MOTIVATION

Definition: To prove with a motive; to cause to move forward; to stir up to action

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Nehemiah 1: 1-11

Thoughts:

Illustration: Coach stirring a ball team

Illustration: David's Brethren-David's actions with the giant

Illustration: Jonathan-Motivated Brethren-I Sam. 14

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 THREE WAYS TO LOOK AT MOTIVATION

1. SELF MOTIVATION

  A. Motivated To Ask-Neh 1:1-3

 B. Motivated To Weep-Neh 1:4

    C. Motivated To Pray-Neh 1:5-10

       D. Motivated To Volunteer-Neh 1:11

 2. SITUATION MOTIVATION

 A. Motivation From The Past-Neh 1:2-Note the word “HAD”

       B. Motivation From The Present-Neh 1:3-Note the words “ARE IN”

      C. Motivation For The Future-Neh 1:3-Note the words “ALSO IS”

                            3. STIRRING MOTIVATION                            

                              A. Motivation To Stir Others-Neh 2:17-18

                              B. Motivation To Stand Against Opposition-Neh 2:19-20; Neh 4:4-6

                              C. Motivation Toward Outcome-Neh 2:20 Note the word “PROSPER”

CLOSE:

NOTE THESE KEY STATEMENTS

                              Neh 2:18-So they strengthen their hands for the good work

                              Neh 4:6-For the people had a mind to work

                              Neh 4:9-Nevertheless we made our prayer unto God

                              Neh 6:15-So the walls were finished