Sermons on Inner Motives:

Beatitudes - Encouragement For Inner Peace

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 29, 2019

Understanding beatitudes as a means of discipleship

Weekend Message/Devotion February 3, 2019 Matthew 5:1-12 Beatitudes - Encouragement for Inner Peace Our gospel reading for today is Matthew’s account of The Sermon on the Mount. I have drawn heavily from writings by Warren Wiersbe and Myron Augsburger in preparing this message. I can tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:14, Romans 5:1, Matthew 5:1-12, Luke 18:9-14, Romans 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is In Your Inner Circle Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 3, 2023

We will be looking at why friendships matter, we will look at how Jesus modelled intentional relationships with us, and how to have christ-centred friendships.

We will be looking at why friendships matter, we will look at how Jesus modelled intentional relationships with us, and how to have christ-centred friendships. I want to ask you today, how many friends do you have? I want to point out this verse. Proverbs 17:17 FBV: A friend is someone you may or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17, Luke 5:1-11, Ecclesiastes 4:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus And His Inner Being!

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 5, 2021

Jesus loved us with His heart, soul, and mind, that is His Inner being and wants us to love Him that way as well.

The Apostle Paul prayed the believers in Christ, to be "strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man: so that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith, so that you may be rooted in love." (Ephesians 3:16,17) Every Christian has a "inner man." which could be defined as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unleashing Our Inner Strength SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

I am convinced that the devil's greatest fear is that the church will get a revelation of the power that we already have, and that we will start acting like who God says we are.

I believe that the devil is most afraid of the church realizing the power we already possess and starting to act in accordance with who God says we are. Let's read Acts 2:1-4: "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Topics: Empowerment, Faith

Unleash Your Inner Potential SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

It doesn't matter how gifted you are, it profits you nothing if the gift is not activated

The Importance of Activating the Gift Paul encouraged Timothy to stir up the gift that was in him. This gift is the Holy Spirit. Paul understood that receiving the gift was not enough; it needed to be activated. Timothy had the responsibility to keep the gift stirred and active. In other words, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-6

Topics: Activation, Potential

Fueling Your Inner Flame SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

We will explore Biblical teachings that inspire us to maintain our personal and communal spiritual fervor.

Today, we will explore the importance of keeping the fire burning in our personal lives and in our church. When people say, "That church is really on fire," or "That person is on fire for the Lord," it signifies a vibrant and passionate faith. Let's examine some Bible verses that encourage us to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:9-13

Topics: Passion For Christ

Sermon On The Quest For Inner Peace

Contributed by William Meakin on May 18, 2024

Peace is primarily defined as freedom from disturbance. However, it can include a bodily state of tranquility of such magnitude that sublimity virtually becomes the key feature.

Robert Fulghum, an American author once remarked: “Peace is not something you wish for, it is something you make, something you are, something you do and something you give away.” John 16:33 reminds us: “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 26:3, 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Praying With The Right Motives Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 27, 2016

Christ says that a man who prays to be seen by men loves to pray, but he is a hypocrite

Introduction A. This come from Pastor Tim again, Part of my job as a public-health nurse is teaching new parents how to care for their infants. As I was demonstrating how to wrap a newborn, a young Asian couple turned to me and said, "You mean we should wrap the baby like an egg roll?" "Yes," I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Your Motivation Matters Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 17, 2012

Examines the importance of Correct Motivation

Christians are abnormal in their motivation YOUR MOTIVATION MATTERS 4/22/12 - Matthew 6:1-8, 16-21. Psychology Today magazine defines motivation as “the desire to do things. It's the difference between waking up before dawn to pound the pavement and lazing around the house all day. It's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Can I Really Believe The Bible?" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 31, 2018

There are also millions who still ask the question … can I really believe the Bible? How can I know that it is actually true and based on fact? How do I know that it is actually God’s word? How do I know that God is actually the author?

“Can I really believe the Bible?” 2nd Peter 1:20-21 and 2nd Timothy 3:14-17 The slide you see here is the Museum of the Bible. It is located in Washington D.C. Let me give you a few quick facts about it …. • The total square footage is 430,000 • It is 8 stories high • It cost over 500 million ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Motive? Series

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Apr 10, 2003

Sermon Series on Malachi #8 Have you ever watched crime scene investigation shows? The very first question they try and answer is what was his motive. People all around our lives are watching us wondering what is his/her motive?

Sermon Series on Malachi #8 What is your motive? Malachi 3:13-15 Have you ever watched crime scene investigation shows? The very first question they try and answer is what was his motive. People all around our lives are watching us wondering what is his/her motive? In the beginning here in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Motivates You?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 18, 2003

When people are asked what it is that motivates them to go to work every morning, most people respond by saying, "I do it for my family, or for my friends, or to pay the bills or to keep myself occupied." Seldom do people align their motivations with the

What Motivates You? When people are asked what it is that motivates them to go to work every morning, most people respond by saying, "I do it for my family, or for my friends, or to pay the bills or to keep myself occupied." Seldom do people align their motivations with the the kind of incentive ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#3understand: Motives Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 4, 2002

We studying the role of UNDERSTANDING our MOTIVES in ministry.

#3 In series on 5 part series UNDERSTANDING. This part is UNDERSTANDING THE MOTIVE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let us ponder MOTIVES! Many suffer from a lack of understanding. We need God to help us grow a SPIRIT of UNDERSTANDING! TEXT: Philipians 4:17 NOT BECAUSE I DESIRE A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:40-45, Philippians 4:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Motives: The Problem In The Church Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 24, 2003

Many people say the biggest problem we face in the church today is an integrity crisis. It may surprise a lot of us that envy and rivalry and dissentions dates all the way back to the first century church. People preached because they wanted to exalt them

Introduction In the fifteen hundreds there was a protestant reformer in England by the name of Hugh Latimer. He was known as a great preacher of his day and he had many opportunities to preach. One of his opportunities was to preach before the King Henry VIII of England. He thought about his great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Motivation?? Part I

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 15, 2005

What’s your motivation? Where do your interests lie? Are they transparent? What is your motivation? Why do you do what you do? Is it for Jesus and Him crucified or is it to see your own self lifted on high? What is your motivation?

Title: Motivation? Scripture: Acts 21:30-40, 22:1-30 Introduction: What’s your motivation? What compels you to get out of bed in the morning? A desire not to be late, or a desire to get a head start on the day? What compels you to eat? Is it hunger, taste, or the price you paid for the meal? When ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel