Sermons on Pastoral Motives:

Motivation For Commitment

Contributed by Chris Mason on Aug 22, 2001

Motivation is sometimes hard to come by, here are some partical steps in order to keep that motivation for total commitment in your life.

Motivation for Commitment Have you never noticed motivation can be a real problem? I know I need to lose some weight, I’ll start next Monday. I know the grass needs to be mowed, I’ll do it tomorrow. I know the house needs to be painted, I’ll do that this spring. I know the Sunday school ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:15-148, Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Lesson In Motives

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 7, 2001

There is a danger in doing the right thing for the wrong reason. We must make sure we are doing the right things for the right reason.

Text: Matthew 20:20-24 To bring this text before you today in the manner in which I am commissioned will not be an easy task. In fact, the subject matter in this message will perhaps be different from most messages on this text. A few of the message titles I came across for this text were "A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Motivated Christian Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 4, 2004

When a heart/mind is set on a course of faith, the motivation just flows.

The Motivated Christian INTRO 1. Jack had been saved for many years. At one time he had attended Sunday School and church every week; but now, he casually attended a service here and there. 2. There was a time in Jack’s life when he craved the Word of God; daily devotions, Bible studies, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Motivation For Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 28, 2005

The final message from the series on Malachi

I have heard it said over and over again that hindsight is 20/20. How many things can you remember in your life that if you would have known they were going to turn out the way they did, you would have made an entirely different decision? How would you live your life differently today if you knew ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Carnal Motives Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

this is the sixth sermon in this series dealing with things that will keep our prayers from being answered

HINDRANCES TO PRAYER ------------------------------------------------- LESSON #6 CARNAL MOTIVES TEXT: JAMES 4:3 REVIEW: What was our lesson last week? Neglect of mercy. What is the biblical definition of poor? Those that are too young, too old, or too crippled to help themselves. What poor is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Motivation To Pray

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Nov 28, 2005

Prayer is often hard to follow through. We want to pray - we know the importance of prayer. But have you ever considered what it is needed to motivate you to pray?

Our Need for Prayer Matthew 5:1-12 Intro.: A. This passage is a classic teaching about “What it means to be a Disciple – a Follower of Jesus.” Matt. 5-7 Jesus sits down with the crowd following Him and began to Teach them. - vs. 1-12 – the Beatitudes; Jesus teaches them and us how we can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Adventist

Motivations For Giving

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 28, 2003

ACKNOWLEDGE AND RELY ON God as the source of all things. He owns everything and every good gift comes from His hand. "The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it." Jesus said, "But, seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will b

Matthew 6:33-33 Motivations for Giving 1. ACKNOWLEDGE AND RELY ON God as the source of all things. He owns everything and every good gift comes from His hand. (I Cor. 10:26) "The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it." Jesus said, "But, seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Occasion For Motivation Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon looks at the prayer the apostles prayed for boldness in Acts 4:23-31

An Occasion for Motivation: Acts 4:23-31, Most Christians would likely cower in fear if we had been arrested, questioned and then forbidden to even speak in the name of Jesus. The apostles however took a very different approach. They came before God asking for boldness to continue proclaiming ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Death By Motive Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2008

Matters of sin and righteousness are not merely matters of behavior, but also matters of motive.

Death By Motive Acts 4:32-5:11 1. As many of you know, we Vasiceks temporarily housed a pet pig for over 6 months. 2. So when this Australian story hit the press on Friday, I noted it. CANBERRA (Reuters) - A pony-size pig who held an Australian woman hostage for 10 days inside her home will be ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Right Motivation Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 29, 2008

This sermon examines the right motivation for renewing your faith.

What motivates your faith? In Romans 12:1 Paul gives the proper motivation for building a strong faith. It should be motivated by the "mercy" of God. I.The right motivation begins with hearing God’s voice. A. There must be a willing heart. B. There are competing voices. 1. The voice of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Motivation For Righteousness

Contributed by Mark Kang on Jan 12, 2006

If we are to have victory in righteousness, we must find proper motivation.

"See to it brothers that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God." Hebrews 3:12 Sin has the power to make us turn away from God. When we sin we don’t even want to believe that God exists. If we are to have victory over sin in our life we have to make sure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Motivated By Love

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007

God knows our motives. As Christians, we must examine our motives to ensure we are motivated by love only. God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus because He was motivated by love for us. Jesus demonstrated obedience to the Father and love for us by laying

Introduction • God knows our motives. • As Christians, we must examine our motives to ensure we are motivated by love only. • God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus because He was motivated by love for us. • Jesus demonstrated obedience to the Father and love for us by laying down His life for us. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Motivation

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 13, 2009

This is a clear message that shows that the price of servanthood does not come without the enemy being on the premises.

The Power of Motivation Introduction The Devil has the power to motivate you to get to your place of purpose/destiny before you’re scheduled to arrive, nonetheless, this is only contingent upon how you stand the test or ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Motive For The Moment Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 5, 2011

Prayer should be prayed with purpose and Right intentions!!!

The Motive for the Moment Luke 11:1 Luke 11:1 One day he was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said, "Master, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6: 5-7 5And when thou prayest, thou shalt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Motivation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 5, 2011

The first factor in church health is motivation - why we do what we do,

SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE MOTIVATION FACTOR” MATTHEW 22:36-40 OPEN In this new year of 2011, I’ve decided to make some changes in my life. One of the changes I’m going to make is to get healthy – physically healthy. I’m overweight, have Type-2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ