Sermons on Aim Or Purpose:

Building A Life Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Darryl Dash on Nov 12, 2000

Lessons from Nehemiah on how to build a life of purpose

Building a Life of Purpose We’re in a series called “Building for Life,” and today we’re going to talk how to build a life of purpose. I’d like you to travel with me back to 1940. The place is London, England. The man we’re going to look at is Winston Churchill – a man who lived with ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-10, Nehemiah 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Purpose? Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 11, 2005

Christians must understand we are here on earth to do more than just exist. We must live our lives to fulfill God’s plan for our lives.

CSI: CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL IDENTITY “What’s Your Purpose?” Intro: We started two weeks ago looking at the identity of the Christian. What does it mean for us to have been brought from death to life in Jesus? It was that God loved us so much he wanted to rescue us from ourselves. Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose For Pain Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 21, 2005

Learn about God giving courage to those who needed to try their faith as he prepares a leader to rescue Israel from slavery to sin and as a picture of God rescuing us from sin as well.

Exodus means "exit, or departure." Exodus is a book of rescues, reintroductions, intercession, and second chances. In it we see God rescue Israel from the evil rulers of Egypt after they intercede - but we also see him rescue Moses from death - multiple times. And we see that despite our own ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Fasting And Its Purpose Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 22, 2005

Ongoing series concerning questions

Sermon Series: ¡§Questioning the Faith¡¨ Sermon #12 ¡§Fasting and its Purpose¡¨ Text: Matthew 6:16-18 OPENING JOKE: ¡§FASTING Conference¡¨ In a Church bulletin the following words were printed: "The cost for attending the Fasting and Prayer conference includes meals." QUESTION: There are many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fulfilling God's Purpose

Contributed by Mark Baker on Aug 28, 2005

To know and understand God’s call on your life.

Fulfilling God’s Purpose We all have a purpose and a destiny upon our lives whether we know it or not. Truly our purpose is to fulfill the will of God upon our lives, but in order to do that we have to know what the will of God is and then begin to walk in it. Generally we all have a purpose to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Purpose In Deliverance

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 4, 2005

We usually want deliverance, but God has an additional purpose beyond just rescuing us. In this famous battle passage, the purpose of God is clear.

Passage: Judges 7:1-22 Intro: As we have followed the faith adventure of Gideon, we have seen something. 2. God’s purpose was much more than the deliverance of Israel from the Midianites who visited annually like unwelcome in-laws 3. it was to deliver them with the goal of teaching a positive ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 7, 2005

We see how God fits us to the task he has for us.

Nehemiah Sermon 2 The Purpose Driven Life (Nehemiah 1:1-4; 2: 11, 17) Part 1: Rebuilding the Wall (Ch. 1-2) A. Preparation (Ch. 1-2) 1. The Person Prepared 1:1,11 2. The Priority Elevated 1:2 3. The Pain ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Created For God's Purpose Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Oct 11, 2004

Adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Purpose: God created each of us with a need to be loved as well as the need to share that love. One of the avenues in which we receive His love is through the family.

Adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Purpose Intro: We’re continuing in our series on 40 Days of Purpose. Recently, Adelina Dominguez died in San Diego. Now, what made her death noteworthy is that according to the Guinness Book of Records, she was the oldest living American. At 114 years of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose In Marriage

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 23, 2004

God has a purpose behind the institution of marriage. If you are going to have a happy marriage you should know this purpose.

(This sermon is prepared by Jolour Regencia, my student in Central Bible College, as part of her course requirement in Bible Exposition) “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." (Gen. 2:24) Background: The Provision for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church On Purpose: Worship

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

Worship as a purpose of the church

Intro: How many of you came here today by accident? Really, how many of you just happened to be out for a nice Sunday morning walk, and just happened to end up here in the service? No one! How many of you came here on purpose? Everyone. You might think it odd that I ask that question. After ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preaching With Power And Purpose Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon takes a look at Peters sermon.

Preaching with Power and Purpose: Acts 2:13-39 A pastor and his wife were driving to visit Grandma and Grandpa for Christmas. Their daughter asked the inevitable question, “Are we almost there?” The father said, “No, we are still 150 miles away.” She asked, “Well, how long is that?” “Well, honey, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:13-39

Denomination: Baptist

My Purpose In Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

Our relationships with other people are vital avenues for God’s Spirit to reach people and touch lives. We are instruments that God uses to love people and offer them the gift of faith.

Mark 8:27-38 “My Purpose In Life” INTRODUCTION Have you ever found yourself questioning the purpose of your life—asking “Why?” Often, we find ourselves questioning our purpose for living, when we are confronted by difficult times in our lives. We wonder about our purpose in life when we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-46

Denomination: Lutheran

A Vessel For Noble Purposes

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

A message to encourage people to be usable vessels for the advancement of God’s Kingdom.

A Vessel for Noble Purposes 2 Timothy 2:14-26 (February 17, 2002) Introduction We are going to spend the next few weeks before Palm Sunday and Easter looking at the issue of holiness. We will look at a number of areas of holiness, such as our speech, our actions, and what have you. I think you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Essential Equipment: Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002

Do we live our lives on purpose, by accident? Do Christians have a destiny?

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT - ON PURPOSE TEXT: Phil. 3:7-14 QUESTION: Do you know what your purpose is? What is it that drives you, what motivates you? (give the audience time to write down what they think their purpose is). OPEN: One of the most challenging courses at the University of Denver was a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Purpose In Problems

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 5, 2002

Problems and trials are a normal part of life. This message seeks to give understanding as to why God permits trials to come into our lives.

GOD’S PURPOSE IN PROBLEMS TEXT: Ps.119: 65-75 INTRO: Whether we like it or not, problems are a fact of life. It is not a matter of “if” problems come, but “when” problems come. You know, as well as I do, that even with the best of preventative measures problems still have a way of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:65-75

Denomination: Baptist