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  • Ronald Thorington avatar

    Church Unity #2 Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
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     | 3,487 views

    Sermon speaks about the motivation, marks and the maintaining of church unity.

    #14 6-24-07 Church Unity #2 Text; Philippians 2:3-4 I. The Motivation for Church Unity (2:1) A. The motivation most come from within B. Our relationship with Christ motivates us to unify C. The love of God motivates us to unify D. The fellowship of the Spirit motivates us to unify E. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Would Jesus Do About The Upcoming Election Series

    Contributed by Tim Najpaver on Oct 23, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,004 views

    To motivate Christians to allow their faith to be their primary influence at election time.

    WHAT WOULD JESUS DO ABOUT THE APPROACHING ELECTION? Romans 13:1 I heard on a talk show this week someone comment on the fact that both candidates for president have made their faith a paramount issue in their political debates. That commentator remarked, “What a person believes really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Ant-Ligent!”

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 12, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,537 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to WORK and EARN their living; and NOT TO BE FREELOADERS.

    Proverbs 6:6-11 (KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: The believer who is capable of working SHOULD WORK and EARN his/her living. REFERENCES: 2 Thessalonians 3:10b (… that if any would not work, neither should he eat); Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Breaking Our Silence!!!

    Contributed by Paul Kaiwi on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,370 views

    This sermon will motivate christians to step out in faith and reach their communities.

    Aloha I Ke Akua Christian Fellowship Senior Pastor Paul A. Kaiwi, Jr., M.D. Sunday Morning Service September 3, 2006 Breaking Our Silence!!! JOKE: Passengers aboard a luxurious cruise ship were having a great time until a baby girl fell overboard. Immediately there was an 80 year old man in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Commission Series

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,987 views

    This message considers the message, meaning and motive of New Testament evangelism

    I. THE GREAT COMMISSION 15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Benevolence According To Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,388 views

    In the eyes of the Master our motive for practising benevolence is extremely important.

    “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,245 views

    This sermon examines what it is that motivates Christians to live the Christian life.

    Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    “the Activity Of A Christ-Like Servant” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 23, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,936 views

    What motivates a Christ-like servant to do good deeds?

    The writer of Hebrews touches on two things associated with our being involved in ministry to others in a way that honors Christ. He first speaks of the attitude and then of the activity of a servant. Last time, we thought about how the attitude of a Christ-like servant is love; and how that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel Shaped Life! Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 17, 2009
     | 4,110 views

    The life we’re called to live is to be informed and motivated by the gospel.

    Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians 2:4-8 The apostle Paul, having preached Christ in you, the hope of glory, now begins to explain how that truth is to shape the life of every believer. There is a path we are to walk in the presence of Christ and in the power of Christ. Let’s read verses ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Growing In Grace 1 - The Genesis Of Grace Series

    Contributed by David Parks on Oct 31, 2014
     | 7,557 views

    Grace is one of three great motivators for living the Christian life.

    GROWING IN GRACE 1 – THE GENESIS OF GRACE (outline with manuscript after the dotted line) Text: Genesis 1:1-3 Introduction 1. This morning we begin a study of one of the most significant concepts in the entire Bible. The concept of Grace 2. How radical is the concept of grace? During a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Longsuffering Of God

    Contributed by Steve Klein on May 18, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,119 views

    An examination of God's longsuffering, which both comforts and motivates us.

    The Longsuffering of God Intro: Did you hear about the teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put his boots on? He asked for help and she could see why. With her pulling and him pushing, the boots still didn’t want to go on. When the second boot was on, she had worked up a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    Stand Strong In Preaching (4:1,2) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 9, 2021
     | 2,869 views

    The proper motive of preachers is a desire for faithfulness to God, not worldly fame.

    Tom Lowe 12/19/2020 Scripture:Introduction 2 Timothy 4:1, 2 (NIV) 1. I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: 2. preach the Word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Spirituality? (2 Of 7)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022
     | 740 views

    In our text, Paul explains some of the things that motivated him.

    If we are going to be the SPIRITUAL INDIVIDUALS God wants us to be, we are going to have to have the same motives he had. WHAT IS A MOTIVE? The dictionary describes it as “A conscious or unconscious need or drive that incites a person to some action or behavior.” Illus: Someone has said, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religious Exhibitionism Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 14, 2018
     | 5,691 views

    Let’s explore our motives in public acts of worship.

    Prelude How should we give in public? How should we pray in public? How should we fast in public? Purpose: Let’s explore our motives in public acts of worship. Plan: Let’s look Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 and Jesus’ discussion of public religious duties. Matthew 6:1-4 Public Giving Jesus said to let ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Keep On Following Jesus

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 24, 2018
     | 7,359 views

    What should motivate us to keep on following the Biblical Jesus?

    “But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but eve-ryone to come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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