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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Prophetic Body Builder Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 6, 2015
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,900 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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    Fear(Revere) Mom!

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2011
     | 4,998 views

    God expected every individual of Israel to possess a reverence for their mother & father. What motivates the reverence for one’s mother? Reverence for your mother is found in her...

    FEAR(Revere) MOM!—Leviticus 19:2-3 Attention: Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in Grafton, WV, in 1908 as a day to honor one’s mother. Jarvis wanted to accomplish her mother’s dream of making a celebration for all mothers, although the idea didn’t take off until she enlisted the services ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Modeling For Minsitry Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019
     | 3,694 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

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    The Truth Matters Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 17, 2025
     | 153 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

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Baptism Is A Big Deal! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 21, 2020
     | 3,871 views

    Baptism is a very big deal, so we must understand... 1. The biblical method of baptism. 2. The biblical meaning of baptism. 3. The biblical motive for baptism.

    Baptism is a Big Deal! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 3:13-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 9, 2013 (Revised October 21, 2020) MESSAGE: *Baptism is a big deal in Ukraine. None of the churches I visited had an indoor pool for baptism, and the winters there are very cold, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Records

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 10, 2021
     | 1,444 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

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

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

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 554 ratings
     | 159,722 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

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Utilize Self-Control

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,999 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

  • Tyrone Garay avatar

    Having A Right Spirit

    Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 25,950 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

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Purity – The Sixth Step To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,879 views

    This is the sixth of the "be" attitudes. THREE STEPS TO HAVING A PURE HEART 1. Remember that God sees EVERYTHING. 2. Review my MOTIVES. 3. Realign my PRIORITIES.

    Purity – The Sixth Step To Happiness We have been making our way through a section of scripture known as the beatitudes. They are found in Matthew chapter five. Each of the beatitudes begins with the word – blessed. This word could also be translated – “Happy”. So as we have been making our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Harris avatar

    Palm Sunday & "Words Of Life"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 16, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,533 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Christ expects his followers to follow His steps and declare from their hearts His last eight Words of Life.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Ord Military Chapel Seaside, CA 16 March 2008 Big Idea: Christ expects those who claim to be His followers to follow in his steps, and declare from their hearts His last eight Words of Life. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Henderson avatar

    Money Matters Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,930 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

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,574 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

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Pour Yourself Into Others!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,119 views

    Don’t give up on people. Try and try again. Your abilitiy,love, motivation, attitude, effort, commitment and passion can reach people if you try.

    POUR YOURSELF INTO OTHERS... GREAT IS THE YIELD OF A FERTILE FIELD... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a small pitcher and several varying size glasses. I pour what each vessel is capable of holding. On the night of Sep’t. 25, 2008 I dreamed a beautiful dream. I dreamed about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Worship God In Spirit And In Truth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,581 views

    Our worship must be spiritual (with pure spiritual motivations led by the Holy Spirit that resides within us) and according to the truth of the whole counsel of God found in the Bible

    How To Worship God In Spirit and in Truth by Paul Fritz John 4:22-4:24 Worship - To give honor, adoration and praise to God in all aspects of life The Purpose of Worship 1. To express our love for the Lord. (Luke 10;27) 2. To obey His commands to give worship to Him above all gods. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational