Sermons on inner motives: showing 616-630 of 41,624

Strange Fire

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 26, 2012

In Leviticus 10 we have a lesson about the worship of God. As we look at the account of Nadab and Abihu we will see that in the worship of God there’s a proper way and a wrong way to worship God as they offered strange fire unto the Lord.

Strange Fire Leviticus 10:1-11 Introduction: Romans 15:4 tells us that “…whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.” In Leviticus 10 we have a lesson about the worship of God. As ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Transformation Choice Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 12, 2010

Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do.

Title: The Transformation Choice Text: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 Thesis: Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do. Lenten Series: Life’s Healing Choices (Saddleback ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simon Peter: Stuck In Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 22, 2009

We live with a self-image that we know is not true, but we like to project it anyway. We will come unstuck from self-deception when there is someone who loves us unconditionally ... the crucified and risen Christ.

Outside the gate of the great house, it is growing cold. The winter winds are not quite over, and the first breezes of a promised spring have a zip to them. It would be nice to be in there, on the other side of the gate, where a fire is blazing and the workers are keeping warm. It would be good ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Not Everyone Who Says "Lord, Lord" Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2014

Who then can enter into the Kingdom?

Not Everyone Who Says, "Lord, Lord" Matthew 7:21-23 Introduction One of the favorite gospel songs sung in the rural Tennessee churches where I have pastored for many years is “When We All Get to Heaven”. But is everyone who sings this song going to heaven? Is everyone who has at one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Earn This! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 24, 2015

Aren't you glad God didn't say that to us? Let's look at some things God does say about earnings and some things he does not say.

I never saw the movie, and frankly, I don’t intend to, but I read an article about it. There is a punch line in the movie: “Saving Private Ryan” that really brings home today’s point. (This illustration taken from Wikipedia's article on Saving Private Ryan) The sole ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inspiring Purity Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2020

If you want to encourage people pursue purity and follow Christ, begin with a blessing; don’t lay down the law.

After Helene Talbert of Wahpeton, North Dakota, completed her first semester at a Christian college, she had a lot to tell her family. Just before the end of the semester, they had an open house in her dorm – one of the few times men are allowed in the women's rooms. When her family came to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:46, Genesis 28:1-9, Romans 2:4, Romans 5:20, Romans 7:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spur One Another On Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 26, 2023

In this final "one another" from our "One Anothering" series, we explore what it means to spur one another on toward love and good deeds. One of the challenging sides of loving one another, is our duty to provoke and challenge each other to be all that God has called us to.

A. I want to begin by sharing some actual excuse notes sent by parents that were collected by the University of Texas and include the original spellings. 1. “My son is under a doctor’s care and should not take P.E. today. Please execute him.” 2. “Dear School: Please ekscuse John being absent on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Galatians 4:16, Proverbs 27:6, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gather For Encouragement Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

We need to gather together as believers to encourage each other towards love and good deeds, especially in times of increasing wickedness.

Today we're talking about the importance of hanging out together, about finding a place where we can chill, chat, and challenge each other in our faith. Have you ever heard of solitary confinement? It's when prisoners are kept all alone. It's pretty rough and can mess with their heads. We're made ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Topics: Community Support, Motivational Gatherings, Group Encouragement, Positive Reinforcement

"Harnessing Your Gifts In Times Of Struggle.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 30, 2024

Embrace and utilize your God-given gifts and talents while enduring your wilderness experience. This message provides rich inspiration and motivation to support your physical and spiritual growth. It's a powerful reminder that you can survive and thrive, even in the most challenging times.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 4:10-11) (NIV): “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, Romans 12:6-8, James 1:2-4, Jeremiah 29:11, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Peter 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Did You Come To Church Today

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 8, 2016

A message that examines the motives that people have for attending church.

Clem went to church on Sunday morning. He heard the pianist miss a note during the prelude and he winced. He saw a teenager talking when everyone else was bowed in prayer. He sensed the usher was watching to see what he put in the offering plate and it made him angry. He caught the pastor in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation For Worship

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 22, 2002

Discover the revealed motivations for the worship of God

This morning, we begin a new message series on the subject of worship. Sometime ago, I sat into our worship team meeting and was asked to teach on worship. We noticed that I had taught on preparing for worship, but never on the topics of why we worship, how we worship and the results of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 135:1-21

Denomination: *other

5 Things In Hell That Ought To Be In Every Church

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 2, 2002

An evangelistic message to motivate the church to witnessing

FIVE THINGS IN HELL THAT SHOULD BE IN EVERY CHURCH Luke 16:19-31 INTRO: The Scriptures we have just read is a very familiar passage of Scripture to us. We all know the story about Lazarus and the rich man, but there are some deeper thoughts we would do well to think about today. In light of this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Widow's Mites

Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 25, 2001

God knows the motive of our giving.

THE WIDOW’S MITES And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Of Sheep & Shepherds

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

The Motivation, Manner & Reward of Being An Elder.

Of Sheep & Shepherds Commercial currently airing that shows a lonely shepherd with a cell phone. As he makes a phone call, those he calls begin arriving in droves, until he surrounded by 100s of people. Wonder how many real shepherds spend a lot of time on a cell phone? Lonely! As Phillip ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Psalm 23:1-6

The Holy Spirit Part 6 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 1, 2006

The message explores the motivation of spiritual gifts.

God’s Heart - Love, Christ’s Purpose - Service Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. I John 4:7-8 God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31

Denomination: Baptist