Sermons on Finding Our Purpose:

Finding My Place In The Body Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 11, 2005

A challenge to find and exercise the God given Spiritual gifts for the building up of the church.

Stewardship Series #1 - Finding My Place in the Body (spiritual gifts) Pastor Glenn Newton Sept. 11, 2005 1CO 12:1 Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. 2 You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Learning To Value Our Time SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

We are all students in the school of life, guided by the Holy Spirit. Our purpose is to learn and gain knowledge. Understanding the value of our time on earth is crucial.

We gather here today to give thanks to God for another new year. As we enter into this year, it is important to remember that our time on earth is a learning experience. We are like students in a school, with the Holy Spirit as our teacher. Let us reflect on the significance of this and how it can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Topics: Life Lessons, Spiritual Growth

Bow Our Knees Before The Father

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Feb 23, 2006

If we dwell in the presence of God moment by moment, then we look to the Christ within to find His abiding presence.

BOW OUR KNESS BEFORE THE FATHER Ephesians 3:14-21 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCA, Daraga, albay February 26, 2006 INTRODUCTION Have you ever watched the stars in the night so stunningly beautiful and awesome that you spend hours ponder its beauty- that you longed to be part of it? Or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Hope In Hard Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Naomi's story teaches us that even in the face of immense suffering and adversity, God's goodness, kindness, and mercy prevail.

The book of Ruth takes us back to a time when judges ruled in Israel, around 1200 B.C. It is often regarded as one of the greatest love stories ever written. Today, we will explore the lessons we can learn from the story of Ruth and Naomi. Naomi's decision to leave Bethlehem during the famine was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Topics: Naomi And Ruth, Overcoming Adversity

Our Absolute Need For One Another

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jul 24, 2002

In an age of social isolationism and disengagement from the body of Christ, the Lord is calling us to be a community of believers again.

Our Absolute Need for One Another August, 2002 Acts 2: 42-47 “They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Romans 12:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Your Sweet Spot

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 4, 2001

A critical part of stewardship is to discover and use your spiritual gifts as well as "natural" talents for service.

FINDING YOUR SWEET SPOT What do a tennis racket, a baseball bat, and a golf club have in common? They all have a sweet spot. There is a place on them that allows you the opportunity to make the type of contact with the respective balls they are designed to hit that will allow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7, Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Following In His Steps.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 24, 2019

Following in his steps – 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 21-25 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: FIRST: Jesus is our Example in Life (vs 21-23) SECOND: Jesus is our Substitute in Death (vs 24) THIRD: Jesus is our Guardian Shepherd in Heaven (vs 25) SERMON BODY Ill: • C.S. Lewis was once asked, “Why do Christians suffer?” • He answered, “Why not? They are the only ones who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Brethren

Finding Strength In Tough Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

An uplifting sermon offering hope and encouragement when seeking God's help during challenging periods.

One day, a man took his young son to the top of a high hill. He pointed in every direction - north, south, east, and west - and said, "Son, God's love is as big as all of this." The little boy looked at his dad and exclaimed, "Just think, Dad, we are right in the middle of it all. Oh yeah, God is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Topics: Endurance, Faith

Finding Salvation Through Tribulation

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 21, 2002

This is a narrative style sermon of finding hope in life’s troubles.

"Finding Salvation through Tribulation." Comfort: Good Choices in Troubled Times Ruth 1:1,2,11-13, 16-18, 20,21; 2:8-12; 4:8-10, 14-17 Introduction Today I want to share with you a story about three women and the choices they make. (Read Ruth 1:1,2) Forced to leave their home in Bethlehem ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Find Success In 2003

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 29, 2002

A New Year’s sermon that tries to help the listener find success by following Joshua’s example.

Joshua 1:1-9 & 10-16 Deuteronomy 34:9 "How To Find Success In 2003" INTRODUCTION Through long years of preparation and finally a burning bush experience, God called Moses to lead the Children Of Israel out of Egypt. At the conclusion of Moses’ life and calling, in Deuteronomy 34, we read ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-16, Deuteronomy 34:9

Denomination: Nazarene

Finding The Hope You Need Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Nov 19, 2009

You need hope to cope. Where can you find the hope you need in this mixed-up world? Paul tells us in Ephesians 1:15-23.

A Study in Ephesians: WHERE TO FIND THE HOPE YOU NEED Ephesians 1:15-23 ________________________________________ The Ephesians were exhibiting ample amounts of faith and love but were coming up short in hope. Paul praised the Ephesians for their faith and love but prayed for their hope. As a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God’s Comfort

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 29, 2010

In some of the storms of life, God intervenes and shelters us. In others, He allows us to be exposed so that we will be pressed more closely to Him.

Opening illustration: Whether we are reading the daily paper, listening to the radio, or watching TV, the news is filled with what one might call the fruits of discouragement and even despair. Life is like a continuous newsreel showing the futile actions of people trying to live without a biblical ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 46- An Anchor For Our Souls! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Jan 19, 2021

It is apparent that we are living in troublesome, turbulent times! If we look “horizontally” for hope, we may not find it! If we look “vertically” specifically to Psalm 46, we can find a hope that only heaven can afford!

Topic: Sermon Series- Encouragement from the Psalms Text: Psalm 46:1-5 Title: Psalm 46 – An Anchor for the Soul Into: It is apparent that we are living in troublesome, turbulent times! Civil and political unrest, a global pandemic, economic woes, are the leading stories in our evening news ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-5

Gen. 3:1-11 Where Art Thou?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 13, 2013

Today our thought is to do with "where are we" in our relationship with God. God, because He is God knew that our 1st parents would sin, and so He had already made a way that fallen man could be redeemed ever before there was man or sin.

Gen. 3:1-11 WHERE ART THOU? 2-16-13 Today our thought is to do with "where are we" in our relationship with God. In our text today we'll see that Satan used the serpent as his means and way to communicate with Eve. Adam and Eve were at the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For God's Purpose Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 15, 2019

Praying for Spiritual Awakening is a prayer to ask God to help us move out of our comfort zones and use the strength and wealth He has given us to relieve the suffering of others.

Pray For God’s Purpose Isaiah 5:1-7 Introduction The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness. It’s far greater than your family, your career, or even your wildest dreams and ambitions. If you want to know why you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ