Sermons on Positive Motivation:

The Role Of Mentors In Fulfilling Destiny Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025

Mentorship is a divine principle that accelerates destiny fulfilment. Without mentors, many people struggle longer than necessary, repeating avoidable mistakes.

THE ROLE OF MENTORS IN FULFILLING DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 2:9-10 "And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Yoked Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 5, 2023

Our unity as a biblical community is strengthened because we are yoked together - knitted together as members of one another with practical ethics that we are intended live out in order to foster that community.

YOKED Joel Gilbert / General CommU.N.I.T.Y. / Ephesians 4:25–32; Ephesians 5:1–2   Introduction There are organizations for people with any number of interests. Often, membership in these societies comes with an expectation for some advocacy or education, financial support, or simply ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Backsliders Favorite Verse

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 8, 2003

Matthew 7:1 is probably the most quoted verse and least understood verses of the Bible. In this message we will learn three wrong motives for judging others, and three right motives.

Mat 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. 3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? 4 Or how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Categories Of Gifts Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 30, 2007

This is the introductory sermon in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the three categories of spiritual gifts in order to lay the foundation for communicating the characteristics of the 7 Motivational Spiritual Gifts.

In some respects the church today is like a football game. Bud Wilkinson, football coach of the Oklahoma Sooners before he joined the President’s Physical Fitness Program and later became a commentator for ABC, was asked, “What contribution does professional sports make to the physical fitness of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

7 Keys To A Stronger Marriage

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 2, 2014

Marriage Therapy often calls for active listening, plus while affirming your spouse through paraphrasing, validation and positive feedback. No interruptions, really listening while giving positive feedback such as-

7 Keys To A Stronger Marriage 1 Corinthians 13:4-5NLT “Pastor was swinging on his porch as one of his deacons came over to talk with him. “Pastor, I’ve got something to tell you. I’ve never told this to a soul, it’s extremely difficult to tell you this now, but my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Is The Lord Among Us Or Not?"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 28, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate believers with Spiritual Questions to TRUST GOD in TOUGH TIMES.

"Is the Lord among Us or Not?” 28 September 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade (BfSB) West Fort Hood Chapel Killeen, TX BIG IDEA: Sometimes believers question God, because they find it difficult to TRUST Him in the midst of TOUGH times. REFERENCES: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Church That Experiences Joy

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009

A church that experiences joy is a church where the members have made a full surrender to Jesus Christ and are focused on following Him regardless of the circumstances one faces in life.

A CHURCH THAT EXPERIENCES JOY Acts 16:6-15, Philippians 1:1-2, 4:4 Proposition: A church that experiences joy is a church where the members have made a full surrender to Jesus Christ and are focused on following Him regardless of the circumstances one faces in life. Objective: My ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Connected

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003

This sermon shows the positive benefits of choosing to abide in Christ.

Nov. 9, 2003 John 15 “Getting connected” (pt. 1) BY CHOOSING TO ABIDE IN CHRIST... 1. You can be useful to God! (vs. 5, 6) “...If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Influence Of Mothers

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Mothers positively influence our lives in many ways.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What comes to mind at Mother’s Day? School’s out, springtime, graduation, anticipation. 2. What is the strength of a godly mother? Christ, love, sacrifice. 3. What do we do on Mother’s Day? Celebration, meal, flowers, happiness. 4. What should happen to us on Mother’s Day? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Live Without Guilt

Contributed by Richard Hall on Sep 5, 2003

A sermon dealing with both the negative and positive aspects of guilt

YOU CAN LIVE WITHOUT GUILT ROMANS 8:1-4 Law of the Spirit of Lifeƒ£ƒ¤Law of Sin and Death (no condemnation) (condemnation) Intro: Romans 7 the struggle of sin in our lives (read from Message pg 320) 1) THE GUILT OF CHOOSING WRONG A) Sin brings guilt and shame a) Satan tries ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Whose Side Are You On Anyway?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

How are you contributing positively to God’s family?

Two men riding on a bicycle built for two came to a long steep hill. It took a great deal of struggle for the men to complete what proved to be a very stiff climb. When they got to the top, the man in front turned to the other fellow and said, “Boy, that sure was a hard climb.” The fellow in back ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Three Crisis, Three Soloutions, One Answer

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 11, 2007

Knowing your place,position, and stand as a child of God

The United States of America is a very diverse and well-educated country. There are more institutions of higher learning in America than anywhere. Yet, in spite of the vast number of schools and colleges, some Americans still do not meet the intellectual standards of the rest of the nation. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-13

Denomination: *other

Living Out Your Purpose Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 6, 2007

See your position as a platform for God’s purposes.

Living Out Your Purpose Book of Esther Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 5/6/07 We’re wrapping up our series called “Facing Your Giants” today. We’ve learned so far that when we focus on giants, we stumble; and when we focus on God our giants tumble. But here’s the rub. Each time we take on ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Thy Faith Hath Made Thee Whole

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 10, 2002

It is God that worketh but it is our faith that positions us to receive.

Issue: - Flow, Hemorrhage, Blood: - Life 12 years: - Long time Vs 26 And had endured much at the hands of many physicians, and had spent all that she had and was not helped at all, but rather had grown worse. Physicians: - Those who have the name of one who helps, and heals, mends. Many Physicians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peer Pressure, Part 1, Good Or Bad Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007

Teaching concerning the positive and negative aspects of peer pressure.

Peer pressure, The good, the bad and the ugly Part 1 Peer pressure. Good or bad? Introduction 1. What do you have in common with the people in these pictures? 2. We all face the strangling power of peer pressure TEXT: 1. Proverbs 1:10, 15 says, "My son, if sinners entice you, do not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:10-15

Denomination: Mennonite