Sermons on Christian Purpose:

The Purpose Of The Parables

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 19, 2014

Jesus teaches that the purpose of his parables is to reveal or conceal truth.

Scripture We are studying the life and ministry of Jesus as it has been recorded in The Gospel of Luke. Two main features characterized Jesus’ ministry: teaching and miracles. We have already examined a number of examples of each. Jesus used illustrations masterfully in his teaching. His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Purpose Of Temptation

Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 21, 2001

Our immediate reaction to a heartache, or a successful achievement that took years to overcome, must be one of getting ready for the next hurdle. If you don’t have any hurdles to jump in your life – if there aren’t any goals set for you right now – if yo

The Purpose of Temptation Chris Smith Matthew 4:1-2 Oscar Wilde once said that he could resist everything except temptation. An old cartoon had the two characters looking at each other with a caption below them saying, “How come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation beats the door down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

True Purpose Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007

How do you view your wealth, Paul gave the true purpose of wealth in his first letter to Timothy

Introduction: This past Spring, our church was involved in a spiritual campaign called 40 Days of Purpose. The jest of the campaign asked the question, “What on Earth am I here for?” Each of us has a purpose; God did not design us to drift through life having little or no impact on others. Rather ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purpose Makeover Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2014

God gives us the answer to the question we all wrestle with: What is the purpose of life?

A. If there is one question that every person who has ever lived wrestles with is this: What is the purpose of life? What is my purpose for living? 1. One day a nursery school teacher was working with her students when a fire truck zoomed past. 2. Sitting in the front seat of the fire truck was a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of Storms Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 2, 2019

Ever wonder why God allows hard times and situations? Find out how God uses the storm to keep us close to HIM.

Storms of Life Series The Purpose of Storms CCCAG June 2nd, 2019 Today we are going to explore the foundational truth behind why God allows different types of Storms to come into our lives. Scripture- 1 Cor 3: 10-15 Intro: Yellowstone In 2002 my family and I traveled to Walla Walla WA to see my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let’s Wake Up To Our Purpose! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 1, 2017

Rise & Shine: A Wake Up Call: Let’s Wake Up to our Purpose – 1 Corinthians chapter 10 verse 31 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Question: What do we exist as a Church and as individuals? Answer: For the glory of God. Question: How can we glorify God? Answer: Twofold: • (1st). You glorify God by who and what you are. • (2nd). You glorify God by what you do, Your conduct: SERMON BODY: Ill: Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Brethren

Who Am I, And What Is My Purpose? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

Well today through this passage of scripture, my prayer is that you may be encouraged, and then take it and apply it to your life and leave with a different outlook on your life, after you find out who you are, and what your purpose is.

Who am I, and what is my Purpose? Am service August 31st 2008 1 Peter 2:9-10 Introduction A beggar lived near the king’s palace. One day he saw a proclamation posted outside the palace gate. The king was giving a great dinner. Anyone dressed in royal garments are welcome. The beggar went on his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose: Unknown

Contributed by Adam James on Oct 31, 2016

It is a fact of life that we will go through times of trial, pain, and suffering. This is an encouraging sermon that reminds us that God has a plan for us, and that trials give us an opportunity to grow in faith, wisdom, and maturity.

You know, everything happens for a reason. Even before I was saved, I seemed to have the knowing that nothing in life was a coincidence. I just knew that we encounter experiences in life for a purpose, either to learn an important life lesson, or to grow in some way, but more importantly, to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Find The Way - Our Purpose Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 13, 2007

2 of 3 messages on the mission, vision, and core values of Meridian Christian Church. This message explores the importance of seeking the lost.

Find the Way: Our Purpose The Tourist Lost Next Door A young Filipino, traveling in Chicago, registered at the Hotel Sherman. Taking a walk, he became lost. He was ignorant of the name, location, and appearance of the hotel, and so was unable to find it again. Consequently, he selected another ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Compassion Risks Others' Criticism

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 10, 2009

To be an effective and compassionate church, we must risk the criticism of those who would like us to do church within our old confines. But not to take risks may cause our best to leave us. This is a time to work for peace, family life, community.

“Something there is that doesn’t love a wall, That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it, And spills the upper boulders in the sun; and makes gaps even two can pass abreast.” "Something there is that doesn’t love a wall …” So speaks the poet Robert Frost, reflecting on the ravages of a New ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Purpose

Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 18, 2013

the true definition of purpose from the standpoint of the bible

UNDERSTANDING PURPOSE Rom 8: 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purpose Of Tragedies Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies Luke 13:1-9; 34-35 In this passage, Jesus gives us the purpose of death and tragedies. These verses are filled with awesome implications about the way the world really is. And it is not the way people think it is. My aim today is to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 22, 2014

1. SUBSTITUTION 2. ATONEMENT - COMPENSATION 3. PROPITIATION 4. RECONCILIATION 5.REDEMPTION 6. JUSTIFICATION 7. ADOPTION

THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS OUTLINE 1. SUBSTITUTION 2. ATONEMENT - COMPENSATION 3. PROPITIATION 4. RECONCILIATION 5.REDEMPTION 6. JUSTIFICATION 7. ADOPTION THE MESSAGE THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS 1. SUBSTITUTION ******************** Through the cross, Christ died as our substitute ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purpose Of Tragedies

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies Luke 13:1-9; 34-35 In this passage, Jesus gives us the purpose of death and tragedies. These verses are filled with awesome implications about the way the world really is. And it is not the way people think it is. My aim today is to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of The Furnace

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 19, 2014

This text encourages us to know that God uses trials to burn up our bondage; God does not want to fry us - He wants to free us.

King Nebuchadnezzar made a golden statue whose height was sixty cubits and whose width was six cubits; he set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. 2Then King Nebuchadnezzar sent for the satraps, the prefects, and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the justices, the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist