Sermons on right motive: showing 946-960 of 149,590

The Book Of Mark #60

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

In the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, there are over 60 references to the scribes, and over 80 references to the Pharisees.

Most of these references were made by Jesus, Himself. No doubt these people were awkward for Jesus to have to deal with. Jesus had a desire for all souls to be saved from their sins. Nevertheless, Jesus did find Himself having to rebuke the Scribes and Pharisees for the way they lived their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me Liberty Series

Contributed by Doyle Hayes on Jul 7, 2009

Paul’s defense against legalism.

Give Me Liberty(Outline from Matthew McKellar, used by permission) Gal 1:1-10 Peerless Jun 27, 2009 Introduction • “If we wish to be free we must fight!....I repeat it, sir we must fight! An appeal to arms, and to the God of hosts, is all that is left us. It is vain, sir, to extenuate the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Magnificent Concerto! Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010

Nehemiah doesn't do things the way I would do them. If there is a job to be done, I am usually quick to say, "Let's get on with it! If it needs to be done, let's not waste any more time. Let's do it!"

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the third of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to varying ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Pt 6 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Part 6 in our discussion of how a future focus motivates present behavior. This message focuses on the pursuit of sanctification.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 6 “Pursue Sanctification” Review A holy life is one whose direction comes from the principles and purposes of Scripture. A future focus motivates us to think about how we are living today. What does our life communicate to those around us? Does our way ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Church's Membership Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

This chapter teaches us how to be a church that cares

THE CHURCH’S MEMBERSHIP I TIMOTHY 5:1-6:2 Introduction: This chapter teaches us how to be a church that cares. You could call it “special strokes for special folks.” Paul records the responsibilities of the fellowship toward various groups. It really boils down to “relationships.” All of us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Talk About A Walk Of Faith

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 28, 2017

What motivated Peter to want to walk on water? What motivated Jesus to Command Peter to step out of the boat?

Talk About a Walk of Faith! Let’s dissect today’s gospel reading Matthew 14:22-33 just a bit. 1 – Jesus has just bid the masses to return to their homes after the feeding of the five thousand. 2 – Jesus still has that desire and need to be alone with The Father. 3 – He sends the disciples on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Through The Motions Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Oct 5, 2016

Why do you worship? Ever catch yourself just going through the motions? Check out these thoughts on becoming motivated to worship again.

(Opened sermon by playing Matthew West’s “Going through the Motions”) If you’ve ever watched the classic “Monte Python and the Holy Grail”, you may recall the scene where they are accusing a woman of being a witch and were encouraged to apply the Duck Test- if it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finish The Race Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 20, 2008

The second in a three part series on 2 Timothy 4:7

Finish What You Begin “The Race” 2 Timothy 4:7b “I have finished the Race” * Two gas company service men, a senior training Supervisor and a young trainee were out checking meters and parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked there way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Humility Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Mar 26, 2014

True devotion to God does not require recognition, only the humble knowledge that we need to come before God in full and complete dedication.

Today marks the halfway point in our Lenten journey. As we gather this morning on the third Sunday of Lent, I would like to begin by taking just a moment for us to be reminded of what Lent is all about. I want to do this not only because we are halfway through the Lenten season, but also because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

There Is A Payday At The End Of The Road

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 22, 2020

Jesus is more than religion. Jesus is about a daily personal relationship. There are more than just 10 commandments, 613 MITZVOT AND 4,973 rules. The DO i HAVE TO attitudes misses the target of love. Our goal: THAT I MIGHT KNOW HIM...

THERE IS A PAY DAY AT THE END OF THE ROAD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. I have a little GROUCH and OSCAR in my pocket. One complains. One laughs. Which are you? HOW MUCH OF GOD DO WE HONESTLY DESIRE? DO WE HAVE A DAILY PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH A HOLY GOD? 2 Corinthians 3:6 Who also hath made ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:6, James 1:27, Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Are You Standing On

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 24, 2011

Exposition of Hebrews 11 regarding three descriptions of faith.

Text: Heb 11:1-3, Title: What Are You Standing On? Date/Place: NRBC, 10.22.11, PM A. Opening illustration: Faith is unutterable trust in God, trust which never dreams that He will not stand by us.” — Oswald Chambers, "Is this really, THE water jug of THE prophet Joel from the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Questions

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 21, 2010

A look at some of the questions which Jesus asks us.

Questions Matthew 20:20-34 * Being around a child that is almost 4 means hearing a myriad of questions every day. These little guys have very inquisitive minds and know, it seems, instinctively that the way to find out things is to ask questions. This is learned early and used throughout a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Next Super Bowl

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018

This week we will look at two pieces of Paul's instruction for Timothy's focus.

Text: 1 Tim 4:6-10, Title: The Next Super Bowl, Date/Place: WHBC, 5/27/18, AM A. Opening illustration: Peyton Manning’s training for football: “I called him the piranha,” Arians said in a statement released by the Cardinals. “I could never get him enough information, whether it was about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Stagnant?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 2, 2012

Stagnant means sluggish, motionless and inactive. This might be an accurate description of some people’s Christian walk. They’re not living; they’re simply existing. They’re not doing anything with the new life that God gave them. If that describes any of

ARE YOU STAGNANT? INTRODUCTION: Stagnant means sluggish, motionless and inactive. This might be an accurate description of some people’s Christian walk. Line in a movie: “I just want to live mindlessly from day to day.” Some people are doing just that. They’re not living; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genuine Ministry Life

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 19, 2020

Through this very personal letter we are called to a life of encouragement, to honestly look at our ministry motives, and to live a life of sacrificial involvement.

Message 3 John 1-14 “Genuine Ministry Life” Human beings are so good at making pendulum swings in their life. We might wake up one day thinking, “I need to get more exercise”. You haven’t been for a run for the last 7 years but you still get up at 5:00am and try and go for a 5km jog. You are so ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist