Sermons on Divine Purposes:

Our Purpose: Witness Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006

As the body of Christ, we witness because Jesus has commanded us, empowered us, and wants to use us.

Our Purpose: Witness Text: Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Rom. 10:14-15 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 28:18-20 2. Illustration: A man was talking with a friend about a statement another friend had written. He said, "I think it is a beautiful statement. I like the adjectives he uses, but I also want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Our Purpose: Worship Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006

As the Body of Christ we are to worship God because He, and He alone, is worthy of praise.

Our Purpose: Worship Text: Jn. 4:24; Eph. 5:19-20; Heb. 10:25 Introduction 1. Read Jn. 4:19-24 2. "Most people think of the church as a drama," Dr. James Kennedy said, "with the minister as the chief actor, God as the prompter, and the laity as the critic. What is actually the case is that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Methodist

Our Purpose: Fellowship Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006

Fellowship is a commitment to Christ and to one another.

Our Purpose: Fellowship Text: Acts 2:42; Phil. 1:5; Eph. 4:2-3 Introduction 1. Read Acts 2:42 2. Illustration: When Pliny was governor of Bithynia, he wrote a most interesting letter to the Roman Emperor Trajan, asking why Christians were being exterminated, and added: "I have been trying to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Methodist

Whose Purpose Is It Anyway? Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:21).

“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:21). I discovered something interesting today. I looked up all the times “purpose” and “plan” were used in the Bible. In the overwhelming majority of cases, “purpose” referred to God’s purpose regarding ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"You Have Purpose" Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009

Depression is something we can all struggle with during the Holidays. This series directly addresses the causes, and counters with the Promises that God gives us to endure and overcome.

God’s Promises for the Holiday Season You Have a Purpose… I want to begin today’s message with a passage from Psalm 8, to give us some perspective: Psalm 8:3-9 (NLT) When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the moon and the stars you set in place—4 what are mere mortals that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-9

Denomination: Foursquare

It Is The Lord's Purpose That Prevails

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 26, 2008

Pentecost 5(B) - It is the Lord’s purpose that always prevails. As mankind is often challenged to understand, then our God diplays his mighty power.

“IT IS THE LORD’S PURPOSE THAT PREVAILS” (Outline) June 15, 2008 -- PENTECOST 5 -- Job 38:1-11 INTRO: The pride of man ruined God’s perfection created in the Garden of Eden. They took the fruit and they ate. They put themselves in the place of God. After thousands of years and ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Purpose And Passion For Christ

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Jun 29, 2008

This sermon looks at the purpose and passion in the life of the Apostle Paul to assist us in maintaining them in our lives

Purpose and Passion for Christ Scripture: Phil 3:7-14 7 But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. 8 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Purposes Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

All of us here will try to solve problems and face situations using our own strength, but the truth of it all is that if we do not allow the Holy Spirit to give us conviction and guide us, then we will fail.

Like I said last week, we all live with a certain level of stress. Due to our responsibilities and obligations, on a daily basis we are pulled in different directions. And as we were able to determine, the weight of these things slowly begins to fall on our shoulders and that causes our faith to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:7-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Purpose Of His Grace!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 29, 2012

The purpose of God's grace in the life of a believer

Titus 2:11-14 KJV For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Purpose Of Evangelism. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 12, 2013

Our job, our task, our responsibility, our mission is to proclaim the gospel (To tell people what God has done for us).

Prospector and the cowboy-No, sir but I always wanted to. We need to be motivated! There is a story told about a man who was accused of some wrongdoing and was brought before a judge. When the judge asked if he had an attorney to represent him, the man answered, "No, I can't afford one." The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Of Service (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 21, 2013

You can't have evangelism without service and you can't have service without evangelism!

Mark 9:30-37 God's purpose to Seek and Save that which is Lost. The purpose of evangelism is to tell other about Christ, as someone told you. Don’t wait till you are standing by someone’s casket and wondering if they are saved or not….Found out today, asked them today!! The Purpose Of Service ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Of Worship (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 28, 2013

The truth is worship is not about us, it’s not about our likes or our dislikes, it’s not about who’s doing what or who’s not doing what. Worship is about God!

Purpose of Evangelism-To tell someone about Christ, like someone told you. Purpose of Servant Hood-To give a hand up instead of just a hand out! Matthew 4:10-Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Life Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 10, 2011

How to have purpose in Life

Building a Life of Purpose Acts 13:36 Scripture reading (36) Millions of people go through life without any real sense of why they are here and what they ought to be doing in life. It might surprise you to know that the wisest man who ever lived seems at times to have had just such a perspective ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Driven God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011

This message looks at how God's purposes will not be thwarted

INTRODUCTION * God’s purpose, plan, will, etc., is mysterious, but important - God has a purpose for each person, a plan for every person’s life - God has a specific desire in what he wants to accomplish in your life * The question is not if God has a plan for our lives, but (1) do I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose In Discipline

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 31, 2011

God's purpose in discipline is MORE than just to instill righteousness-- it is for our good, and to demonstrate His great love for us.

Hebrews 13:4-11 The author calls the quotation regarding the Lord’s discipline- “encouragement” TWO KEY POINTS: 1)Don’t Take God’s discipline lightly. 2) Don’t let God’s discipline discourage you! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GOD's DISCIPLINE! a) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-12

Denomination: Baptist