Sermons on Finding Purpose In Life:

The Purpose For Delay PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore and understand God's perfect timing, the power of faith, and the purpose of delay in our lives.

Good morning, family! We've got an exciting exploration before us today, as we dive into Mark 5:22-41, a passage teeming with truth about God's perfect timing, the power of faith, and the purpose of delay. As Germany Kent once said, "With God, there’s always an appointed time for things, and when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-41

Topics: God's Timing, Perfect Timing

The Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Sep 1, 2016

When a Church misses its God given purpose, it becomes a social gathering

BIBLE STUDY THEME: UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIVINE LIFE PURPOSE TOPIC- THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH 1 TEXT- MATTHEW 16:18-19, 1 COR 12:12-27 INTRODUCTION- There are questions about the purpose of the church even in this present cruel generation. These questions are as follow: why was the church of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purpose Of The Law Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 7, 2008

If the Law was not the means to salvation, then what is it’s purpose?

Galatians 3:23-29 “The Purpose of the Law” Vs. 23 • “Before faith came.” o Definite article in the Greek before “faith”  the faith. o Before faith means before the fulfillment of the faith, that is the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. • “shut up” o Means imprisoned, they were still ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Today Counts Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 19, 2016

When you discover your life purpose, you are playing an important part in lifting up His name, advancing His kingdom and accomplishing His will.

A. WHAT’S YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE? 1. Salvation. “The Lord is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (I Peter 3:9). 2. To grow spiritually. “For this is the will of God, your sanctification” (I Thess. 4:3, NASB). 3. To ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Purposed Discipline Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 14, 2003

In 1 Corinthians 5, Paul severely admonishes the church for it’s failure to discipline an erring brother. The lesson we need to take from the Corinthian problem is: Don’t Forsake Christ’s Plan of Discipline.

Purposed Discipline Series: Studies from 1 Corinthians 5:1–13 1 Corinthians INTRODUCTION UCLA sociologist, James Wilson, has observed an interesting fact about city life: The crime rate escalates on those streets where broken windows are not repaired. His study showed that the failure to replace ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abundant Life

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 26, 2015

Reveals three things we need to do to find the abundant life. Repent, Release, and Receive

“Abundant Life” October 21, 2015 John 10:7-11 7 Then Jesus said to them again, “Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All who ever came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. 9 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Purpose Of The Gifts

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013

Spiritual gifts are abilities given to us apart from our first birth. They equip us to function as members of the body of Christ. Our spiritual gifts, though different, are all useful so we can work together to serve God and each other. We are ide

The purpose of the gifts Spiritual gifts are abilities given to us apart from our first birth. They equip us to function as members of the body of Christ. Our spiritual gifts, though different, are all useful so we can work together to serve God and each other. We are identified as believers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Charismatic

The Purpose Of The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 3, 2007

Purpose Driven Concepts. Five Purposes presented as an acrostic - SHINE. Second Sermon in this Series - God’s Committed Community.

God’s Committed Community: The Purpose of The Church Last week we looked at the Nature Of The Church and we found that the Bible calls the church: 1. A FELLOWSHIP. 2. A FAMILY. 3. A BODY. 4. A FLOCK. Each one of these terms gives us a different understanding of The Church and shows how The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cross-Purposes

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011

Jesus was dead, so what is to be done with the body. Watch how God makes sure that His Son is honored, and how that is with cross-purposes with what men want to do. Is it any surprise that God wins?

Passage: Matthew 27:57-66 Intro: So Jesus is dead, the crowds are gone, the drama is over, ( or so most thought) 1. the sun has reappeared, but for just a few more hours 2. the earth has stopped shaking, and there is nothing left but the sad sight of three mutilated corpses on crosses. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Purpose Of The Vine

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 8, 2023

The meaning of the parable of the vine in John 15

The Purpose of the Vine Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 15:1-11 John 15:1 “aI am the true vine, and My Father is the bvinedresser. 2 “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He 1prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3 “aYou are already ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Serving The Purpose Of God

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 31, 2010

• Many people have no clear purpose for their lives. • Even Christians can go through life never realizing God’s plan for them. • Only through discovering His purpose for us can we experience genuine fulfillment. I want to experience His purpose for

Introduction • Many people have no clear purpose for their lives. • Even Christians can go through life never realizing God’s plan for them. • Only through discovering His purpose for us can we experience genuine fulfillment. I want to experience His purpose for my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005

Understanding Prayer through the teaching of Christ’s model prayer

THE PURPOSE OF PRAYER Matthew 6:9-13 I love the prayers of children. They are so honest and thoughtful. Maybe you’ve heard some of these letters written to God by children. Dear GOD, Instead of letting people die and having to make new ones, why don’t you just keep the ones you have? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose For My Life (Living With An Eternal Perspective)

Contributed by Ed Cheng on Jul 14, 2016

God has a specific purpose for your life. It is that you come to know Him intimately and enjoy His presence in a relationship that is deeply personal and satisfying. This glorifies Him when you know Him in such a way!

God’s Purpose for my Life (Gaining an Eternal Perspective) Col. 1:15-16 (NIV) The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of The Furnace

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 19, 2014

This text encourages us to know that God uses trials to burn up our bondage; God does not want to fry us - He wants to free us.

King Nebuchadnezzar made a golden statue whose height was sixty cubits and whose width was six cubits; he set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. 2Then King Nebuchadnezzar sent for the satraps, the prefects, and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the justices, the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Worship

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 27, 2021

Many have preached on Isaiah 6; this is a music minister's take on the passage, and its implications on godly, righteous living.

I. Introduction A. After attending church one Sunday morning, a little boy knelt at his bedside that night and prayed, "Dear God, we had a good time at church today--but I wish you had been there!" B. In what ways do we evaluate our worship? How do we determine if “God ...read more