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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Motives: The Problem In The Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 24, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,788 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

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    A Foreshadowing Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021
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     | 3,961 views

    Good Friday: God knew ahead of time that He would – and must – sacrifice His one and only Son in order to atone for the sins that separate people from Him. In Genesis chapter 22, we see a glimpse into the future of God’s plan of salvation.

    I’ve entitled our message this morning, “A Foreshadowing Sacrifice,” which indicates that we’re going to be looking at something foretold long before it happened. I wish to begin our message this morning by sharing something out of the book of Acts. In Acts 8:31-35, we find the account of Philip ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foundational And Motivational Gifts

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 23, 2025
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    This is different from 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4 (offices)

    v. 1 present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship v. 2 do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind v. 3 not to think more highly of ourselves than we ought to; we need to be humble v. 4 we, ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    The Shadow And The Sacrifice

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 5, 2008
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    The first covenant was a shadow of the perfect sacrifice that would purge our guilty conscience

    “Shadow and the Sacrifice” Hebrews 9:1-14 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper November 2, 2008 Introduction: In our text, he shows that the old covenant sacrificial system was temporary and imperfect. It could not provide a clean conscience for the worshipers. God designed that old system ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Wrong Motive For Prayer

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
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    Sometimes we pray for the wrong reasons. Exploring Pharoah's desire to spend one more night with the frogs.

    Exodus 8:8 KJV Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Intreat the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the LORD. I. INTRODUCTION—MOTIVES A. General Archibald Alexander—Men are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Age Of Nonsense: "The Futility Of Labor" [part Three]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,662 views

    Passing the baton. Establishing proper motives

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, August 19, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “The Futility of Labor” Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 Many competitive sports are designed for the individual athlete [e.g., snow skiing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Strength Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 16, 2006
     | 5,878 views

    As we try to put ourselves into a position to be able to share the gospel with others, there are few things that will get their attention more than self-sacrifice.

    A. Self-sacrifice. A word we are not too familiar with, right? 1. Certainly, we understand its meaning. It is not too hard to define, but it is hard to embrace and embody. Wouldn’t you agree? 2. And yet when we witness self-sacrifice, we are drawn to it. We are amazed by it. 3. Sacrifice ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    His Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 6, 2020
     | 6,091 views

    The sacrifice of Jesus has made all other sacrifices obsolete; it alone is the full payment for sin.

    His Sacrifice Hebrews 9:9-26, 10:1 The sacrifice of Jesus has made all other sacrifices obsolete; it alone is the full payment for sin. SLIDE #1 Introduction • What do you think of when you hear the word sacrifice? Do you think of someone (like a soldier or law enforcement officer) laying down ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sacrifice Of The Father

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 28, 2006
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    Although some my consider salvation free, it came at a high personal sacrifice to the Father.

    THE PERSONAL SACRIFICE OF THE FATHER 3/05 John 3:16 I hear many times and even have said it myself that “Salvation is free, ” but I am concerned this statement can be a little misleading. It come at a tremendously high price. The free gift to the recipient comes at a high sacrifice to giver. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Substitutionary Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 17, 2025
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    Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy.

    April 19, 2025 Last week we concluded Exodus. The broken covenant relationship between Yahweh and Israel was restored and the Tabernacle has been built and dedicated. Today we begin Leviticus. Leviticus is located at the center of the Pentateuch – Genesis and Exodus on one side Numbers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Ashes Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015
     | 5,437 views

    Lent 5 B midweek. By His suffering, Christ totally identifies with our human condition, and is therefore able to make a perfect sacrifice in our place. Therefore, we are reassured of the completeness of salvation in Christ

    Hebrews 5:1-10 “Ashes of Sacrifice” Lent 5(B) midweek J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Ashes of Sacrifice” Summertime barbecue is something that people here know ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mingled With Their Sacrifices

    Contributed by Christopher Crane on Jun 16, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,497 views

    Many find themselve engrossed in the work of the Lord, but miss the more pressing need of true scriptural repentance.

    Mingled With Their Sacrifices Luke 13:1-5 INTRODUCTION Today, we’re going to look at an unusual story from the scripture, and try to glean from it what God would have us take away. In it, we find an account of HISTORY; Christ’s applied OBJECT LESSON; the underlying TRAGEDY of the situation; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Motives: Sermon Of The Mount Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 30, 2022
     | 1,803 views

    There is a difference between real prayer and just words. The improper way is to stand on the street corner to be seen by men. This is the way of the hypocrites, the play actors.

    There was something taught in one of my business classes at Indiana University that has stuck with me. It is the concept of enlightened self-interest. This is a philosophy in business ethics which states that companies who act to further the interests of others, ultimately serve their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Garrett avatar

    Rock: Perfect Motivation

    Contributed by Robert Garrett on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,008 views

    This message will encourage, challenge and confict God’s people in their motivations in life. To be all that God wants us to be we must experience "perfect motivation"

    INTRO. For the past few weeks we have been looking at mainly one of the disciples of Jesus Christ and have been encouraged, challenged and convicted by his obedience and disobedience to the Lord’s commands. We like Rock are many times motivated to do things strictly that will benefit us as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sacrifice Of Motherhood

    Contributed by Darrell Coats on May 7, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,674 views

    A Mother’s Day sermon, based on the story of Hannah that briefly makes three observations about motherhood.

    The Sacrifice of Motherhood 1 Samuel 1 Introduction: No one deserves a special day all to herself more than today’s Mom. A cartoon showed a psychologist talking to his patient: “Let’s see,” he said, “‘You spend 50 percent of your energy on your job, 50 percent on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist