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  • David Coe avatar

    The Motive Behind Missions Series

    Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 160 ratings
     | 4,543 views

    This sermon describes the MOTIVE behind missions.

    THE MOTIVE BEHIND MISSIONS Mark 16:14-16 I. HIS RESURRECTION - vs. 14 "...after he was risen..." II. HIS REQUIREMENT - vs. 15 "...Go ye into all the world..." III. HEAVEN'S RICHES - vs. 16 "...shall be saved..." IV. HELL'S REALITY - vs. 16 "...shall be damned..." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Victim Of Selfish Motives

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 5, 2012
     | 7,209 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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    A Wrong Motive For Prayer

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,206 views

    Sometimes we pray for the wrong reasons. Exploring Pharoah's desire to spend one more night with the frogs.

    Exodus 8:8 KJV Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Intreat the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the LORD. I. INTRODUCTION—MOTIVES A. General Archibald Alexander—Men are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your Motivation Matters Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 17, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,459 views

    Examines the importance of Correct Motivation

    Christians are abnormal in their motivation YOUR MOTIVATION MATTERS 4/22/12 - Matthew 6:1-8, 16-21. Psychology Today magazine defines motivation as “the desire to do things. It's the difference between waking up before dawn to pound the pavement and lazing around the house all day. It's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Patterns And Motivations For Giving

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,803 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

  • Bart Price avatar

    What Is Your Motivation? Series

    Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016
     | 5,855 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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    Seeking Motivation For Worship

    Contributed by Steve Klein on May 25, 2015
    based on 1 rating
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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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    The Grand Motive For Mission Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 2, 2015
     | 3,658 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

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    Giving With The Right Motive

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 21, 2014
     | 8,872 views

    Gold wants love and genuine caring concern in all our giving. He could care less about giving by rote, without a heart of worship.

    This is a homily shared at The Feast, an inner-city gathering with the Yonge Street Mission that invites everyone from the community in to Feast on good food, the Word of God and fellowship. God is not the same as us. He thinks very differently. Nowhere is this more obvious than in almost all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel Message And Motivation Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
     | 4,221 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

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    What Motivates You

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,789 views

    Adopting certain attitudes will motivate us to more faithful service.

    WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? GALATIANS 6: 11-13 INTRODUCTION What is it that motivates you each day? Maybe you work for someone else. What motivates you to get up and go to work? Perhaps it is the paycheck you know you will receive or that you know your family has needs. Maybe your parents instilled in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Integrity Of Motive & Conduct Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 23, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,538 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

  • Steven W. Satterfield avatar

    Foundational And Motivational Gifts

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 23, 2025
     | 142 views

    This is different from 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4 (offices)

    v. 1 present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship v. 2 do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind v. 3 not to think more highly of ourselves than we ought to; we need to be humble v. 4 we, ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Rudolf E. Y. Mensah avatar

    Motives Are Weighed By The Lord Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 2, 2023
     | 1,282 views

    Cultivate a good motive anytime you pray. God's answer is primarily dependent on the motive behind what you are asking Him.

    OASIS WORD DEVOTIONAL Verse Of The Day: We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. Proverbs 16:1 (NLT) Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Motives Are Weighed By The Lord Cultivate a good motive anytime you pray. God's answer is primarily dependent on ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    What Motivated Paul Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 23, 2023
     | 2,428 views

    Paul was extraordinarily determined to take the gospel to the Gentile world. He was full of passion and drive. He got knocked down but he got up and kept going. Why? What motivated him?

    WHAT MOTIVATED PAUL We live in a world where a lot of people don’t believe in God. But not only that, many people who do believe in God are not exactly passionate about telling those who don’t believe in God about him. What will motivate us to tell people about Jesus? That’s our subject ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist