Sermons on Fulfill His Good Purpose:

Why Should We Read The Bible?

Contributed by Jeffery Karnes on Dec 10, 2002

Tells reason why we should read the Bible, and some of the excuses that Christians come up with for not reading it.

Why should we read the Bible? 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Have you heard about the couple that sent their son off to college at Ohio State? When he left they gave him a Bible and told him to read it carefully, because it would be very helpful. Well after a few weeks of school the son wrote home and told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Where Does God Want Me To Live?

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 3, 2006

God has all the answers for every aspect of your life. While studying the Bible to help decide where I should live, I found a more important truth - "how" I should live. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[Where Does God Want You To Live?] Slide Graphic – House with for sale sign in front What is your favorite book of the Bible? John? Acts? Genesis? I am the only person I know who’s favorite book is Deuteronomy, and today I’m going to tell you why. When I was growing up, my father was in the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

In His Silence

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002

God’s silence is not a sign of rejection but a call to greater faith

Sermon: In His Silence Matt 15:21-28 August 18. 2002 READ SCRIPTURE I. Introduction A. I am glad you are here this morning for I have a few things I want to say to you: 1. You have to listen (a) A bicycle can’t stand on its own because it is two-tired. (b) A chicken crossing the road ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Good News For The Poor And Infirm

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 11, 2008

Jesus came to restore the whole man, both physically and spiritually as evidenced by his healing of the Leper.

Lk 4__14-22 and 5__12-13 Proclaim glad tidings to the poor Friday after Epiphany First Reading 1 Jn 4:19–5:4 Beloved, we love God because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar; for whoever does not love a brother whom he has seen cannot ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

How To Grow A Healthy Church

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 18, 2000

Main Idea: Healthy churches are those that fulfill their biblical purpose.

Main Idea: Healthy churches are those that fulfill their biblical purpose. Introduction: (Duct tape illustration using a roll of tape) Many of you here are very familiar with this product. You have probably used it many times for many different purposes. Years ago, thousands of dollars went into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

His Bride

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 29, 2013

There is coming a day of celebration that will take place in heaven that will far exceed anything that has happened since the beginning of creation. All heaven will ring with shouts of joyous praise and exaltation to the Lamb of God as He takes His bride.

His Bride Revelation 19:1-10 Introduction: There is coming a day of celebration that will take place in heaven that will far exceed anything that has happened since the beginning of creation. All heaven will ring with shouts of joyous praise and exaltation to the Lamb of God as Christ takes His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

His Personality Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

You will not understand Him if you don’t get in a relationship with Him. The doctrine of the Holy Spirit’s personality is of the highest importance from the standpoint of worship. If all we think of Him is some personal influence or power, like many do, w

Sunday October 7th, 2007 Sermon: His personality Series: The Holy Spirit pt 1 Scripture:2 Corinthians 13:14 Speaker: Pastor Michael West You will not understand Him if you don’t get in a relationship with Him. The doctrine of the Holy Spirit’s personality is of the highest importance from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are You Satisfied With?

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001

What we are satisfied with determines what we do and how hard we work.

What are you satisfied with? What we are satisfied with determines what we do and how hard we work. God does reward honest labor. What about spiritual life? Paul said, “Be ye filled with the Spirit.” I. What are you satisfied with in church services? 1. Lessons 2. Prayer 3. How often meets 4. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 14:40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tragedy Of Saying No To Christ

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

In this scripture text we look at our first example of one that said no to Christ.

The Tragedy of Saying No to Christ Sunday September 10, 2000 (Mat 19:16-22) And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? – 17. And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Church Of God

His Wrath Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

God’s wrath is real! I know we do not like to talk about it but it is real!

Romans 1:18-32 Getting on the Same Page as God about His Wrath Introduction A. Ohh boy, this should be a fun one B. I like to preach about God’s love, God’s Power, God’s Forgiveness C. Those topics are enjoyable to preach on D. When you are studying a book of the Bible, in our case Romans, you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Secret Of Satisfaction

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Jan 24, 2006

BRETHREN, we try to find satisfaction in all the components of life. And the SATISFACTION is found only in the loving FELLOWSHIP with the creator of life not in its components

God Secret of Satisfaction Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 November 6, 2005 Good News Christian Fellowship INTRODUCTION A. There is nothing like the joy and satisfaction of a job well done (ex. Fixing furniture, etc.) There a sense of joy of having producing something beautiful. B. Life, however, is not ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace To Face The Hours

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 10, 2003

A message to help those face life each and everyday with the grace of God.

GRACE TO FACE THE HOURS Scripture Reference: Job 14:1-5 A few weeks back, a movie came out entitled, "The Hours." Though the underlying theme of homosexuality may surprise you, the critics declare the movie was thought provoking as it dealt with how individuals handle the stresses of life as each ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Singing Mountains And Clapping Trees

Contributed by James May on Sep 17, 2006

Serving the Lord brings the blessings of God. Satan is looking for another "Sucker", do don’t be one of them.

Singing Mountains and Clapping Trees By Pastor Jim May What a world we live in! If there was ever a time that could be compared to the days of Noah, today is that time. People are running back and forth across the land, covering the entire face of the earth like ants on an anthill. We are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Will Never Quit Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 29, 2007

Sermon three in the series. The characteristics of a Christian who never quits seeking to fulfill God’s purpose for his or her life.

I Will Never Quit Sean Lester April 28, 2007 Text: To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. There will be trouble and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

With His Coming

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 30, 2015

Jesus became vulnerable so that we might become victorious. He put himself in harm's way to drive all harm away from us.

THERE’S A STORY in the Bible about King Jehoshaphat and how, one day, he was given some distressing news. Messengers came, and they told him that the massive armies of three – not one or two, but three – nations were coming against him. “A great multitude,” they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed