Sermons on Divine Purpose:

I Love The Lord Because...

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 5, 2018

Christianity is not a “What’s in it for me?” religion. The Bible views thanks-giving as the sincere overflow of gratitude for all that God has given to us. Thanks-giving is not self-centered; it’s God-centered.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: Psalm 116:1-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ILL. “What can I do for you, Madam?” Abraham Lincoln asked an elderly lady who had been ushered into his office. Placing a covered basket on his desk she said, “Mr. President, I have come today ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, James 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will You Do It?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 12, 2019

This message looks at Moses At The Red Sea, The Rich Young Ruler, And Peter's Call At The Lake, and asks us the question, "Will We Respond As They Responded." The message is good for a New Year's Message

Will You Do It? Exodus 14:1-16 Luke 18:18-23 Luke 5:1-11 1/13/2018 There is a question that we have to answer probably a thousand times a day without even thinking about it. The reason is, there is always something seeking our attention saying, come follow me. How many times have you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-16, Luke 18:18-23, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I'm Staying With The Church

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 14, 2019

To be Saved today, we too must Stay in the House. The House is the Church according to ACTS 2:47 “PRAISING GOD, AND HAVING FAVOR WITH ALL THE PEOPLE. AND THE LORD ADDED TO THE CHURCH DAILY SUCH AS SHOULD BE SAVED.”

TITLE: I’M STAYING WITH THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE: JOSHUA 2:18-19 I remember many years ago when our children were still small I was awakened in the middle of the night by flash lights and voices around the backyard and around the outside of the house. I jumped out of bed as I heard a loud knock on ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To Receiving A Promise From God Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Jan 15, 2019

What did David do to earn a grand Promise From God, and how God can take Us from a place of promise and bring that promise to pass in out lives?

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com What did David do to earn God’s attention? What was it about that the shepherd from Bethlehem that garnered God’s attention to the point that he was the one chosen to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:12-13, Psalm 13:5-6, Psalm 18:1-2, Psalm 25:12-15, Psalm 63:3, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

We Will Seek The Lord

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 10, 2017

Message calls the congregation to seek the Lord in the coming year.

2 Chron. 14-15 1-4-15 Today is the first Sunday of a new year, the second Sunday of this church and I would like to talk with you a little bit about why we’re here and where we hope to go from here. I have been pastoring for over 30 years and during that time I have come to one crucial conclusion. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15, 2 Chronicles 16:9, Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Is . . .! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2017

A look through the book of Hebrews to better discover who Jesus is.

Jesus Is . . . ! Hebrews 13:8 November 12, 2017 I heard about a man who came home one day to find that his wife hung a plaque on the wall which read, "Prayer changes things." When she came home the next day, the plaque was gone. She looked all over and couldn’t find it! So, she asked her ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is...! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 14, 2017

A look through the book of Hebrews to better understand who Jesus is!

Jesus Is . . . ! Hebrews 13:8 November 12, 2017 I heard about a man who came home one day to find that his wife hung a plaque on the wall which read, "Prayer changes things." When she came home the next day, the plaque was gone. She looked all over and couldn’t find it! So, she asked her ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Our Peace Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 26, 2017

Jesus is the one who brings full reconciliation to God through His suffering and death. Every tribe, every tongue now has access to God through faith in His Son. This message explores this theme.

He is our Peace - November 26, 2017 Sermon - Ephesians 2:11-18 Who are your personal heroes? Who do you look up to/want to be like? Or what people group do you admire? Who do you look down on? What people group do you have less empathy for than others? Some Canadians, I’ve noticed, really ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Prepared

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 27, 2017

This sermon looks at out need to be prepared, not only for the inevitabilities of life, but more importantly for the Lord Jesus' return. It looks at the Men of Issachar, The Ten Virgins, and Zacchaeus.

Be Prepared Last week we looked at our need to be grateful to God when life happens. This got me thinking of the Boy Scout motto: be prepared. What this basically means is that we need to be prepared for the inevitabilities of life. But I believe it goes much deeper. What we need to be prepared ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Foursquare

What’s Up With Forgiveness?

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 4, 2017

This sermon deals exclusively with the topic of forgiveness, what it isn't, why we need to forgive, and how we go about the process of forgiveness.

What’s Up With Forgiveness? With our Spiritual First Aid series underway, and since the next message in our series dealing with the topic of guilt and shame, I couldn’t think of a better topic to talk about than “Forgiveness.” And truthfully, there aren’t a lot of topics that could really be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Foursquare

Parable Of The Sower Part Two

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 5, 2017

The Word of God is alive and active. The seed is the planting of the word of God in our lives and the growing of the kingdom.

Parable of the Sower 2 Growing and sowing seeds Mark 4:1-4:9 Part two Introduction- Prayer- Mark 4:1-4:9 Last week we centered in on the power of God word in our lives and that the seed referenced in the parable is the Word of God. The farmer (God) goal is to get his good seed (Word of God) ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Nature Of Your Enemy

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019

A LION WANTS TO EAT YOU

The Nature of Our Enemy One of the foremost rules of warfare is: know your enemy. The more you know about your enemy-how he thinks, what motivates him-the better you are able to devise a means of counteracting his moves and defeating him. To overcome the enemy of our eternal spirit, the devil, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let You Shine Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014

Being the light of the world is a cooperative effort between God and ourselves.

Let You Shine Text: Phil. 2:12-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Jesus himself said to his disciples, "[L]et your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works, and give glory to your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16) 

This is a concept that is sometimes a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Methodist

Outward, Inward, Upward

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 13, 2014

Jesus gives us a picture of the world being ready for a great spiritual harvest, but in need of laborers to gather it into the barns. He urges the disciples to pray that the Lord of the harvest, who is Jesus Himself, will send forth the workers to gather it.

Title: Outward, Inward, Upward Text: Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. (Matthew 9:38) Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:35-38 Introduction: I have never been out of the USA, but I have heard that traveling in other countries is often an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Way And The Law Way Of Christian Living Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 8, 2016

This message reveals how seeing the Christian live as obedience to rules often makes us legalistic judgmental, and loveless like the Pharisees but love for Christ because of the grace he shows us makes us obedient because we want to please Him.

PASSING CHRISTIANITY DOWN AN EXPOSITION OF FIRST TIMOTHY Copyright 2004 by Bob Marcaurelle Revised 2016 by Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com web homeorchurchbiblestudy,com bob marcaurelle Anderson, sc MESSAGE 6 THE LOVE WAY AND THE LAW WAY (1 Timothy1:6-17) Legalism or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:6-17

Denomination: Baptist