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

Sermons on Pastoral Motives:

showing 2,011-2,025 of 78,915
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
  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Overflowing With Joy Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 30, 2025
     | 907 views

    If you want to bring overflowing joy to those who serve you, refresh them, reconcile yourself to them, repent, and remain true to them.

    Donn Moomaw, a football player who became a pastor, was preaching at the Bel Air Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles. After the service, a lady came up to him and said, “Oh, Reverend Moomaw, I just have to tell you that every sermon you preach is better than your next.” He thanked her, but when he ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Henderson avatar

    Money Matters Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,001 views

    In this smessage I am hoping to ptovide some motivation for our people to increase their giving by making a sacrificial gift to the church. At the conclusion of the message i emphasized the chest of Joash.

    “Money Matters” Matthew 6:19-24 About 15 years ago when we lived in Kentucky Denise had just tucked our kids in for the night and Ross was playing with a penny. Actually what he was doing was trying to se just how far back on his tongue he could put it. Well you can probably guess what ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Overcome Debilitating Guilt

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 4,553 views

    Pastor Dave felt terrible guilt over not being able to meet all of the needs of his parishioners. When he took time off for golf he felt so guilty that he never really enjoyed himself. Pastor Dave struggles to earn the approval of everyone in the church b

    Pastor Dave felt terrible guilt over not being able to meet all of the needs of his parishioners. When he took time off for golf he felt so guilty that he never really enjoyed himself. Pastor Dave struggles to earn the approval of everyone in the church because he doesn’t want a group of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joe Rowland avatar

    A Place Of Service Part 2

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Oct 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,874 views

    My Job as a Pastor is to serve others. God uses me a lot by giving me dreams. Some Pastors are afraid to talk about dreams that come from God. If a young lady would not have heard me talking about dreams her mom might have went to Hell.

    A Place of Service Part 2 Jeremiah 23:28-29 28 The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD. 29 Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Marty Baker avatar

    I Believe Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 20,255 views

    This message encourages people to move forward in their lives by placing their faith in Jesus Christ. It is a motivational message that encourages people to look ahead with hope.

    I Believe Dr. Marty Baker / 15th Anniversary / November 24, 2002 www.stevenscreek.net What if you knew somewhere in front of you was a moment that would change your life forever, a moment rich with potential, a moment filled with endless possibilities? What if you knew that there was a moment ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Love: It's More Than A Feeling Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,267 views

    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:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Hamby avatar

    "The Unity That Produces Joy.” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 25, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,908 views

    Mesage four in series on "Restoring the Joy" a study of Philippians. In this message on unity we examine its motivation, the means of attaining it and the model of Christ.

    Restoring the Joy Sermon # 4 “The Unity that Produces Joy.” Philippians 2:1-11 Over the last few weeks in our series “Restoring the Joy” we have seen how circumstances may cause us to lose our joy but and that in reality it is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Stiles avatar

    The No-One-Ever-Told-Me Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,407 views

    Unearth the motivation and reasoning behind Christ’s last words to his disciples in this breakdown of the Great Commission from Luke’s perspective.

    “The No-One-Ever-Told-Me Syndrome” Luke 24:45-53 (From “Easter Linebacker” video intro) TRANS: Again, not your best method for relating to your culture, but it sure makes us think, doesn’t it? It’s one way to open up the eyes of those round us, eh? Speaking of eyes being open, how about a quick ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Word Of Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,323 views

    In this introduction to 1 John we learn about John’s Mandate, John’s Message, and John’s motive in writing this letter.

    Introduction: A. Today we begin a series of sermons on the little book of 1 John. 1. All Scripture is God-breathed and is therefore sacred, and powerful. 2. Whenever I begin a new study of a section of God’s Word, I am struck by two very strong emotions. 3. First, I experience a great sense of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Why Bother? Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,308 views

    This is the first in a series on evangelism based on Bill Hybel’s book of a similar title. What is our motivation for reaching out with the gospel of Jesus?

    WHY BOTHER? Who can name the five purposes of the Church? Do you know what they are? Can you name one of the five purposes of the Church? (Worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and evangelism). To be honest, I think that after the three ships most of us start scratching our heads. A ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Jesus Verses Self-Centered Religion

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,852 views

    Jesus attacked self centered religion and warns us not to be apart of the traditions of men because their motives are self-centered not God-centered. Scripture

    Jesus verses Self-centered Religion Thesis: Jesus attacked self centered religion and warns us not to be apart of the traditions of men because their motives are self-centered not God-centered. Scripture Texts: Matthew 9:2-17: 1Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dru Ashwell avatar

    Comfort Zone Or End Zone?

    Contributed by Dru Ashwell on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 32,473 views

    Motivational chapel message to inspire the student body, faculty, and staff @ Ozark Christian College to spiritually stretch themselves for Christ’s glory.

    Comfort Zone or End Zone ? Selected Scriptures * The Visual Bible: Matthew (8:1-4; 26:36-56) I love these scenes! The first one, from the first four verses of Matt. 8, reveals the utter self less ness of Jesus – when everyone else steered clear of this poor man with leprosy, our Lord ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wayne Searls avatar

    Taking Responsibility For Me

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,505 views

    To motivate the hearer to examine his/her behavior in order that he/she may take a more proactive approach when conflict arises.

    TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ME Matthew 5:38-48 TEXT: "You have heard that it was said, ’An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 "But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 "If anyone wants to sue you and take away ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Sweep The House"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 7, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,738 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the COIN was LOST, at HOME, where you don’t expect to FIND LOST THINGS.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: Every believer needs to know that there is great JOY in the HEART of God when someone who was LOST is FOUND. REFERENCES: Luke 15:1-7 (Parable of The Lost Sheep); Luke 15:8-10 (Parable of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Johnny Chase avatar

    Tomorrow The Lord Will Do Amazing Tings!

    Contributed by Johnny Chase on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,448 views

    A motivational message on going forward, that if we will do what God asked and follow his direction he truly will do amazing things!

    God will do Amazing Things! Joshua 3:1-17 1 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. 2 After three days the officers went throughout the camp, 3 giving orders to the people: "When you see the ark of the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God