Sermons on Finding Purpose In Life:

Life's Greatest Choices

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on May 4, 2007

A baccalaureate message on the way our choices determine largely how we spend our lives and where we will be in eternity.

LIFE’S GREATEST CHOICES (A Baccalaureate Message) "In all your ways acknowledge (know) Him and He will make straight your paths." - Proverbs 3:6 The Bible and literature join hands in viewing life as a journey or a road. A popular folk song says, "How many roads must a man walk down, before he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Life Of Joseph; God's Plan Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 17, 2017

Finding God's plan in your life and through your life.

Life of Joseph; Fulfilling God’s plan Genesis 50:15-21 Prayer- Introduction- We are wrapping up a mini-series today on the life of Joseph. We have looked at some of the things he went through in his life. Some of the things done to him were deserved and many things were beyond his control. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Nazarene

01 Paul's Formula For An Overflowing Life Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 11, 2007

The Formula for Living an Overflowing Life 1. Thank 2.Pray 3. Remember 4. Know 5. Live

PowerPoint Available Handout Available PowerPoint Transitions + New Slide > Transition In X Transition Out ________________________________________________________ X ❶ The Search For The Formula > Steve Fossett (63) - Made millions on the stock market - He is best known for his five world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Pain

Contributed by Jordan Wirkkala on Dec 12, 2007

Finding purpose in persecution

Paul’s Pain: Finding purpose in persecution -I went snowboarding for the first time and got hurt pretty bad with all of the constant falling. My wife snowboards and I was hoping to get a little compassion. She would have except for the fact that she could not stop laughing at me. -The pain that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fresh Start: It's A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Dec 19, 2006

It’s a wonderful life because God is all about helping us start over, and finding a second chance.

Intro: In many ways the season of Advent is like a pregnant woman. It’s all about expectation. Of her we say, “she’s expecting.” Expecting what? Mail? A promotion? We’ll, a birth of course! She’s looking forward to a birth that will make the struggles of this present life, really wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Purpose Filled Love - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 7, 2004

Many people down thru the ages have been "purpose driven"... but have failed to understand the most important part of what makes us a Christian. Do you know what might have been missing in their lives?

OPEN: A mother looked out a window and saw Johnny playing church with their three kittens. He had them lined up and was preaching to them. The mother turned around to do some work. A while later she heard meowing and scratching on the door. The cats were obviously upset and frightened. She ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purpose Driven Strength - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 22, 2004

Paul rejoiced in his weaknesses and hardships and difficulties... was he crazy? No, he had learned the source of strength in his weakness.

OPEN: Years ago, the story was told of a Sunday School teacher who – on the Sunday before Thanksgiving - was encouraging the children in her class to share things they were grateful for. A little boy was asked what he was thankful for, and he thought for a moment. Then the boy went through a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding God's Will

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 28, 2010

A sermon on God's will for our lives

Evening Service for 9/26/2010 Proverbs 3:1-26 HoHum: Lewis and Clark expedition. This was a courageous thing. When they left St. Louis, they were going into uncharted territory without any contact with people back home. Meriwether Lewis invited William Clark along. This was Clark's response: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5 Keys How To Find, Achieve And Maintain Your Purpose Of Life

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on May 25, 2004

This is 5 great but basic principles how you going to do with your purpose in life.

5 Keys How to Find, Achieve and Maintain Your Purpose of Life Donny M. T. Jeremiah 29:11 Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (RSV) God had interest on our future, He care about our future, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Charismatic

Finding Your Identity Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 13, 2023

You are no accident. God created you on purpose and for a purpose!

Two weeks ago we started an apologetics series called, “What do you believe?” Last week, we raised the following three questions: What is Truth? Can the truth be known? Can the truth about God be known? We talked about the 5 big questions that humanity has sought to answer throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 11:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passionate Purpose Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 3, 2017

A PASSIONATE PURPOSE AT THE CORE OF OUR BEING DRIVES OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS.

Passionate Purpose 2/19/17 Ephesians 2:8-10 INTRODUCTION Great Moments in the NBA Asleep on the bench Carmelo Anthony Vince Carter Andre Iguodala Chris Kaman Great Moments in Church Asleep in the row Alan Hirsch is an Australian missiologist, author, and thought leader in the missional church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Life Worth Living Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

God created us to live a high caliber life that finds expression upward and outward.

A Life worth Living Ephesians 4:1-16 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Intro: 1st 3 chapters of Ephesians focused on doctrine. The 2nd 3 move to exhortation or encouragement, charging or challenging the believers to live up to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discovering God

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 3, 2012

As Christians we are on a journey that should cause us to discover the God we serve. I believe we find this to true in the biblical character Jacob's life in which I would like to make application from.

Discovering God Genesis 47:7-10, 27-31 The journey of Jacob is an amazing story of a man finding his way through life with at the beginning trusting in what came natural for him. Somewhere along the way he truly discovers the God of his fathers. In many ways our lives are similar to the life of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Embrace The Change: Finding Blessings In Turmoil SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Are you experiencing a rough patch in your life where everything seems to be going wrong? Good news awaits you! God is transitioning you into a phase of blessings! Embrace the change!

Do you feel like you are going through a difficult time in your life and nothing seems to be going right? Well, I have some good news for you! God is about to bring a change and shift you into a place of blessing. Get ready for a transformation! Isaiah 40:1-5 Psalm 126:1-6 In the scriptures, we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5

Topics: God's Purpose, Blessings In Disguise

"Made On Purpose, For A Purpose"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 16, 2017

Many people will go through their entire life without knowing their purpose. God has a purpose for you and it is not a secret.

“Made on Purpose, for a Purpose” Ephesians 2:8-10 There are several words or phrases I could use that depending on the generation you grew up in, you would know exactly what I mean. • I am trying to find myself • I want to find my destiny • Lord what is my calling • Lord do I have a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist