Sermons on Finding Purpose In Life:

Finding Hope In A Hopeless World Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 12, 2006

Clre Booth Luce once said, "There are no hopeless situations; there are only people who have grown hopeless about them." We’ll examine hope through Abraham’s life as referenced by Paul in Romans 4.

Finding Hope in a Hopeless World Romans 4:18-25 Rev. Brian Bill 8/13/06 Good morning. My name is Abraham. I thought it was time for me to speak to you since the Apostle Paul has been using me as an example in Romans 4 and your pastor dropped the ball by only alluding to me last week. I think he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 11 - Chosen For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 25, 2024

The life of Jonah teaches us that there is nothing we do is hidden from God. Also, we learn that as a church we must be certain of our identity and our purpose so we can glorify God through all we are and all we do.

We read in Jonah 1:7-8, Then the men said to each other, "We should throw lots to find out why this is happening to us." So the men threw lots. The lots showed that the troubles came to them because of Jonah. Then the men said to Jonah, "It is your fault that this terrible thing is ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:7-8, Acts 5:1-3, Matthew 16:18, Acts 20:28, Hebrews 12:23, Philippians 3:20, 1 Peter 2:9, Exodus 19:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Good Fight

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Oct 13, 2001

Good news for weary soldiers of the faith. (19th Sunday After Pentecost, Year C)

It is war—not a war fought with conventional weapons, but one that can only be fought by sound teaching and godly living. The early church was in a for its life against those who were trying to combine God’s truth with popular human ideas. (This deadly mix that would later result in something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Lutheran

What Are You Pursuing?

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Jul 5, 2014

Some people pursue a career, some people pursue an education, some people pursue a position or status, some pursue fame, some riches, house and lot, car, some a boyfriend or girlfriend. What are YOU pursuing?

Background Some people pursue a career, some pursue an education, others pursue a position, power, or status; some pursue fame or riches, others a house or car; still others a business, some a boyfriend or girlfriend, and others a cellphone. Philippians 3:8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8, Philippians 3:9, Philippians 3:4-6, Philippians 3:11, Philippians 3:13-14, Philippians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Discouragement

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

Discouragement is one of Satan’s most effective weapons epically against church leaders and people in authority

Dealing with Discouragement Discouragement is one of Satan’s most effective weapons epically against church leaders and people in authority I) What is discouragement? Definition = to decrease courage; to be faint hearted; to lose hope; to be dismayed; the lace of desire to move forward or stand ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20, 1 Kings 19:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Coming Together To Complete God's Mission Series

Contributed by Brad Robertson on Sep 23, 2007

The fourth message in the "Pay-off of Perseverance" Series

Series: The Pay-off of Perseverance Message #4: Coming Together to Complete God’s Mission - September 23, 2007 The Big Idea: God has a race, a specific mission, marked out for our church family that he is calling us to finish together. 1. As a church family, let’s run linked up. Since we are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beef Stew

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 27, 2007

All of us are different yet when we work together it blends well.

Beef Stew: One With Many Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-30 Introduction Last week I spoke to you about the divisions that exist within Christianity. I shared with you that I believe only the power of love will enable us to build bridges to close those divisions. I talked about the “Failure To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running The Race: Living A Life Of Purpose Acts 20:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 27, 2024

In Acts 20:24 the Apostle Paul shares his deep sense of mission and dedication.

Running the Race: Living a Life of Purpose Acts 20:24 Introduction: Today, we will explore a powerful verse from the book of Acts that speaks to the purpose and passion with which we are called to live our lives. Our focus will be on Acts 20:24, where the Apostle Paul shares his deep sense of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24, Philippians 3:8, Romans 1:16, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Where You Are

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 14, 2007

The message reflects on how often we are physically in one place, by mentally and emotionally somewhere else. It calls us to actually be, where we are.

(The following message was incubated at a seminar conducted by Richard Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline. At that seminar, he reflected on discussions that he and Dallas Willard had shared regarding learning to actually be at the place that we physically are. Rather than a full ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Bible And Retirement: Lesson 5: Playing To Win

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004

Series: The Bible and Retirement

A. THE END OF THE GAME IS RETIREMENT 1. Retirement doesn’t happen at a chronological age, but at your age of choice. Retirement should be dreamed, planned, and worked for, then enjoyed. 2. Life is a journey to retirement. - You are gonna get in the game whether you want to or not. - You are in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Living Wide Open

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 4, 2006

What if God multiplied your efforts by 100?

Living Wide Open (Part Two) Matthew 19:16-30 Acts 13:36 And David served the purposes of God in his generation. Participant vs. spectator Read Philippians 2:5-11 “He made himself nothing; he took the humble position of a slave and appeared in human form.” Object Lesson: serving towel 1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The "In Christ" Metamorphosis

Contributed by Vanita George on Apr 20, 2005

This is about a Child of God experiencing the FULLNESS in Christ.

The “In Christ” Metamorphosis - Vanita George (20/04/2005) (WOV Fire Group) Introduction: The title for my message today is “The ‘In Christ’ Metamorphosis”. I did my Bachelors in Zoology and I guess that’s where I’ve picked this term ‘Metamorphosis’. Most of us must know what it means ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Our Dream Roads Take Strange Turns Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

Reaffirming God’s presence and power in our lives

Good news and bad news… Bad news… comfort can kill you. Researchers at the University of California at Berkeley did an experiment some time ago that involved introducing an amoeba into a perfectly stress-free environment: ideal temperature, optimal concentration of moisture, constant food supply. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Once And Future King

Contributed by Scott Lefebvre on Oct 12, 2004

A call to pursue your destiny in God by leaving your past, looking beyond the present, & living for the future. (Props to James Emery White from whom I shamelessly stole the three levels of living.

THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING Have you ever had one of those days where you wanted so bad for it to just be over? Because you knew that tomorrow had to be better. Because there’s just no way that any two days could ever be this bad. Last summer my dad and I flew back to Wisconsin to hook up ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wanting, Having & Needing

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 7, 2003

Learning to want what we have in the Lord is important to our spiritual health.

INTRODUCTION : Turn with me to the 23rd Psalm, probably the most recognized verse in all Christendom. Recite Psalm 23 from memory. TEXTUAL IDEA: It is a Psalm of David. The song of a king, the song of a shepherd, a song of desire and a song of trust. SERMON IDEA: I have labeled tonight’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist