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

Sermons on Motive:

showing 136-150 of 30,128
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
  • Perry Greene avatar

    Memorial Day Motivations

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 25, 2021
     | 3,564 views

    Memorial Day motivates us on a patriotic and spiritual level.

    Ephesians 2:8-10 (ESV) 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    God's Motivation To Work

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,143 views

    The Bible tells us to grasp God's Motivation to Work

    God's Motivation to Work A Motivation To Work Proverbs 10: 4-5 has this truth, "Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands brings wealth. He who gather crops in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son." 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 says, "Make it your ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    What Motivated Paul Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 23, 2023
     | 2,029 views

    Paul was extraordinarily determined to take the gospel to the Gentile world. He was full of passion and drive. He got knocked down but he got up and kept going. Why? What motivated him?

    WHAT MOTIVATED PAUL We live in a world where a lot of people don’t believe in God. But not only that, many people who do believe in God are not exactly passionate about telling those who don’t believe in God about him. What will motivate us to tell people about Jesus? That’s our subject ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rudolf E. Y. Mensah avatar

    Motives Are Weighed By The Lord Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 2, 2023
     | 1,134 views

    Cultivate a good motive anytime you pray. God's answer is primarily dependent on the motive behind what you are asking Him.

    OASIS WORD DEVOTIONAL Verse Of The Day: We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. Proverbs 16:1 (NLT) Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Motives Are Weighed By The Lord Cultivate a good motive anytime you pray. God's answer is primarily dependent on ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Paul Was A Motivational Speaker

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 521 views

    Vince Lombardi, the football coach, goes down in the history books as one of the all-time greats, if not the greatest, coach ever.

    Today we have a lot of MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS in the pulpit. The reason they are motivational speakers they do not know enough of the Word of God to be a Bible preacher. But the apostle Paul was a MOTIVATIONAL PREACHER, and we can see that clearly in his writing to the THESSALONIANS. Illus: Vince ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Motivate, Model, Mentor thumbnail

    Motivate, Model, Mentor PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 792 views

    The importance of motivating fellow believers, modeling Christ-like behavior, and mentoring others in their faith journey.

    Introduction Greetings, beloved in Christ! Today, we will dive into the scripture to explore three power-packed themes: motivating senior saints, modeling Christ-like behavior, and mentoring others in faith. These themes are drawn from Acts 17:14, Philippians 2:22, and 2 Timothy 1:3-4. In Acts, we ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • Ronald Thorington avatar

    #14 The Holy Spirit Compels Us Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 11, 2015
     | 8,116 views

    This message speaks about the wrong methods of motivating people to serve God, the wrong motives in serving God, and how the Holy Spirit compels us with the right motives to serve God

    The Holy Spirit Compels Us Introduction: Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 5:9-15, Matthew 9:37, 38 Key thoughts: There is a tremendous need for people to come to Christ. Workers are needed to bring in this harvest of people for Christ. How do we get people motivated to serve? I. Wrong Methods ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    What Is Our Motivation To Evangelise? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,074 views

    Motivated because JESUS commands us. Motivated because of our LOVE for God and other people. Motivated by the REALITY of Heaven and Hell.

    We are continuing in our series on Dynamic Disciples or Dynamic Discipleship and this month our focus is on Evangelism. The Topic we are dealing with today is Our Motivation to Evangelise. So the question to begin is What is our Motivation to Evangelise? I’m sure many people could come up ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lanny Smith avatar

    No Fear! Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 24, 2022
     | 1,501 views

    People are often motivated primarily by fear or greed. But love is the best motivator.

    What motivates you? Cynical approach used in sales: Fear and greed. If we believe that we’re completely on our own in the world, then these two impulses serve as effective motivators. As followers of Christ know that there is a more powerful motivator: Love. At the same time, we can lose sight of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Prepare The Way Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 23, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,933 views

    “To prepare the way of the Lord,” what does that mean? Is John calling the people to do some road work? Is John saying that we need to go out and get hired on with road crew?

    Introduction In Matthew 3:3, the great prophet Isaiah says John the Baptist will call the people to prepare the way of the Lord, to make His path straight. “To prepare the way of the Lord,” what does that mean? Is John calling the people to do some road work? Is John saying that we need to go out ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitch Davis avatar

    What Motivates You To Faithfulness?

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,174 views

    Naturally, God uses reward (heaven) and punishment (hell) as a mean of motivating us toward faithfulness. What motivates You?

    What Motivates You to Faithfulness? Theme: Working out your salvation. INTRODUCTION A. Sometimes sermons, bible studies, or written articles make “being faithful” a simple matter of fact. 1. It is true that without faith(fullness) it is impossible to please God. Heb. 11:6 2. Thus, it is essential ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Spur To Action (Goad) Motivation!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 1, 2022
     | 1,767 views

    We need to understand what spurs are to a cowboy. How about what a goad is to a farmer? Will we be God's little headshrinkers or will we purposefully encourage others. Someone needs you today.

    SPUR TO ACTION (MOTIVATION) (GOAD) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I have a set of spurs. I hook to a pair of boots. We discuss what IS THE FUNCTION OF spurs. You can get toy spurs or real spurs at farm store. If this is unavailable you can just talk about them. You also could ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Three Motives For His Sacrifice

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,246 views

    The motive that precedes action is supremely important. We all wonder about the motives that people have as they interact with us from day to day. They wonder about ours. The motive behind an action adds significance to that action. It is encouraging

    Three Motives for His Sacrifice Titus 2:11-14 Intro The motive that precedes action is supremely important. We all wonder about the motives that people have as they interact with us from day to day. They wonder about ours. The motive behind an action adds significance to that action. It is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Transformed Into The Image Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 56 ratings
     | 51,583 views

    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:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Christ Is Preached

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 26, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,039 views

    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:

    Denomination: Baptist