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  • David Richardson avatar

    Motivation? Part Ii

    Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,726 views

    When we have our motivation focused correctly, that is, we are doing something for God, God will honor that dedication and commitment with blessing our lives.

    Title: What’s your Motivation? Part II Scripture: Acts 23 The following is by Paul Anka & Frank Sinatra As performed by Frank Sinatra Hit # 27 on the Top 40 charts in 1969 And now, the end is near, and so I face, the final curtain. My friend, I’ll say it clear, I’ll state my case, of which I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    What Motivates You?

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
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    I ask the question, what motivates you as a Christian? What makes you do the things you do? I then make a contrast between David and Saul and ask, what motivated David to weep for a man who wanted to kill him, and what motivated Saul to pursue David.

    Title: What Motivates You? Text: I Sam 18:1-12; 19:9-11; 24:1-7; 26:5-12; 31:6; II Sam 1:11-12 Pray!!! Read Text - (II Sam 1:11-12) Introduction: - A question that has been frequently asked by Christians is “If you knew the Lord was coming in 2 weeks what would you do?” - Many have said, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Motivated To Move On In 2005

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 17, 2004
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    Are you more moved by your past or are you more motivated about your future? I want to motivate you to move on in 2005! Move on and face the future with strength, security and success!

    “Motivated To Move On In 2005” Philippians 3:12-14 Here we are about to enter a new year! If you’re like me you probably ask yourself, “I wonder what will happen in this New Year?” or “What unexpected event with take place this year?” I was talking to a man while in line at Save Mart and he said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Gospel Message And Motivation Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
     | 4,161 views

    Open Doors The Gospel Message and Motivation

    Open Doors The Gospel Message and Motivation Acts 18:5-11 November 10, 2013 We started this series in Colossians, where Paul tells us to walk in wisdom toward those who do not know Christ by making the best use of our time. So Paul asked the Colossian church to pray that God would open a door to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Klein avatar

    Seeking Motivation For Worship

    Contributed by Steve Klein on May 25, 2015
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    What is my motivation for worshiping God in a way that is pleasing to Him and satisfying to my soul. The key is to focus on God!

    TEXT: Psalm 96:1-13 Intro: Worship, by definition, is 'the reverent love shown to God.' It is homage. In Matthew 15:8-9, Jesus exposed the vain worship of the Pharisees; their worship sounded good, but it was worthless because their heart was not where it should have been. They followed man's ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Patterns And Motivations For Giving

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,777 views

    How can we not be generous when Christ gave His very Self? We give thanks to God for His indescribable gift.

    2 Corinthians 8:1-12. By the grace (charis = gift) of God, the Macedonian church had been particularly forward in giving (2 Corinthians 8:1-4). Paul challenged the Corinthians to demonstrate their love by also sharing in this grace of giving (2 Corinthians 8:7-8). The pattern of Christ's ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Victim Of Selfish Motives

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 5, 2012
     | 7,178 views

    There is generally one major thing that often stands between us doing God’s will and living a life of obedience unto Him and that one thing happens to be self.

    A Victim of Selfish Motives 1 Kings 22:1-28 Introduction: Ahab King of Israel after three years of peace between him and the Syrians decided he was going to contend with them for the city Ramoth in Gilead City facts: It was one of the most chief cities of the tribe of Gad. The city was about 28 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Message Of Motivation Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,348 views

    We must put first things first.

    [If you would like to receive free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com; you can also visit http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/] INTRODUCTION TO HAGGAI [Fill a large glass jar with fist-sized rocks] Is this jar full? [Dump in a jar of small rocks] Is the jar full now? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving With The Right Motive Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,027 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

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    The Right Motive For Fasting Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,874 views

    The benefits of truly fasting are enormous, but there are also dangers. We can fast for the wrong reasons. This is the point of this passage of scripture. Jesus will council us on the wrong and right motives for fasting.

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 13 The right Motive for fasting Matthew 6:16-18 Introduction Fasting means to abstain from food for some religious or spiritual purpose. A study of the practiced by Jesus and by the great leaders of the bible reveals what God means by fasting. Very simply, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Operating The Motivational Gifts Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 29, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 21,480 views

    Whatever the spiritual realm is, it bestows on people a range of accomplishment abilities that go beyond mere skill or knack. A gift of the Spirit is something that God gives for the purpose of building up others in a life of faith.

    Opening illustration: Living Unaware of Our Vast Fortune Come with me into West Texas during the Depression. Mr. Ira Yates was like many other ranchers and farmers. He had a lot of land, and a lot of debt. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Praying With The Right Motives Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 27, 2016
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     | 12,390 views

    Christ says that a man who prays to be seen by men loves to pray, but he is a hypocrite

    Introduction A. This come from Pastor Tim again, Part of my job as a public-health nurse is teaching new parents how to care for their infants. As I was demonstrating how to wrap a newborn, a young Asian couple turned to me and said, "You mean we should wrap the baby like an egg roll?" "Yes," I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jordan Muck avatar

    Three Ways To Be Motivated Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 27, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,563 views

    Christian Living

    Series: Be Week: 1 Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Title: Three Ways to Be Motivated Focus: Christian Living Introduction: The definition of “be” points to three basic factors: (1) identity, (2) quality and (3) condition of a person or thing. We push the “be” or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Integrity Of Motive & Conduct Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 23, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,489 views

    God is the source of all stability. In Jesus and through the promises of God we too are stabilized & become stable.

    2 CORINTHIANS 1: 18-22 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] INTEGRITY OF MOTIVE AND CONDUCT [Galatians 5:21-22] Some of the trouble makers in the church discredited Paul by pointing to inconsistency and saying he was at the least insincere, and more likely two-faced, in his relationship with them. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Grand Motive For Mission Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 2, 2015
     | 3,618 views

    The Throne and The Lamb, part 10 Revelation 5:1-14 God Holds Human Destiny in the Palm of His Hand (vs. 1-2) Humanity Before God is Hopeless (vs. 2-3) The Lamb's Sovereignty Over All is Good News (vs. 5)

    The Throne and The Lamb, part 10 The Grand Motive for Mission Revelation 5:1-14 December 14, 2014 We are coming to the end of a series on Revelation chapters four and five, “The Throne & The Lamb.” This week I want to look at chapter five to show how God's sovereignty fuels mission. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational