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  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Christ Is Preached

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 26, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,175 views

    A group wanted Paul to justify and help them pick and choose who they felt had Proper and Improper motives when it came to Preaching the Word of God. Paul redirected their focus and rejoiced that Christ is Preached, focus not on the motive but the Word

    TITLE: CHRIST IS PREACHED SCRIPTURE: PHILIPPIANS 1:15-18 (Main thought from Pastor Darrin Hunt 2006 sermon central message which I have expanded upon) I recall reading a story a few years ago, about an event that transpired the year I graduated High School, matter of fact, in 1979 – Story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Jesus Enough

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,848 views

    Do we insist that Jesus meet certain demands of ours before we follow Him, or is it enough that He is the Son of God and worthy of our allegiance?

    Not A Fan : is Jesus Enough? Part 6 February 11th Psalm 27:4-14 John 6:60-69 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. We are coming to the end of our series Not A Fan. We have looked at the topics of 1) Fan or Follower, 2) ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don’t Give Up

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 15, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,034 views

    We must remember our task by keeping our eyes on Jesus.

    Don’t Give Up March 11, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must remember our task by keeping our eyes on Jesus. Focus Passage: Hebrews 12:1-3 Supplemental Passage: Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blemished Sacrifice

    Contributed by John Ong on Oct 18, 2015
     | 4,011 views

    Is there a formula for utmost motivation and passion? Who will create the formula? Who should be responsible in stirring the motivation and passion of a person?

    Is there a formula for utmost motivation and passion? Who will create the formula? Who should be responsible in stirring the motivation and passion of a person? I’ve asked myself a couple of times how much of me should be dedicated in motivating myself. Sometimes, I think that a great part ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Like A Good Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 21, 2019
     | 4,765 views

    Compare current views of being good neighbors with that of the bible.

    1. Do you remember when neighbors knew one another? When they might sit on their front porches and talk? When they invited one another over for meals or games? 2. Things have really changed, haven’t they? 3. The Boston Globe ran this story some time back: It can never be said that Adele Gaboury’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transformed Into The Image Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 56 ratings
     | 51,818 views

    This sermon looks at three catalysts that God uses to transform us. I. God Uses PEOPLE To Transform Us. II. God Uses CIRCUMSTANCES To Transform Us. III. God Uses SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES To Transform Us. (Sermon 2 in this series)

    Transformed Into The Image Of Christ Let me tell you right up front - the title of this sermon may be misleading to many of you. When I use the word “Transformed” – many of you think that being tranformed into the image of Christ is something that happens to you without any effort or input on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spurring One Another PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 135 views

    The sermon emphasizes the vital role of gathering as a church community to encourage, support, and strengthen one another in love and faith as we follow Christ.

    There’s a sacred sweetness in the sound of gathered voices. A familiar face across the aisle. A hug that lingers just a moment longer than usual. Coffee cups, creaky pews, and kind words. It all whispers a truth our souls know well: we are meant to be together. Life presses in with long weeks and ...read more

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    The Motivation Of One Who Forgives Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,629 views

    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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    How To Turn Criticisms Into Motivations

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,711 views

    The Lord teaches us how to use criticisms as motivations for greater godliness, holiness and maturity through the life of Paul

    How To Turn Criticisms In to Motivations (Acts 17:1-9) Illustration:How to Bury a Good Idea It will never work, We’ve never done it that way before. We’re doing fine without it. We can’t afford it. We’re not ready for it. It’s not our responsibility. Bits & Pieces, June 23, 1994, p. 10. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Giving Motivated Towards Change Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,997 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

  • James Jack avatar

    A Motivational Speech From God

    Contributed by James Jack on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,817 views

    God commands Joshua to lead his people into the promised land armed with "courage and obedience".

    I know some people who hate movies with happy endings. Their ideal is a movie where the main character dies – painfully and fruitlessly, with any luck. And they particular hate those sickeningly sweet Disney-style movies where you’ve got some hopelessly pathetic geek or incredibly inept kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Motivation From The Lord's Return Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,085 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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    Denomination: *other

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    What Is The Motive For Your Service?

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 13,856 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
    based on 369 ratings
     | 52,661 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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    Motivated By Terror Part 1

    Contributed by Irvin Mizell on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,256 views

    a salvation msg. about the wrath of God against sin.

    MOTIVATED BY TERROR. By Rev. Irvin L. Mizell 2co 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. 2co 5:11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist