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  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Ant-Ligent!”

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 12, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,007 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

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Your Calls From God

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 31, 2007
     | 2,642 views

    A message of encouragement and motivation to give your all for the work of the Kingdom.

    YOUR CALLS FROM GOD Romans 12:1-2 * When Deboria and I were first married, I was a member of volunteer fire department. This was the mid-70’s and before the personal pagers were so inexpensive and available so alerting us fireman in a timely manner was a challenge. The system began with a siren, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rickey Bennett avatar

    The Gospel Shaped Life! Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 16, 2009
     | 4,650 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

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Benevolence According To Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,203 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

  • Rusty Tardo avatar

    The Great Commission Series

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,791 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

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “the Activity Of A Christ-Like Servant” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 23, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,488 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

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,622 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

  • David Parks avatar

    Growing In Grace 1 - The Genesis Of Grace Series

    Contributed by David Parks on Oct 31, 2014
     | 8,616 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

  • Steve Klein avatar

    The Longsuffering Of God

    Contributed by Steve Klein on May 18, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,929 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

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Religious Exhibitionism Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 14, 2018
     | 6,341 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: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    What Is Spirituality? (2 Of 7)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022
     | 981 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

  • John Lowe avatar

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

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 9, 2021
     | 3,377 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

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Keep On Following Jesus

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 24, 2018
     | 8,026 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

  • Donald McCulley avatar

    Words Of Wisdom For The Workplace Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
     | 4,677 views

    God has a work for us.

    Words Of Wisdom For The Work Place Ephesians 6:5-9 Introduction: “I owe, I owe, so off to work I go.” The question is what do you do when you get there? Today’s workforce is consumed with what some have called “occupational frustration”. Many are just not happy with their work or job. How is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Attributes Of God - Positive Answer To Reader

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 12 ratings
     | 2,142 views

    Praises for the attributes of God from the one who has the positive answers for every negative situation to a Reader

    449. Positive Answer for Every Negative Situation – I praise you Lord for being able to supply a positive solution for every negative problem. Jesus said, “What is impossible with men is possible with God.” (Luke 18:27) When I feel tired you say to me, “Come to me, all you who are weary and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational