Sermons on Motivational Gifts:

What Motivates? Walk As Jesus Walked! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 16, 2012

What motivates your Christian walk? John tells his readers two things old things but also a new thing...Walk as Jesus walked!

1 John 2:1-14 What motivates? Last week when I started this series I finished on verse 2 of chapter 2 of 1st John. But hey I’m doing the Sermon overlap thing here as we can all do with a reminder of our sins being forgiven. John’s purpose for writing was so the people he was writing to would ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Gift Of Boldness Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

An undeniable sign of the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit is boldness. What is boldness? "It is the inner delight of a liberated person expressed in daring."

THE GIFT OF BOLDNESS ACTS 4:1 8 An undeniable sign of the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit is boldness. What is boldness? "It is the inner delight of a liberated person expressed in daring." In the midst of human weakness and the timid nature of religion, the great need is for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-8

Purpose Of The Gifts Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 17, 2024

Message introduces a series examining the Gifts of the Spirit. In the first half, the series entitled Foundations for Worship is reviewed, teaching the relational nature of the gifts. In the second half, God's purpose for the gifts is explained.

Intro Today, we begin a series on the gifts of the Spirit. This is a challenging subject because the goal is not just more knowledge about the gifts but knowledge that releases us into the actual exercise of the gifts in our personal lives and in the corporate life of this church. “Be ye doers of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 4:23-24, Matthew 5:23-24, Exodus 25:1-22, Luke 23:8, Acts 1:8, Mark 16:15-18, 1 Corinthians 14:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

What Is Your Motive For Serving God?

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Mar 19, 2005

This sermon looks at the motives behind one’s service for God. King Jehu served God, but only to the extent that it served his self-interests.

What is your motive for serving God? Pastor Greg Tabor Ridgeway Assembly of God 3/20/05, a.m. service Introduction: the Illustration of Jehu a. Jehu’s Commission from God · A prophet was sent to pronounce God’s death sentence on Ahab in 1 Kings 20:42 because of his disobedience in not killing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Future Focus Motivates A Present Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Part 5 in our consideration of how a future focus motivates present faithfulness.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 5 “Pursuing Peace with ALL Men” Scripture insists we continually maintain an eternal focus -- Colossians 3:1-4 Keep seeking the things above…Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. Why? For you have died and your life is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Gift Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 3, 2003

Learn about your spiritual giftings

Title: “Where Do You Fit In” Text: Romans 12:8 Tonight we are going to be looking at the Gift of Mercy! Thank God for the Mercy Person! The Person that is Sensitive to the needs, not only of the Body of Christ, but also to the needs of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift Of Giving Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 1, 2003

In order to experience the joy of giving: 1. We must recognize God’s ownership of everything. 2. We must live a life of stewardship. 3. We must want to bless more than we want to be blessed.

The church service ended at the Lutheran Church in New Sweden, Maine as everyone “passed the peace.” It was the first Sunday after Easter, and the 50 people in attendance headed to the fellowship hour to have some coffee. Some of the people complained that the coffee was bitter, but people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-39

Denomination: Methodist

Gifts & Service Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on Nov 19, 2006

Loving others means giving of ourselves for the benefit of another. What we choose to give is a reflection of how much we really love them, & ultimately reflects how much we love God.

This is the last sermon in our series, “Loving others…and letting them know it.” Throughout this series, we have seen the importance of unconditional love, and we have learned practical yet meaningful ways of expressing this love – from a handshake, to a kind word, to time spent together in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Gifts Of The Spirit

Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Dec 13, 2014

A sermon on the gifts of the spirit for the church today

THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT Mark 16:16, He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Holy Spirit Gifts Us - Part 10 Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Mar 17, 2008

Begins to look at the gifts of the Holy Spirit - such as helps, adminsistration, preaching, hospitality

How the Holy Spirit Gifts Us – Part 10 – Romans 12:3-8 What We Believe Series – March 16-08 Acknowledgement: Dr. Henry Schorr, Centre St. Church, Calgary AB Good morning. Were continuing in our ‘what we believe series.’ We have looked at what Christians believe about the God the Father, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8

The Working Of All Things Series

Contributed by Larry M. Treat on Nov 22, 2010

The Word of God says that all things work together for good, but how do they work. Are we tired of bearing the burden of all things?

The Working of All Things Romans 8:24-28; 8:35-38 • “All Things” aren’t always good things o Yet “all Things” is something that we must go through • I would be a fool tonight if I stood here to say you would not go through the burdens and trials of them ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed Into The Image Of Christ Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 27, 2009

This sermon looks at three catalysts that God uses to transform us. I. God Uses PEOPLE To Transform Us. II. God Uses CIRCUMSTANCES To Transform Us. III. God Uses SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES To Transform Us. (Sermon 2 in this series)

Transformed Into The Image Of Christ Let me tell you right up front - the title of this sermon may be misleading to many of you. When I use the word “Transformed” – many of you think that being tranformed into the image of Christ is something that happens to you without any effort or input on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blemished Sacrifice

Contributed by John Ong on Oct 18, 2015

Is there a formula for utmost motivation and passion? Who will create the formula? Who should be responsible in stirring the motivation and passion of a person?

Is there a formula for utmost motivation and passion? Who will create the formula? Who should be responsible in stirring the motivation and passion of a person? I’ve asked myself a couple of times how much of me should be dedicated in motivating myself. Sometimes, I think that a great part ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Is Preached

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 26, 2012

A group wanted Paul to justify and help them pick and choose who they felt had Proper and Improper motives when it came to Preaching the Word of God. Paul redirected their focus and rejoiced that Christ is Preached, focus not on the motive but the Word

TITLE: CHRIST IS PREACHED SCRIPTURE: PHILIPPIANS 1:15-18 (Main thought from Pastor Darrin Hunt 2006 sermon central message which I have expanded upon) I recall reading a story a few years ago, about an event that transpired the year I graduated High School, matter of fact, in 1979 – Story ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Like A Good Neighbor Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 21, 2019

Compare current views of being good neighbors with that of the bible.

1. Do you remember when neighbors knew one another? When they might sit on their front porches and talk? When they invited one another over for meals or games? 2. Things have really changed, haven’t they? 3. The Boston Globe ran this story some time back: It can never be said that Adele Gaboury’s ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:9-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ