Sermons on Harmful Motives:

The Benefits Of Fearing The Lord (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jul 7, 2005

Those who fear the Lord are blessed with God’s provision. Those who hear this message will be motivated to live in the fear of the Lord because of the many promises God makes to those who will do so.

The Benefits of Fearing the Lord (Part 3) July 9/10, 2005 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: Those who fear the Lord are blessed with God’s provision. AIM: Those who hear this message will be motivated to live in the fear of the Lord because of the many promises God makes to those who will do so. INTRO: God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracles In John: Lesson 4: Healing A Crippled Man At Bethesda

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2005

John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31).

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31). 3. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Loose Him" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 18, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to OTHERS that GOD has need of them; because, IF GOD can USE a DONKEY (to assist Him in doing Ministry); He can USE THEM TOO.

18 September 2005 Zechariah 9:9 (KJV) Numbers 22: 27-30 (KJV) Mark 11:2-7 (KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegue, South Korea BIG IDEA: God will use anything and anyone (including a DONKEY) to ASSIST Him in HELPING us HELP, EMPOWER, and DELIVER ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"God Doesn't Make Promises, He Can't Keep”

Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 9, 2006

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that they should Accept their present circumstances, and make the best of it, by working for the (welfare) health and happiness of those around them UNTIL God honors His promise in

8 October 2006 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: Although some believers do not like the situation that they have been put in - They can’t change it. So they should make the BEST OF IT. References: Ps 123:2b ( …so ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The War Is On"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the HEARERS TO ARM THEIR HOMES WITH TRAINED PRAYER WARRIORS, THAT ARE PREPRARED TO pursue and engage their spiritual enemies (through God’s Word and Prayer) in order to take back their love ones AND POWs.

“ BIG IDEA: PEOPLE OF FAITH SHOULD USE THEIR SPIRITUAL RESOURCES TO AFFECT THE OUTCOME OF WAR - LONG BEFORE IT AFFECTS THEM PERSONALLY. REFERENCES: Genesis 11 (The start of nationalism); Genesis 14:1-24 (The First War … was fought with Abraham – our patriarch of faith); Ephesians 6:10-18 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:11-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In God's World & God's Way (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 13, 2007

In this message I want to show you what I think God will do with your passion and drive this year, if you use Col. 3:23(or one of your choosing) as a motivational device.

Sermon Series:2007-Releasing Your Drive and Passion for God Today’s Message: Living in God’s World & God’s Way (Part 1) Text: Colossians 3:23 - NIV; NLT; MSG Dr. Ken Squires, Jr. January 07, 2006 Edited by Dale Weaver (23) Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Components Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 23, 2008

Why do we gather each week in this thing we call church? What is supposed to result from our time together. In this section of Colossians Paul gives us "Three Motivations For Ministry"

Introduction: I. What is the purpose of church? II. What is supposed to be accomplished at and by church? III. In other words, why come, what is supposed to happen as a result of my being here? IV. If you listen to many of those in church leadership, and many church goers, you will get many ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Spirit-Filled Life Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 7, 2007

Paul’s point is that the Holy Spirit is the controlling influence motivating and directing the lives of believers. As we sort through these participles, we can identify at least three results of the Holy Spirit’s influence.

The Spirit-Filled Life Ephesians 5:15-21 Quick Discussion: What are the two most significant influences on your life? “Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead be filled with the Spirit.” At the heart of this contrast is a life lived under the influence of … those influences, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Women Need Most And Men Really Want" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 28, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate ther hearers to affirm to others that while it is important to men to "not talk" (but feel an ego boost), it is equally important to women "to talk" (in order to feel fulfilled).

James 1:19 (NLT) 28 October 2010 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Resiliency Campus Fort Hood, TX BIG IDEA: When a woman needs to talk, it is really not necessary for a man to talk. REFERENCES: James 1:19 (NLT) Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must be quick to listen, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Exodus 15 - How To Sing In A Desert Situation Rather Than Complain! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 27, 2009

It interests me that God tests me by allowing me to go through difficult situations in order to prove the quality of my character, the genuineness of my worship and the motivations of my service. What is your Marah?

Exodus 15 - Singing and Suffering Exodus 15 is an anthem of praise to God for Israel’s deliverance from Egypt. It’s often called the song of Moses and the men got a choir together and sang it. Then in antiphonal response the women under the leadership of Miriam sang as well. As soon as they are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repent For Heaven Is At Hand Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010

God has made possible our choice. We may choose for our own sake, or the sake of others, for the sake of Jesus or the promise of Heaven but what ever our motivation, the choice is ours to make.

Repent for Heaven Is At Hand Change Part One 020109 AM Text: Matthew 3:1-3 Introduction This morning we are going to begin a short series centered on change. You may have noticed quite a bit of talk about change in the media these days. Change is taking place all around us, in every aspect of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of Expectancy - Part 3 - Caleb Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Jun 15, 2011

This is the third and final sermon in the series and the most powerful. It was lengthy and had to be broken into two parts to get it properly preached, especially as it motivated me to follow several "rabit trails" and really impacted people's lives.

The Spirit of Expectancy - Part 3 - Caleb's Expectation The Spirit of Expectancy Caleb’s Expectation Part 3 of a Series (Note: parts of this sermon were adopted from Sermon Central Contributor David Dykes from his sermon "Caleb: How to Thrive at Age 85!") TEXT: Joshua 14:6-12 New ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Wonderfully Made Sermon Iii: Remade To Make A Difference For Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 13, 2020

To know that my active faith in God and His Son Jesus Christ is making or at least can make a difference in this world motivates me to keep on serving Christ and seeking to influence others to do likewise.

REMADE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR CHRIST The Father’s Legacy Is Reflected By His Children’s Loveliness Not Ugliness ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-12

Unexplainable Joy Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 6, 2015

1) Attitude (Luke 1:46–48a), 2) Object (Luke 1:46b, 47b), and 3) Motive of Joyful Worship (Luke 1:48b-55).

It is always a delight to hear of an unknown story related to a familiar event. Paul Harvey made a living of this with his "Rest of the Story" programs. The Rest of the Story was a Monday-through-Friday radio program originally hosted by Paul Harvey. Beginning as a part of his newscasts during the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Other

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 17, 2016

As we think about this event, it makes sense to me that there are four groups of people present at the Triumphal Entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem and each of them have a different motivation for being there and sheds light on their hearts.

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? JOHN 12:12-19 [Palm Sunday 2016] INTRODUCTION… cnn.com/2016/03/13/politics/thomas-dimassimo-donald-trump-protester-interview/ It is election season so there is much going on in the news about the candidates and the rallies that they hold. I heard about a rally that ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ