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2. Motivation
Presented by Chris Reeves * Benton church of Christ Gospel Meeting * Oct. 6, 2017

3. Motivation is needed in every aspect of our life
Coaches, parents, teachers, employers, all act as motivators
What motivation do we have to serve God?

4. What motivation is there to become a Christian or live as a Christian?
Peter asked a question that speaks to motivation: “What then will we have?” (Mt. 19:27)
What motivations do we have?

5. Motivation does not come from entertaining speaking
Motivation does not come from social and recreational activities; fun and games
Motivation comes from sound, biblical admonitions

6. BLESSINGS are a motivation
We receive all spiritual blessings now (Eph. 1:3; Tim. 4:8): forgiveness / freedom, joy / peace, answered prayer, help praying, help with temptation, biblical guidance, Christian fellowship, etc.

7. HEAVEN is a motivation
The grandeur and glory of heaven motivate us to want to go there (Jn. 14:1-3; Phil. 3:20- 21; Col. 1:5; 3:1; Heb. 4:11; Rev )

8. HELL is a motivation
The horrors of hell motivate us to want to stay away (Mt. 25:41; Mk. 9:43-48; Lk. 16:24; 2 Thess. 1:7-9; Rev. 21:8)

9. THE FAITHFUL are a motivation
The many men and women who have lived and died motivate us to do the same; we can do it just like they did (Heb. 11:13; 12:1; 1 Tim. 1:12- 16; 2 Tim. 4:6-8)

10. YOURSELF is a motivation
You have the ability to live above sin and temptation (Rom. 6:12-14; 1 Cor. 10:13; Eph. 6:11; Jas. 4:7); you have inward strength (Eph. 3:16-17; Phil. 4:13; Col. 1:11); you are fearless (2 Tim. 1:7) and boldness (Heb. 10:19)

11. LOVE is a motivation
God’s love greatly shown on our behalf (1 Jn. 4:7-11; Rom. 5:8) motivates us to love in return (1 Jn. 4:19 – 5:3)

12. GOD is a motivation
God’s unchanging character motivates us (Mal. 3:18; Acts 10:35; Rom. 2:11; 8:31-39; 11:22; Tit. 1:2; Heb. 6:10, 18; 10:31; 12:29; 13:5-6; Pet. 1:5)

13. THE RESURRECTION AND JUDGMENT are a motivation
We all will face God’s coming judgment (Jn. 5:28-29; Rom. 2:3-11; 1 Cor. 15:32; Cor. 4:16 – 5:10; Thess. 4:13-18; Heb. 2:3; 9:27)