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  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    The Power Of Motivation

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 13, 2009
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     | 3,394 views

    This is a clear message that shows that the price of servanthood does not come without the enemy being on the premises.

    The Power of Motivation Introduction The Devil has the power to motivate you to get to your place of purpose/destiny before you’re scheduled to arrive, nonetheless, this is only contingent upon how you stand the test or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Question Of Motive Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 6, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 31,319 views

    Jesus deals with the motivation in which one carries out their religious devotion.

    “A Question of Motive.” Matthew 6:1-8, 16-18 Jesus has just finished describing the incredibly high standards of behavior required of those who would be His disciples. In verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Motivation For Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,029 views

    MOTIVATIONS COME IN MANY FORMS; FEAR OF PUNISHMENT IS AN OBVIOUS EXAMPLE. ANOTHER WOULD BE THE PERSONAL BENEFITS. HERE IN THIS PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE, PAUL LAYS OUT FOR US OUR MOTIVATION FOR CHRIST-LIKE ACTIVITY, AND BIBLICAL OBEDIENCE. SIMPLY PUT, WE SH

    THE NUTS AND BOLTS ABOUT STEWARDSHIP THE MOTIVATION FOR STEWARDSHIP 2 CORINTHIANS 5:14-15 (NIV) 14 FOR CHRIST’S LOVE COMPELS US, BECAUSE WE ARE CONVINCED THAT ONE DIED FOR ALL, AND THEREFORE ALL DIED. 15 AND HE DIED FOR ALL, THAT THOSE WHO LIVE SHOULD NO LONGER LIVE FOR THEMSELVES BUT FOR HIM WHO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Motivation Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 5, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,450 views

    The first factor in church health is motivation - why we do what we do,

    SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE MOTIVATION FACTOR” MATTHEW 22:36-40 OPEN In this new year of 2011, I’ve decided to make some changes in my life. One of the changes I’m going to make is to get healthy – physically healthy. I’m overweight, have Type-2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ulterior Motives Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
     | 6,572 views

    What motivates our acts of worship and piety?

    Ulterior Motives Matthew 6:1 One of the great blessings in preaching verse-by-verse through Books or Sections of the Bible is that you begin to more easily pick up on patterns which are contained within the text. These patterns might easily be missed if we jumped around from passage to passage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ministry Motivation Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 27, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,500 views

    Having opened the epistle with a statement concerning his call to the ministry of proclamation, he returns to the theme as he reveals the heart & soul of a mighty servant of God. Here the Apostle opens his heart to the Romans about his ministry motive & h

    ROMANS 15: 14-21 MINISTRY MOTIVATION [Acts 28:28-33] ANDREW CARNEGIE, a poor Scottish immigrant turned powerful industrialist, became one of the richest men of the nineteenth century-and one of the most generous. It's estimated he gave nine out of every ten dollars he earned in oil, railroads, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Motivated By Compassion Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 11, 2015
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     | 18,066 views

    On this special day set aside to honor mothers, we want to look into compassion. Mother bring compassion into life, & the Christian community certainly needs more compassion. Here Jesus not only demonstrates His power over death but His tender compassion

    LUKE 7: 11-17 [Mother’s Day] MOTIVATED BY COMPASSION [1 Kings 17:17-24 & 2 Kings 4:32-37] MOTHER'S Day has come to be one of the most appealing and impressive days in the life of the American people. Today from the President in the White House to the humblest tenant in his apartment ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Motivation Of Evangelism

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 15, 2014
     | 12,324 views

    What motivates us to share the love of Jesus Christ to a hurting and lost world?

    “12 Alive! Miracle in the Mine! They’re all Alive!” Several weeks ago, during the first week of January, those were the spoken/written, vocal/visible words gracing the headlines momentarily in an instant of pomp, excitement & circumstance. These words were just a snippet of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Motives For Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 16, 2014
    based on 21 ratings
     | 23,968 views

    A sermon examining our motives for sharing our faith.

    MOTIVES FOR EVANGELISM Luke 6:17-19 As Christians, we have been washed in the precious blood of the Lamb, we have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, we have been redeemed, delivered from our sins, and raised to walk in newness of life. Our loving God has given us a future, granted us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behind The Scenes Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 18, 2025
     | 455 views

    Esther tells the story of God working behind the scenes to raise a Jewish girl to be queen in ancient Persia.

    INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE • Today we begin a new four-week series from the book of Esther. • This four-week series explores the story of Esther. Through understanding the book’s backstory and context, we can see that Esther is not a fairy tale but an understanding of how God can work behind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Behind The Fanfare Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,217 views

    Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem is a living parable that carries a powerful message of what God’s kingdom and the Christian life is like

    Luke 19:28-30 “Behind the Fanfare” INTRODUCTION Everyone likes a parade. We love the pomp, the colorful costumes, the loud music, the disciplined marching, the imaginative floats, and of course the smiles and the waves. Some parades are greater productions than others. Though I’ve never been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Behind The Scenes

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on May 24, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 10,827 views

    In spite of material prosperity and a superficial religiosity, Judah like Israel was in desperate need of a spiritual awakening.

    BEHIND THE SCENES Isaiah 1 “Ah, sinful nation, a people loaded with guilt, a brood of evildoers, children given to corruption” (Isa. 1:4).In spite of material prosperity and a superficial religiosity, Judah like Israel was in desperate need of a spiritual awakening.   Background Isaiah’s life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Left Behind

    Contributed by David Heflin on Mar 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,591 views

    This sermon does not deal with the popular book series indicated by the title, but deals with what we have left behind to follow Jesus.

    Left Behind Luke 18:18-30 PSCOC 3/26/06 Introduction: The seeker friendly Jesus. 1. The Real New Testament. I recently read about a new Bible out that is targeted to young people into hip-hop. How is it that the Bible in the common language can no longer captivate people’s attention that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leave Left Behind Left Behind

    Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010
     | 4,999 views

    To truly forgive someone means you will treat that person as if he or she had never done the wrong in the first place.

    Leave Left Behind - Left Behind by Steve Keeler Psalms 103:8-12 "The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness. He will not always strive with us, nor will He keep His anger forever. He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor rewarded us according ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Behind The Scenes

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jan 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,427 views

    As Balaam prepared to launch a major spiritual attack against the Israelites, they had no idea they were in grave danger. Yet God saved them; He worked behind the scenes even when they were not aware of it. God's still at work today!

    BEHIND THE SCENES “Then it came about after these things, the cupbearer and the baker for the king of Egypt offended their lord, the king of Egypt. Pharaoh was furious with his two officials, the chief cupbearer and the chief baker. So he put them in confinement” Genesis 40:1-3. There was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational