Sermons on Pure Motives:

Dealing With Stress, Anxiety, And Burn-Out

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 11, 2001

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to FOCUS ON GOD AND TO TRUST HIM TO meet their needs.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Stewart, Georgia REFERENCES: Isaiah 53:4-5 (Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows;…and with his stripes we are healed); Job 14:1 (Man that is born of a woman is of a few days and full of trouble); Matthews 6:25-3 1. ANNOUNCE THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Oh I Want To See Him

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Isaiah’s vision of God is pattern and motivation for our personal encounter with the Almighty

-- The nation of Judah was in a time of transition and uncertainty. -- Uzziah, who had become king at age 16 and ruled 52 years, had died. -- He had come to the throne at a difficult time and had won many battles against Judah’s enemies. -- He strengthened the nation and it prospered as he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Sufficient Grace

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002

To motivate the hearer to entrust him/herself fully to the care, provision, and protection of God.

SUFFICIENT GRACE 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 TEXT: And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Nazarene

They Who Hunger And Thirst Series

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

Hunger and thirst are two of the biggest motivators, having these for righteousness is a major asset for the kingdom.

They who hunger and thirst Matt. 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. We Americans have more to make life easier than any other people of any other time. We have the finest homes, the best clothes, eat the best food, yet we have more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Keeps Going...and Going...and Going

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 29, 2002

The purpose of this sermon was to motivate people to endure and persist whatever the obstacle they might be facing.

January 27, 2002 Heb. 11:27,28 ¡§It keeps going¡Kand going¡Kand going¡K¡¨ INTRODUCTION Have you ever felt like quitting? Last Sunday, I watched more football than I have seen probably since I was in high school. After we got home from church, I turned on the game between the St. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Rickey Shive on Jan 11, 2002

A sermon designed to motivate complacent Christians to become more committed and involved in the church.

Introduction: When I was a kid growing up on the farm, one of the annual jobs I always looked forward to was the "chicken harvest." I guess I should apologize in advance for the somewhat graphic nature of this illustration; however, it best illustrates my point. Nonetheless, I looked forward to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Wants To Do A New Thing In Your Life

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Aug 24, 2003

To motivate the hearer to seek a new vision and a new in-terest in the things of God.

GOD WANTS TO DO A NEW THING IN YOUR LIFE Isaiah 43:18,19 TEXT: Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Isaiah 43:1-19, Isaiah 43:18-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Homesick For Heaven

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

Focus on Heaven motivates you to action, gives understanding, and produces an attitude of thanksgiving.

Homesick for Heaven Hebrews 11:8-17 INTRODUCTION: Do you remember this old chorus: “This world is not my home, I’m just a passin’ through. My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue. Tthe angels beckon me from Heaven’s open door, and I can’t feel at home in this world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Series

Contributed by Mark Adams on Jan 1, 2005

This sermon describes the ways in which Christians are to give, and the motivation behind Christians’ giving.

(Note to the reader: In preparing this sermon, I based my work in part on a chapter in Charles Swindoll’s book "Improving Your Serve" (Word Publishing 1981) called "The Servant As A Giver". ) Today, I want to talk about the subject of giving, as a characteristic that Christians need to have. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That Age Old Question . . . .

Contributed by A.c. Morgan on Nov 22, 2004

This message will give you insight on what Satan’s motive is for attacking you.

That age old question. . . . For centuries many of God’s children have questioned the benefit of serving or following God. To some of you that statement may sound ludicrous; but we can go back as far as the mass departure of the Children of Israel from Egypt to their journey in the wilderness and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Apostolic

"Faith In A Strange Country"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to PURPOSE IN THEIR HEART TO STICK TO GOD’S STANDARDS.

BIG IDEA: GOD CALLS US TO A LIFE WITHOUT COMPROMISE. REFERENCES: Ecclesiastes 12:1a (Remember now thy creator in the days of thy youth..)Romans 12:1 (I beseech thee therefore bretherens that you present your bodies as a living sacrifice); Ephesians 4:27b 9(Neither give place to the devil); ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cross And Sanctification

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on May 5, 2008

What is the only motivation that will really release us from the grip of sin? The cross!

Let’s open our Bibles this morning to 1 Corinthians chapter 5. I want to remind you this morning that in 2 Chronicles 7 God promised His presence to those who would humble themselves and pray, seek God’s face, and who would turn from their wicked ways. People wanting to encounter God must not only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wholehearted Servanthood Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 14, 2009

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: Philippians 2:4-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Back To Zero"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 25, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to Walk in Obedience to the voice of God in all things.

25 January 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: God is a God of love and mercy, who would rather forgive and save our enemies rather than punish and destroy them. REFERENCES: Third Sunday after Epiphany; Hebrews 6:1-3 (GNB) “Let us go ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pray For One Another

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 8, 2009

Sermon is designed to motivate congregation toward prayer, especially praying for one another.

Pray for One Another James 5:16 3-22-09 Today we launch a new prayer ministry in this church. You were given a brochure describing it as you came in this morning. It is called Gateway Online Prayer Community. You’re probably aware of several ministries that are not yet in place as we restart ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Charismatic