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  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Why Did You Come To Church Today

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 8, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,645 views

    A message that examines the motives that people have for attending church.

    Clem went to church on Sunday morning. He heard the pianist miss a note during the prelude and he winced. He saw a teenager talking when everyone else was bowed in prayer. He sensed the usher was watching to see what he put in the offering plate and it made him angry. He caught the pastor in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 10, 2024
     | 121 views

    Three motives to flee from sin and flee to Christ.

    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 what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going For The Gold

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,283 views

    This sermon compares the need for Motivation in order for Olympic athletes to win the Gold to our need for God’s Love to be our Motivation n Going for the Gold in Life.

    Going for the Gold in Life 1John 4:7-21 Intro.: A. This weekend the Winter Olympics started. Some of the events include Figure Skating, Bobsleding, the Luge, Downhill Skiing, Speed skating, Cross Country skiing, snowboarding, etc. One of the elements of the Olympics is hearing the stories of ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    How Jesus Reached People Series

    Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012
     | 5,367 views

    In our text, some of the people followed Him with wrong motives & some whose motives were pure. Either way, Jesus loved them & ministered to their needs.

    The Gospel of Mark #8 – “How Jesus Reached People” Mark 3:7-19 Intro – 1. Do you like to shave? I hate it! If it weren’t for my wife, I’d never shave! SLIDE – Big beard! 2. ILL – In the 1950s, marketing whiz Stanley Arnold was working at Young & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Words: Consider The Source Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 31, 2021
     | 1,517 views

    Seriously, though, there is a difference. God’s Word has power to propel us through life in Godliness, the word of man has some power, and the word of agitators can have a good dose of negative power. When it comes to words, we need to consider the source.

    Words: Consider the Source (Proverbs 29:18, 19, 21, 22) 1. None of us doubt the power of words. This story illustrates it. 2. A group of Frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. All the other Frogs gathered around the pit. When they saw how deep the pit was, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Finding God In Our Lives SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 442 views

    The pursuit of God is based on a decision and motivated by a firm conviction. Reaching this level requires an effort that few are motivated to take. Here is a reflection on what Isaiah speaks about this.

    The search for God is a decision motivated by a strong conviction. It requires effort that few are willing to make. In this reflection, we will explore what Isaiah says about seeking God. Isaiah 55:6-7 (NIV) "Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake ...read more

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    The Law Of Liberty Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 7,078 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

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    No Bible No Power Know The Bible Know The Power

    Contributed by Eddie Robinson on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,787 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

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    The Reward Factor Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,581 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
     | 7,345 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

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    Church Unity #1 Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,976 views

    Sermon speaks about the importance and the right motivation for church unity

    #13 6-17-07 Church Unity #1 Text; Philippians 2:1, 2 Introduction, In Dwight Pentecost’s commentary on the book of Philippians he refers to an occurrence of a church split in Dallas Texas. The church split was so bad that it involved a legal suit of one side of the church against the other over ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Church Unity #2 Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,513 views

    Sermon speaks about the motivation, marks and the maintaining of church unity.

    #14 6-24-07 Church Unity #2 Text; Philippians 2:3-4 I. The Motivation for Church Unity (2:1) A. The motivation most come from within B. Our relationship with Christ motivates us to unify C. The love of God motivates us to unify D. The fellowship of the Spirit motivates us to unify E. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Breaking Our Silence!!!

    Contributed by Paul Kaiwi on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,443 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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    Blessing Blocker Or Blessing Bringer? Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,903 views

    It’s time for the church to check its motives for being.

    September 23, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Haggai 1:1-15 Subject: Sowing and Reaping Title: Are You a Blessing Blocker or a Blessing Bringer? You live in the most blessed nation in the world. You have more freedom to do as you like. You have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Ant-Ligent!”

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 12, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,572 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

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