Sermons on Completing Our Purpose:

Discovering Our True Purposes As Planned By God

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

This sermon helps us identify and consider what our purpose is first as a community of faith and secondly as individuals.

One of the most helpful things for us in life is to have a clear understanding of our purpose in life. A purpose gives us clarity of why we do some things and not others. A purpose helps us understand who we are and where we are going. A purpose helps us prioritise and determine what is helpful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Discovering Our Gifts

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 11, 2020

Beginning to look at our Spiritual Gifts as we gain a better understanding of our purpose.

Spiritual Gifts September 13, 2020 The typical NASCAR race car costs about $150,000 to build. They might be fun to have. They are certainly unique. If you wanted to buy one, keep in mind - - - there are no power windows or locks. In fact, it doesn’t have windows at all; it just has a net. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Real Purpose” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 29, 2010

We need to be sure we avoid being distracted from setting our hearts on developing a growing love relationship with God.

In Matthew 6, Jesus emphasizes our love relationship with God. He uses the word “Father” 11 times, showing the importance of that relationship. Our relationship to the Father as His children is a most remarkable and incredible relationship. “For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Away Our Sword Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 1, 2011

Even during Jesus' arrest, when God looked completely helpless, He was still in complete control.

Putting Away Our Sword Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – April 3, 2011 Intro – Around our home I begin to see the signs of spider season. Each morning I can begin to see the webs that have been spun. As much as I don‟t care for spiders…. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Purpose: Urging Each Member To Serve Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

3rd in 5-part series on casting vision and clarity for the purpose of our church.

“OUR PURPOSE: URGING EACH MEMBER TO SERVE THE LORD WITHIN THE CHURCH” Ephesians 4:11-16 INTRODUCTION: The story is told of a very large woman who attended a banquet and absolutely gorged herself on the buffet and afterwards felt very, very guilty. She said to her husband, "I shouldn’t of done ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Not A Picnic, A Purpose! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 4, 2017

The Christian walk is not picnic! It involves purpose which extends beyond the lite and breezy. In it we are serious about our Influence; Mercy; Faith; and Service.

1. Entebbe Raid On July 4, 1976, Israeli commandos made a daring on the Entebbe International Airport in Uganda, rescuing 103 Jewish hostages. In 15 minutes, the soldiers killed the seven kidnappers and set the captives free. But three hostages were also killed during Operation Entebbe. As the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ-Likeness Remains Our Presdestined Purpose

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Mar 10, 2007

The goal of all discipleship is to create Christ-likeness in believers.

CHRIST-LIKENESS REMAINS OUR PREDESTINED PURPOSE Romans 8:28-39 By late Spring, 1864, the American Civil War reached a military impasse that compromised President Lincoln’s re-election. He wrote a note to that effect, then filed it. General Sheridan’s victories in the Shenandoah Valley and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our God Given Purpose: Suffer For Jesus Series

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Nov 24, 2009

Jesus Christ provides us with our purpose and the power to accomplish our purpose.

Colossians 1:24-2:7 Good morning and welcome to our continuing journey together through the book of Colossians. If you recall, the book of Colossians is actually a letter that Paul wrote while in prison and he wrote it to the Christian Church in Colosse. Paul had never been to Colosse but he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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 will. B. As we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

For An Audience Of One

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

This is a complete service, teaching through each of the parts of our worship service and including a sermon addressing conflict and the need to put love first.

For An Audience Of One July 3, 2005 Worship Service Leading Into Worship: Why do we come to church? As you planned your long weekend, why did you include “Sunday – go to church” on your list of things to do? Here is a Top Ten: 10. Because praying for a 10 foot putt does NOT constitute an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Jan 2, 2003

Why can’t people help but say "I love this place" It is because of our purpose and strategy. This message deals with why we exist as a church.

“I Love this Place” part 1 (The Power of Purpose) Brian A. Moon One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37, 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Will Share The Responsibility Of Our Church Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 7, 2004

The sermon reminds us of the importance of every member actively participating in the evangelistic purpose of the church.

Membership Covenant I Will Share the Responsibility of Our Church Matthew 28:18-20 January 11, 2004 Intro: A. [Pastor will sing, “People Need the Lord” (Greg Nelson/Phil McHugh, 1983 River Oaks Music Co., BMI)] B. This will be the second in our series of sermons on our new membership ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power With Purpose Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 17, 2010

As we continue our series this morning on the Life of Jesus, I want us to focus on the miraculous power of Jesus by looking at one of his miracles of healing. By looking at his miracles of healing, we discover why Jesus is a distinctive messiah worth foll

Read Mark 1:29-34, then Play Video from movie Leap of Faith “Bring in the Flock “ What a contrast - There is a great deal of difference from the way Jesus performed miracles and in the way people perceive miracles happening today. Just as the video demonstrated, our world is full of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Life With Purpose, On Purpose Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Finding God’s purpose and living to fulfill it - starting where you are with what you are doing....

Series - "Living Life to the Full" Living with Purpose on Purpose (LTF-04) Eph. 1:9-12 There is an abundance, these days, of pop-psychologists hawking their self-help seminars on the sidewalks of almost every sphere of life. Gurus of every ilk flood the internet selling their secret formulas and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-12

Denomination: *other

Your Purpose Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 5, 2003

Without a vision we perish. What is your vison, purpose in life? This passage shows that our goal shoiuld be 1) fruit 2) Foreigners 3) Faith

Your purpose. Mark 11:12-25. WBC 7 Sept 03 pm In the words of Diana Ross- ‘do you know where you’re going to?’ - not ultimately, when you die! - > do you have a purpose here. Now. In this life. - Do you know whey God is allowing you to stay, here? The words “without a vision the people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-25

Denomination: Baptist