Sermons on Fixed Purpose:

Our Purpose Part 1

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 18, 2006

This sermon deals with the purpose of our church as well as our purpose as Christians in reaching others for Christ. (Video version available at our web site at www.glenvillenewlife.com)

Our Purpose Is The Reason Genesis 6:1-22 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 If you were going to build a huge ship, where would you most likely start to build it? God wanted to build the largest ship, the world had seen to date. He had a purpose, which was to save a remnant of the life God had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finding The Gift Of Purpose (Joseph) Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 12, 2023

Finding the Gift of Purpose (Joseph) Series: Finding the True Gift of Christmas Brad Bailey – December 3, 2023

Finding the Gift of Purpose (Joseph) Series: Finding the True Gift of Christmas Brad Bailey – December 3, 2023 INTRO I would venture to say that most of us have come here today…with a sense about our lives…that is related to the hopes and dreams we have had. … that is… we have ideas about how we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:19-25, Matthew 2:13, Proverbs 19:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Courage To Fulfill God's Purpose

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Nov 7, 2017

Faith, Courage, Obedience, and Focus are some of the things Israel lacked in order to fulfill God's purpose.

Courage To Fulfill God's Purpose Numbers 13 & 14 The book of Numbers is one of the most challenging books in the Old Testament. In it we discover that God calls His people to engage in warfare. In fact, if you open to the very beginning of the book, you'll see that this is its opening ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Run The Race

Contributed by Paul Arnold on Apr 23, 2018

Fix our eyes on Jesus, Put Aside all that gets in the way, Run the race with perseverance.

Stage Fright: When we are scared, facing our fears, what sort of advice do we need to hear? “Whatever you do, don’t think about the fact that there are 7 million people watching this live right now…” so says the live chat show presenter to a guest who already looks like a rabbit caught in the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

For This Purpose I Have Come Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 1, 2018

The Advent series this year explores the instances when the Master spoke of the purpose in His coming. This is the first message in this Advent series as Jesus spoke of the purpose of His coming.

“‘Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? “Father, save me from this hour?” But for this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.’ Then a voice came from heaven: ‘I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.’ The crowd that stood there and heard it said that it ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

Fixing Our Eyes On The Eternal 2 Corinthians 4:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 17, 2024

2 Corinthians 4:18 calls us to shift our focus from the temporal to the eternal, transforming our perspective and our lives.

Transformed by Truth: Fixing Our Eyes on the Eternal 2 Corinthians 4:18 Introduction Today, we delve into the profound truth found in 2 Corinthians 4:18. This verse calls us to shift our focus from the temporal to the eternal, transforming our perspective and our lives. 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NLT): ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18, Romans 8:18, Matthew 6:19-20, Colossians 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Fix Your Eyes On Jesus - Hebrews 12:2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 14, 2025

We embark on a journey through Scripture inspired by themes that draw our hearts closer to God and help us to focus on our relationship with God and His transformative presence in our lives.

Go! And Fix Your Eyes on Jesus - Hebrews 12:2 Introduction Today, we embark on a journey through Scripture inspired by themes that draw our hearts closer to God and help us to focus on our relationship with God and His transformative presence in our lives. Our foundational text for today is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Psalm 95:6-7, John 4:24, Psalm 34:8, Romans 8:28, Psalm 91:1-2, Matthew 11:28, Isaiah 40:31, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 145:3, Revelation 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Keep Your Eyes On Eternity Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 14, 2025

The call to “Go!” is not merely about physical movement. It is about keeping our eyes fixed on the eternal purpose of God, living with His Kingdom in focus, and trusting in His promises for what is to come.

Go! And Keep Your Eyes on Eternity Introduction: It is a blessing to be gathered here today, to worship, to reflect, and to be strengthened by the Word of God. Today, I want to speak to you on a subject that is both a command and a promise—a call to action and a declaration of hope. Our theme is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:4, Deuteronomy 31:8, Psalm 92:12-14, Philippians 1:6, John 14:2-3, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Future/Past Series

Contributed by Gavin Rushton on Jul 28, 2016

A sermon about how the future is built on the legacy of the past and how we can learn to help each other to pursue after Jesus

Hi Everyone, I want to start by saying thank you to you all for the welcome that we have received since our move back up to Cumbria, it has been truly amazing and a real blessing, helping us all to feel really loved and appreciated. Thank you all for praying for Annie at the end of last year, I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Anglican

What David Had That Saul Did Not

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 2, 2013

Being a man after God's own heart does not mean totally sinless but one who is trying. Keeping your eyes on the goal is the key.

INTRODUCTION 1. David spent much of his early life alone a. His best friends were sheep and his enemies wild animals b. He seems to have been alone much of his early life 2. His training as king seems to have been done in secret 3. It was even a secret ceremony when he was anointed king 4. Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Were Created For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Feb 19, 2002

From the creation story of man in Genesis 1 and 2 the audience discovers that they were created to bear God’s image, to fulfill His purpose, and to know His fullness.

INTRODUCTION This morning to find our text you can open your Bible with me to Genesis chapter 1. At First Assembly we’ve started an exciting new series on the book of Genesis. Last week in Genesis chapter one we learned three significant lessons about God. This week in Genesis chapters one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-25, Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are Plugged In To God's Purpose Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002

When wegive our life to Christ, we no longer need to fear a purposeless existance. God gives us purpose for our lives.

When I was a little boy, I was much like other little boys, there were certain things that made me afraid. When my mom placed me in my room at night, I was sure that there were monsters on the back side of my bed. The way my room was configured, my bed was about 1-1/2 feet from the wall on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Purpose Of My Worship? Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 10, 2002

A message about the purpose of worship. Do you ever wonder why you come to church and do this thing called worship week after week?

John 4:4-30 4He had to go through Samaria on the way. 5Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired from the long walk, sat wearily beside the well about noontime. 7Soon a Samaritan ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-30, Matthew 4:10

Denomination: Methodist

God Uses Us On Purpose Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 2, 2002

on the dreams of the cupbearer, etc., by Pastor Norval Koch as our guest preacher

Joseph Sermon 3 Genesis 41: 14-16, 39-41 July 21, 2002 “I feel used. I’ve been living away from my family for a long time. I’m in a far off land. I’ve been mistreated, worked like a slave, and just when I thought things were going well, I get knocked down again by some false accusations. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:14-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Purpose Of The Church - Part One Series

Contributed by James Capps on Mar 11, 2003

An overview of the Five Purposes of the church from the Purpose Driven Church by Rick Warren.

The Purpose of the Church Exodus 9:16 & Philipians 2:1-11 Part 1 – overview Everyone has a purpose. Everything we do that is worthwhile has a purpose God gave us the church with a purpose in mind…why is it that so many times the church seems so out of touch then? I think when the world, that’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:16, Philippians 2:1-11, Exodus 9:1-35

Denomination: Methodist