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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Godly Motivation

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,364 views

    Being motivated to serve the Lord with zeal usually involves 2 factors: A Picture of Who God is (what He is Like) and A Sense of God’s Purpose for Your Life.

    1. God’s way of doing things is not always the easiest or least stressful... 2. we need to be motivated, invigorated, roused... 3. It is a constant battle, but there is an old tried and true formula; 4. lots of people motivated to do just about anything...but in the Kingdom of God, why we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Motivations For Giving

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,370 views

    ACKNOWLEDGE AND RELY ON God as the source of all things. He owns everything and every good gift comes from His hand. "The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it." Jesus said, "But, seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will b

    Matthew 6:33-33 Motivations for Giving 1. ACKNOWLEDGE AND RELY ON God as the source of all things. He owns everything and every good gift comes from His hand. (I Cor. 10:26) "The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it." Jesus said, "But, seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Salvation Motivations

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Nov 22, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,525 views

    This sermon outline has a description of the Holy Spirit and the things He does to motivate people to salvation

    Salvation Motivations John 16:7-11 I. The Motivator is the Comforter, The Holy Ghost or Spirit. A. We will look at the Characteristics of the Holy Ghost. 1. He is eternal. Hebrews 9:13-14 “For if the blood of bulls and goats and the ashes of a heifer, sprinkling the unclean, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Occasion For Motivation Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,530 views

    This sermon looks at the prayer the apostles prayed for boldness in Acts 4:23-31

    An Occasion for Motivation: Acts 4:23-31, Most Christians would likely cower in fear if we had been arrested, questioned and then forbidden to even speak in the name of Jesus. The apostles however took a very different approach. They came before God asking for boldness to continue proclaiming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Motivation To Pray

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,379 views

    Prayer is often hard to follow through. We want to pray - we know the importance of prayer. But have you ever considered what it is needed to motivate you to pray?

    Our Need for Prayer Matthew 5:1-12 Intro.: A. This passage is a classic teaching about “What it means to be a Disciple – a Follower of Jesus.” Matt. 5-7 Jesus sits down with the crowd following Him and began to Teach them. - vs. 1-12 – the Beatitudes; Jesus teaches them and us how we can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Mark Kang avatar

    Motivation For Righteousness

    Contributed by Mark Kang on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,245 views

    If we are to have victory in righteousness, we must find proper motivation.

    "See to it brothers that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God." Hebrews 3:12 Sin has the power to make us turn away from God. When we sin we don’t even want to believe that God exists. If we are to have victory over sin in our life we have to make sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A New Motivation

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 8, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,110 views

    A "Dog eats dog" Kingdom or a Kingdom of Love

    Jn 13:31-35: A new motivation Story: The Liberal Prime Minister, William Gladstone, in announcing the death of Princess Alice on 14th December 1878 to the House of Commons, told this touching story. The little daughter of the Princess was seriously ill with diphtheria. And so the doctors told ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Ministry Motivation Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 27, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,473 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

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Finding Motivation Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,318 views

    Vision sermon on urgency, time is now, motivation for the common ground growth that we argued would be our goal

    Text: Nehemiah 2:17-18, Title: New Riverlutions: Finding Motivation, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/16/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Sense of Urgency video, On October 16, 1555, Hugh Latimer and Nicolas Ridley were tied to the stake to be burned for their Protestant teaching and preaching and their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Motives Revealed Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,211 views

    Peoples motives are revealed through their actions as demonstrated in the riot at Ephesus.

    What are the things that motivate you? What are the things that motivate the people around you? Motives are one of the most powerful things on earth, they can change the way that we view other people and impact the way that we see their actions. Today’s passage is one that has a lot of ...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
     | 8,015 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

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    The Right Motivation Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 29, 2008
     | 5,632 views

    This sermon examines the right motivation for renewing your faith.

    What motivates your faith? In Romans 12:1 Paul gives the proper motivation for building a strong faith. It should be motivated by the "mercy" of God. I.The right motivation begins with hearing God’s voice. A. There must be a willing heart. B. There are competing voices. 1. The voice of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Motives For Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 5, 2014
     | 6,006 views

    There is a plaque that is devastating the modern church, unfaithfulness.

    Motives For Faithfulness Hebrews Series Heb. 10.1-25 June 8, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A There is a plaque that is devastating the modern church, unfaithfulness. 1 Over 40% of members in an average congregation never attend services. a Among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Seibert avatar

    Eternally Motivated Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Nov 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,244 views

    When we understand God's heart and Divine design for our finances and put His design into practice, we put ourselves in a position to experience the abundant life He desires for us and for our families.

    Rock Solid Finances: Part 4 “Eternally Motivated” Preached by Jimmy Seibert 5/30/2010 Well, again, Carl mentioned it, but let me encourage you. If you weren’t here last Sunday, and didn’t get the message that Laurie Gulley shared, you want it, man. It was awesome! It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    The Motive For The Moment Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 5, 2011
     | 3,708 views

    Prayer should be prayed with purpose and Right intentions!!!

    The Motive for the Moment Luke 11:1 Luke 11:1 One day he was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said, "Master, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6: 5-7 5And when thou prayest, thou shalt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational