Sermons on Positive Motivation:

Mothers' Day & The Verdict Of Love Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 8, 2005

To purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to CHOOSE LOVE.

8 May 2005 by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD CHOSE LOVE; AND WE SHOULD TOO. REFERENCES: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doing The Right Things For The Right Reasons

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 15, 2004

Our works are not acceptable if our motives are not pure.

January 11, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Genesis 4:1-9 Subject: Acceptable Worship Title: Doing the Right Things for the Right Reasons We live in a society where we are required to make decisions every day. For many, decisions are made without any consideration, other than, “What is best for me?” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keep Running The Race Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

2 MOTIVATIONS FOR PERSERVERENCE IN THE FAITH AND IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY

BIG IDEA: 2 MOTIVATIONS FOR PERSERVERENCE IN THE FAITH AND IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY I. (:8-10) KEEP RUNNING THE RACE BECAUSE OUR TESTIMONY IMPACTS THE SALVATION OF GOD’S ELECT A. (:8) Encouragement from the Promise Fulfilled = the Resurrection of Jesus Christ The Resurrection of Christ lies at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace And Giving

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

Our motive and mode of giving matters to God.

GRACE & GIVING Mark 12:41-44 INTRODUCTION Christians should take seriously the discipline of giving for the Lord’s ministry. Others thought that this is optional and can be replaced by other forms of service. But the Bible is clear that giving materially for the Lord’s work is equal in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Guts And Glory

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 1, 2010

Inspirational and motivational message from the 2010 Olympics

I. THIS VERSE CALLS TO MIND WHAT’S HAPPENING TONIGHT IN VANCOUVER, CANDADA A. Closing Ceremonies – Anyone Watch Opening? Anyone Watch Olympic Events? 1. Four years of hard work is over - celebration – marking end of all events 2. Medals have been handed out 3. After the flag ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Why God Became A Man Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 15, 2008

This message examines God’s motivation for the incarnation.

Why would the Son of God want to become human? What would possess Him to leave His eternal home to enter this world plagued by pain and sorrow? Why would He give up the worship of angels to endure abuse at the hands of sinful man? Why did God become a man? Max Lucado in his book “God Came Near” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Man Up

Contributed by Ron Geisler on Aug 4, 2012

Message to encourage and motivate men to deeper discipleship.

Many of us men grow up without any idea of who we are or how we’re supposed to be in life. Quite a few of us didn’t have the best role models of men/fathers. For so many of us men, even though we have faith values, we’re often less outspoken or passionate about faith than women ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Giving That Feels Good Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 13, 2022

What's our motivation to be generous?

  • The author of Hebrews instructs us to: Hebrews 13:16 NLT 16 And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God. • The Proverbs remind us: Proverbs 11:24 NLT 24 Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything. And in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7, 2 Corinthians 8:8, 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teachings Of Titus #4

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

Good preaching and teaching INSTRUCTS, but also it MOTIVATES.

In the previous sermon, Titus 2:1-10, Paul gave Titus some good INSTRUCTIONS to give to all age levels, from the elderly to the young. In this passage of scripture, he now gives them the MOTIVATION for why they should do these things. He does this by sharing the message of grace with them. He ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Church Unity #2 Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Sermon speaks about the motivation, marks and the maintaining of church unity.

#14 6-24-07 Church Unity #2 Text; Philippians 2:3-4 I. The Motivation for Church Unity (2:1) A. The motivation most come from within B. Our relationship with Christ motivates us to unify C. The love of God motivates us to unify D. The fellowship of the Spirit motivates us to unify E. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning From A Father’s Failures

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 22, 2010

Eli failed to have a positive influence on his sons Hophni & Phinehas. Fathers have the responsibility of being positive influences on their children. But what responsibilities can be undertaken to accomplish this? To have a positive influence on your

LEARNING from a FATHER’s FAILURES—1Samuel 2:12-36 Father & son/Open cockpit ride thrill ride/Bartered price/Not 1 word or high price/Loop-Dive-Turn-Climb/ “You almost won!....‘Cause I sure felt like hollerin’ when my boy fell out!” A Father’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-36

Denomination: Baptist

"Just In Time"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 26, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to have UNWAVERING FAITH in God.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia BIG IDEA: GOD MAY NOT COME EXACTLY WHEN YOU WANT HIM TO - BUT HE’S ALWAYS “ON TIME” … REFERENCES: Genesis 21:5 (And Abraham was an hundred years old when Isaac was born); Genesis 22:2-9 (And Abraham rose early … with his son Isaac … ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Church Workers As Role Models Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 7, 2025

Church workers are often the first example of Christian life that others see, especially new believers and young people.

CHURCH WORKERS AS ROLE MODELS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 4:12 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:14-16, Philippians 2:14-15, Titus 2:7-8, 1 Peter 2:12 INTRODUCTION: The role of church workers is a sacred calling. Beyond fulfilling duties like teaching, singing, ushering, or leading ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Awake To Righteousness Series

Contributed by Tony Quinn on Sep 21, 2002

Understanding our position with God in righteousness.

Awake To Righteousness We’ve been talking about righteousness and the importance of knowing we are the righteousness of God in Christ. Again the definition of righteousnes according to the Greek Lexicon is, “the state of him who is as he ought to be, righteous, the condition acceptable to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Beautiful Death

Contributed by Harold Wilson on May 27, 2005

Titles and positions are not prerequisites to get to heaven.

A BEAUTIFUL DEATH Text: Genesis 15:15 "And thou shall go to thy father in peace, thou shall be buried in a good old age." Have you ever taken time out to watch the sun going down, and has your soul thrilled at the beauty of the sunset? That is what I want you to see in this death today. I like you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:15

Denomination: Methodist