Sermons on Motivate Others:

Are You Stagnant?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 2, 2012

Stagnant means sluggish, motionless and inactive. This might be an accurate description of some people’s Christian walk. They’re not living; they’re simply existing. They’re not doing anything with the new life that God gave them. If that describes any of

ARE YOU STAGNANT? INTRODUCTION: Stagnant means sluggish, motionless and inactive. This might be an accurate description of some people’s Christian walk. Line in a movie: “I just want to live mindlessly from day to day.” Some people are doing just that. They’re not living; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You And Who Else?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2023

The Pharisees paid lip service to God, but were actually operating under their own power, for their own agendas, not God's. That is why they didn't really want to be told that Jesus was operating under God's authority.

“Who do you think you are? What right have you to tell me what to think?” Has anyone ever said that to you? It’s not very pleasant. But it happened to me, once. Back when I was just starting seminary. I had run into an acquaintance of mine named Nora. She was pretty vulnerable and sensitive to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Kind Of People We Ought To Be

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

The fact of Christ’s soon return should have a great effect on the manner of our behaviour and perspective in life. Knowing that nothing on earth is permanent; that this is not our real home should dissuade us from materialism which leads a soul astray.

Intro: The fact of Christ’s soon return should have a great effect on the manner of our behaviour and perspective in life. Knowing that nothing on earth is permanent; that this is not our real home should dissuade us from materialism which leads a soul astray. Such truths related to Christ’s return ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-18

Denomination: *other

Watch Your Attitude

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 28, 2008

Attitudes are so important. “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference,” Winston Churchill once said.

TWO DISTINCT SPIRITUAL ATTITUDES John 21: 19-22 Attitudes are so important. “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference,” Winston Churchill once said. Nothing affects the church more than attitude. It is attitude not aptitude that determines one’s altitude in life. Someone has ...read more

Scripture: John 21:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Persistent Friend Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024

A parable is an earthly story with a Heavenly meaning.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 18:1-8 Jesus told the story of a persistent widow who continually asked an unjust judge for justice. He finally gave in because of her persistence. This is one of the few parables where Jesus gave its purpose before telling the story. “Me ought always to pray, and not to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

Our Eternal Inheritance

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 4, 2019

What is our anchor to hold on when we face trials in life? How is your faith when the going gets tough? Well, I want to give you the key to endure difficulties in life: Remember our eternal inheritance.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured What is our anchor to hold on when we face trials in life? How is your faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5, 1 John 1:9, Romans 13:11, Hebrews 1:14, John 14:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift Of Relationships Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 14, 2007

We are given the gift of relationships. What steps need to be taken to restore fractured, broken relationships, restoring them to where God intends them to be?

- Sibling rivalries as children! Somewhat funny looking back - Healthy rivalries – hockey! (Toronto and Montreal) - Tragic when sibling rivalries end up with broken homes and families. They can live within miles of each other but behave as if there is a continent between them. - Deeper lesson of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Gospel Always Wins Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 11, 2021

Sometimes, in our zeal, we overthink--and overreact--to our worldly environments and how we should be salt and light in them. Paul helps us focus on right thinking when it comes to our witness and testimony.

I. Intro: “How Not to Fight Atheism” As reported by R. Albert Mohler, Jr. of the CHRISTIAN POST: “In December 2010, the Dallas-Fort Worth Coalition of Reason - a group dedicated to raising the profile of secularists, atheists, and agnostics - began running advertisements on Fort Worth public buses ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Overcoming Contentiousness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to Overcome Contentiousness

How to Overcome Contention Acts 15:36-41 Illustration:Getting angry can sometimes be like leaping into a wonderfully responsive sports car, gunning the motor, taking off at high speed and then discovering the brakes are out of order. Maggie Scarg in New York Times Magazine. The contention ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When Someone's Mad At You Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 19, 2006

God would rather have a broken life than a beautiful lamb. He would rather have a surrendered man or a woman than scads of money. He would rather have us leave and make peace than lift our hands in praise when we’re in conflict with someone.

What to Do When Someone’s Mad at You Matthew 5:23-24 Rev. Brian Bill 11/19/06 I had the honor of hearing the Messiah give an amazing message on the side of a mountain last year near my hometown of Capernaum [show picture]. I was very moved by His words and at the same time was troubled by what He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Presumed The Best In Others

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

After reading any of today’s newspapers is it little wonder why many are skeptical about meeting new people.

After reading any of today’s newspapers is it little wonder why many are skeptical about meeting new people. No doubt Jesus could have given in to the temptation to doubt people’s motives. Yet, He maintained an upbeat attitude toward every person He met. Jesus looked at people’s potential because ...read more

Scripture: John 1:47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope Of Christ

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Feb 7, 2002

To share the hope found in God in order to motivate the hearer to seek it and to share it with others.

THE HOPE OF CHRIST Colossians 1:27 TEXT: To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. PROPOSITION: To share the hope found in God in order to motivate the hearer to seek it and to share it with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Nazarene

God Wants Ordinary People To Spread His Word

Contributed by Peter Sapp on Oct 14, 2010

Sermon uses Gideon as motivation for ordinary people to tell others about Jesus.

Judges 61-6,11-16 You know, we hear a lot of people in churches say that it’s not just the pastor’s job to go out and tell people about Jesus. They say that anybody can do it, and that we all should be doing it. But I’m not so sure, you see I’ve often thought that maybe ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring Fallen Christians And The Ministry Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Jim Miller on Aug 20, 2002

What do we do with the brother or sister who brings reproach on the church disgraces us by their sinful behavior?

RESTORING FALLEN CHRISTIANS - The Ministry of Reconciliation Galatians 6.1-3; 2 Corinthians 5.18 Full text of sermon by Jim B. Miller, teaching pastor, Old Town Vineyard Christian Fellowship, Nacogdoches TX, vineyard@netdot.com. INTRODUCTION. In this great spiritual war we are fighting, there ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-3, 2 Corinthians 5:18, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 31, 2006

The seventh and final message in a series on the life of Joseph; here the emphasis is on Joseph’s practice of biblical forgiveness.

Trinity Baptist Church July 30, 2006 Character on Display The Freedom of Forgiveness Genesis 50:15-21 Packed away, near a town in the state of Washington, are millions of gallons of radioactive atomic wastes, stored in huge numbers of underground tanks. The tanks have a life expectancy of 20 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist