Sermons on Motives Behind Sacrifices:

I Will Give Generously Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 5, 2015

Giving, Joyfulness, Motivations

I WILL – “I Will” Give Generously Matthew 6:19-21 (pg. 679) November 8, 2015 Introduction: You can always see the priority of someone’s life by looking into two places...their calendar and their bank statement. Our time and our money are two of the most precious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rich Young Ruler A Wealthy Man Learned Value Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

None of us are perfect workers, praise God for using imperfect people.

A. THE RICH YOUNG RULER: LUKE 18:18-23 1. He came to the right person. “There came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, ‘Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?’” (Mark 10:17). 2. He came with a right attitude. “Good Master” (v. 17). 3. He was blameless. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Be Not Ye Therefore Like Unto Them” (1 Of 4)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

Most mothers have known the pain of having to place their babies in a day-care facility for the first time and knowing they would have to be away from them for eight or nine hours while they went to work.

Illus: Recently one mother, who had to do this with her first baby, explained that she began to cry as she wrapped that little eight-pound boy up in his warm blanket to get him ready for the day-care. She said that throughout the day she was constantly wondering what he was doing. Jesus knows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Be Not Ye Therefore Like Unto Them”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 3, 2022

Most mothers have known the pain of having to place their babies in a day-care facility for the first time and knowing they would have to be away from them for eight or nine hours while they went to work.

Illus: Recently one mother, who had to do this with her first baby, explained that she began to cry as she wrapped that little eight-pound boy up in his warm blanket to get him ready for the day-care. She said that throughout the day she was constantly wondering what he was doing. Jesus knows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Muslims Believe Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

This is the second in a post 911 series designed to help listeners understand the beliefs and motives behind the Twin Towers attacts.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Giving

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 8, 2022

'The Joy of Giving' - 2 Corinthians chapter 9 verses 6-11 sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Generous Sowing (vs 6) (2). Cheerful Giving (vs 7) (3). Abundant Blessing (vs 8-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The Inuit people live in the northern part of Alaska, • When missionaries first tried to translate the Bible into their language, • They found they had a problem with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Brethren

Right On The Money Part 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

Did you know that God’s Word has more to say about money than any other thing in the New Testament?

Also, probably money and things related to money are talked about more than any other thing today. It seems that everyone is trying to figure how to get as much money as they can. Illus: A young fellow by the name of Sammy liked to hang out at the local grocery store. The owner didn't know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Love Motivate You To Do?

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 10, 2003

As person’s embrace this verse of scripture, individuals are being challenged to emulate what was done on their behalf.

What does love motivate you to do (John 3:16) It could be said that John 3:16 is one of the most quoted and recognizable verses of scripture in the Bible. It can be seen on bulletin boards while traveling on the highway. It is displayed on signs at athletic events. It is seen in a number of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Methodist

"Funeral Arrangements For Life"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 8, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Jesus spoke to Moses and Elijah about His departure and His Funeral Arrangements for Life.

8 March 2009 Second Sunday in Lent U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: The Synopsis Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) share with us Peter, James, and John’s Mountaintop Experience with Jesus, Moses and Elijah, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You Look At Your Life (And Need To Get It In Order)

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 29, 2023

Many people live life without motivation, evaluation, or purpose. What do you see when you look at your life? Are you willing to face it, be honest, and do something about it? Are you ready to let God's word speak to you and then respond? James 1:22-25

Many people live life without motivation, evaluation, or purpose. What do you see when you look at your life? Are you willing to face it, be honest, and do something about it? Are you ready to let God's word speak to you and then respond? James 1:22-25 To do this is different and it is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Father Of Faith

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 29, 2008

Abraham, Pt. 8

THE FATHER OF FAITH (GENESIS 22:1-18) At 3:00 a.m. one cold morning a missionary candidate walked into an office for a scheduled interview with the examiner of a mission board. He waited until 8 a.m. when the examiner arrived. The examiner said, “Let us begin. First, please spell baker.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Do You Wanna Get Well?

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 28, 2018

In this message we look at a question that on the surface is quite odd. I mean if you had been lame for 38 years and someone asked you if you wanted to be well, would that be a difficult question? Perhaps it is harder than we first realize.

“Do you want to be well? John 5:1-17 In our recent study in Nehemiah I showed you this picture of what the wall looked like that Nehemiah and the builders constructed around Jerusalem. This picture shows 10 gates that were used to gain entrance to the city. Each gate had a specific ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Basket Case

Contributed by Ron Kelly on Apr 28, 2011

There are time in our lives where we've all been pushed to that breaking point! The point where we've tried everything, but nothing seems to be working out...

2 Corinthians 11:32-33, 32 In Damascus the governor, under Aretas the king, was guarding the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desiring to arrest me; 33 but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped from his hands. TODAY’S SERMON TITLE: “A BASKET ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:32-33

Denomination: Christian Church

A Faulty Motive With A Kiss (Maundy Thursday 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 4, 2023

Why did Judas betray Jesus with a kiss? In that day, a kiss was a way of greeting. Even in some other cultures around the world, kissing is still a way of social greeting.

A FAULTY MOTIVE WITH A KISS Text: Matthew 26:47 - 56 Matthew 26:47-56  While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived; with him was a large crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people.  (48)  Now the betrayer had given them a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: United Methodist

Clothed In Humility - 1 Peter 5:5b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 16, 2025

Pride has a thousand faces. It's possible to think you do not struggle with pride because you don't have the kind someone else has. But you may have a different kind that flies under the radar.

1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5