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    Keeping Motivation Alive In Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    One of Satan's favorite weapons against believers is discouragement. Discouragement comes when we lose the motivation to serve the Lord. And the devil uses this attitude to make us lose the motivation to continue in fervent service

    One of Satan's favorite weapons against believers is discouragement. Discouragement sets in when we lose our motivation to serve the Lord. The devil uses this attitude to make us lose our fervor in serving the Lord wholeheartedly. However, you can keep your motivation alive. This passage provides ...read more

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    What Is The Motive For Your Service?

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 3, 2007
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     | 13,164 views

    It is not enough that Christians work in the vineyard of the Lord but also what motivates us to do that work.

    WHAT IS THE MOTIVE FOR YOUR SERVICE? “For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” Hebrews 6:10 Labor, or work, is ordained by God. Before sin entered into the world, God commanded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Your Motivation For Obedience? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 30, 2002
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     | 51,487 views

    Why do you obey Christ? Jesus says if you love Him you will obey Him? Is yours a "loving obedinece? Don’t answer too quickly! A look at our motives for obedience and what loving obedience to Christ and His commands really looks like.

    · One of my all time favorite cookies is an oreo. Eating an oreo cookie is an art to be perfected. Some folks give little thought to the art of eating an oreo cookie; they just eat them. Others, however, take the time to study the oreo by perfecting the art of twisting the two cookies apart to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Ways Of A Man

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015
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     | 8,322 views

    This message deals with the way the Lord works with the inner motives of a man and how that ultimately all have to stand the test of time.

    THE WAYS OF A MAN TEXT: Proverbs 16:2 Proverbs 16:2 KJV All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. I. INTRODUCTION—THE DEATH OF OSAMA BIN LADEN -The pursuit of this terrorist. Came about because of a tip the CIA received from a prisoner in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Motivation Of One Who Forgives Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 19, 2016
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    In this lesson we examine the motivation of one who forgives.

    Scripture Three weeks ago I started a short sermon series called “Forgiveness and Reconciliation” on the letter of Paul to Philemon. I plan to conclude this series today. Philemon was a wealthy, godly Christian who lived in the city of Colossae. He had a slave named Onesimus. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Motivation From The Lord's Return Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,673 views

    The Lord’s return should motivate us to service. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, yo

    MOTIVATION FROM THE LORD’S RETURN James 5:7-12 [7] Be patient, therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. {8} You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, ...read more

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    "The Motives And Means Of Ministry"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,469 views

    Doing minstry Jesus’ Way.

    Mark 6:30-44 “Motives and Means of Ministry” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN As we look at our Scripture passage for this morning, one thing which is apparent is that ministry is not necessarily convenient. It’s not neat and tidy and wrapped up ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Is Our Motivation To Evangelise? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,441 views

    Motivated because JESUS commands us. Motivated because of our LOVE for God and other people. Motivated by the REALITY of Heaven and Hell.

    We are continuing in our series on Dynamic Disciples or Dynamic Discipleship and this month our focus is on Evangelism. The Topic we are dealing with today is Our Motivation to Evangelise. So the question to begin is What is our Motivation to Evangelise? I’m sure many people could come up ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Forty Motivations For Outreach Ministries

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 3, 2013
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     | 13,488 views

    Sometimes we need a little motivation and Biblical inspiration to do our best for Jesus in regards to outreach ministries. It all comes from fixing our eyes on Jesus as the author and perfecter of our faith.

    40 Motivations for Outreach Ministries (Heb. 12:1-4) By fixing our eyes on Jesus Christ we are enabled, empowered and enlightened to be energized for the outreach ministries that please the Lord and bear fruit in every good work while we increase in the knowledge of God. 1. Commission - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying Like Jesus Prayed Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 6, 2010
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     | 4,513 views

    This series is to make the church more aware of the importance of practicing the biblical discipline of prayer. Last three weeks adapted from a sermon series by Greg Groeschel called Prayer.

    Introduction This morning- finish up our series on prayer. The Lord is increasing our awareness of the- importance of prayer, and practice of prayer. Ja 1:22 But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. Doer- one who performs (puts truth into action in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    We Learn To Pray By Praying Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008
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     | 6,783 views

    What the Church needs today is not more machinery or better,... From the beginning of time, men have prayed, Genesis 4:26. In all types of places, at all times and in every conceivable situation, men have prayed. Christian and heathen alike have spent mas

    Illustration: A heart-broken little girl began to kneel and pour out her heart to God in the altar at her local church. She did not know what to say. As she wept speechless, she began to remember what her Father had told her, "God knows your needs even before you pray, and he can answer when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying 'til We Pray

    Contributed by A. W. Tozer on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,741 views

    A classic message on persistent prayer by A. W. Tozer.

    Dr. Moody Stuart, a great praying man of a past generation, once drew up a set of rules to guide him in his prayers. Among these rules is this one: "Pray till you pray." The difference between praying till you quit and praying till you pray is illustrated by the American evangelist John Wesley Lee. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Pray With Humility Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003
    based on 221 ratings
     | 100,327 views

    This morning we’re going to focus on how to pray with humility. Most of us are much better at excusing our sins and failures than we are at confessing them. We’re quick to point out other peoples’ mistakes, but we have a hard time admitting when we’ve b

    How to Pray with Humility This morning we’re going to focus on how to pray with humility. Most of us are much better at excusing our sins and failures than we are at confessing them. We’re quick to point out other peoples’ mistakes, but we have a hard time admitting when we’ve blown it. Here are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #14 The Holy Spirit Compels Us Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 11, 2015
     | 7,771 views

    This message speaks about the wrong methods of motivating people to serve God, the wrong motives in serving God, and how the Holy Spirit compels us with the right motives to serve God

    The Holy Spirit Compels Us Introduction: Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 5:9-15, Matthew 9:37, 38 Key thoughts: There is a tremendous need for people to come to Christ. Workers are needed to bring in this harvest of people for Christ. How do we get people motivated to serve? I. Wrong Methods ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Giving Motivated Towards Change Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,406 views

    Fifth sermon in a series dealing with how we can make a difference for Christ in the world

    GIVING MOTIVATED TOWARDS CHANGE PHILIPPIANS 4:15-23 Years ago The Chaplain magazine told how the noted preacher Charles Spurgeon and his wife were called miserly because they sold all the eggs their chickens laid and wouldn’t give any away. Because they always made a profit on their butter, milk, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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