Sermons on Staying Motivated:

Staying With Jesus

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 16, 2023

A sermon for the second Sunday of Epiphany, Year A

January 15, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 1:29-42 Staying with Jesus Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. You learn about someone when you see where they live. For instance, I stopped and saw the log cabin ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Stay In The Light

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 25, 2024

The light of God’s wonder and glory is there, but they have covered themselves with darkness and never really know the glory and joy of God’s salvation. But is even worse if the person is a Christian and still lives in darkness.

Alba 5-26-2024 STAY IN THE LIGHT I John 1:5-7 Charles Salmon, a Christian Church minister, told how his grandmother had a canary. And she loved to hear it sing. She would talk to it, and care for it very carefully, and then would sit by the window and listen to it sing. However, the bird ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stay Vigilant

Contributed by Masimba Murisa on Aug 29, 2025

As we navigate life as believers in the Lord Jesus Christ we encounter storms and difficulties. The Apostle Peter warns us to stay vigilant or careful, alert as we have an adversary the devil who does not want to see us win and triumph in life.

The devil is on assignment to take us out and derail our lives. Most believers live their Christian lives not realizing that we have an adversary who is on assignment to steal, kill and destroy their lives according to (John 10:10) -When trouble comes which it will do at some point in our lives, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, John 10:10

Denomination: Charismatic

Stay On Target SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 19, 2023

Don't allow yourself to get distracted. Focus on the target.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am filled with joy and gratitude as I stand before you today, ready to share a message that has been laid upon my heart. A message that I believe is timely and relevant for each one of us, regardless of where we find ourselves on our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Topics: Stay On Target

Stay Alert PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 11, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual preparedness and discernment, using the parable of the ten virgins as a call to vigilance and readiness for Christ's return. Key

Welcome, dear friends. It's always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? To be able to share in the fellowship of believers, to sing praises to our King, and to sit under the teaching of His Word. It's a privilege we should never take lightly. Today we find ourselves in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Be Ready, Lord

Stay Connected PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 17, 2023

This sermon explores our relationship with Christ, emphasizing the importance of staying connected to Him to live a fruitful, purposeful life.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. We gather here today, not as mere individuals, but as a collective body of believers united by the grace and love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to share in the Word of God, to grow in our faith, and to deepen our understanding of His divine ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Topics: Staying Connected

A Wrong Motive For Prayer

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Sometimes we pray for the wrong reasons. Exploring Pharoah's desire to spend one more night with the frogs.

Exodus 8:8 KJV Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Intreat the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the LORD. I. INTRODUCTION—MOTIVES A. General Archibald Alexander—Men are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul Was A Motivational Speaker

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 11, 2025

Vince Lombardi, the football coach, goes down in the history books as one of the all-time greats, if not the greatest, coach ever.

Today we have a lot of MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS in the pulpit. The reason they are motivational speakers they do not know enough of the Word of God to be a Bible preacher. But the apostle Paul was a MOTIVATIONAL PREACHER, and we can see that clearly in his writing to the THESSALONIANS. Illus: Vince ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Motivational Atrocity-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 10, 2019

3 of ? Amos declared God’s wrath to be justified/warranted due to nationally motivated atrocities. Why/When/How do nationally motivated atrocities move God to anger & retribution? National atrocity motivates God’s retribution when that nation endorses...

MOTIVATIONAL ATROCITY-III—Amos 1:9-10(1:3--2:5) OR--Indefensible National Atrocities/Pride Attention: Self-Control, Sir! A man walks into a bakery, carrying a pie box. He approaches the baker who is at the counter. The baker says, “Yes, sir, what can I do for you?” The man replies, “I want my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Motivate People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES When it comes to getting people motivated some religious leaders love to use fear, guilt and shame.

HOW TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES When it comes to getting people motivated some religious leaders love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, guilt and shame are only effective in motivating most people in the short run. Actually, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acceptable Motives For Ministry

Contributed by Scott Cox on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION: This morning I want to talk to you about motives, particualarly motives for serving God.

INTRODUCTION: This morning I want to talk to you about motives, particualarly motives for serving God. Many people serve God but not all for the same reasons. We know that there are definitely some reasons for serving God that are unacceptable. Jesus made it clear that striving for position and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-17, 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Motivate People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

When it comes to getting people motivated reactionaries love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, guilt and shame are only effective in motivating most people in the short run. Actually, the Bible says, "The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever

HOW TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES Paul wrote, "Weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice." (Rom. 12:15-18) When it comes to getting people motivated reactionaries love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Motive Behind Missions Series

Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000

This sermon describes the MOTIVE behind missions.

THE MOTIVE BEHIND MISSIONS Mark 16:14-16 I. HIS RESURRECTION - vs. 14 "...after he was risen..." II. HIS REQUIREMENT - vs. 15 "...Go ye into all the world..." III. HEAVEN'S RICHES - vs. 16 "...shall be saved..." IV. HELL'S REALITY - vs. 16 "...shall be damned..." ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Internal Motivation: Passion Series

Contributed by Brett Stair on Nov 20, 2000

Authentic Christianity, at its core, is motivated by an intense passion for God and this is what our Lord means when He tells us to love God with all of our heart.

Basics of Authentic Christianity The Internal Motivation: Passion Matthew 22:34-40 I can’t tell you HOW HONORED I AM to have this opportunity to open the Word of God to you this morning and for the rest of this month. I am excited about what God is doing here at Lakeland. And as I’ve sought God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Mark 12:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

#3understand: Motives Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 4, 2002

We studying the role of UNDERSTANDING our MOTIVES in ministry.

#3 In series on 5 part series UNDERSTANDING. This part is UNDERSTANDING THE MOTIVE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let us ponder MOTIVES! Many suffer from a lack of understanding. We need God to help us grow a SPIRIT of UNDERSTANDING! TEXT: Philipians 4:17 NOT BECAUSE I DESIRE A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:40-45, Philippians 4:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God