Sermons on Motivational:

Is There Not A Cause?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 19, 2015

"Is there not a cause?" David's question is a pretty good question today, too. What are we concerned about? What cause motivates our lives, our church? You see, we need a cause that motivates us!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2019) TEXT: 1 Samuel 17:20 29; Deuteronomy 6:7 A. In the New King James Version of the Bible, in 1 Samuel 17:29, we read these words, "And David said, ‘What have I done now? Is there not a cause?’" Do you know what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-29, Deuteronomy 6:7, Proverbs 28:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Pharisee And The Publican' [part Three]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

“There’s nothing wrong with me” can be a very dangerous thing to say.

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, February 21, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter "In a Manner of Speaking": The Parable of 'The Pharisee and the Publican' Luke 18:9-14 The following account is based on a true story. “There’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On Fire With A Noble Desire

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 10, 2016

Serving as an elder/overseer/shepherd/pastor/bishop of a congregation is a noble task.

1. Why Help the Pig? Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Philippians 2:3 Two men were riding their horses down a country road, discussing the question of motivation. One believed we're capable of pure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have A Wise Christmas

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 20, 2022

What made these men wise? They were seeking Jesus. Do you seek Jesus today?

From the Spiritual viewpoint “what made these wise men wise? We ask the question and seek to answer. In the answer we hope to see what will make us “wise men”. Wise men still seek Jesus, few seeking today. Matthew 7:13-14, 21-23, 24-26. Many are preparing for the Christmas day without any thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Psalm 111:10, James 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

No Condition Is Permanent Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 16, 2021

Your current condition cannot outweigh your future glory. No condition is permanent and so are your afflictions, sufferings and disappointments.

*OASIS EVENING WORD (OEW)* For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! 2 Corinthians 4:17 NLT *NO CONDITION IS PERMANENT* Straightaway, your current condition cannot outweigh your future glory. No ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17, Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Charismatic

Worthy Worship Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 26, 2022

I challenge each of us today with this: Worship God in a worthy manner.

WISE LIVING: WORTHY WORSHIP Ecclesiastes 5:1-20 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 5:1-20 [person from the congregation] As we begin this morning, I would like to dig into a few stories in the Bible that share some important truths with us before we get into Ecclesiastes 5. It is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do In Pain Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

God is not the author of pain or suffering.

A. GOD IS NOT THE AUTHOR OF PAIN OR SUFFERING 1. God created a perfect man and placed Him in a perfect environment. 2. Pain and suffering are the consequences of living in a fallen world. “To the woman He said: ‘I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Reserved: Close The Book

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 29, 2024

It can become very dangerous to live a life of sorrow and regret. Wisdom knows there is a time to close the book and try again. Write a new chapter.

RESERVED: THERE IS A TIME TO CLOSE THE BOOK… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WHAT DOES A RESERVED SEAT MEAN? At the funeral home there are seats reserve for the family and the pall bearers. At sporting events you can have a seat for an event ahead of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:5, Acts 21:13, 2 Timothy 4:6-7, Luke 4:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Luckiest People Alive - Matthew 5:1-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 1, 2024

There is controversy surrounding how the Sermon on the Mount should be interpreted. Is it law? Grace? Is it binding on us today? How can we possibly live that way?

The sermon on the mount makes some very hard demands on us. The introduction to the sermon (the beatitudes) is designed to provide motivation for the hard demands of righteous living throughout the sermon. The first half of the message focuses on how the sermon on the mount should be interpreted (a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

The Influence Of A Godly Leader Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 2, 2024

We need godly leaders who will follow the Lord’s direction and engage in the Kingdom work. Successful leaders must be able to influence others to join them in the task God has given – effectively casting a vision that others will embrace and follow.

The Influence of a Godly Leader Nehemiah 2: 9-20 Can you imagine the excitement and anticipation that Nehemiah must’ve felt at this point in life? God had placed a great burden on his heart for the needs in Jerusalem. There was great devastation, a tremendous task to undertake. He was in a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Motivate People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit gives us a genuine love for people that helps bring out their best efforts.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us a genuine love for people that helps bring out their best efforts. John wrote, "God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us." (I John 4:16,17) Ask the Lord to help you excel in your love for people so that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Motivate People To Give 100% To The Lord's Service

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Motivating some people is not difficult because they are determined to follow positive examples. Our faith grows when we appreciate the price great people have paid for their beliefs. We grow best when we focus on what we love most. Whenever I go through

Motivating some people is not difficult because they are determined to follow positive examples. Our faith grows when we appreciate the price great people have paid for their beliefs. We grow best when we focus on what we love most. Paul wrote, "Be steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proper 27 B Be Thou A Blessing Motive For Ministry

Contributed by Charles Scott on Nov 20, 2006

Christians sometimes fail to realize the great eternal value of the gifts God has given them if used in his service; the widow’s mite and the poor widow in Elijah’s day are examples of how God values our gifts.

Proper 27 B BE THOU A BLESSING MOTIVE FOR MINISTRY I Kings 17:8-16 The word of the Lord came to Elijah the prophet, saying, “Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you.” So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Anglican

Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Pt 9 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Part 9 in our exploration of a future focus specifically dealing with the admonition to address bitterness.

“Uprooting Bitter Roots” Hebrews 12 addresses three specific life goals to consider as individuals and as a church family. It is my hope that they will guide the direction of our church family throughout the year. a) Promote Healing among the body b) Pursue peace with ALL men ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Pt 13 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Final message n this series continuing the discusion of checking our value system as kingdom kids.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Pt 13 “Recalibrating Our Values 2” Review The Bible warns against three deadly viruses that threaten the effectiveness of the church of Jesus Christ. ? Guard against failing to appropriate God’s amazing enabling grace; available and sufficient. ? Guard against ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance