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  • David Coe avatar

    The Motive Behind Missions Series

    Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 160 ratings
     | 4,531 views

    This sermon describes the MOTIVE behind missions.

    THE MOTIVE BEHIND MISSIONS Mark 16:14-16 I. HIS RESURRECTION - vs. 14 "...after he was risen..." II. HIS REQUIREMENT - vs. 15 "...Go ye into all the world..." III. HEAVEN'S RICHES - vs. 16 "...shall be saved..." IV. HELL'S REALITY - vs. 16 "...shall be damned..." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Internal Motivation: Passion Series

    Contributed by Brett Stair on Nov 20, 2000
    based on 479 ratings
     | 30,011 views

    Authentic Christianity, at its core, is motivated by an intense passion for God and this is what our Lord means when He tells us to love God with all of our heart.

    Basics of Authentic Christianity The Internal Motivation: Passion Matthew 22:34-40 I can’t tell you HOW HONORED I AM to have this opportunity to open the Word of God to you this morning and for the rest of this month. I am excited about what God is doing here at Lakeland. And as I’ve sought God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Jones avatar

    Getting Motivated For Ministry

    Contributed by Joe Jones on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 7,122 views

    How do we get ourselves inspired to fully jump into the calling that God has placed on our lives?

    "Getting Motivated for Ministry" 1 Timothy 1:18,19 2 Timothy 2:3-7 It takes a great deal of effort in this day and age to "get motivated". We all tend to get so busy, become involved in so much, travel in so many directions that our bodies, our minds and our spirits are exhausted. Many of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hearing God: Motives Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 30,794 views

    The motives of our heart are of extreme importance in getting guidance from God. Baalam was a spiritual man but the greed in his heart caused him to miss God’s will for his life.

    Hearing God: Motives Series: Hearing God #2 Numbers 22:1-35[1] 8-28-05 Intro What does God want me to do? Have you ever wrestled with that question? Most of us have. Most of us will at some time in the future. It’s not always easy to know God’s will in a particular situation. Last week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Csi Jerusalem - The Motive Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2006
    based on 60 ratings
     | 19,524 views

    The "Motive" of Christ’s death on the cross is fairly clear in Scripture... but there are people who are offended by that message.

    OPEN: (We started the sermon playing the theme music for "CSI Miami". Then commented:) Some of you may be asking “What in the world was that?” That was the theme music from the hit TV show “CSI Miami”. There’s CSI, CSI Miami, and CSI New York… and for the next few weeks we’re going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Motivating Other Believers

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,994 views

    We should never be content to see other Christians fall behind are be happy with their lack of growth.

    MOTIVATING OTHER BELIEVERS 2 Timothy 1:1-5 INTRODUCTION SIX PRINCIPLES OF MOTIVATION 1.) Authority 1-2 2.) Altruism (Unslefish Concern for and Devotion to the Welfare Of others) 2b 3.) Appreciation 3a 4.) Appeal 3b 5.) Affection ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Motivated By Terror 2

    Contributed by Irvin Mizell on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,953 views

    salvation from the word of God

    MOTIVATED BY TERROR. Part 2 By Rev. Irvin L. Mizell Two weeks ago we began to look at evangelism… Last week we began to look at the motivation of a great evangelist named Paul… And we found this remark by Paul in 2 Cor. 5:10 2co 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Motivated By His Grace

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,795 views

    This morning, whatever type of earthly father that you recall, I want to talk to you about what our Heavenly Father really looks like. Today, I encourage you to let go of counterfeit was of thinking about God. Whether your earthly father filled you with

    “Motivated By His Grace” Galatians 2:15-21 Introduction A little girl was drawing a picture of God. Her mother told her that nobody knew what God looks like. The girl replied that they would when she finished drawing His picture! We all have a picture of God in our minds, don’t we? For most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What's My Motivation

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,952 views

    This message followed up one on the Biblical Bridal Paradigm, and reflected on the motivation of living and participating in ministry out of love.

    (Opened with a homemade "YouTube" video to the Toby Mac hit, "Made to Love") Last week we explored our love relationship with God. This idea of a “holy romance” through such long standing hymns of the faith as “And Can It Be” and “My Saviour’s Love” and “My Jesus I Love Thee.” This week, it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Motivation For Holy Living

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,272 views

    Grace teaches us about godliness

    The motivation and tools for holy living Titus 2:11-14 (NIV) 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Are Our Motives

    Contributed by Randell Brown on Sep 29, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 12,179 views

    What is our purpose behind our worshipping and fasting unto GOD?

    Text: Isaiah: 58:1-11 Topic: “ FOR WHAT IS THE PURPOSE FOR OUR FAST” “WHAT ARE OUR MOTIVES” 1. WHY ARE WE FASTING, MAKING SACRIFICES, WORSHIPPING GOD? 2. ARE WE TRYING TO GET EARTHY GAIN, IS THAT OUR OBJECTION? 3. ARE WE TRYING PLEASE OUR PASTOR, PARENTS, OR ANYONE ELSE BESIDES GOD? 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Material, Method & Motive

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,612 views

    Using the wrong Material, Method and motive to find God

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE MATERIAL, METHOD AND MOTIVE SEPTEMBER 23, 2001 P.M. “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. FOR GOD SENT NOT HIS SON INTO THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Motives: The Problem In The Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 24, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,974 views

    Many people say the biggest problem we face in the church today is an integrity crisis. It may surprise a lot of us that envy and rivalry and dissentions dates all the way back to the first century church. People preached because they wanted to exalt them

    Introduction In the fifteen hundreds there was a protestant reformer in England by the name of Hugh Latimer. He was known as a great preacher of his day and he had many opportunities to preach. One of his opportunities was to preach before the King Henry VIII of England. He thought about his great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Missions, Methods And Motivation

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 170 ratings
     | 13,253 views

    We know the command. We must do the work anyway we can. What will motivate us?

    I. MISSIONS ILL.- Oscar is a done deal. Who’s hot? And who’s not? And I say, who cares? God doesn’t care anymore about those people in Hollywood than He does you and me or the AIDS child in South Africa or the people of Papau New Guinea. We need to think about worldwide missions because God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serving With The Right Motive Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,115 views

    Tonight from this passage of scripture we will learn what God expects of us in our giving, keeping in mind again the overall theme of the sermon on the Mount, is distinctiveness, being different from the world, and it is no different in our acts of servic

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 11 Serving with the right Motive Pm Service January 11th 2009 Matthew 6:1-4 Introduction I read about a person who went to a concert at a beautiful old art-deco theatre. At the end of the concert, this person noticed two ushers standing near his seat who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist