us to recall that love is the motive for sacrifice.

    JOHN 15:13 HEROES IN UNLIKELY PLACES “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends.” September 11, 2001 shocked a complacent world from its lethargy into enforced wakefulness. Before that day, police and fire fighters were often thought of as necessary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bandages Of Love Iv Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,920 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that anyone in need is their neighbor.

    Bandages of Love IV Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) 9 September 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Saint James C.M.E. Salinas, California BIG IDEA: Anyone in need is your neighbor. References: Luke 18:18-27(RSV) Story of The Rich Young Ruler; Luke 10:25-37 (NIV); John 15:1-17 “Fruit Bearing”; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Always Faithful

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,514 views

    In this sermon you will find encouragement and motivation to remain faithful to Jesus Christ.

    Over the past few weeks I have highlighted several overarching qualities that I see in the people of our church. These are not a source of arrogance. This does not mean we are superior to any other church. We celebrate these qualities because God has assembled a group of people who share similar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Journey Of The Wise Men

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,527 views

    The Purpose That Motivated Them; The Perseverance That Sustained Them; The Presents They Presented Him

    Matthew 2:1-12 The Journey of the Wise Men The characters of Christmas teach us a great deal about the meaning of Christmas. Now, we do not know a great deal about these wise men actually. They are really known as magi in the scriptures. We do not know how many of them there were. We say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist