Sermons on Christian Motivation

Fixed on His WorK (Part 4) – Insulated, Not Isolated

Pastor Tim Travis explores the theological concept of sanctification, defining it as being set apart for a specific use by God. He distinguishes between the positional sanctification granted at salvation and the progressive sanctification that requires a believer to actively separate themselves from both outward sins, such as immorality and addiction, and inward sins like pride and bitterness. Travis utilizes various analogies—from a boat staying…

The Gospel of Christ (Part 1) – The Gospel Commission: Our Duty, Motivation, and Witness

Pastor Tim Travis outlines the Christian responsibility to share the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which he defines as the core of the gospel. He argues that witnessing is a mandatory obligation rather than an optional luxury, driven by the urgent reality that humanity is in grave danger of eternal separation from God. Travis moves…

A Savior-Sensitive Church (Part 4) – Motivation from God’s Word and Christ’s Love

Pastor Tim Travis examines Romans 14 as he emphasizes the motivation behind a church’s actions, particularly in light of an individual’s future “Judgment Seat of Christ”. He reminds us that the primary motivation for believers should be to please God in all we do, as everyone will ultimately account for their lives. This motivation is derived from God’s Word,…