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

Sermons on Positive Motivation:

showing 1,051-1,065 of 74,793
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
  • Howard Strickland avatar

    7 Keys To A Stronger Marriage

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 2, 2014
     | 4,230 views

    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:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Wholehearted Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 14, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,777 views

    In today’s lesson we see five important motivations for wholehearted servanthood.

    Scripture Two weeks ago I began a four-week series of messages titled, Wholehearted Generosity. Wholehearted generosity refers to a person who is completely and sincerely and authentically generous. Wholehearted generosity begins with wholehearted commitment, which was the topic of the first ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Influence Of Mothers

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 1,633 views

    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:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Whose Side Are You On Anyway?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,078 views

    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:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Peer Pressure, Part 1, Good Or Bad Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,548 views

    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:

    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Living Out Your Purpose Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 6, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,842 views

    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:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Thy Faith Hath Made Thee Whole

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 10, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 14,872 views

    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:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Getting Connected

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 5,971 views

    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:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Owens avatar

    Who Is Your King?

    Contributed by James Owens on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,500 views

    There is a serious lack of positive role models in the world today.

    “WHO IS YOUR KING?” TEXT: Revelation 19:11-16 “And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Preacher Fo Real avatar

    Three Crisis, Three Soloutions, One Answer

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,883 views

    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:

    Denomination: *other

  • John Pierce avatar

    Tools For Living: Part 4 Series

    Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,768 views

    Tools for Living: A healthy, positive relationship with Christ is at the center.

    Talk about the wall… assign “names” to the plates and studs. (ie – church attendance, dressing nicely, going to a bible study, so on… maybe call for input) Then talk about how you could dress it up… drywall… cut off the funny ends… use a bunch of spackle, etc. 1 Sam 16:6,7 6 When they ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Richard Hall avatar

    You Can Live Without Guilt

    Contributed by Richard Hall on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,661 views

    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:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ronald Thorington avatar

    The Exaltation Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
     | 3,825 views

    Sermon speaks about the exalted position and titles of Christ.

    #16 7-08-07 The Exaltation of Christ Text, Philippians 2:9-11 Introduction; Review about Christ’s humiliation from lasts weeks sermon. I Christ’s Exalted Position A. His Resurrection 1. His body was raised from the dead. 2. His Spirit was raised from Sheol B. His Ascension 1. 40 days ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    Six Men And A Promise

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014
     | 4,316 views

    All of us leave a mark on life be it positive or negative.

    Thank you Rev. R. Kent Smith Six Men And A Promise Gen 5:19-25 19 And Jared lived after he begat Enoch eight hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: 20 And all the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty and two years: and he died. 21 And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Rest Area Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 30, 2014
     | 6,860 views

    Relationships, Gentleness and Humility, GPS God's Positioning Spirit

    Road Trip #4 – Rest Area Matthew 11:28-30 (p. 682) August 3, 2014 Introduction: Have you ever taken a road trip and you got so tired you had to pull over? I remember driving down to Florida after mid-terms one time, by the time I got to Atlanta I was bone tired...so I pulled over ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ