Playlist: Elements of Motivation (sermon series)
John W. Ritenbaugh
Elements of Motivation (Part One)
The Fear of GodFearing God leads to a determination not to bring shame on God's name or offending and hurting the relationship between God and us.
Elements of Motivation (Part Two)
VisionVision is a picture in the mind's eye that is undergirded by faith and scriptural revelation, enabling one to anticipate events that have not yet occurred.
Elements of Motivation (Part Three)
HopeIn the familiar triumvirate (faith, hope, and love), faith serves as the foundation, love serves as the goal, and hope serves as the great motivator.
Elements of Motivation (Part Four)
ObligationBecause we have been bought with an awesome price, we have no right to pervert our lives, but are obligated to look upon our bodies as vessels in His service.
Elements of Motivation (Part Five)
Our High CallingWe can become energized and motivated by our high calling and summons to do the will of God, seeing how vitally important we are to God's purpose.
Elements of Motivation (Part Six)
Sin and Fear of JudgmentEven though sin offers fleeting pleasure, we must learn to intensely hate sin, regarding this product of Satan as a destroyer of everything God loves.
Elements of Motivation (Part Seven)
Eternal LifeEternal life, emphasizing a special intimate relationship with God the Father and Christ, is vastly different from immortality, connoting only endless existence.