SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Motive Of A Pastor:

showing 5,266-5,280 of 78,643
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Jeff Christopherson avatar

    T - Ake Sanctuary (Part 6) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,807 views

    Experience a faith connected in positive relationships.

    Take Sanctuary Series, “Being Spiritual without being Religious” – Part 6 Pastor Jeff Christopherson October 24, 2004 Start with Authenticity… Preserve my Personality… Investigate the Ground Zero of Faith… Recognize my Net Worth… Invest Myself… Take Sanctuary… Experience a faith connected in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Are You A Christian Snob? Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,932 views

    There is no room for favoritism or partiality in the church today and James in Chapter 2, shows us how we can make sure it doesn’t surface in our life or church.

    Are You a Christian Snob? James 2:1-13 Intro Let me open tonight by asking you a question, “Are you a Christian Snob?” Before you answer that question too quickly ask yourself this, “Who, outside of your present circle of friends, have you attempted to include in your life recently?” Almost all ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronnie Floyd avatar

    The Forgotten Vision: Capturing Your City For Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Ronnie Floyd on Jun 19, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,090 views

    Years ago, we often heard about churches and their strategies to win their city to Christ. Now it is a forgotten vision, but it's our last great hope.

    Introduction: When I was a young pastor in a town of 300, I believed God wanted me to win that city to Christ. Years ago, we often heard about churches and their strategies to win their city to Christ. Ill: Today, it is rare to ever hear anyone talk about it or see a church strategize to do it. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    The Royal Law: Love One Another

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,870 views

    In James chapter two, we learn about the royal command: to love our neighbour as ourselves.

    JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #4: THE ROYAL LAW: LOVE ONE ANOTHER INTRO TO JAMES: “James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings.” (James 1:1, NKJV). • Review Week #1: James = the half-brother of Jesus and a leader ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 10: Why God Allows Bad Things Happen To Good People

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014
     | 947 views

    God runs the universe by laws and they have consequences. Bad things happen when those laws are broken.

    Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 10: Why God Allows Bad Things To Happen To Good People A. ALL KINDS OF ANSWERS TO THIS QUESTION  Over 3,000 killed on 9-11  Children and teachers killed needlessly, Sandy Hook  Cancer ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Faith, Hope And The Resurrection

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 18, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,813 views

    Jesus gives us salvation, but only if we repent and are baptized in his name. The Holy Spirit gives power to God’s people, the end times are here, the Messiah has come and a message of salvation must be preached.

    The reading from Acts 2:14, 22-32 is part of the first sermon ever preached. It was in response to the disciples’ speaking in tongues on the Day of Pentecost. When the disciples spoke in tongues, some people in the crowd thought that they were drunk. Peter stated that this was not true ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • Vance Elzinga avatar

    When Its Convenient - When Its Not

    Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 7, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,825 views

    A call to guide and encourage one another from Scripture.

    20010902a – 2 Timothy 4.1-8 “When It’s Convenient – When It’s Not” OPENING There are three things we need to do with the Word, when it is convenient and welcome and when it is not. We need to do these because people will gather (lit “heap up”) teachers who tell them what they want to hear. But ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    The Master Pretender.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Feb 7, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,862 views

    The world is turned off by hypocrites’s and they ought to be, because Jesus was to.

    The master pretender. Matthew 6:1 -- 2. 02/08/04 If you ever watch television, then you know there are a lot of people making a lot of money pretending to be something they aren’t. As a matter-of-fact, once a year they give awards for those who are the best pretenders. It is called the Academy ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Hensley avatar

    Home Alone Series

    Contributed by Michael Hensley on May 19, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,637 views

    A message to Singles about being a Single Christian. Also speaks to the rest of the church about respecting these vital members.

    May 18, 2003 The teaching ministry of Rev. Mike Hensley, First Baptist Church, Raton, NM Ben Young, whose various singles ministries at Second Baptist of Houston typically draw 7,000 people, says that the greatest challenge he faces as a singles pastor is twofold: Helping prepare people who will ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Harvey avatar

    What We Are About Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,111 views

    The core values of a church, help to define who you are and help the members to be investors not just consumers.

    “What We’re About” August 14, 2005 Last week we began discussing our core values. What is it that makes us who we are. We defined core values as the stakes in the ground for our lives and that it was through these values that the heart of our church beats and the mission of our church is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Scriptural Baptism

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,580 views

    Requirements for scriptural baptism

    Scriptural Baptism Matthew 28:18-20 I.Historical Aspect of Water Baptism A.Baptism is first mentioned in the Bible in Matthew 3 B.John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, was preaching repentance toward God, then baptism after salvation. C.As John was baptizing in the Jordan River, Jesus ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Love Expressed

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,814 views

    A message for a Valentine’s Day celebration.

    LOVE EXPRESSED John 21:15-25 INTRO: Do you know who St. Valentine was? St. Valentine, according to tradition, was a priest who lived in Rome about AD 200. He cared. He cared about Christians who were being persecuted. He helped them to the extent that he became imprisoned by the Roman ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremiah Parker avatar

    Exercising Unto Godliness

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,879 views

    How to develop spiritual muscles.

    Exercising Unto Godliness But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. (1Ti 4:7-8) I. Bodily ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Skip Alexander avatar

    Worship Wars

    Contributed by Skip Alexander on May 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,171 views

    the biblical elements of worship and not worship style is most important.

    Worship Wars Matthew 17:1-13 I. Introduction story from Max Lucado: II. The Mount of Transfiguration was an authentic worship experience that include most of the biblical elements of worship. As we begin a time of evaluation of our six month worship format it is best that we consider what the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Having The Vision Of God

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,037 views

    5 obstacles that keep us from having the vision of God.

    Psalm 118:21-24 2 Kinds of people First – Single minded— LIKE ME I can do one thing really good Give me 2 things 1 will be done pretty good Give me 3 things— NONE OF IT WILL GET DONE I lose vision– When I have too much Second- Multipled Minded “Multi Taskers” Not happy unless soing 10 things at ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational