Sermons on Divine Purpose:

Authority Of The Believer #2

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 5, 2010

the authority Christ has given to the church to overcome all forces of Satan

Intro: every summer we visited Friendship Alabama from Maine where my Dad’s family lived. My grandfather owned a country store and he told us to get anything we wanted at anytime. I still remember the ice cold cokes in the box that burned your throat. As the owner, he gave us unlimited ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What The Church Ought To Be Part 1

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 9, 2008

We should not interested in finding the approval of men, but our spiritual life is determined by the approval of God.

From the time we are born until the time that we die, we want approval and attention. We often here little children say, “Watch me daddy,” “Look at me, mama.” Teenagers want more than anything else to be popular. They are careful to dress in an acceptable manner. They try to talk in an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Unusual Worship Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 14, 2008

Isaiah went to temple but it was an unusual day. What takes place in worship...Encounter with God, Change the destiny....New Revelation...

Encountering God, experiencing change 1 IN THE year that King Uzziah died, [in a vision] I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and the skirts of His train filled the [most holy part of the] temple. 2 Above Him stood the seraphim; each had six wings: with two [each] covered his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Indescribable Abundance Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 23, 2008

How can one describe what God has given in this church, with the successes of the past year? How describe human needs, especially for the Gospel? And how describe the opportunities for inclusive worship, honest learning, and artistic expression?

Once upon a time a certain church was in an uproar. Some said that the pastor was not performing according to expectations. And so complaints were brought to the deacons, who met to consider the issue, and asked those who were grumbling, “What is the problem with the pastor?” One disaffected ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lost In Wonder, Love, And Praise

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 26, 2008

We have a tendency to get lost in activities, especially church activities. The church that is worthy of getting lost in focuses on Christ, serves people, and calls for specific new commitments.

The other night I caught a TV show that featured people showing off the peculiar talents of their pets. One man brought a tiny little dog and proceeded to wind up its tail, sort of cranking the tail, much as you used to have to wind up a mechanical toy. Then he let go and the poor puppy ran round ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Worship

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 3, 2008

The Father Seeketh- Priority in worship.

A. WORSHIP BEGINS WITH GOD – PSALM 103 AMPLIFIED Lord, I bless You from the bottom of my soul, Lord I bless Your Holy name. Lord, I bless You from the top of my mind, I will not forget all Your benefits to me. Lord, You forgave my iniquities, You healed all my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No "I" In Team Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 23, 2008

The second sermon in the series focuses on the benefits of living in biblical community with other Christians.

Prelude Music again this week is the Jock Jams CD. Play this during the Countdown Video and mute the video. Opening Praise Set A) My Glorious (G) You Are Holy (C) Friend of God Welcome and Announcements During the sermons this weekend we will have several pauses for popcorn testimonies. We ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:10-16

Denomination: *other

Recruiting Others To Join The Team Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 23, 2008

Fifth sermon in the series focuses on the biblical purpose of evangelism and outreach.

RECRUITING OTHERS TO JOIN THE TEAM Doing Life Together—Part 5 Roll “Evangelism Linebacker” Video Here PHILIP SHOWS ME HOW TO BE A GOOD RECRUITER The Philip File: One of the seven organizers of food distribution in the early church Became an evangelist, one of the first traveling ...read more

Denomination: *other

Without Christmas... Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 27, 2011

Our lives would be meaningless if there was no Christmas!

What happened about 2000 years ago that made a day to be called Christmas?? Christmas - Jesus Christ was born on earth! Let me ask a question: How many of you were born on earth?? Every person was born on earth! Have you ever wondered why you were born? Let me suggest for you to think about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Unity That Guides Our Steps Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012

Purpose, unity, direction, impact

A UNITY THAT GUIDES OUR STEPS Acts 2:42-47 (p 772) February 27, 2011 INTRODUCTION: When I was 6 years old my family took a trip out West…we traveled in a dodge Van that converted into a little camper…5 of us crammed into this little space…but it was one of my favorite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Basic Training 05 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Apr 18, 2012

A 10 week study on the book of Romans to help every Christian be all they can be.

Welcome back to Basic Training! We are halfway through our training today. Last week we looked at three items that are provided for us through the righteousness of God through Jesus Christ.; they are justification, sanctification, and assurance. To be justiified means to be shown as right. You ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Miracle Of Unity Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Unity, oneness, the church, purpose

THE MIRACLE OF UNITY 1 Cor. 1-10 (p807) August 29, 2010 INTRODUCTION "I APPEAL TO YOU BROTHERS, IN TH ENAME OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THAT ALL OF YOU AGREE WITH ONE ANOTHER SO THAT THERE BE NO DIVISIONS AMONG YOU AND THAT YOU MAY BE PERFECTLY UNITED IN MIND AND THOUGHT". "Do you believe in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Co-Operation In The Cause Of Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 23, 2011

Are there limits on co-operation between churches? If so, what are they?

“Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are, who testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey in a manner worthy of God. For they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

When Worship Is Pointed The Right Direction

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

An examination of worship to help people better understand how meditating on the person of God is the basis of our worship, and to practice that before we leave the building Meant to be preached at the very beginning of a worship hour and then followed b

Isaiah 6:1-5, Ezekiel 1:22-28; Psalm 8,29,95; Titus 1:16 Introduction - Barbara McKeever, Urbana, Ohio -- Said that in the middle of a soloist's number at church, her young grandson Chandler tugged her sleeve and whispered, "She can't sing very well, can she?" She knew that the woman had a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Focused Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 21, 2011

In this lesson, we explore what it means to have a rightly or wrongly focused heart. Jesus had a rightly focused heart, and we can have a heart like His.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was out golfing with a few friends. 1. As they stood on the tee box looking toward the next green, the man said, “Sure seems like a long way off.” No one responded. a. As he teed up his ball, the man said, “Sure is a narrow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ