Sermons on Motivate Others:

Reasons Why Friendliness Toward All Others Is So Important! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James warns against showing friendliness to some vistors to the service and then not being as friendly to others as we should.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bible to James 2:1&ff. Do you make an effort to shake hands and be friendly with everyone that comes to the services of the church? Or do you just come and go and speak to only a few others? Is there anyone in this building that you haven’t already shook hands with ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making A Positive Impact In The Lives Of Others Before We Die

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 16, 2019

Making a difference in the lives of others

MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS BEFORE WE DIE MATT. 25:35-40 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE TWO THINGS THAT I AM CERTAIN THAT ALL OF US WILL EXPERIENCE AND THAT IS DEATH, AND STANDING BEFORE THE LORD AT JUDGMENT. YES, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, IF WE DO NOT TAKE PART IN THE RAPTURE, ALL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is As Important As What

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 27, 2004

An examination of the importance of motives.

WHY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN WHAT The story is told of a young family that went to visit some friends. The couple’s young son kept running around the house and wouldn’t settle down. The boy’s dad told him to sit down several times. The young boy would sit down for a minute and then he’d be up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Pitfalls Of Pride Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 11, 2018

Mankind has a tendency for pride and self-promotion. Pride results from our fallen state, revealing itself early in life. It has no conscience, seeking only self-satisfaction. Jesus reveals the remedy for pride.

The Pitfalls of Pride Mark 10: 35-45 Man by his very nature has a tendency toward pride and self-promotion. The attributes associated with pride are revealed at a very early age. Children don’t have to be taught to be selfish; this characteristic is within their nature. Left unchecked our pride ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Financial Giving

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

The motivation for giving is love.

2 Corinthians 9:6-15 The Ministry of Financial Giving OPENING ILLUSTRATION: What did you get for Christmas? Of course someone gave you something for Christmas. You gave someone else a gift for Christmas. We accept the fact that we exchanged gifts with one another. Let me tell you what I got for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Thought

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jul 2, 2004

This sermon is a motivational sermon.

Do you know that God is mindful of what you think? Everything about the life of a man revolves around his thought. In fact, the real personality of any man is the man on the inside of him. That’s why the bible says, ’As he thinketh in his heart, so is he.’ Proverbs 23:7 For you to fulfill your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Limiting Freedom For Higher Purpose Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 24 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message continue an exploration of Paul's admonition to be willing to limit our exercise of freedom in Christ for higher purposes.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Self-limited Liberty for the Gospel’s Sake 1 Cor 9:1-23 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning the voluntary limitation of Christian liberty 8-11:1 1. To avoid ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Seeking Jesus Away From The Glare Of Others: Nicodemus And Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 25, 2024

Nicodemus comes to Jesus under the cloak of evening to ask some very important questions that lead to life. His questions mirror many of our own .

Today’s passage is a remarkable dialogue between our Lord Jesus and a key leader among the religious higher-ups, who, generally speaking, were very hostile to Jesus. Nicodemus had a different response though to Jesus, he had a different spirit about him. He took his role of spiritual leadership ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Smart With My Money What Should I Avoid

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 12, 2012

This message is on dealing with two motivating factors of how we spend our money 1) it looks good now and 2) it will impress others later. We should be more concerned with pleasing God than each other.

Being Smart With My Money—What To Avoid Genesis 13:5-13 and Acts 5:1-11 We are in part 2 of our series, Being Smart With My Money. Last week Pastor Toby preached “What Do I Need”. Next Week Pastor Kellie will do “What Cost Me The Most”, Pastor Toby will return ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gift Of Giving Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 14, 2007

This sermon is the seventh in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the gift of Giving in order to allow the Holy Spirit to reveal this gift to those who have it.

In Romans 12:8b, the second phrase says in the KJV, “he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity or liberality.” The NIV says “if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously.” One of my favorite advertisements is the Red Cross Blood Banks appeal to “Give the Gift that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Pain? Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

Pain becomes our teacher when God wants to teach us something. Pain strengthens our faith in God.

A. VARIOUS KINDS OF PAIN 1. Acute pain comes on suddenly, localized, easily identified, severe, and can become chronic. 2. Chronic pain persists longer, not easily described, hard to identify. 3. Somatic or nociceptive pain, activation of pain receptors: i.e., cut, broken bones, tissue damage. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Postcard With A Punch

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 30, 2004

Philemon has been called "A Postcard With A Punch" Though small in size, it is large in content. A sermon about the three main characters of the book of Philemon

Postcard With A Punch Philemon 1-25 Philemon has been called a "Postcard With A Punch". Though it contains only 25 verses, the contents of these verses are quite powerful. There are three main characters mentioned in this letter. Tonight we will look at each one of them and their story. I. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness

Contributed by Steve Moore on Nov 8, 2005

Forgiveness - A look at 1) The need for forgiveness,2) The alternative to forgiveness, and 3) The power of forgiveness!

INTRODUCTION Today we are going to look at forgiveness. It is perhaps pertinent, following recent events in London, (London bombings) that we try to engage with such a subject; As the emotions and distress of shock start to give way to feelings of anger, resentment & bitterness. But hopefully ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

There Is No Condemnation Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002

One of the benefits of being a Christian is that we are not condemned for the fact that we fall short of complete perfection.

Read Text: Romans 8:1-4 Michael Breissen was a new father, and he was not about to let his wife’s first Mother’s Day pass uncelebrated. But she was a nurse, and on that particular Sunday was working at the local hospital, and they weren’t able to celebrate together at home. So Michael plunked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4, Psalm 121:1, Romans 8:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jun 11, 2013

Praying for all men is good and acceptable to God. Let us be a part of this prayer movement that Paul has started in praying for all men.

Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Good morning all of you! It’s so good to be with you all this morning. Recently, I was surprised to hear the result of a survey done among the Christian adults about their prayer life. The result shows: • An average prayer only lasts under five ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational