Sermons on Aim Or Purpose:

Muzzle It

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 23, 2019

A study in Psalm 39: 1 – 13

Psalm 39: 1 – 13 Muzzle it To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. 1 I said, “I will guard my ways, lest I sin with my tongue; I will restrain my mouth with a muzzle, while the wicked are before me.” 2 I was mute with silence, I held my peace even from good; And my sorrow was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Be The Best With God

Contributed by James Thibodeaux on Oct 29, 2021

Let’s see if you can name which branch of the arm service these phrased are used.? Be All That You Can Be! (Army) - “Aim High, Fly-Fight-Win”(Air Force) - “The Few, The Proud“ (Marines) - “Born Ready” (Coast Guard) - “Forged by the Sea” (Navy)

Intro: Let’s see if you can name which branch of the arm service these phrased are used.? Be All That You Can Be! (Army) - “Aim High, Fly-Fight-Win”(Air Force) - “The Few, The Proud“ (Marines) - “Born Ready” (Coast Guard) - “Forged by the Sea” (Navy) These slogans was so good; the branches of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Find Contentment

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

The teaching here is two-fold: contentment versus greed and instructions to the rich. The common bond is the purpose of blessing and contentment with provision for the greedy and for the rich.

A. Opening illustration: Contentment in wedding vows, “for richer or for poorer,” 80% 5.6 billion people live on less than $10/day ($3650/yr), half are less than $2.50/day ($912/yr). US poverty line is over $12K/yr, 4X the global rate, 44 million people. 20% of Troup Co. below poverty line, 13,510 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

God’s grace gives us hope for the future, assurance of His love, and purpose for today as we wait expectantly for Christ’s return.

Welcome, friends. If you walked in today with your shoulders a little slumped, your steps a little slow, take heart. God has a way of meeting us in the middle of our Mondays. He brings hope to hurried schedules and comfort to cluttered hearts. He knows the doctor’s call you didn’t want, the bill ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13-14

Topics: Jesus' Return, Second Coming

Running For What Lasts

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 1, 2026

This morning we look at how St. Paul calls us to run the race with eternal purpose, drawing lessons from the Ancient games of Corinth.

Running for What Lasts GOOD MORNING. We have a great Gospel lesson this morning. But I spent a whole hour on very recently at our Wednesday Night Bible Study. However, there are two things I want to grab from it before we jump to our Epistle lesson this morning. First, the parable’s main point is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Anglican

A Thorn Or A Throne?

Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002

What is God’s overriding goal, His primary purpose, for the lives of his people?

What is God’s purpose for your life? Have you ever wondered about that? I’m not referring to questions like, what career should you follow, or whom should you marry, or how many children should you have. I’m talking about the big picture – what is God’s overriding goal, His primary purpose, for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Lost Passion For Lost People Series

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002

Sparking the lost passion in your church to evangelize ( Ilustration is segmented throughout sermon on purpose )

Series: Creating Contagious Compassion Finding the Lost Passion for Lost People Luke 15:1-32 DT: God is in the relentless pursuit of finding lost people. THIS MESSAGE WRITIEN BY GOOD FRIEND KARL SCHAD AT GATEWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN ST.LOUIS GCCKARL@AOL.COM INTRODUCTION It was Dec 7 1988. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Son Of Man Must Be Lifted Up

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 12, 2002

God’s Son’s purpose in His life on earth was to be lifted up on the cross.

THE SON OF MAN MUST BE LIFTED UP John 3:14-21 - March 11, 2002 14Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, 15that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. 16"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Volviendo A Ver

Contributed by Javier Chavez on May 23, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to show that spiritual blindness can be more dangerous than physical blindness.

VOLVIENDO A VER Juan 9:1-12 Introduccion Una de las enfermedades mas complicadas y la que trae mas problemas de adaptacion es la ceguera. La ceguera produce que la persona no pueda percibir ocularmente lo que suecede a su alrededor. El ciego podra aprender a leer pero nunca podra ver lo que lee, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Meaning Of Spiritual Giftedness Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Nov 21, 2002

Sermon discusses the Biblical basic that every believer is spiritually gifted, and the purpose of those gifts.

TEXT: Ephesians 4:7-16 ETS: The Lord has given grace gifts to every believer. ESS: Every believer is to use his God-given spiritual gifts within the body of Christ. OSS: Believers will commit to serve through the church. PQ: What does the Bible teach about spiritual gifts? UW: Statements TOPIC: The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Revelations

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002

Through the birth of Jesus God reveals Himself supernaturally and His purpose for doing so.

God’s Revelation through the Incarnation 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mountaintops And Valleys

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 8, 2003

A message taken from the story of David and Goliath on the purpose of Mountaintops and Valleys in the life of the believer.

Mountaintops And Valleys I Samuel 17 Introduction I remember talking to someone a few years ago and they ask me this question. “Why does God allow bad things to happen to people?” Why are people unhappy in a miserable marriage was the issue at stake. This individual went on to mention other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

" A New Day Of Promise"

Contributed by Randell Brown on Jan 19, 2002

Are you partaking of the blessing for which GOD intended for you? The very purpose for your creation.

“A NEW DAY OF PROMISE” NEW BEGINNING TEXT : DEUT 30:1-11 & HEB. 12: 1-2 Key verse 9 “ AND THE LORD THY GOD WILL MAKE THEE PLENTEOUS IN EVERY WORK OF THINE HAND, IN THE FRUIT OF THY CATTLE, AND IN THE FRUIT OF THY LAND, FOR GOOD: FOR THE LORD WILL AGAIN REJOICE OVER THEE FOR GOOD, AS HE REJOICED ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:1-11, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living By The Book Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

The value that comes from knowing God has a good and gracious purpose for our lives.

Living By the Book Jeremiah 29:11-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Today we begin our Forty Days of Purpose. We have been talking about it and preparing for it for weeks. Tomorrow many of you will start the coordinated reading ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Your Father Smile Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Worship as enjoying and bring joy to God--the purpose for which we were made.

Making Your Father Smile Ephesians 1:3-14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: One of golf’s most interesting moments came in the 1870’s when a Scotchman came to America to promote the new game. To publicize the effort, his company ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ