Sermons on Christian Purpose:

Apostasy Of The Christian Heart

Contributed by Stan Lobin on Oct 26, 2022

An examination of the Jesus parable of the prayers of the Pharisee and the tax collector and Christians who respond look and react to our others harshly with gossip and other negative that defy God's commandment to love our neighbor as we love ourselves.

Apostasy of the Christian Heart When we become Christians, the Bible tells us that we receive Christ into our hearts. I believe that means that a Christian should possess a Christ-like heart; a heart that desires to please God and a desire to be obedient to God’s commandments and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18, Luke 18:9-14, Jeremiah 14:7, 1 John 4:20

A Christians Checkbook- Identity Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 13, 2023

This is the 171st sermon in the series Action". This is the 8th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#171] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- IDENTITY Ephesians 2:19-22 Introduction: Karen and I have been watching a singing show called “The Masked Singer”. This singing contest is not like most. On this contest, each singer is wearing a costume. Each week 1 singer gets voted off of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Christians Checkbook- An Offering Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 2, 2023

This is the 178th sermon in the series Action". This is the 15th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#178] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- AN OFFERING Ephesians 5:1-7 Introduction: As I was reading through today’s text, I struggled with a Sermon Title and direction of this Sermon. Thursday night, I was reading the text again and it hit me- Jesus was a fragrant offering to God; and I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Counselors Of The Christian

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 10, 2025

We can know the will of God by the Word, God's providence, the Spirit, God's people, and by God's presence. But what about the GRAY AREAS with no direct command? Go to Paul's 3 counselors to gain God's wisdom & direction.

THE THREE COUNSELORS OF THE CHRISTIAN 1 Cor. 10:23; 6:12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about a pastor who bought a new horse. He trained it to respond to “Praise the Lord,” meaning giddy-up, and “hallelujah,” meaning woah. Every time he said praise the lord, the horse would take off running. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23, 1 Corinthians 6:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Of Casual Christianity

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 8, 2022

Flies don’t land on a hot stove. A cold church is a dead church, but a hot church is alive.

What does it mean to be a Church of Casual Christianity? How does a church become casual? Is it speaking of the church building or the church body? Or does it refer to the church members, the individual Christians? Look at the churches depicted in Revelation 2 & 3. • Ephesus – Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Arithmetic Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 10, 2022

The first chapter of Second Peter provides guidance for Christian growth. The first half of the chapter discusses character qualities for Christians to develop in life.

First Peter was written to comfort and support believers amidst misery and mistreatment, which was an outer attack. This epistle was composed to caution against an inside assault, lack of concern and sin. Here Peter gives the antitoxin for dormancy and foolishness in the Christian life. These two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is There Such A Thing As A Christian Duty?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 16, 2025

Christian duty is more than being a Sunday School teacher, a church musician, deacon, or pastor.

Is There Such a Thing as a Christian Duty? Luke 17:7-10 What does the word “duty” mean? The online dictionary states that duty is a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility or a task or action that someone is required to perform. So, as a Christian, what is our duty? Do we have a duty within ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For The Prisoners Who Are Christians PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores the concept of true freedom in Christ, emphasizing liberation from sin, fear, and guilt through a personal relationship with Jesus.

Good morning, family! Isn't it a blessing to gather together in the Lord's house today? We're here, not by accident, but because we're led by God's grace. We're here because we've been called to learn, to grow, and to understand His Word better. Our focus today is freedom. Not the kind of freedom ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:17

Topics: Freedom, Christ

What God Won't Bless Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 10, 2006

By God’s grace we have been called to Christ, it is by the blood of Christ He purchased His church and it is by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit of Christ that the children of God have gifts for the purpose of building and edifying the Body of Christ. A

Turn Your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 3:6,8-9 Title: What God Won’t Bless Theme: Beware of Slothfulness Series: Laboring Together With God Introduction: The church of Jesus Christ has a great privilege in working with God on the “Great Commission” as long as she is a God-loving, Word-filled, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Where Do You Go After You Come Home From A Memorial Service?" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 29, 2004

The purpose of this sermon was to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that THERE IS NO BETTER TIME TO HAVE AN ENCOUNTER WITH GOD THAN WHEN YOU ARE COMING HOME FROM A MEMORIAL SERVICE.

Busan,South Korea Wednesday, 25 August 2004 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris BIG IDEA: GO TO CHURCH WHEN YOU COME HOME FROM A MEMORIAL SERVICE. REFERENCES: II Chron. 26:19-21; John 12:41; I Kings 22:19; II Kings2:11; II Kings 15 I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Teach Us To Number Our Days" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 5, 2006

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the grieving parents and family to affirm to others that LIFE IS SHORT, AND WE NEED TO NUMBER OUR DAYS BY TAKING OUR FAITH SERIOUS.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Friendship Baptist Church Anniston Alabama 29 September 2006 Funeral Services for Lynnette Ashley Grant BIG IDEA: BECAUSE LIFE IS SHORT, WE NEED TO NUMBER OUR DAYS BY TAKING OUR FAITH SERIOUS. REFERENCES: Ec.1:4 (One generation goes its way, the next one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You Fast

Contributed by Teresa Vinson on Jul 31, 2008

This sermon gives forms and purposes of fasting.

Forms of Fasting 1) Normal Fasting - abstaining from all forms of food, solid or liquid; but not from water. Jesus fasted 40 days Matt 4:2 2) Absolute Fast - abstainging from both food and water. Saul after being smitten by the light fasted three days with neither food or water. Acts 9:9 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shaped To Serve God

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Mar 18, 2004

A sermon I preached during our 40 Days of Purpose Campaign during week 5. The title of the message and a few comments in the body of the sermon come from Rick Warren’s message entitled, "Shaped to Serve God."

SHAPED TO SERVE GOD Introduction: I want you to know how proud I am of you today. So many of you made a major commitment to be a part of this 40 Days of Purpose Campaign. You committed to having a daily quiet time. You committed to be here for the worship services. You committed to being in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Inside Out Series

Contributed by Steve Miller on Jun 4, 2007

When it comes to serving God and influencing others, you can keep yourself New in Box (NIB) or you can put yourself in Gods hands. Our value is inseparable from our purposes to serve, influence, and impact.

Inside Out Acts 6:3-15, 7:51-53,58, 8:1-4 Series: Vertigo: Discovering Your Direction through Service: 1.The Way Up is Down 2.Firm Footing 3.A Little Does a Lot 4.Inside Out Written by Steve Miller, as part of the NRHC Carolina Network (pastor@centergrovebc.org) I. Vertigo Lead-In: God wants to ...read more

Denomination: *other

Leaving It All On The Field Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 23, 2008

Sixth sermon in series focuses on the biblical purpose of worship--with emphasis on a lifestyle of worship and surrender to God.

LEAVING IT ALL ON THE FIELD Doing Life Together—Part 6 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:1 (NIV) Leave It All On The Field—“To exert maximum effort, to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: *other