Sermons about Pastoral Motives

Live By Faith, Not By Sight By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Sep 3, 2025

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Life is filled with uncertainty. We make plans, but circumstances shift. We set goals, but obstacles rise. Sight shows us impossibilities, but faith shows us God’s promises. That’s why Paul declares, “We walk by faith, not by sight.”

Live by Faith, Not by Sight Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 5:7 – “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” Habakkuk 2:4 – “The just shall live by his faith.” Romans 1:17 – “The just shall live by faith.” Introduction: Life is filled with uncertainty. We make plans, but circumstances shift. We set goals, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Romans 1:7, Habakkuk 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sin Of Ingratitude - Sermon By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 4, 2023

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We are living in a generation of ingratitude. People take gratefulness for granted. Are we raising an ungrateful generation? Are we moving from a grateful generation to the entitled generation?

Phil 4:6 Introduction Gratitude is defined as a positive emotional reaction that serves a biological purpose. It’s the appreciation of the valuable and meaningful things in our lives There are sin that we do by action are know as the sin of commission while there are other sins we do by not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:17-18, James 4:17, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, Romans 1:21, Isaiah 42:8, Luke 12:13-21, Numbers 14:2-4 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Misuse Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 4, 2004

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How wrong motives and wrong attitude leads us to misuse prayer

THE MISUSE OF PRAYER Let me ask you a question: ‘Do you think it is possible to misuse prayer?’ I mean is it possible for us to pray in such a way that we are actually abusing the privilege which is ours through prayer? I think we misuse prayer far more often than we think or would like to think. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Finish The Race Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 20, 2008

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The second in a three part series on 2 Timothy 4:7

Finish What You Begin “The Race” 2 Timothy 4:7b “I have finished the Race” * Two gas company service men, a senior training Supervisor and a young trainee were out checking meters and parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked there way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me Liberty Series

Contributed by Doyle Hayes on Jul 7, 2009

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Paul’s defense against legalism.

Give Me Liberty(Outline from Matthew McKellar, used by permission) Gal 1:1-10 Peerless Jun 27, 2009 Introduction • “If we wish to be free we must fight!....I repeat it, sir we must fight! An appeal to arms, and to the God of hosts, is all that is left us. It is vain, sir, to extenuate the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Questions

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 21, 2010

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A look at some of the questions which Jesus asks us.

Questions Matthew 20:20-34 * Being around a child that is almost 4 means hearing a myriad of questions every day. These little guys have very inquisitive minds and know, it seems, instinctively that the way to find out things is to ask questions. This is learned early and used throughout a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Magnificent Concerto! Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010

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Nehemiah doesn't do things the way I would do them. If there is a job to be done, I am usually quick to say, "Let's get on with it! If it needs to be done, let's not waste any more time. Let's do it!"

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the third of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to varying ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kind Of People We Ought To Be

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

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The fact of Christ’s soon return should have a great effect on the manner of our behaviour and perspective in life. Knowing that nothing on earth is permanent; that this is not our real home should dissuade us from materialism which leads a soul astray.

Intro: The fact of Christ’s soon return should have a great effect on the manner of our behaviour and perspective in life. Knowing that nothing on earth is permanent; that this is not our real home should dissuade us from materialism which leads a soul astray. Such truths related to Christ’s return ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-18

Denomination: *other

How Can We Know If We Are Really Serving God?

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 24, 2011

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How can we know if we are really working for God? We could be doing things that God really doesn’t want us to do, or we could be doing the right things with a wrong motive. How tragic it would be to spend a lot of effort serving God and still not be pleas

Purpose: To show the evidences of serving God. Aim: I want the listener to pursue serving God in order to glorify God. INTRODUCTION: It is easy to SAY we are serving God when we really aren’t. But, it is also possible to put a lot of effort into doing a lot of good religious things and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are You Standing On

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 24, 2011

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Exposition of Hebrews 11 regarding three descriptions of faith.

Text: Heb 11:1-3, Title: What Are You Standing On? Date/Place: NRBC, 10.22.11, PM A. Opening illustration: Faith is unutterable trust in God, trust which never dreams that He will not stand by us.” — Oswald Chambers, "Is this really, THE water jug of THE prophet Joel from the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Stagnant?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 2, 2012

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Stagnant means sluggish, motionless and inactive. This might be an accurate description of some people’s Christian walk. They’re not living; they’re simply existing. They’re not doing anything with the new life that God gave them. If that describes any of

ARE YOU STAGNANT? INTRODUCTION: Stagnant means sluggish, motionless and inactive. This might be an accurate description of some people’s Christian walk. Line in a movie: “I just want to live mindlessly from day to day.” Some people are doing just that. They’re not living; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Asking Amiss

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 27, 2012

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PRAYING GOD'S WILL

ASKING AMISS JAMES 4: 1-3 JAMES, WHOM MOST BELIEVE TO BE THE BROTHER OF CHRIST, WAS THE FIRST SPIRITUAL LEADER IN THE JERUSALEM CHURCH. THE GENERAL THEME OF JAMES WAS TO ENCOURAGE AND CORRECT DISAGREEMENTS AMONG A DIVERSE POPULATION WITHIN THE CHURCH. SOME SCHOLARS SUGGEST THE JEWISH ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Your Attitude

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 28, 2008

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Attitudes are so important. “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference,” Winston Churchill once said.

TWO DISTINCT SPIRITUAL ATTITUDES John 21: 19-22 Attitudes are so important. “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference,” Winston Churchill once said. Nothing affects the church more than attitude. It is attitude not aptitude that determines one’s altitude in life. Someone has ...read more

Scripture: John 21:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Need A Boost?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 17, 2012

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We could all use a little boost every now and then. Some synonyms for “boost” are: improve, make better, advance. Sound refreshing? Sound invigorating?

NEED A BOOST? INTRODUCTION: We could all use a little more encouragement in our lives, don’t you think? We get run-down, we get disheartened. We wonder if what we’re doing really matters to anyone. We could all use a little boost every now and then. No, not the energy drink, although ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Guideline 3: Do Things For The Right Reasons" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 9, 2017

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How can I make sure my motives are right in what I do?

One's motive often determines their level of success. As someone once put it, "Your attitude will determine your altitude." This is true of any endeavor, but it's especially true when it comes to living as God designed us to live. In our passage for today, the apostle Paul speaks of attitude - of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

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