Sermons on Motivating People:

The Canadian Workplace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 4, 2007

Christian employees are to respect and obey their employers. The apostle issued his command as both 1) a mandate and 2) a motive for submission.

A report released by UNICEF entitled The State of the World’s Children says millions of children every year end up disappearing. Many, it says, end up forced into work domestic labour. "A vast but unknown number of children are exploited as domestic servants in private homes." The births of many of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-20

Denomination: Other

"I Have A Filthy Mouth"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 7, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that in the presence of God, all believers are humbled and realize they have "unclean lips".

7 June 2009 Trinity Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: When believers are in the presence of God, they are humbled and realize their “lips are unclean”. REFERENCES: Isaiah 6:1-7 (ESV); Job 42:5-6 (ESV) I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Night Operations"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 29, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God gives his leaders WISDOM to COMBAT against NIGHT OPERATIONS.

1 Kings 3:16-28 25 August 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade (BfSB) Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Micro-WORD Service 2 Fort Lewis, Washington BIG IDEA: The enemy attacks when we are most vulnerable; but God gives his leaders WISDOM against ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Compelled By Love

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Oct 16, 2002

This message takes a close look at our motives. It calls us to make Love and Gratitude the basis for everything we do.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Compelled by Love Pastor Jerry C. Vargo I. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Rule Of Thumb: No Work, No Food" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 18, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers, during this Thanksgiving Season, to remember the blessings which come from working their fingers to the bones.

18 November 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: During this Thanksgiving Season, Christians (everywhere) should recall the blessings which stem from working diligently. REFERENCES: Genesis 2:15; (Proverbs 20:11 KJV (Even a child is known by his ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Look Again At The Empty Tomb

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Apr 21, 2019

By looking again at the empty tomb we are going to learn 5 lessons to encourage and motivate God's children.

PowerPoint and backgrounds for this sermon are free if you request them from me at saved2follow@hotmail.com. Also, the sermon can be viewed at www.mountzionfamily.com. Thanks for rating the message. God bless you as you minister to God's people. Look Again at the Empty Tomb Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9, 1 Corinthians 15:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Pursue And Rescue"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 3, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to ENCOURAGE THEMSELVES, SEEK GOD’S GUIDANCE, and DO AS GOD’S WORD says.

3 July 2005 1 Samuel 30:1-8 (KJV) by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: BELIEVERS should always ENCOURAGE THEMSELVES, SEEK GOD’s GUIDANCE, and DO AS HIS WORD says. REFERENCES: 1 Samuel 29:1-11 (The Dismissal of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live In Our Unchanging Inheritance

Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 25, 2002

This sermon focuses on the comfort the resurrection gives believers and the motive it gives us to remain in and rejoice in our eternal inheritance in Christ.

Dear heirs of eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord, Introduction: If you died tonight, are you sure that your family would be financially secure without you? Would your wife or husband have trouble paying the bills and debts which you have incurred? If you still have children at home, would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Not Fear: Obedience From The Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024

This sermon explores the concept of obedience as a reflection of our love for God, motivated by love rather than fear, and as an expression of faith.

Good morning, beloved. It is indeed a joy to gather together in God’s house, to bask in His presence, and to delve into the richness of His Word. As we gather here today, we are on a mission to understand something so fundamental, so critical to our walk with Christ: obedience. Not just any ...read more

Topics: Obedience, Love

Establishing A Covenant Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

When a church begins growing, and when people of differing backgrounds come together, it can result in chaos without established rules. Properly communicated expectations within a membership covenant can hold people accountable.

If and when we begin sharing our faith and as we begin gaining spiritual territory for the Lord, then our church will grow as more and more people are added. This means we will be in charge of leading those who are new to our fellowship; and when people of differing backgrounds come together, it ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

How To Find The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 8, 2021

The world is a very dangerous place spiritually, full of wolves that come to us in sheep's clothing, evil shepherds masquerading as good shepherds. How do we find the Good Shepherd? How do we determine the difference between good shepherds and bad? Jesus provides insight in John 10.

If you’re only casually familiar with the Bible, you might be surprised to find out that one of the major themes of the New Testament is false teachers. Under this general category fall false shepherds, false prophets and false apostles. You see, the Bible claims to be the truth about God and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-13, John 9:13-34

Denomination: Bible Church

How To Love People Who Drive You Crazy - 2 Peter 1:7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 18, 2025

The greatest command in the Bible is also the one that brings you the most joy in life: love. But that command is also the most difficult. How do you change what and whom you love? And how do you start loving someone you don’t currently love?

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:7

The Power Of Imperfect Correction Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 22, 2024

As humans, we've all been in situations where we've seen someone do something wrong, and we've felt the urge to correct them.

Matthew 7:3-5, "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:3-5, Galatians 6:1-2

"The Invisible Guest At Our Wedding" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 22, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God expects believers NOT TO DEFRAUD (or cheat on)their spouses.

Malachi 2:10-16 (MSG) 22 April 2007 (Kenny Harris III’s Birthday) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: God expects us to protect the spirit of marriage, within us, by not defrauding our spouses. References: Malachi 2:10-16 (MSG); Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pre-Mothers' Day: "... Because Her Hour Has Come ..." Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 6, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others, in wake of Mothers’ Day, many mothers forget the anguish of child birth.

6 May 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: Seeing their baby and experiencing the joy of being a mother causes many mothers to forget the anguish of birth. References: John 16:16-22 (RSV); Psalm 30:5 (KJV) For his anger endureth but a moment; ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal