Sermons on Divine Purpose:

Church As An Icu Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 6, 2020

Jesus came to heal those sick with sin. That means the church is meant to be a hospital for those weighed down with guilt. But what can a church do better heal those lost in their shame?

A Russian soldier was wounded and was ordered to go to military hospital for treatment. When he arrived he found two doors: One was marked, ‘For the slightly wounded,’ and the other, ‘For the seriously wounded’. Well, he wasn’t seriously wounded so he entered through the first door and found ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Destroying The Wall Of Hostility Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 10, 2020

Peter shared the works of God in saving the Gentiles in Cornelius' house. This is the will of God. It brings challenges the church will have to grapple with, but the truth is, God will make the Jews and Gentiles one in Christ.

Good morning. Glad to be able to meet up again and remember our Lord together as a Body of Christ. We celebrate God’s goodness and lovingkindness despite the challenges. • Let us praise God with Psalm 47 before we look into Acts 11. 1 Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18, Galatians 2:11-14, Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Loosed Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 13, 2020

A message in the series of the miracles of Jesus. Deals with Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead and how we can have freedom in Christ.

Title: Be Loosed Theme: A message about how God can loose us from our doubt, our impatience, and our issues. Text: John 11:1 – 44 Note: I used the commentary on John from Jon Courson as a reference. Opening Text Miracles of Jesus Joh 11:34-44 And He said, "Where have you laid him?" ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Church Of God

Less Of Me! The Story That Makes No Sence!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 26, 2019

We must make great effort to RETURN KINDNESS to God's people. Are you a nice person that is so kind you reflect the love of Jesus. Mean, razor-blade tongues are not of God!

LESS OF ME! THE STORY THAT MAKES NO SENCE--- UNLESS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson as a series. MEAN? HOW EASY IS IT TO BE MEAN AND DIS-LIKE OTHERS? WHAT ABOUT AURA? As a pastor of 38 years, I seem to get surprised on a regular basis. An old man was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12, Romans 12:10, Matthew 25:40-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love God And Love Your Neighbor : 7th Commandment Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Aug 2, 2019

Jesus fulfills the 7th commandment perfectly. His church is called to repent on their sin and live a life of purity.

Intro Open your Bibles to Matthew 5 today as we continue our Summer Series entitled “Love God , Love your Neighbor” We are examining the 10 Commandments—God’s moral law—while focusing on Jesus is summary of the commandments found in the New Testament. Jesus tells us “You shall love the Lord your ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Thankful Always

Contributed by James May on Nov 22, 2020

Being thankful always requires a relationship with Jesus Christ that is built upon faith and trust in him. We can be thankful "in" all things, while we can't bring ourselves to be thankful "for" all things.

Being Thankful Always Sunday, November 22, 2020 By Rev. James May In this most extraordinary year of 2020 there are many who are living in fear almost as though they are under a death sentence if they get around other people who they are not associated with all of the time. This fear of what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons Learned From Lepers

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 22, 2020

As we approach Thanksgiving, today's message looks at the lessons we can learn from a bunch of lepers on our giving thanks and our being thankful.

Lessons Learned from Lepers Luke 17:11-19 ** Watch: https://youtu.be/YxEDC54pClo As I look at the Thanksgiving story and it’s history, and then look at how we celebrate it today, I see some obvious shortcomings in the way we choose to be thankful. Let me give you a real short history lesson. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Foursquare

The Gospel. Part 4: What Happens If We Reject Jesus?

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 24, 2020

Without Jesus in our lives, sin takes hold; weeds start to grow up in the garden of our lives. But the consequences for eternity are much more serious. However, does scripture really lead us to expect the 'pains of hell for ever'?

Please note. The passage for this talk is Matthew 25:31-46, however the main focus of the talk is v.46. Part 4: What happens if we reject Jesus? Today we have the fourth and last talk in my series on the gospel. We’re thinking about the question, ‘What happens if we reject Jesus?’ Quite a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 25:46

Denomination: Baptist

If John 3:16 Were Not True

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 28, 2019

What if John 3:16 were not true? This sermon answers that question by breaking down the verse phrase by phrase.

What if John 3:16 Were Not True Chuck Sligh April 28, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text. To help me find the sermon TEXT: John 3:16 INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Lose The Glory

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 5, 2020

With all that we are going through, Don't lose the Glory of the Lord

In our lesson this morning we see that the Glory had departed from Israel because of their lack of obedience to God and because they had become a superstitious and an idolatress nation. I know that we do things in our lives, and we do things in our services to give God glory in what we do, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Our Month Of Evangelism

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

With great delight and praise to God in the name of Jesus I wholeheartedly welcome you to the month of our Evangelism.

With great delight and praise to God in the name of Jesus I wholeheartedly welcome you to the month of our Evangelism. It is my prayer that as you embrace this spiritual activity afresh God whom you are working for will compensate you in a big way. The Church, Ecclesia, you and I have been given ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Luke 10:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is A Real Savior Who Came For Real Sinners

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 11, 2020

How do you view yourself in light of God's grace in Christ?

6.17.20 1 Timothy 1:12-15 12 I give thanks to the one who empowered me, namely, Christ Jesus our Lord, that he treated me as trustworthy, appointing me into his ministry. 13 He did this even though formerly I was a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man. But I was shown mercy, because I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Accountability

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 11, 2018

The stark reality of Scripture is that every person, Christian and non-Christian, is accountable before a sovereign God, and will one day have to bow before Christ.

CHRISTIAN ACCOUNTABILITY Study Text: Romans 14: 9 - 13 Introduction: - The stark reality of Scripture is that every person, Christian and non-Christian, is accountable before a sovereign God (Rom. 3:9-19), and will one day have to bow before Christ (Phil. 2:9-11). - Jesus said, “From everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grieving The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 12, 2018

35th in a series from Ephesians addressing the possibility of grieving the Holy Spirit.

“Grieving the Holy Spirit” Ephesians 4:30 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 1. Speak truth not falsehood 4:25 2. Be angry without sinning 4:26-27 ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When World Peace Isn't God's Will

Contributed by Doug Mccoy on Feb 21, 2019

Everyone seems to value world peace, but the God who wants us to return to Him doesn't value it as much as our well-being.

Text: Zechariah 1:7-21 Title: When World Peace Isn’t God’s Will Type: Expository Purpose: Show hearer God is overcoming their oppressors. Main Idea: God is determined to overcome our oppressors. Opening: World Peace. Sometime, somewhere, somehow I saw the Sandra Bullock movie Miss ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:7-21