Sermons on Ulterior Motive:

Seeking The Lost, For All The Wrong Reasons

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 30, 2002

There are those who may go about to convert lost souls....but not with the proper motive that God wants us to be moved by.

I think that we all have done some things with the wrong motives in our hearts. A. When we were little, we didn’t misbehave if we at all thought that there might be a reward coming. 1. We were actually phonies...we weren’t being good because we loved and honored our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Principle Of Measure

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jun 1, 2005

To motivate the hearer to completely seek God in all aspects of his/her life (salvation, life style, tithes giving, relationships).

THE PRINCIPLE OF MEASURE Luke 6:38 TEXT: Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to completely seek ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Nazarene

"Rejoice"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 7, 2006

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate hearers to REJOICE by finding the power to endure and overcome their troubles through their knowledge of Christ and their inward joy of salvation.

2 April 06 James 1:2 (KJV) Mark 1:17 (KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegue, South Korea BIG IDEA: What the world means by peace and what the Bible means are two different things altogether. The peace of this world is deliverance from ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Applying Gifts To Ministry Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 2, 2007

This sermon is the tenth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which purposes to encourage hearers to apply their spiritual gift in ministry to others.

This is the final message in a series of sermons I have been preaching on “spiritual gifts.” We began this series by talking about the 3 Categories of Gifts and they are Motivational gifts, Ministry gifts, and Manifestation gifts. The texts we will consider in applying Ministry gifts today will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-27

Denomination: Baptist

"Influence: With Her, He Ate" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 11, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the person you marry has the power to influence your life NEGATIVELY or POSITIVELY.

“INFLUCENCE: With Her, He Ate” Genesis 3:1-7(KJV) 11 February 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Community Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: The person you marry has the power to influence your life NEGATIVELY or POSITIVELY. References: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Shaw-Lome: All Is Well" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 16, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the grieving parents to affirm to others that THEIR FAITH in God allows them to prepare for their son’s FUTURE "RESURRECTION".

“SHAW-LOME: All Is Well” - Memorial Service in Honor of SSG Driggers 2 Kings 4:18-27 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Community Chapel Presidio of Monterey, California BIG IDEA: The MOTHER’S FAITH empowered her to PREPARE for her son’s FUTURE RESURRECTION. REFERENCES: 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:18-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Can Expand The Ministry Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 15, 2007

Ephesus has had a strong start that defined their identity. What defines our identity and how does it motivate our actions?

God can expand the ministry Ephesus - Years 2 - 4 Acts 19:9-10; Acts 19:26-27; 1 Corinthians 16:8-9 Ephesus has had a strong start that defined their identity • Competent church planters • Personal discipleship • Paul’s and Apollos’ dynamic work among them Following this vital groundwork, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:9-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Three Marks Of An Effective Christian Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

What are some of the marks of an effective Christian. A look at the introduction to the letter to the Romans gives us a glimpse into the life and motives of the apostle Paul

Three Marks of an Effective Christian A quick look at any newspaper or a few moments listening to any news broadcast reminds us that in our world most news is bad and seems to be getting worse. Especially in light of the recent school shooting at Virginia Tech. Human beings are in the hold of a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Thankful Spirit Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. We will start by learning the thankful spirit.

The Marks of True Spiritual Service 1 A Thankful Spirit Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. Some serve out of legalistic effort, as a means of earning salvation and God’s favor. Some serve the Lord for fear that, if they do not, they will incur His disfavor and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Of The Greatest Emotions In Life

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2003

We have many emotions. These include fear, anger, excitement, loneliness, despair, and satisfaction. What emotions motivate you the most?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. We have many emotions. These include fear, anger, excitement, loneliness, despair, and satisfaction. What emotions motivate you the most ____________________________? 2. The three greatest emotions. Today’s lesson surrounds three of the greatest emotions: WHAT EMOTIONS What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Unrelenting Love Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

This sermon explores how the unconquerable love of Christ is the catalyst and motivator for our love for our fellow man, especially our enemy.

Crying Wolf Matt. 5:33-37 5/27/07 PSCOC Introduction: Ed Harris story. Last week I traveled to Austin for a seminar. As we were waiting for our bags to arrive you just won’t believe who we saw walking out of the bathroom, but I promise you it was none other than Ed Harris. I swear he wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I N C R E A S E"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to PRAY, and ask God to Bless Them with Territorial Increase (OF BOTH SPIRTITUAL AND MATERIAL POSSESSION).

1 December 03 “I N C R E A S E ” by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Daegu, Korea BIG IDEA: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Watch Them Dawgs" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 29, 2006

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to WATCH-OUT and AVOID churches and religious leaders who are only concern about their outward appearance.

1 Samuel 16:7 (KJV) 29 January 2006 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: Churches and religious leaders who are only concern about how believers “outwardly look” should be avoided. REFERENCES: 1 Sam 13:14 – KJV (But now thy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:2

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

Three Of The Greatest Emotions In Life

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 20, 2005

We have many emotions. These include fear, anger, excitement, loneliness, despair, and satisfaction. What emotions motivate you the most?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. We have many emotions. These include fear, anger, excitement, loneliness, despair, and satisfaction. What emotions motivate you the most? 2. The three greatest emotions. Today’s lesson surrounds three of the greatest emotions: WHAT EMOTIONS What makes you cry? What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-6

Denomination: Baptist