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

Sermons on Pure Motives:

showing 886-900 of 53,237
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
  • Michael Stark avatar

    Benevolence According To Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,914 views

    In the eyes of the Master our motive for practising benevolence is extremely important.

    “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Nelmes avatar

    Who May Ascend

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,071 views

    Don’t simply go through the motions of Christianity. With clean hands and a pure heart, determine to be a part of this mighty movement in your generation.

    Who May Ascend? Text: Psalm 24:3-6 “Who May ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. He will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God His Savior. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Contending For The Faith

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 29, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 14,119 views

    The once for all delivered faith must be kept and contended for if the church is to remain pure and pleasing to God. Jude shows the way.

    Jude – Defending the Faith What would you agonize over? What would you fight for with all the resources at your disposal? Today’s study is about doing just that. This little letter of Jude falls in order as the next to last book in our New Testaments. It has a singular focus although it ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    The Call Of Foreign Missions Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,738 views

    This sermon explains the motivation behind a call to foreign missions.

    This year, I have been using a devotional book compiled by Beth Moore entitled, “Voices of the Faithful.” The book is a compilation of devotional testimonies written by foreign missionaries. This book sheds light on some of the trials, blessings and inspiration that goes into the life of a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Searls avatar

    What Does God Expect Of Me In 2012

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 154 ratings
     | 32,584 views

    PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer into an intimate committed relationship with God.

    WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT OF ME IN 2012? Micah 6:6-8; Text: v.8b (NKJV) SCRIPTURE: With what shall I come before the Lord, And bow myself before the High God? Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings, With calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, Ten thousand rivers of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    For Those Who Fear Him There Is No Want

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,240 views

    Promises, motivations, explanations, descriptions and blessings of fearing God.

    For Those Who Fear Him There is No Want (Psa 34:9-11) Illustration: The word awesome is freely used these days to describe athletes, coaches, teachers, and even friends. I suppose it’s not wrong to use the expression this way. But if you ever stand at the rim of the Grand Canyon, or get a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Cary Paulk avatar

    The Power Of A Changed Life Series

    Contributed by Cary Paulk on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 11,245 views

    A message to motivate Christians to display their changed life for the world.

    The Power of a Changed Life 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 March 17, 2002 Introduction: [Live testimony of a changed life] A changed life… • Authenticates the ministry of a church. (vv. 1-2) o Authentic Christian ministry does not require letters of recommendation or words of support from “celebrities.” ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Tooting Your Own Horn Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,991 views

    Are actions without the right attitude and motives pleasing to God?

    INTRODUCTION • In a small college town a tavern frequented by students ran the following ad in the campus paper during the days before Parents Weekend: "Bring Your Parents for Lunch Saturday. We’ll Pretend We Don’t Know You!" The ad was soon challenged by the college chaplain, who posted a revised ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Cary Paulk avatar

    Greater Grace Builds A Greater Church

    Contributed by Cary Paulk on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,367 views

    Sermon to motivate congregation in doing their part in church growth.

    Introduction: • For many years the Ocean View community has not had a good reputation. • Many in our city would not consider Ocean View a Great place to live. • When I was a young sailor, it had a reputation of being the place where people picked up prostitutes and they remain to this day. • There ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Evangelism 2 Tell A Friend Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,274 views

    A motivation to evangelize; We are plan A, there is no plan B.

    Evangelism Series #2 CHCC: January 22, 2006 Tell a Friend John 20:18-30 SCRIPTURE READING: John 20:19-22 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard of the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics? It’s a basic Scientific Law – right up there with the Law of Gravity. One definition of it says: The entropy ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andrew Stevens avatar

    Excellence Is So Attractive - Part 2 - Excellent Physical Health Series

    Contributed by Andrew Stevens on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,449 views

    Motivation, Inpspiration, and encouragment... Obtaining and living with excellent health.

    Excellence is so Attractive – Part 2 Excellence Health can be Yours!!! I. Introduction A. Last week I shared, what many said was, an excellent message. 1. I don’t know if the delivery was excellent, but I believe the content of the message was. B. Today, I’m going to continue talking ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ross Mitchell avatar

    The First Five Minutes After Death

    Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 18,229 views

    A lesson designed to motivate people to give their lives to Jesus

    The First Five Minutes After Death Introduction A. Example - A group of old men was sitting around talking about death. Each one had an idea on the perfect way to die. A seventy-year-old man said, “I want a quick and exciting death—like in an airplane crash.” An eighty-year-old man who had once ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Bandages Of Love"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,597 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to show compassion for their neighbors.

    “Bandages of Love” Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) 26 February 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Instructor Training Course Demonstration San Antonio, Texas BIG IDEA: Christians should be compassionate to their neighbors. References: Luke 10:25-37 (NIV); Romans 15:1-2 KJV - (We then that are ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Harris avatar

    Bandages Of Love Ii

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,177 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to show compassion for their neighbors.

    “Bandages of Love II” Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) 11 March 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: Christians should be compassionate to their neighbors. References: Luke 10:25-37 (NIV); Romans 15:1-2 KJV - (We then that are strong ought to bear ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wayne Searls avatar

    The Harvest

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on May 25, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,496 views

    PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek to win the lost to Christ.

    THE HARVEST Jeremiah 8:20 TEXT: (NKJV) “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved!” INTRODUCTION: I. THIS SCRIPTURE SIGNIFIES THAT THE HARVEST IS VERY IMPORTANT TO GOD “The harvest …, John 4:35-36 (NKJV) Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene