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

Sermons on Motives For Giving:

showing 4,996-5,010 of 188,570
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
  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Blessed Are The Merciful

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 5, 2011
     | 8,272 views

    The way of the Kingdom of Jesus is one of trust in God, which frees us to be "merciful" and give to others, knowing that God is a God of justice and compassion, full of mercy and love.

    Blessed are the Merciful Apr 3, 2011 Matt 5:7 Intro: We are half-way through our Lenten journey through the Beatitudes, the opening words of Jesus’ opening sermon (“on the mount”) where Jesus describes Kingdom life. During our last Adult Education time a couple weeks ago, as we were discussing ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Domingo Reyes avatar

    Helping The Hurting

    Contributed by Domingo Reyes on Jul 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,216 views

    We are called to help those in need. Our model is Jesus himself.

    JESUS’ EXAMPLE A. ) He was passionate about people - people were not just a means to an end (paycheck). They were why he came. Luke 4:18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Source Of Every Good Thing Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 41 ratings
     | 43,877 views

    God is the great giver & He is the giver of every good thing. He meets our legitimate needs & desires with good & perfect gifts. As a matter of fact, every good gift we have ever received came from Him.

    JAMES 1:16-18 THE SOURCE OF EVERY GOOD THING People have needs and desires but instead of being mislead into thinking they can be met by the lure and trap of temptations we need to realize that there is another source that we can receive from, if we would but seek Him. God is the great giver and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    We Experience It Together Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,184 views

    It's important for us to foster a sense of teamwork and togetherness to fulfill our mission.

    SERIES: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It (freely adapted from Craig Groeschel’s It: How Churches and Leader Can Get it and Keep it) “WE EXPERIENCE IT TOGETHER” ACTS 2:42-47 OPEN We’re in our third message in our series, “IT: Finding It, Keeping ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Theis avatar

    Are We Doing What We Can?

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 1, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,632 views

    A sermon that asks us...are we doing all we can with all we have?

    ARE WE DOING WHAT WE CAN?Mark 14:1-9INTRODUCTION1. Jesus at the house of Simon the leper. a. In continuing to look at the hours just prior to the cross we come upon a beautiful illustration.b. These were times of great peril for our Lord.c. The Jews had already decided to take His life.d. Judas had ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Theis avatar

    Break Up Your Fallow Ground

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 1, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,942 views

    My first sermon at HBC. A message that will challenge you to give all your heart to God and see the results in will bring to your life and your church.

    BREAK UP YOUR FALLOW GROUNDHosea 10:12IntroductionA.  What to say on the first day?1. Many will talk about vision.a. We already have one…it’s posted on the wall.b. I’ve had three weeks to come up with what I will share with you this morning.c. Only God waited until Monday night to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    The Importance Of Being Generous

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,949 views

    Generosity is an important aspect of Christianity. This sermon explores not only why we should be generous but also how we can be generous Christians.

    When it comes to generosity, who are the first people that come to mind? Does the church come to mind? Is the church the first thing you think of when you think of generosity? In other words, are we generous people? Well it’s a matter of perspective. Some of us have been richly blessed by ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dino Rizzo avatar

    Ilife, Part 4

    Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 5, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,666 views

    This is the fourth message of a five-part series on the God-given purpose of our lives. This sermon focuses on serving in the Body of Christ.

    We’re in a series right now talking about purpose, and why we live, and how we find meaning, and why we’re on this planet, and why we’re alive, and how do we answer some of the large questions in our life. Some of those deeper questions and just the menial things so I want to talk for a few minutes ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Missions Work In Zambia

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,399 views

    Have you ever cleaned fish? It is a messy smelly job that requires you to get your hands dirty. Missions work can be like that sometimes. Yet what beautiful things can be accomplished when we try.

    Missions Work in Zambia There is a man in Zambia named Jimmy Kongwa. He has been a guest at our church. He and his wife Ivy work tirelessly to rescue the children of their country from disease, starvation, forced labor and a life of crime. They do it through an agency we support called Kids ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Spend Less Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,931 views

    If we want this Christmas season to be different, we must learn the secret of contentment.

    Advent Conspiracy: Spend Less 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 Rev. Brian Bill 12/6/09 Note: The idea for this series and some content comes from a book by Rick McKinley, Chris Seay, and Greg Holder called, “Advent Conspiracy: Can Christmas Still Change the World?” When I was growing up, I always waited ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Do We Really Need A Little Christmas?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,355 views

    The promise of Christmas is a promise of happiness, but on God’s terms, not ours.

    Third Sunday of Advent 2009 climb down the chimney; Put up the brightest string of lights I’ve ever seen. Slice up the fruitcake; It’s time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough. For we need a little music, Need a little laughter, Need a little singing Ringing through the rafter, And we need ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • Chris McCarthy avatar

    Game Changing Events Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Nov 15, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,210 views

    This series is designed to change the way the Church perceives and influences this broken world.

    Game Changer Series Game Changing Events November 14, 2010 VIDEO: MARCUS DUPREE One tackle changed everything. Many would say Marcus missed his calling. What about you? Perhaps you’ve been so busy pursuing a career that you’ve missed your calling. Moses’ career was tending ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William D. Brown avatar

    John 12:23- 28 How To Have Life

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,126 views

    Jesus Christ The Only Begotten Son of God, was born of a virgin and came into this world for one purpose only, and that was to pay mans sin debt as He died there on the cruel cross of Calvary.

    John 12:23- 28 BEGINNING TO LIVE Jesus Christ The Only Begotten Son of God, was born of a virgin and came into this world for one purpose only, and that was to pay mans sin debt as He died there on the cruel cross of Calvary. Ø Listen as I read ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Why Not The Best? Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,320 views

    Sermon Series, "Pursuing Excellence." This message focuses on bringing to God our best, practicing excellence in giving to the Lord.

    Series: Pursuing Excellence Message #2 -- "Why Not the Best?" -- Giving God Our Best Malachi 3:8-10 -- "’But when you present the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? And when you present the lame and sick, is it not evil? I am not pleased with you,’ says the Lord of hosts, ’nor will I accept an ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks avatar

    God Doesn’t Want You To Be A

    Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,840 views

    This sermon is intended for "pew sitters" who are discontent with their lifestyle and who are complacent in their service to Christ, who is the head of the church!

    Sermon Prepared For: The Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Vidalia, Georgia on July 7, 2007. Preached on July 8, 2007 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, God above. I thank You for Your agape love. Lord I present myself right now as a humble servant and your child, being obedient to Your will for my ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist