Sermons on Must Have Pure Motives:

What Motivated Paul Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 23, 2023

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: Acts 17:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Love Motivates Change

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001

What motivates change in your life?

The news reporting business knows that a good headline written or spoken will capture the attention of people and lead them to read or hear what is being reported. News Headlines: · What Is Missing In Heaven? (Pulpit Helps, June 2001) · Medical Marijuana Ruled Illegal. (Springfield ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Motivation?? Part I

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 15, 2005

What’s your motivation? Where do your interests lie? Are they transparent? What is your motivation? Why do you do what you do? Is it for Jesus and Him crucified or is it to see your own self lifted on high? What is your motivation?

Title: Motivation? Scripture: Acts 21:30-40, 22:1-30 Introduction: What’s your motivation? What compels you to get out of bed in the morning? A desire not to be late, or a desire to get a head start on the day? What compels you to eat? Is it hunger, taste, or the price you paid for the meal? When ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

There Must Be Factions Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 4, 2007

Worship at the Lord’s Table may either be focused on Christ, or on the individual participating. Paul cautions against trivializing the Lord’s Table to suit oneself.

1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-20 THERE MUST BE FACTIONS “In the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Motive Behind Missions Series

Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000

This sermon describes the MOTIVE behind missions.

THE MOTIVE BEHIND MISSIONS Mark 16:14-16 I. HIS RESURRECTION - vs. 14 "...after he was risen..." II. HIS REQUIREMENT - vs. 15 "...Go ye into all the world..." III. HEAVEN'S RICHES - vs. 16 "...shall be saved..." IV. HELL'S REALITY - vs. 16 "...shall be damned..." ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Motivating Other Believers

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

We should never be content to see other Christians fall behind are be happy with their lack of growth.

MOTIVATING OTHER BELIEVERS 2 Timothy 1:1-5 INTRODUCTION SIX PRINCIPLES OF MOTIVATION 1.) Authority 1-2 2.) Altruism (Unslefish Concern for and Devotion to the Welfare Of others) 2b 3.) Appreciation 3a 4.) Appeal 3b 5.) Affection ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Patterns And Motivations For Giving

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2014

How can we not be generous when Christ gave His very Self? We give thanks to God for His indescribable gift.

2 Corinthians 8:1-12. By the grace (charis = gift) of God, the Macedonian church had been particularly forward in giving (2 Corinthians 8:1-4). Paul challenged the Corinthians to demonstrate their love by also sharing in this grace of giving (2 Corinthians 8:7-8). The pattern of Christ's ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-12, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundational And Motivational Gifts

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 23, 2025

This is different from 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4 (offices)

v. 1 present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship v. 2 do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind v. 3 not to think more highly of ourselves than we ought to; we need to be humble v. 4 we, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Vineyard

The Gates Must Be Opened Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jan 11, 2022

If these gates remain shut, it will limit our service to God and hinder our destiny fulfilment; but when these gates are opened, we will have exponential church growth, improvement in our church finances and abundant blessings.

THE GATES MUST BE OPENED “When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him” (Acts 12:10) We shall ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:10, Mark 7:34-35, Isaiah 60:11, Revelation 2:25, Psalm 126:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas And Jesus

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 20, 2017

What we have in the Bible that tells all about his life.

Christmas and Jesus Luke 2:7--14 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Dagon Must Fall!

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2021

This message will preach! Our sinful nature must not be allowed to have any dominance in our lives. God alone must rule our hearts: sin must go! And God doesn't need any help being God and He doesn't need to be propped up by anyone!

DAGON MUST FALL! 1 Sam. 4:2-5:12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOMELAND SECURITY OVERLOAD 1. Homeland Security has gotten especially concerned about terrorism since we pulled our military out of Afghanistan. They’ve tightened security at airports and on planes. 2. Just the other day I heard they ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Favorites Have No Favorites

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 1, 2013

Believers know that God's love for all motivates and empowers them to show love to all.

A man and 24 of his friends and family and were refused service at a restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina. The reason: Michael Brown and his group are African-American. Apparently another customer - a white woman - complained that she felt threatened by their presence and Brown and his ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

You Must Be "Dreaming"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 13, 2016

Don't get caught up in only believing the possibilities of what you have seen in the past! Because no matter where you are at in life, He wants you to dream bigger than your efforts are capable of bringing to the table.

You must be dreaming? Oral Roberts used to use a chorus that some detested, ‘Expect a miracle every day, Expect a miracle when you pray, If you expect it God will find a way, To perform a miracle for you each day.’ What are you expecting or dreaming about for God to do in your life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Silence Must Be Broken...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 7, 2015

So many people pray for Revival...and this Country and the world needs Revival But before it will happen in our country and our world...it will first have to happen with us! And one by one others will experience the outpouring...Once they see it in others

The Silence Must Be Broken... This weekend...we honor our birth and founding as a nation, when we declared that we were going to exert our independence from anarchy and rule...and take a different path to freedom! A path that not only altered the lives of those who founded this great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Must Of The Master

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 5, 2012

A sermon that highlights the need for the new birth.

“The Must of the Master” John 3:1-11 Scripture Reading John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. I. The Message of the New Birth a. The seeker – He was rich, respected, religious ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist