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  • Grant Adams avatar

    Motivation

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Aug 2, 2022
     | 1,630 views

    What motivates us to not serve the Lord. There are so many hinderances in this world today. We have to be aware a stay focused on what God would have for us.

    Helps and hinderances in motivation for the Lord Jesus Christ. A few weeks and services ago we began to study and look at what might help motivate us for Christ. What were they? Bible prophecies concerning Jesus coming again. Heaven. Hell. Tonight, I want us to look at the opposite, not what helps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And The Right Fighters

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Jul 8, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 1,992 views

    Focusses on motives on the Pharisees rather than the parable itself. Pushes people to examine their own motives and what drives them.

    Luke 10:25-37 Paonia United Methodist Church July 11, 2004 Chances are if you have spent any time around a church, And during any of that time you were even marginally conscious, You have undoubtedly heard of the Good Samaritan. In a survey, 80 % of the population could recount at least the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Guideline 3: Do Things For The Right Reasons" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 9, 2017
     | 7,446 views

    How can I make sure my motives are right in what I do?

    One's motive often determines their level of success. As someone once put it, "Your attitude will determine your altitude." This is true of any endeavor, but it's especially true when it comes to living as God designed us to live. In our passage for today, the apostle Paul speaks of attitude - of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discover The Real Worth Of Your Work

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 1, 2006
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     | 4,086 views

    We express our worth through our work by working hard, obeying with the right motives, remembering the rewards and knowing the real Master.

    Unless we see the worth of our work, we will never find fulfillment in doing it. Unless we see why we are doing what we are doing, we will never be happy with our jobs. Let me clarify that our worth as persons is not dependent on our work. Even if our work vanishes, our worth does not vanish with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Changes Things PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Emphasize the power and importance of prayer, encouraging believers to pray consistently and with the right motives, trusting in God's promise that our prayers are powerful and effective.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving deep into the powerful world of prayer. We're talking about its might, its benefits, and the importance of never letting up. We're turning to the Bible today, specifically James 4:2-3, Matthew 7:7-11, and James 5:16. As Charles Spurgeon once said, ...read more

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    The Backsliders Favorite Verse

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 9,049 views

    Matthew 7:1 is probably the most quoted verse and least understood verses of the Bible. In this message we will learn three wrong motives for judging others, and three right motives.

    Mat 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. 3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? 4 Or how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Motives: Sermon Of The Mount Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 30, 2022
     | 1,492 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

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    Know How To Worship In Spirit And With Truth! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 29, 2011
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     | 7,949 views

    To worship the Lord in Spirit and truth means we are connected to His Spirit and we are worshiping Him with the right motives, the heart in the right place and our minds focused and centered on the right person and mission.

    Opening Illustration: Me Church - video clip Series: What is the Spirit saying to the church today? Sermon 5: “Know how to worship in Spirit and with Truth” NOTE: Today we are going to start our service with our teaching before you worship because our subject today deals with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Wonder

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,747 views

    We know that God uses us when our attitude is right and He use us when our motives are right but thank God, that He uses us even when our attitude isn’t right, or our motives aren’t right!

    Luke 22:7-10-Then came the Day of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover must be killed. And He sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat.” So they said to Him, “Where do You want us to prepare?” And He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Set-Right With God"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 8, 2010
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     | 6,323 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to Trustfully Believe in God and get "Set-Right with God"

    8 August 2010 West Fort Hood Community Chapel U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Hood Texas BIG IDEA: Believers should avoid relying on their own wits – and understanding – by Trusting and Believing God to keep his promises. REFERENCES: Genesis 14:22-24 NIV (But Abram said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Motives In His Kingdom.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 10, 2021
     | 1,434 views

    General Oglethorpe once said to John Wesley, "I never forgive and I never forget." To which Wesley responded, "Then Sir, I hope you never sin."

    Motives In His Kingdom. Matthew 6:1-13NKJV General Oglethorpe once said to John Wesley, "I never forgive and I never forget." To which Wesley responded, "Then Sir, I hope you never sin." As Jesus speaks in Matthew 6, His entire message is about Believer’s and their motives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Seeking The Right Position

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,940 views

    His press his desire his motivation had to be greater than that which demotivated him

    Luk 19:1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. Luk 19:2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. zaw-kak’ to be pure transparent or clean Luk 19:3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Your Motivation? Series

    Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016
     | 5,379 views

    As we go about making disciples, what is our motivation? Why should we want to fulfill Jesus' call?

    Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 28. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 28, we’ll read verses 19-20. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Motivation? Part Ii

    Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,242 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

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    What Sayeth Your Heart? (Money From The People Or Salvation For The People

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 10, 2018
     | 2,189 views

    The God we serve shall supply all our needs according to His riches in glory.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *WHAT SAYETH YOUR HEART?* (MONEY FROM THE PEOPLE OR SALVATION FOR THE PEOPLE) Acts 8:36-40 King James Version (KJV) 36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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