Sermons on Divine Purpose:

Eight Habits For Holy Living Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 20, 2013

Developing eight habits. 1. Rejoice always 2. Pray without ceasing 3. Give thanks in everything 4. Don't put out God's fire 5. Listen to God's Word 6. Examine everything 7. Hold fast to what is good 8. Stay away from evil

Eight Habits for Holy Living Our text for today is from First Thessalonians chapter five. Please follow along with me as I read: 16 Rejoice always; 17 pray without ceasing; 18 in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not quench the Spirit; 20 do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Baby Changes Everything

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 13, 2013

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A Baby Changes Everything Isaiah 1:18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BabyChangesEverything.html A man and a woman marry and start a life together. They are young and immature, and understandably, are fairly self-centered in their lifestyle. And then a baby comes along, and changes everything! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

When All Is Said, It's Done

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 16, 2013

The Word of God is powerful to accomplish all it proclaims.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas August 25, 2013 WHEN ALL IS SAID, IT’S DONE Isaac Butterworth Jeremiah 1:4-10 (NRSV) 4 Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is This Child?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 19, 2013

The way we answer the question, Who is Jesus, will dictate the direction of our lives and the destination of where we will spend eternity!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Christmas means many things to many people. To some it means a time for family to get together, for others it is a time to rack up the credit cards and give people gifts that we cannot afford. • Giving gifts and visiting with family are great things to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas, A Line In Time, Christmas Eve Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 29, 2013

This was the conclusion of our series Christmas a Line in Time, and it was preached on Christmas Eve

A line in Time Christmas Eve It was almost as if someone had dragged a stick though the sand drawing a line that said that was then and this is now. There has never been an event in the history of man that has so defined human history as the birth of Jesus. Because of that event we are all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

New Years

Contributed by Koenie Vermeulen on Jan 3, 2014

this sermon focus on the topics Jesus addressed in Matthew 6

Today I want to talk about a section of the Beatitudes....Matt 6 I don't believe or think that this portion of scripture is more important than the rest of the beatitudes, but I firmly believe that this is what the Spirit of God is leading me to talk about, and have this as a foundation for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Got Fish?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 6, 2014

Jesus teaches his disciples some valuable lessons in the miracluous catch of fish in John 21.

GOT FISH? John 21:1-14 1) “Try the right side!” (1-6). Vs. 1-“Afterward”. Not sure how much time had passed since the appearance with Thomas and the others. Vs. 3-Adam Clarke’s commentary: ‘“Peter saith-I go a fishing.” Previously to the crucifixion ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be An Agent Of Change, Not A Victim-Part -2 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 9, 2014

John C. Maxwell said “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." – (Matthew 18:3)

Change is inevitable John C. Maxwell said “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." – (Matthew 18:3) Thinking of their own innovation, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Awful, The Bad, And The Ugly Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

Defining sexual sin

Three weeks ago, we started a series entitled "Stand in the Gap", based upon Ezekiel 22:30 above. In short, God looked at Israel and found a very corrupt nation with no man that would "stand in the gap" and stand for what was holy and right. Today, we see the same thing in our country; there are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Satanic Deceptions Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

Revelation 12:9 message, Satan the deceiver of the whole world

Last week, we studied the permanent banning of Satan and his demons from heaven in verses seven and eight. This week, we are going to study just one verse from chapter 12, verse 9, but also look at how we are to defend against the "wiles of the devil. Let's look again at the names of Satan here. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:9

Denomination: Bible Church

The Beast From The Sea Part Iii Following The Lie Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

What Satan has always wanted: worship of men and angels

Seventy five years ago this October, in 1938, masses of people were duped across the United States. Orson Welles, radio actor and director of Mercury Theater, unintentionally created the greatest case of mass hysteria ever seen. What Welles did that was so unusual was that he intentionally made ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:4

Denomination: Bible Church

The Life And Worship That Is Pleasing To God

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jan 13, 2014

This is a look at Abraham, and the faith and worship that made him pleasing to God.

The life that is Pleasing to God. Hebrews 11:1, 6, 17-19 INTRODUCTION: 1.) What could be a better desire for any of us than to please God with our lives? A.) Hebrews 11 has been called by many the roll call of faith. B.) There are many great men and women of God listed there who learned what it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is God?

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

What the Bible says about God: Who He is, What He is like, What He does, etc.

Who Is God? -On the way home from church one Sunday, a father asked his little boy what he learned in Sunday School that morning. The son said, “We learned about the children of Israel crossing the Red Sea.” The father smiled and asked the boy to tell him about it. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Patience And Wisdom

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

This is an expositional Series on James

James Chapter 1:1-8 Patience and Wisdom Let's turn to James chapter one. Saul, a quite, shy Israelite was asked to be king of Israel. He reigned over the country a year before his real character showed. The Philistine Army had gathered at the borders of Israel to attacked them. The people of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgotten, But Not Forsaken Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 21, 2014

Some of you are looking at disappointments and discouragements and you do not know how to handle them.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Jan 19th, 2014 Genesis 40:1-41:1 FORGOTTEN, BUT NOT FORSAKEN Intro: • Text finds Joseph/midst/great trial of faith. • mistreated, misrepresented, falsely accused/imprisoned • Midst of it all Joseph remained patient • Kept ...read more

Denomination: Baptist