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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Prophetic Body Builder Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 6, 2015
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,869 views

    Some scholars call the gifts in Rom 12 "motivational" gifts. What do they mean by that and how does that help us understand the value and purpose of the gift of prophecy?

    Have you ever heard of a TV personality from years ago named Merv Griffin? Back in his heyday Mr. Griffin hosted a TV talk show called "The Merv Griffin Show" where he would have guests who would sit down with him and talk about their lives and the passions in their lives. One of those guests ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holy Dissatisfaction Series

    Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Dec 28, 2012
     | 10,673 views

    It is only when I am dissatisfied with the status quo in my spiritual life that I will be motivated to pay the price to get to where God wants me to be.

    As I prayerfully look back over the past year, I realize that God is dissatisfied with me. As a pastor, as a husband, as a Christian, I have not been the person this past year that God wants me to be, and He is dissatisfied with me. Now, that may sound like a serious confession of spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Modeling For Minsitry Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019
     | 3,663 views

    Paul serves as an excellent role model for all Christians. He has already spoken of his ministry, message and motives. Here he provides us with a model.

    MODELING FOR MINISTRY II CORINTHIANS 6:3-12 INTRODUCTION: Lots of people have made a career out of modeling. They adorn themselves in the latest fashion and entice people like me into purchasing what they are wearing. While some model clothing, some model ministry. I’ve had some role models ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Records

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 10, 2021
     | 1,419 views

    Regardless of what our motives might be, we should keep in mind the end result. That is what's going to show up in our record.

    The Bible contains messages for two classes of people: Salvation for the lost, a life of service for the Christian. There are many motives for serving God: 1. Fear. Genesis 22:12 2. Love; 1 John 5:3 3. Duty 4. Show of; Luke 18:9-12 Five things I want to notice about our record. I. Recorded; Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Truth Matters Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 17, 2025
     | 67 views

    Paul repeated his caution against false teachers. They teach the wrong doctrine, driven by wrong motivation, produce the wrong conduct and seek gain from their belief.

    1 Timothy 6:3-5 The Truth Matters RECAP: Paul has been talking about relating to different groups in the church (5:1-6:2). o Treating older men as fathers, older women as mothers, younger men as brothers, and women as sisters. o Caring for the widows properly. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Utilize Self-Control

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,976 views

    1. The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices.

    1. The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices. Paul wrote, "The object and purpose of our instruction and charge is love, which springs from a pure heart and a good (clear) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Having A Right Spirit

    Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 25,892 views

    the need to have a right spirit in all that we do, keeping our lives free from bitterness and unforgivness, the power of a right spirit and keeping our motives in check

    Renew a Right Spirit within me… Ps 51:1-10 51:1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Way For The Woman - Mother's Day

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 554 ratings
     | 159,669 views

    God uses many terms from cosmotology today in this passage--HER MANDATE, MOTIVE, MANNER OF LIFE, AND MESSAGE. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

    GOD’S WAY FOR THE WOMAN TITUS 2:1-5 ----- Formatted text and Powerpoint for this sermon are at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/God’sWayForWoman.html ----- Powerpoint for hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ----- God’s Way for the Woman Titus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    Money Matters Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,914 views

    In this smessage I am hoping to ptovide some motivation for our people to increase their giving by making a sacrificial gift to the church. At the conclusion of the message i emphasized the chest of Joash.

    “Money Matters” Matthew 6:19-24 About 15 years ago when we lived in Kentucky Denise had just tucked our kids in for the night and Ross was playing with a penny. Actually what he was doing was trying to se just how far back on his tongue he could put it. Well you can probably guess what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful With Little For The Sake Of The Little

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,773 views

    It is easy to be faithful with little hoping to "graduate" to the big but God’s desire is that we would be faithful with little for the sake of the little, trusting and growing closer to Him with correct motives.

    Faithful with little Lk.16:10 - Faithful with little. 
 Ministry relevance - 1 Cor. 4:2 (minister must be found faithful) and 1 Tim.1:12 (We’ve been found faithful so He has put us in ministry), Pr.11:3 (Erin will read). 
 Remember FAITH: God used it on us 1st (James 3:1, 1Tim. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,532 views

    Paul summarizes 1) His authority (his right to speak), 2) His message (the truths he speaks), and 3) His motive (his reason for speaking).

    For some time know, the world has been in anticipation of the current Summer Olympic games in Beijing China. One central issue surrounding these games has been the issue of freedom and human rights violations in China. Chinese Communist leaders have been heavily criticized for their crackdown on ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Booby Trap"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 27, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,112 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Enemy of our Faith has "Booby Traps" set for unsuspecting believers; but our King is going to reverse his entrapments.

    27 September 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Compound’s Multi-Purpose Facility C.O. B. Adder Tallill, Iraq REFERENCES: Sun Tzu: “The Art of War” & other quotes from this military genius; Haman – Enemy of the Jews; Esther 2:7 (ESV) He was bringing up Hadassah, that is Esther,(A) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Ambassadors For Christ

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,678 views

    We anxiously await the coming of the Lord, but, in the meantime, we have a message, "be reconciled to God," a mission to the entire world, and the motivating love of Christ to compel us.

    Ambassadors for Christ Christian roles series 03/21/04 AM Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 INTRODUCTION Bible scholar and author William Barclay wrote of an ambassador in Roman times and noted two things about the office. 1. He was an administrator sent by the Emperor to a conquered land. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Fresh Start

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,344 views

    1)PURSUING THE PRIZE REQUIRES A PROPER AWARENESS 2) MAXIMUM EFFORT 3) FOCUSED CONCENTRATION 4) PROPER MOTIVATION 5)PROPER RECOGNITION & 6) PROPER CONFORMITY.

    The Olympics are coming soon to Vancouver British Columbia. Athletes all over the world are preparing for their various events. They of course train in such a way as to be the best of the best. Their goal; an Olympic Gold Medal, and hearing their national anthem playing while their flag is raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    A Healthy Church Member Tells

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,875 views

    This evangelism sermon looks at Jesus brief conversation with the woman at the well in John 4 and how it changed her from an introverted recluse to a highly motivated evangelist to her city.

    A Healthy Church Member Tells John 4:1-42 CHCC: January 24, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Recently, I spoke to my friend, David, who told me all about purchasing his new Suburban and then took me out to look at it. He had lots to say about his new purchase. Later that same week I met elder Bob in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ