Sermons on Pure Motives:

Do Not Fear In The Face Of Change PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon explores becoming a new creation in Christ, believing in God's constant presence, and building pure hearts through understanding His love for us.

Good morning, dear family of God. Gathered here today, we stand on the precipice of a profound understanding, a revelation of God's Word that has the power to transform our lives and deepen our relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We're not merely scratching the surface of faith, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Topics: Change, God

"Agape"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 12, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that HUSBANDS should AGAPE their wives until death separates them.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Community Chapel Second Sunday of Easter Worship Service Killeen, TX 11 April 2010 Big Idea: Husbands should AGAPE their wives until death separates them. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fights And Quarrels Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 18, 2024

James makes the point that conflict starts on the inside with wrong desires and motives and moves to the outside to conflict with others.

James: Practical Faith  James 4:1-6 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  11-03–2024 A Fight on an Exit Ramp I’ve only been in a couple of fights in my life. One was when I was thirteen years old and I was walking to a friend’s house. This older kid on a bike came out ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Made In Our Image

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

There is an old fable about six men blind from birth who lived in India. One day they decided to visit a nearby palace. When they arrived, there was an elephant standing in the courtyard. The first blind man touched the side of the elephant and said, “An

There is an old fable about six men blind from birth who lived in India. One day they decided to visit a nearby palace. When they arrived, there was an elephant standing in the courtyard. The first blind man touched the side of the elephant and said, “An elephant is like a wall.” The second blind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

"Katrina" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 10, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to OTHERS THAT GOD IS GOOD, AND HE KNOWS THOSE WHO SEEK SHELTER IN HIM.

11 September 2005 Nahum 1:1-7 (KJV) Romans 10:13-15 (KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegue, South Korea BIG IDEA: God is good and He knows those who seek shelter in Him. REFERENCES: Nahum 1:1-7 (MSG); Nahum 1:7-8 (The LORD is good, a strong ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Does Your Mind Dwell?

Contributed by Eston Williams on Feb 3, 2006

Each of us gets to choose the thoughts on which our minds dwell. Paul suggests dwelling on whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, admirable, and worthy of praise.

Where does you mind dwell? What kind of thoughts occupy your thinking most to the day? It’s an interesting question to which most of us would probably reply, “I haven’t really thought about it.” The Apostle Paul encouraged the people who were the church in Phillipi and the people who are the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

"How To Show Love To People Before They Die"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 21, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that when we express love to others, we are also demonstrating the love of God.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Second Worship Service since Iraq Killeen, TX 21 March 2010 Big Idea: When we express love to others, we are demonstrating the love of God. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); Hebrews 4:15 (KJV) For ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"How To Love Your Husband (And Be Submissive) And Not Lose Your Mind" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 10, 2006

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate Christian Wives to WILLINGLY PLACE THEMSELVES under their husbands’ leadership in order to win them for Jesus Christ.

10 February 2006 by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea @ The PWOC Gathering at The Evergreen Community Club BIG IDEA: Christian Wives Share The Love of Christ To Their Husbands Through Their Ministry of Submissiveness. REFERENCES: Philippians 2:5 KJV - (Let this ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jerusalem- The Right Words To Say Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 28, 2023

This is the 34th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#34] JERUSALEM- THE RIGHT WORDS TO SAY Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 It seems that the older I get, the more I have to deal with confrontation. I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37

Denomination: Baptist

Essential Truths - God Is Spirit, And God Is A Consuming Fire Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 6, 2019

This is the first message in a series shared by 4 preachers on the Trinity and seeks to motivate listeners to deeper devotion and service to God.

Sermon for CATM - January 6, 2019 - Essential Truths The Triune God: Intro-God is Spirit; a Consuming Fire John 4:21-26; Hebrews 12:28-29 When you read the Bible, when you study the Bible, you learn about God and you learn about you. You learn surprising things about God that expand your heart ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-26, Hebrews 12:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"You Must Be Born Again" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 8, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the grieving family to affirm to others that they must “BE BORN AGAIN” in order to receive eternal life.

“You Must Be Born Again” Funeral Sermon for SFC (ret.) Oscar Herndon John 3:1-3;14-16 (KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord, California BIG IDEA: THE LATE SFC OSCAR HERNDON’S FAVORITE SCRIPTURE INDICATES THAT GOD HIMSELF MUST WORK A MIRACLE IN OUR HEART AND RENEW IT IN ORDER ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-16, John 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Behavior Of Believers Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 28, 2019

Having warned of false teaching, Paul revealed the great benefit and result of sound, biblical teaching - it would serve to build and sustain Christian character within the body of Christ.

The Behavior of Believers Titus 2: 1-10 Following Paul’s instruction for Titus in regard to dealing with false teachers, he offered a strong admonition to remain faithful to sound doctrine. Titus 2:1 – But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine. Such faithfulness to sound doctrine would ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

When The Hypocrite Man Helps The Needy They Make Known To All! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 25, 2019

our good deeds should be motivated by a sincere desire to help others. Our responsibility to care for each other....

1. Wicked and hypocrite Christian: our good deeds should be motivated by a sincere desire to help others. Our responsibility to care for each other, especially to care for the poor and needy among us, is all over the place in the bible. Many Christians want public recognition when helping the poor. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-40, 1 Timothy 6:10, Philippians 4:8-9, Proverbs 29:7

"Emmanuel"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 25, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others, during this HOLY SEASON AND TIME OF WAR, the importance of calling JESUS to be with us.

25 December 2005 – Christmas Day U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD IS WITH US. REFERENCES: Luke 15:1-7; Matthew 1:18-23; Isaiah 7:14 - KJV ( Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Offering Given In Purity Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 15, 2021

Every believer ought to be a philanthropist in that they seek the welfare of those around them. That is not to say that we support ungodly behavior, but that we seek to assist those in need.

An Offering Given in Purity Matthew 6: 1-4 Today we begin a new chapter in our study of the Sermon on the Mount, but it is just a continuation of what we have studied in the past. We are still dealing with the message Jesus preached to the multitudes. His focus has shifted somewhat, but He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist