Sermons on inner motives:

What Motivates Us Pray? Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 20, 2017

We need prayers most when we are most blessed. It is those times the enemy of our souls is hardest at work. He hates the blessings of the blessed.

Colossians 1:9 What motivates you to pray? Is it needs? Is it stresses? Do you pray primarily when it’s time to eat, taking advantage of an opportunity to give thanks and ask blessings? Do you pray just because you love the Lord and want to commune with Him & ask His will? Whatever it is that ...read more

Denomination: *other

Spur To Action (Goad) Motivation!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 1, 2022

We need to understand what spurs are to a cowboy. How about what a goad is to a farmer? Will we be God's little headshrinkers or will we purposefully encourage others. Someone needs you today.

SPUR TO ACTION (MOTIVATION) (GOAD) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I have a set of spurs. I hook to a pair of boots. We discuss what IS THE FUNCTION OF spurs. You can get toy spurs or real spurs at farm store. If this is unavailable you can just talk about them. You also could ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25, Romans 15:2, James 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Letter Of Concern- Your Motivation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 3, 2022

This is the 93rd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 24th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#93] A LETTER OF CONCERN- YOUR MOTIVATION 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Introduction: We have heard over and over again how we need to be faithful to God in all that we do. We have heard over and over again how we need to be unified as a Church. We have heard over and over again how we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Motivation Alive In Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

One of Satan's favorite weapons against believers is discouragement. Discouragement comes when we lose the motivation to serve the Lord. And the devil uses this attitude to make us lose the motivation to continue in fervent service

One of Satan's favorite weapons against believers is discouragement. Discouragement sets in when we lose our motivation to serve the Lord. The devil uses this attitude to make us lose our fervor in serving the Lord wholeheartedly. However, you can keep your motivation alive. This passage provides ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Topics: Growth In Christ

No Fear! Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 24, 2022

People are often motivated primarily by fear or greed. But love is the best motivator.

What motivates you? Cynical approach used in sales: Fear and greed. If we believe that we’re completely on our own in the world, then these two impulses serve as effective motivators. As followers of Christ know that there is a more powerful motivator: Love. At the same time, we can lose sight of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#14 The Holy Spirit Compels Us Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 11, 2015

This message speaks about the wrong methods of motivating people to serve God, the wrong motives in serving God, and how the Holy Spirit compels us with the right motives to serve God

The Holy Spirit Compels Us Introduction: Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 5:9-15, Matthew 9:37, 38 Key thoughts: There is a tremendous need for people to come to Christ. Workers are needed to bring in this harvest of people for Christ. How do we get people motivated to serve? I. Wrong Methods ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-15, Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Enneagram And Inner Healing - Psycho-Heresy In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 8, 2019

Within the church there has been a great influx of human psychology mixed with Scripture. This has resulted in a convoluted understanding of the human mind and heart, as they are examined and studied from man’s perspective, rather than from God’s.

The Enneagram System of personality typing has surged in popularity among American Christians, especially among the young who are culturally steeped in both the practices of church doctrine and dogma as well as of the secular world, and are not content with what the Bible says about the human ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2, Colossians 3:5-6, Romans 16:17-18, Philippians 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:24, 2 Corinthians 4:16, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Isaiah 43:25, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, Philippians 3:13-14, Jeremiah 17:9, Romans 7:14-20, Romans 10:8-10, John 10:2-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unleashing Your Inner Strength: The Threefold Blessings SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

The threefold blessings of Leper, Priest, and King are available to all Christians today. These blessings represent the anointings that empower us to overcome challenges, serve faithfully, and reign in life.

Wouldn't it be amazing to have a stronger Christian faith? To witness miracles, lead people to Christ, cast out demons, heal the sick, and experience the power of effective prayer? Well, all of this is possible through the anointing from God. In the Bible, we find three anointings: the anointing of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 14:14-18

Topics: Holy Spirit In Believers

Overcoming Your Inner Demons: A Path To Redemption SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A man’s foundation has a direct impact on his destiny. This is why the thorough examination of our foundation as Christians is essential for us to endure lasting success. This message looks at what a human foundation is and how the Lord seeks to start afresh.

A person's foundation has a direct impact on their destiny. That's why it's crucial for us, as Christians, to examine our foundation thoroughly in order to achieve lasting success. In this message, we will explore what a human foundation is and how the Lord seeks to establish a fresh start. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3

Topics: God's Forgiveness, Personal Transformation

Finding Inner Peace Through God's Word SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

In a world where peace is a constant pursuit, true tranquility can be found in studying God's Word. This sermon explores how the Word of God brings deep, lasting peace to our hearts.

Many people today are searching for peace, longing for it, and praying for it. However, true peace of heart can only be found through the study of God's Word, the Bible. God's Word is made up of several components: 1. The entire Scriptures as written in the Bible (2 Timothy 3:16-17). 2. The truth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:19-20

Topics: Inner Peace, God's Word

Prepare The Way Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 23, 2019

“To prepare the way of the Lord,” what does that mean? Is John calling the people to do some road work? Is John saying that we need to go out and get hired on with road crew?

Introduction In Matthew 3:3, the great prophet Isaiah says John the Baptist will call the people to prepare the way of the Lord, to make His path straight. “To prepare the way of the Lord,” what does that mean? Is John calling the people to do some road work? Is John saying that we need to go out ...read more

Scripture: John 3:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Future Hope Motivates Present Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

This message is the second of 13 exploring how a future focus motives a present Faithfulness

“Future Hope Motivates Present Faithfulness” Pt 2 Review X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor A. PRESENT AND FUTURE REWARD B. FUTURE INHERITANCE C. INTERMEDIATE HOME D. RENEWED HEAVEN AND EARTH – Our permanent home E. PRESENT HELP FROM A FUTURE HOPE Does contemplating a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Romans 14:10-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Receiving Light Through Your Conscience

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 2, 2013

You can receive a word from the Lord through the inner witness of the HOly Spirit

# #December 1, 2013 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 89:15; Acts 24:16 Subject: Receiving Light Title: Receiving Light Through the Conscience Psalm 89:15, Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O LORD. Last week we talked about various ways that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Similarities’ In Cry.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 7, 2019

Jesus' cry and parents cry are very similar. Jesus’ cry, and a parents cry are very similar in many ways.

Similarities’ In Cry. Matthew 23:37-38NKJV “Right before today’s text in Matthew 37:13-39, ‘Jesus gives many woes to church leaders. In fact, Jesus gives 7 woes to these supposed leaders. Blind guides teaching the blind, Woe!” P.H Jesus condemns, Teaching proselyte, and them becoming sons of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 5: How Inner Leading Of The Spirit Works

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 9, 2007

10 things God uses to lead us.

Lesson 5: How Inner Leading of the Spirit Works A. INTRODUCTION 1. OTHER NAMES: a. Inner voice. b. The Lord told me. c. The Lord led me. d. God spoke to me. e. Internal leading. f. Forbidden of the spirit (Acts 16:6-7). g. Inner light (Quaker). 2. BIBLICAL BASIS: “Led by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: Baptist