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How To Inform And Motivate People About Starting New Churches

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

based on 31 ratings

| 4,006 views

Whatever the reasons for the growth of the church we must learn how the Spirit of God may use us more effectively to start new churches in seeing that the kingdom of God grows qualitatively (In spiritual fruits, worship, service, maturity, and fellowship)

Church Planting - How To Inform and Motivate People About Starting New Churches! Text - Acts 1:8, 16:10-40 Statement of Problem - What do we need to know, believe, and practice in order to start a new church? Introduction - Throughout Nigeria new churches are springing up every week. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Order And Motivation Of The Resurrection(I Corinthians 15:20-28) Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 18, 2007

based on 14 ratings

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Christ is alive right now. He is coming again and we will be resurrected and changed and will be with him. Our eternal state requires a body and Jesus will give us one like his (1 John 3:1-3).

THE ORDER AND MOTIVATION OF THE RESURRECTION 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 Introduction A. Jesus taught a resurrection of the righteous and the unrighteous (John 5:28-29). B. Paul is talking about the resurrection of Christians. There are no promises here for the non-Christian. I. The Order ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Our Motivation For Keeping God's Commandments

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 11, 2023

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What is our motivation as Christians with regard to God's Commandments, Do we keep them because we have to and we are worried that if we don't God will be angry and punish us or do we keep his word because we love Him

John 14:15-21 Story: As you all probably know I came to South Witham from Tilney St Lawrence /where I served as the Vicar for 12 years As we came to take the bed apart in our bedroom in Tilney Vicarage, I discoverd two small bowls One bowl had 3 eggs in and nothing else. The other bowl had ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-23

Denomination: Anglican

God’s Amazing Character That Will Inspire And Motivate Us To Persevere. Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 23, 2022

| 1,785 views

God’s Expectations May Surprise Us, but They Do Make Sense

Every manufacturer designs his product with the right components, engineered to fulfil the function that the product is created to perform. In essence, the purpose of the product dictates the mechanical and engineering components required to fulfil the manufacturer's intent. This principle ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Puts The Tiger In Our Tanks? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 4,947 views

It is tough to stay motivated to serve the Lord. We all gravitate toward room temperature – being lukewarm. How can we stay motivated?

What Puts the Tiger in Our Tanks? (Philippians 1:20-30) 1. Let me talk to you about Ants. Not the kind that marry uncles, but the kind that live outside. According to a CNN article, 2."Like humans, fungus-growing ants are true farmers and the survival of the colony depends on the food they ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Messiah Who Gives Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 29, 2009

based on 2 ratings

| 4,483 views

Jesus tells us that the secret in giving is the motivation of our heart.

A Messiah Who Gives Text: Matthew 6:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: A mother wanted to teach her daughter a moral lesson. She gave the little girl a quarter and a dollar for church "Put whichever one you want in the collection plate and keep the other for yourself," she told the girl. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Living Dead

Contributed by Greg Carr on Oct 27, 2011

based on 5 ratings

| 9,847 views

Christians today are missing the undeterred motivation to faithfully live out their Christian life. Learn how being the living dead will help us get motivated.

Did you know that you are the living dead? This is not a sermon on being a zombie, although it might sound like it. The disclaimer here is that there is no such thing as zombies. It seems the world is obsessed with zombies. According to financial experts zombies are pumping more than 5 Billion ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marked By Freedom Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 2, 2009

based on 36 ratings

| 13,131 views

Motive is what is dealt with, & the church today needs to examine the motive for our ministries. We know what we are doing, but do we know why we are doing it? Many a good work is ruined before God because of a bad motive.

GALATIANS 6: 11-18 MARKED BY FREEDOM [2 Corinthians 11:18-33] The Holy Spirit inspired Paul to add these closing words to give one more contrast between the legalists & the Spirit-led Christians. The Spirit-led live for the glory of Christ, not the praise of man. Motive is what is dealt ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

For Those Who Fear Him There Is No Want

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2004

based on 46 ratings

| 8,325 views

Promises, motivations, explanations, descriptions and blessings of fearing God.

For Those Who Fear Him There is No Want (Psa 34:9-11) Illustration: The word awesome is freely used these days to describe athletes, coaches, teachers, and even friends. I suppose it’s not wrong to use the expression this way. But if you ever stand at the rim of the Grand Canyon, or get a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responsible Integrity Rewards

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 25, 2002

based on 74 ratings

| 8,826 views

Discover the measure, motivation and movements toward responsible integrity

The mission of our church is "to bring English-speaking Asians in our community into a right and healthy relationship with God and with one another through Jesus Christ, and to multiply our effort by supporting missionaries, church planters and church plants who minister beyond our focus and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: *other

Greater Grace Builds A Greater Church

Contributed by Cary Paulk on Feb 22, 2002

based on 50 ratings

| 6,465 views

Sermon to motivate congregation in doing their part in church growth.

Introduction: • For many years the Ocean View community has not had a good reputation. • Many in our city would not consider Ocean View a Great place to live. • When I was a young sailor, it had a reputation of being the place where people picked up prostitutes and they remain to this day. • There ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Changed Life Series

Contributed by Cary Paulk on Apr 5, 2002

based on 49 ratings

| 11,416 views

A message to motivate Christians to display their changed life for the world.

The Power of a Changed Life 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 March 17, 2002 Introduction: [Live testimony of a changed life] A changed life… • Authenticates the ministry of a church. (vv. 1-2) o Authentic Christian ministry does not require letters of recommendation or words of support from “celebrities.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism 2 Tell A Friend Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006

based on 24 ratings

| 6,372 views

A motivation to evangelize; We are plan A, there is no plan B.

Evangelism Series #2 CHCC: January 22, 2006 Tell a Friend John 20:18-30 SCRIPTURE READING: John 20:19-22 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard of the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics? It’s a basic Scientific Law – right up there with the Law of Gravity. One definition of it says: The entropy ...read more

Scripture: John 20:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excellence Is So Attractive - Part 2 - Excellent Physical Health Series

Contributed by Andrew Stevens on Nov 12, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 5,522 views

Motivation, Inpspiration, and encouragment... Obtaining and living with excellent health.

Excellence is so Attractive – Part 2 Excellence Health can be Yours!!! I. Introduction A. Last week I shared, what many said was, an excellent message. 1. I don’t know if the delivery was excellent, but I believe the content of the message was. B. Today, I’m going to continue talking ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Church Of God

The First Five Minutes After Death

Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Nov 26, 2002

based on 90 ratings

| 18,397 views

A lesson designed to motivate people to give their lives to Jesus

The First Five Minutes After Death Introduction A. Example - A group of old men was sitting around talking about death. Each one had an idea on the perfect way to die. A seventy-year-old man said, “I want a quick and exciting death—like in an airplane crash.” An eighty-year-old man who had once ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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