Sermons on Motives For Giving:

David: Zealot For God's House Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 16, 2024

David and Jesus were both zealots for God's house. What did that look like in practice for David? And are WE willing to be zealots for God's house?

INTRODUCTION Earlier in today’s service I showed the video, ‘David the worshipper’ [Angel Studios]. I’ve really liked all the videos in this series but I especially liked this one. Young David in the video loves to sing praise to God! He’s joyful, exuberant! His joy and exuberance are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:9, John 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Now, That Makes No Sense At All!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 11, 2019

It makes no sense to be part of the same family and be mad when the father chooses to do for one what he hasn’t chosen to do for the other. Yet, this is precisely what happened in the parable Jesus told of two sons, either of whom were prodigal.

“Jesus said, ‘There was a man who had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, “Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.” And he divided his property between them. Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking The Lost, For All The Wrong Reasons

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 30, 2002

There are those who may go about to convert lost souls....but not with the proper motive that God wants us to be moved by.

I think that we all have done some things with the wrong motives in our hearts. A. When we were little, we didn’t misbehave if we at all thought that there might be a reward coming. 1. We were actually phonies...we weren’t being good because we loved and honored our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Of The Greatest Emotions In Life

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2003

We have many emotions. These include fear, anger, excitement, loneliness, despair, and satisfaction. What emotions motivate you the most?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. We have many emotions. These include fear, anger, excitement, loneliness, despair, and satisfaction. What emotions motivate you the most ____________________________? 2. The three greatest emotions. Today’s lesson surrounds three of the greatest emotions: WHAT EMOTIONS What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Healing Women's Emotion

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 12, 2001

This sermon is designed to motivate the hearers to prostrate themselves before Jesus, while simultaneously telling others how He healed them.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia Scripture References: Luke 8:40-48; John 5:6 (The man that had been lame for 38 years); Matthew 6:14-15 (For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48, Luke 8:47

Denomination: Pentecostal

"How To Love Your Husband (And Be Submissive) And Not Lose Your Mind" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 10, 2006

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate Christian Wives to WILLINGLY PLACE THEMSELVES under their husbands’ leadership in order to win them for Jesus Christ.

10 February 2006 by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea @ The PWOC Gathering at The Evergreen Community Club BIG IDEA: Christian Wives Share The Love of Christ To Their Husbands Through Their Ministry of Submissiveness. REFERENCES: Philippians 2:5 KJV - (Let this ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Influence: With Her, He Ate" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 11, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the person you marry has the power to influence your life NEGATIVELY or POSITIVELY.

“INFLUCENCE: With Her, He Ate” Genesis 3:1-7(KJV) 11 February 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Community Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: The person you marry has the power to influence your life NEGATIVELY or POSITIVELY. References: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Of The Greatest Emotions In Life

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 20, 2005

We have many emotions. These include fear, anger, excitement, loneliness, despair, and satisfaction. What emotions motivate you the most?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. We have many emotions. These include fear, anger, excitement, loneliness, despair, and satisfaction. What emotions motivate you the most? 2. The three greatest emotions. Today’s lesson surrounds three of the greatest emotions: WHAT EMOTIONS What makes you cry? What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Who In The World Is King? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

This truth of the present reign of Christ can transform our motivation and make us optimists no matter how powerful the forces of evil.

Queen Victoria if England often expressed her wish that Christ would return before she died so that she could cast her crown at His feet. When she did die, her son Edward VII ascended to the throne as king. He had been a rather wild man in his younger years. A man by the name of John Knox McEwen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:5

Hold Firm Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Oct 12, 2021

What motivates us? Do we allow the Word to sink deeply into our hearts so Jesus can help and heal?

Hold Firm Walk in Wisdom / Hebrews 4:12–16   • [VIDEO] • Our desire, according to psychologists, is threefold: to feel morally clean, safe, and significant. We’ll do anything to justify feeling and thinking that way. And we’ll avoid any source that holds up a mirror to our lives that says ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16, Proverbs 5:21, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 8:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Sayeth Your Heart? (Money From The People Or Salvation For The People

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 10, 2018

The God we serve shall supply all our needs according to His riches in glory.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *WHAT SAYETH YOUR HEART?* (MONEY FROM THE PEOPLE OR SALVATION FOR THE PEOPLE) Acts 8:36-40 King James Version (KJV) 36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:36-40

Denomination: Charismatic

The Secret Of Greatness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 21, 2010

Rebekah rose above those around her because of her willingness to give her time and to serve others

The Secret of Greatness Genesis 24:15-25 May 9, 2010 Morning Service Introduction What NOT to Buy Your Wife: Although the only person a man usually shops for is his wife, the whole experience is a stressful one. Many a man has felt extreme frigid temperatures for a long period based on a poor ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:15-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Love: It's More Than A Feeling Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004

PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #3 Let authentic love lead you everyday; make love your guide and your motive.

• Proverbs 3:1-8 [1] My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, [2] for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. [3] Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. [4] Then you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Mother's Love Series

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on May 9, 2007

A mother cannot give a perfect love but she can give a sacrificial love.

A MOTHER’S LOVE AND CARE (Selected Verses) In 1914, a woman from West Virginia named Anna Jarvis spearheaded a campaign to help persuade U.S. president Woodrow Wilson to set aside May’s second Sunday as a national day for recognizing mothers all over the world. She orchestrated a letter-writing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Examine Your Offerings

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 27, 2002

Third Sunday of End Time(WWIID #3) - When people examine their offerings they discover that Jesus’ gospel motivates believers to react generously.

EXAMINE YOUR OFFERINGS 2 Corinthians 8:8--12 November 17, 2002 2 CORINTHIANS 8:8-12 8I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. 9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:8-12

Denomination: Lutheran