Sermons on Motivating People:

People Remembering People

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 1, 2004

Memorial Day is about people remembering people.

INTRO.- II Pet. 3:8 “But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. “ DO NOT FORGET THIS ONE THING. We humans forget more than one thing. We forget many things. But Peter is saying, “Don’t forget the Lord and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People Working With People

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006

A simple message from a very small but great Book of the Bible on the art of people working with people.

People Working With People Text: Philippians 2:17-30 Introduction: This section deals with the interaction of people in the ministry. God works through people, but He does this in His glorious providence. He is not limited to working through just one person but many. For Paul to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful People Are __________ People

Contributed by Greg Carr on Dec 22, 2010

A sermon for the end of the year to help people fix their eyes on Christ so they can be thankful people because thankful people are happy people.

I read a news story once of a woman who was getting ready to jump off a 44 story building in New York City. Witnesses said that she did not look like the type of person who would do such a thing. She was very distinguished and well dressed. All the attempts made by the police to get the woman ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ways Of A Man

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015

This message deals with the way the Lord works with the inner motives of a man and how that ultimately all have to stand the test of time.

THE WAYS OF A MAN TEXT: Proverbs 16:2 Proverbs 16:2 KJV All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. I. INTRODUCTION—THE DEATH OF OSAMA BIN LADEN -The pursuit of this terrorist. Came about because of a tip the CIA received from a prisoner in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Motives And Means Of Ministry"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 14, 2009

Doing minstry Jesus’ Way.

Mark 6:30-44 “Motives and Means of Ministry” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN As we look at our Scripture passage for this morning, one thing which is apparent is that ministry is not necessarily convenient. It’s not neat and tidy and wrapped up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Motivated By Terror Part 1

Contributed by Irvin Mizell on Jan 3, 2007

a salvation msg. about the wrath of God against sin.

MOTIVATED BY TERROR. By Rev. Irvin L. Mizell 2co 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. 2co 5:11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Your Motives And Your Money Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 21, 2025

Discover Jesus’ teaching on giving, prayer, and fasting in Matthew 6. God cares more about why you give than what you give.

Your Motives and Your Money (Matthew 6) Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Matthew 6. The English language is full of oxymorons — you know, a phrase the sounds self-contradictory. Here are some of my favorites. I hope some of you will add to my collection after the service! • Jumbo ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Turn Criticisms Into Motivations

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

The Lord teaches us how to use criticisms as motivations for greater godliness, holiness and maturity through the life of Paul

How To Turn Criticisms In to Motivations (Acts 17:1-9) Illustration:How to Bury a Good Idea It will never work, We’ve never done it that way before. We’re doing fine without it. We can’t afford it. We’re not ready for it. It’s not our responsibility. Bits & Pieces, June 23, 1994, p. 10. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forty Motivations For Outreach Ministries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 3, 2013

Sometimes we need a little motivation and Biblical inspiration to do our best for Jesus in regards to outreach ministries. It all comes from fixing our eyes on Jesus as the author and perfecter of our faith.

40 Motivations for Outreach Ministries (Heb. 12:1-4) By fixing our eyes on Jesus Christ we are enabled, empowered and enlightened to be energized for the outreach ministries that please the Lord and bear fruit in every good work while we increase in the knowledge of God. 1. Commission - The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Motivated Towards Change Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 2, 2003

Fifth sermon in a series dealing with how we can make a difference for Christ in the world

GIVING MOTIVATED TOWARDS CHANGE PHILIPPIANS 4:15-23 Years ago The Chaplain magazine told how the noted preacher Charles Spurgeon and his wife were called miserly because they sold all the eggs their chickens laid and wouldn’t give any away. Because they always made a profit on their butter, milk, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Motivation: It's The Bottom Line! Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 14, 2006

Christian disciples seek to live their lives for an audience of ONE. God’s opinion, God’s approval or disapproval is ultimately all that matters. The applause of heaven is the deciding factor in their life.

MOTIVATION: IT’S THE BOTTOM LINE! Matthew 6:1-18 1. A father wrote a letter to apologize to a certain young man for not allowing him to marry his daughter. The letter went as follows: Dear Marty, I have been unable to sleep since I broke off your engagement to my daughter. Will you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

What Motivates You To Faithfulness?

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 25, 2007

Naturally, God uses reward (heaven) and punishment (hell) as a mean of motivating us toward faithfulness. What motivates You?

What Motivates You to Faithfulness? Theme: Working out your salvation. INTRODUCTION A. Sometimes sermons, bible studies, or written articles make “being faithful” a simple matter of fact. 1. It is true that without faith(fullness) it is impossible to please God. Heb. 11:6 2. Thus, it is essential ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Motivation Of One Who Forgives Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 19, 2016

In this lesson we examine the motivation of one who forgives.

Scripture Three weeks ago I started a short sermon series called “Forgiveness and Reconciliation” on the letter of Paul to Philemon. I plan to conclude this series today. Philemon was a wealthy, godly Christian who lived in the city of Colossae. He had a slave named Onesimus. Some ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:19-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Motivation To Give For Small Givers Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 26, 2019

We are called by Paul to be cheerful givers. That seems ridiculous to many! This passage, though, gives us a great starting point for making that generous attitude happen.

IT JUST SEEMS RIDICULOUS: How can anyone be a cheerful giver? - 2 Corinthians 9:7. - Paul tells us that God loves a cheerful giver. That’s all well and good, many of you are thinking, but who exactly is joyful about giving to the offering plate? It’s hard for many to believe that there are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Keys - Pure Motives Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Nov 18, 2011

Selfishness paralyzes prayer. God will cause us to accomplish more through sincere prayer than we ever could on our own through murderous rebellion, warring, and quarreling. When the church in Acts prayed, they received power and God received glory. When

Prayer Keys - Pure Motives “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: Baptist