Sermons on Motivations:

The Glorious Church Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 2, 2011

1) The Manner of Christ’s Love (Ephesians 5:25–31) and 2) The Motive of Christ’s Love (Ephesians 5:32-33) for His "Glorious Church"

Those who provide premarital and marital counseling often hear couples express deficient ideas of love. When asked what they mean by “I love you,” one or the other is likely to answer in self-centered language about being loved, feeling good, enjoying the other’s personality and so on. But here in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Other

How To Worship God In Spirit And In Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

Our worship must be spiritual (with pure spiritual motivations led by the Holy Spirit that resides within us) and according to the truth of the whole counsel of God found in the Bible

How To Worship God In Spirit and in Truth by Paul Fritz John 4:22-4:24 Worship - To give honor, adoration and praise to God in all aspects of life The Purpose of Worship 1. To express our love for the Lord. (Luke 10;27) 2. To obey His commands to give worship to Him above all gods. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fresh Start

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 3, 2010

1)PURSUING THE PRIZE REQUIRES A PROPER AWARENESS 2) MAXIMUM EFFORT 3) FOCUSED CONCENTRATION 4) PROPER MOTIVATION 5)PROPER RECOGNITION & 6) PROPER CONFORMITY.

The Olympics are coming soon to Vancouver British Columbia. Athletes all over the world are preparing for their various events. They of course train in such a way as to be the best of the best. Their goal; an Olympic Gold Medal, and hearing their national anthem playing while their flag is raised ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Other

Can I Get A Witness? Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Jun 23, 2009

Part 1 of 4 in the teaching series "SENT" which explores Jesus’ commission to his disciples. This message asks the question: "What motivates me to share my story?"

:: Sent [Landing Graphic] This morning we start a new teaching series and the objectives we hope to accomplish throughout this series are: o to help you understand how your life is becoming part of God’s story o to challenge you to communicate that story to others [2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

"Booby Trap"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 27, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Enemy of our Faith has "Booby Traps" set for unsuspecting believers; but our King is going to reverse his entrapments.

27 September 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Compound’s Multi-Purpose Facility C.O. B. Adder Tallill, Iraq REFERENCES: Sun Tzu: “The Art of War” & other quotes from this military genius; Haman – Enemy of the Jews; Esther 2:7 (ESV) He was bringing up Hadassah, that is Esther,(A) ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 22, 2009

We anxiously await the coming of the Lord, but, in the meantime, we have a message, "be reconciled to God," a mission to the entire world, and the motivating love of Christ to compel us.

Ambassadors for Christ Christian roles series 03/21/04 AM Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 INTRODUCTION Bible scholar and author William Barclay wrote of an ambassador in Roman times and noted two things about the office. 1. He was an administrator sent by the Emperor to a conquered land. His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Healthy Church Member Tells

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 2, 2010

This evangelism sermon looks at Jesus brief conversation with the woman at the well in John 4 and how it changed her from an introverted recluse to a highly motivated evangelist to her city.

A Healthy Church Member Tells John 4:1-42 CHCC: January 24, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Recently, I spoke to my friend, David, who told me all about purchasing his new Suburban and then took me out to look at it. He had lots to say about his new purchase. Later that same week I met elder Bob in the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Got Milk?"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 20, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that believers (who sincerely desire to grow spiritually) attend Weekly Bible Study to receive the Milk of God’s Word.

"GOT Milk?" 1 Peter 2:2-10 (RSV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 20 April 2008 Big Idea: Christians who sincerely desire to grow stronger spiritually should attend Bible Study. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); 1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pour Yourself Into Others!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 26, 2008

Don’t give up on people. Try and try again. Your abilitiy,love, motivation, attitude, effort, commitment and passion can reach people if you try.

POUR YOURSELF INTO OTHERS... GREAT IS THE YIELD OF A FERTILE FIELD... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a small pitcher and several varying size glasses. I pour what each vessel is capable of holding. On the night of Sep’t. 25, 2008 I dreamed a beautiful dream. I dreamed about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Canadian Government Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 28, 2007

Christian submission to authority: 1) the command for submission, 2) the motive for submission, 3) the extent of submission, 4) the reason for submission, 5) the attitude of submission, and the 6) application of submission.

The Motto of the Dominion of Canada is from: Ps 72:8 May he have dominion from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth! And we sing this every time we sing our National Anthem when we say: "God keep our land, Glorious and free". For the majority of Canadians today, the calling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Other

A Kingdom Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 7, 2014

Humility or hypocritical? What is our attitude when we give? Jesus tells us that the act of giving is an act of righteousness. But we must always check our motive.

We will be looking at Matthew 6 this morning as we continue in our series RED: Teachings From the Words of Christ. If you do not have a Bible this morning you can find the Scriptures printed on the insert inside your bulletin. (ME) WOW! We have covered a lot of ground in this sermon series. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by John White on Jul 13, 2019

There can be no doubt about the sort of mind the Christian should have. Christ-like motives, attitudes, thoughts, purpose and priorities can only prevail in a Christ-like mind.

The Mind Of Christ Philippians 2:5-13 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus; Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Minors' Lessons That Have Major Impact V: Integrity - Learned From Zechariah Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 16, 2019

Christians need a return to integrity so that motives will be in keeping with God's design and desire for a nation of righteousness. Zechariah identifies restraining hindrances and offers realistic solutions.

MINORS’S LESSONS THAT HAVE MAJOR IMPACT V: INTEGRITY – Learned from Zechariah From Zephaniah, we learned HUMILITY. We honor God when we humble ourselves before God lest we become comfortable and complacent. From Haggai, we learned COMMITMENT. We honor God when ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-14

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 20, 2013

We are “ambassadors for Christ.” We see 3 things in this text: Ambassadors have a Mandate from Christ, A Message to carry, and a Motive – the love of Christ.

AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST 2 Cor. 5:18-21; Lk. 14:31-33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Have you ever known people who exaggerated? What are some examples? 2. SMALL TOWN a. One comedienne said, “You know, I was visiting a small town last week.” And the audience said with one voice, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Turning The World Upside-Down

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 26, 2016

Easter changed the world. This sermon looks at how the message and method of Jesus turned the world upside down. Finally it looks at the motivation for what Jesus did for us at Easter.

TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE-DOWN Acts 17:1-6 (NKJV, NLT) for audio, video of this sermon, www.thecreekmonroe.com Intro: In Charles Schultz’s cartoon, “Peanuts,” Lucy is seen saying that if she was in charge of the world, she’d change everything. Charlie says, “That ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist