Sermons on Inner Motives:

Apostolic Boldness

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 22, 2007

Peter and John possessed a boldness in the face of hostility that inspires and motivates us to be faithful in our witness.

Apostolic Boldness Acts 4:1-31 WHEN GEORGE HERBERT WALKER BUSH was Vice President of the United States, he represented our nation at the funeral of former Soviet Communist leader, Leonid Brezhnev. He was deeply moved by the silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Ministry Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Phil Jolley on Nov 21, 2006

Four motivations for ministry - the fear of the Lord, the love of Christ, God’s commission, and the urgency of today

The Ministry of Reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5:11 - 6:2 Introduction A missionary conference is always a good time to ask ourselves why? We are involved throughout the year in many activities, many of them evangelistic and the routine of doing them can sometimes become so routine that we forget ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking The Right Position

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 31, 2007

His press his desire his motivation had to be greater than that which demotivated him

Luk 19:1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. Luk 19:2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. zaw-kak’ to be pure transparent or clean Luk 19:3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Prays For His Church

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 12, 2007

In His prayer for the unity of His Church, Jesus provides the model, method, and motive for Christian unity.

Christ Prays for His Church John 17:21-23 INTRO.:.There seems to be little interest in Christian unity today. Have we given up? Jesus’ prayer for His Church was that they might be united. The goal is for every Christian tp be united to Christ and to one another as Christ is to the Father. This is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There's A "Why” In The Road

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009

True worship is all about God, not about us. An examination of proper motives for giving and praying.

There’s a “Why” in the Road Matthew 6:1-6 "Be careful not to do your ’acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living With Certainty In An Uncertain Time

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to embrace the possibilities that God places before them no matter the circumstances of their lives.

No Matter What The Future Brings Your Way … I. REMEMBER THAT EVERYTHING YOU DO WILL HAVE AN OUTCOME v9. What profit has the worker from that in which he labors? Galatians 6:7-8 (NKJV) Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8For he who sows to his ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Life Is What Takes Place While You're Waiting For Something Else To Happen

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek to find God’s continuing will and plan for his/her life.

John 4:34-38 (NKJV) Jesus said to them My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. 35. Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! 36. And ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34

Denomination: Nazarene

"The Gamble That Paid-Off" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 25, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Roman Soldiers displayed circumstantial ignorance and was forgiven.

25 November 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: The Roman Soldiers were forgiven for executing the death sentence and gambling for Jesus’ garments. REFERENCES: Psalm 22:18-23 (NIV); Luke 23:33-43 (NIV); John 19:23-25 NIV (Power only through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 30, 2008

That Jesus loves me... Five points: This is my identification, indoctrination, meditation, motivation, and my invitation!

Text: John 13:21 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. 23Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

In Everything Give Thanks Ii Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 26, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to go all out and give God thanks in every thing.

"In Everything Give Thanks II" 1 Chronicles 15:25-29 & 1 Thessalonians 5:18 26 August 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: BELIEVERS SHOULD GIVE THANKS TO GOD IN EVERYTHING. REFERENCES: 2 Samuel 6:1-23 (The story of David and his 30,000 men; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Sarah Laughed"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to TRUST GOD to bring His promise(in their life) to past.

BIG IDEA: IS THERE ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR GOD? REFERENCES: Genesis 17:17 (Abraham fell on his face and laugh); Hebrews 11:11 (Sarah inducted into the Hebrews Hall of Fame because she considered him faithful who had promised); Genesis 3:8 (God visiting Adam and Eve in the cool of the day); Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Balm In Gilead"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that its okay to struggle with God’s Word.

BIG IDEA: GOD WELCOMES BELIEVERS THAT ARE SPIRITUALLY STRUGGLING WITH HIS WORD; BUT … still … EXPECTS THEM TO TRUST HIM, AND TO STAND ON HIS WORDS. REFERENCES: 2 Chronicles 34-35 (Historical Background); Jeremiah 1:1-16; Job 13:4 (… ye are all physicians of no value); James 5:14-15 ( Is there ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"... A Tongue Rested ..."

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 14, 2004

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that THE GIFT of SPEAKING in TONGUES rested on everyone IN THE HOUSE.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia BIG IDEA: SPEAKING IN TONGUES IS A GIFT THAT SHOWED- UP ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST WITH THE POURING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. REFERENCES: Ezekiel 37:1-14 (Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones); 1 Corinthian 14:1-5 (Paul tells us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter Ressurection – Why Beleive

Contributed by Michael Nesmith on Mar 29, 2005

What can motivate a modern, educated, scientific minded people like us believe in the ressurection?

John 20: 1-18 Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Why do we believe in such an event? What can motivate a modern, educated, scientific minded people like us to first of all believe in an immortal and all powerful God, then believe that this God became a person yet remained and immortal ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

How To Buy God's Favor

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 22, 2004

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that "God is a giver and He NEVER COMMANDS A VOW."

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD IS A GIVER; HE NEVER COMMANDS A VOW. Jephthah – means “HE WILL OPEN” 1100 BC (Driven from his home because he was the son of a prostitute but became know as “mighty warrior”. Defeated the Ammorites. (See Judges ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:30-31

Denomination: Pentecostal