Sermons on Purpose: showing 1-15 of 666

Maximum Living

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Aug 30, 2011

Introduction Now, take your Bibles and turn to Joshua. How did you know that? All right, chapter 17—Joshua chapter 17. We’re on a journey with Joshua, conquering Canaan, and Canaan pictures to us the fullness of the believer’s life, the victory that we have in the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 17:12-18, Joshua 8:1-9:21

Tags: Blessing, Hope, Purpose, Potential, God Brings Hope, God Brings Purpose  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Our Purpose - Seeking The Lost Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

Let’s understand why we seek the lost. Secondly, let’s look at how we seek the lost. Thirdly, let’s see the reward of searching. (Powerpoints available - #131)

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (The Powerpoints used with this sermon are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #131.) A. During the next few weeks I want to speak on subjects that we, as a congregation, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Tags: Purpose, Parables, Seek, Evangelism The Lost, What Is Evangelism?  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What’s It All About?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 20, 2012

What is life meant to be and how was it meant to be lived?

This past week we heard about the death of Whitney Houston, one of the most talented and most beautiful women who has ever lived. I thought she was a wonderful person in many ways. She absolutely had it all: talent, beauty, wealth and the adoration of the world. We still don’t know about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Tags: Humility, Life, Purpose, Meaning, Finding Fulfillment  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Our Life For God: For His Glory Or Ours? Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 14, 2009

This message is intended to help us come to the understanding that we are to live for the glory of God and that our future rewards, or lack thereof, are dependent on how we do.

OUR LIFE FOR GOD: FOR HIS GLORY OR OURS? Colossians 3:23-25 INTRODUCTION: A. Folks, you are here this morning to bring glory to God! 1. That is what life is all about – God’s Glory! 2. I hope you do, but if not don’t worry, hopefully by the end of our time together you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-25

Tags: Glory, Commitment, Life, Purpose, Sanctification  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Polished Arrow

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 10, 2011

This is a sermon about God’s purpose for you and God’s purpose for the church. We are polished arrows meant for a very special purpose!

Isaiah 49:1-7 NIV (Will be read later in the sermon) A Polished Arrow [The Light Revealed: As Inclusive] To bring up a bit of background to this morning’s text… it comes in a time in Israel’s history that is filled with troubles. To help prepare us for this text, we need to have a quick ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7

Tags: Evangelism, Christ, Purpose, Promises Of God

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Others Can’t Do It, But God Can!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 27, 2012

The more you seek His word and what He has promised you, the more you will be blessed! Tune out the negative and focus on Gods positive word in and over your life and hold on, because He will exceed every expectation you place before Him,

Others can’t but God can! Romans 3:3 NKJ 3. For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect? Gods faithfulness, is not based on our faithfulness, or on the faithfulness of those who are around us. TBS.(the bible says) no matter what, He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:3

Tags: Blessing, Purpose, Encouragement, Favor, God Brings Purpose  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Carpe Diem - Seize The Day

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 4, 2018

Faith is the foundation of God's message. Hope is the attitude and the focus,. .But love. Love is the action. When faith and hope are in line, you are free to love completely. And through this, we can truly "Seize the Day."

Paul shares this hope in Christ to the Colossians ... and to all that call themselves followers of the Christ. Hear Paul's prayer: BIBLE ".... that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, ....to please Him in all respects, .... bearing fruit in every good work ....and increasing in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Isaiah 43:25, Matthew 11:30, Philippians 3:13-14, Philippians 3:10, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Colossians 1:1, Colossians 1:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Purpose, Abundant Life, Fulfillment, Life Purpose, Seize The Day, Exist, Agape Love, Press On, Transformed  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Seize The Moment

Contributed by David Rigg on Sep 30, 2012

How often to we waste opportunities to make the most of our lives? This sermon deals with that question and uses an amusing story of a young soldier who seized the moment.

"Seize The Moment" Philippians 3:7-16 [7] But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. [8] Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Tags: Present, Future, Purpose, Past, Opportunity, Doing God's Will  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man, The Created Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 30, 2014

God said He created man in His image. But what do we do if we've damaged and warped that image? How can we ever repair and regain what was lost?

OPEN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3IRZPjdpr0 (Video “Imago Dei” on youtube.com - play it through the 1:00 minute mark then fade out) Psalm 8:3-4 asks an intriguing question: “When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-2:8, Psalms 8:3-4, Genesis 1:24

Tags: Baptism, Creation, Plan, Holy Spirit, Evolution, Hidden, Value, Purpose, Adam, Atheist, Instruction, Philosophy, Farmer, Prostitute, Despair, Skeptic, Weary, Mud, Human, Loser, Depressed, University, Worthless, Secular, Contradiction, Telescope, Warped, Breath Of Life, Goo, Worth, Image Of God, Plastic Surgery, Intrinsic, Face Lift, Scratch, Plant Of The Field, Shrub Of The Field, Highlights, Vegetation, Professors, Microscope  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God The Creator Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 23, 2014

Genesis begins "In the beginning God..." What does that mean for us, and what does rest of the first chapter mean for our lives?

OPEN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28sqs5H5hao (It’s a video “Creation Calls” by Brian Doerksen. I immediately followed video with quote by Abraham Lincoln and then immediately began to read from the entire chapter of Genesis 1) Abraham Lincoln once said: “I never ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 1:1

Tags: Bible, Genesis, Beginning, Creation, Plan, Image, Steward, Value, Purpose, Foundation, Atheist, Geocentric, Preserve, Rain, Sun, Mankind, Empty, Animals, Ocean, Moon, Filters, Gravity, Atmosphere, Meaningless, Cage, Abraham Lincoln, Aquarium, Tattoo, Thomas Nagle, Joseph Heller, Worth, Rose Crawford, Divine Light, Steven Kellett, Jupiter  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowin' Where You're Goin' Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 15, 2016

Peter, James and John catch the biggest haul of fish they'd ever known... and then they just left their nets and boat to follow Jesus. Why would they do that?

OPEN: Albert Einstein was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ticket, but the scientist – preoccupied with his work, explained that he couldn't find his ticket. He couldn’t find it in his coat pockets, in his briefcase, anywhere!! The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Tags: Death, Eternity, Ecclesiastes, Vain, Purpose, Die, Throne, Meaning, Ownership, Hopelessness, Reality, Lost, Destination, Slave, Forgotten, Master, Despair, Footprints, Invest, Stolen, Ticket, Moon, Meaning Of Life, Astronaut, Emptiness, Charles Duke, Wallet, Divine Purpose, Treasures, Train, Goal, Bored, Destroyed, Albert Einstein, William Barclay, Satisfied, Lunar Module, Graph, Casting Crowns, Remembered, Lose Touch  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running In The Night Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2016

Who was this young man who ran away into the night? What's his story and what can it teach us?

OPEN: When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high. And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit -- Rest if you must, but don't you quit. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52

Tags: Paul, Missionary, Rich, Value, Workmanship, Profile, Quit, Purpose, Peter, Failure, Barnabas, Product, Potential, Wealthy, Silas, Loser, Unfinished, Tattoo, Worth, Image Of God, Discouraged, Unimportant, Linen, Failed, F. Jim Cymbala, Davon Huss, Humanistic, Norman Vincent Peale, Ran Away, Spoiled, Profiling, Pigeon Hole, Give Up, Edgar A. Guest  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are The Five Biggest Problems Of Life And Does God Really Care?

Contributed by Larry Moyer on Aug 5, 2009

God not only cares, but when you are rightly related to God, you have the answer to the five biggest problems of life. This message examines Psalm 23 and explains how when the LORD is your shepherd, it’s enough.

I am no different from anybody else here. And the proof of that is that there are times I feel like looking at people and saying the same seven words you do. They are, "Sometimes I wonder if you really care." Now obviously there are times I feel like saying that more than others and there are some ...read more

Scripture: Psalms 23:1-6

Tags: Direction, Future, Worry, Purpose, God In The Hardships, Trials And Difficulties  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 9, 2009

Jesus said He would build His church. What did he say about it’s foundation, function, fruit and future?

WHAT IS THE CHURCH? A man bought a new hunting dog. Eager to see how he would perform, he took him out to track a bear. No sooner had they gotten into the woods than the dog picked up the trail. Suddenly he stopped, sniffed the ground, and headed in a new direction. The inexperienced dag had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Tags: Church, Purpose, Church Purpose Of

Denomination: Baptist

Exalting In Worship Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 16, 2009

Focusing our attention, expressing our affection and using our abilities for God in worship.

EXALTING IN WORSHIP A country preacher sold a mule to a friend, and told him the mule was trained to go when the rider said "Praise the Lord," and to stop when the rider said, "Amen." The buyer mounted the beast and commanded, "Praise the Lord," and the mule shot off like a rocket. The startled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38

Tags: Worship, Purpose, Worship Definition

Denomination: Baptist