Sermons on Fulfilling His Purposes:

Formed To Be Friends Of God - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 26, 2004

Jesus said that we’re His friends... but what do friends of God do???

OPEN: Friendship is an elusive commodity. I have sought quotes and illustrations on this topic and found only a few observations I found to be enlightening… but the few that I did find were enlightening: One Native American Indian Tribe described a friend as: “someone who carries my sorrows on his ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Know What Your Problem Is? Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007

Crushing the criticism that divides the family

Theme: Family Busters Purpose: Crushing the criticism that divides the family We have all heard, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old saying? James had his own ideas on the cause of a critical spirit. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Spirit Of Freedom

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002

This sermon addresses how the amount of freedom that we have depends upon how much we yield to the Holy Spirit.

THE SPIRIT OF FREEDOM Text: Romans 8:1-11 There is the story of a child who was all dressed up with some place important to go. That place was a photographers shop. That little boy and his family were going to have a family portrait made. Dad was going to meet them there. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

People.calm

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 25, 2006

Too often God’s design for victorious living is replaced with fear, depression and anxiety. What can be done about it?

My preparation took some interesting twists and turns – where I started on Tuesday morning is not where I ended up last night! I feel drawn to today’s subject and couldn’t seem to get around it. I trust this as God’s leading and proceed accordingly. Whoever you are this is for you from God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

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

What's Your Address Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 30, 2005

AS Christians we must realize our home is not this world. We must identify that we are aliens in this world.

“CSI: CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL IDENTITY” “What’s Your Address?” July 3, 2005 Intro: Recap last week; “Who are You?” We were dead in sin; God made us alive in Christ. Today we are going to look at what happens in our lives in terms of our living conditions since we are new in Christ. “And God raised ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Living Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 25, 2008

Paul is informing the church how to live as a Christian, not only as individuals, but as a group.

Christian Living: Phil. 4:1-9 Intro – There’s not much context here besides to know that Paul is writing to the church at Philippi. He’s writing from prison and Paul loves this church. He really looooves this church! We know that in ch.3 Paul was urging the church to know their secure by grace ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose For Us

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 20, 2022

These verses show that God's purpose is to provide good for those who love Him and are the called. So what does it mean: "called according to His purpose"? I think the context of this statement provides the answer.

Alba 2-20-2022 GOD'S PURPOSE FOR US Romans 8:26-30 Purpose, it is important in life isn't it. You find it everywhere. There is even a website called onpurpose.org. Its founder and CEO, Tom Tippin made the following statement: “We believe in putting purpose before profit. We're a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Purpose In Our Pain Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023

Message 1 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

One of our pastors shared a story with me Thursday about a bittersweet moment that he experienced on Wednesday as he attended the funeral visitation of the mother-in-law of one of our former staff members. I wasn’t able to travel to the visitation myself but I have genuinely been praying for his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessings Of A Long Life Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

The 23rd Psalm is one of the most beloved in all of Scriptures, especially of those with a few miles on the odometer of life. I suspect that the older a person gets the more he falls in love with the psalm. I think I know why!

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series The Blessings of A Long Life Psalm 23 Introduction: The 23rd Psalm is one of the most beloved in all of Scriptures, especially of those with a few miles on the odometer of life. I suspect that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Bad Things Happen

Contributed by Jon Miller on Feb 23, 2005

How to deal with life when bad things happen

God is Our Refuge and Strength Against the Elements of Nature Itself. A. Every day we hear of floods, droughts, volcanos, earthquakes, etc. 1. Thousands are killed by these disasters. 2. Many times there is little or no warning. Man can do nothing, not even hide! 3. Many ask, "Where is God in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27

Who Are You? Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 23, 2005

We need to understand who we are in Christ to help us fulfill the plan God has laid out for us.

C.S.I.: CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL IDENTITY “Who are you?” June 26, 2005 Intro: One of the greatest issues in life is determining who we really are in our attitudes, actions and character. We are often swayed by the crowd, influenced by society and pressured by the media to fit into the “social norm.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Strategy For Success

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 11, 2008

The Apostle Paul gives this church his personal testimony because Paul was never one to let circumstances conquer him. Rather, with the help of God, he was determined to fulfill his God-given purpose. In this text, Paul’s attitude, dedication, and determi

Subject: Paul’s Strategy for Success Text: Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction: Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides a strategy for the Philippian Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, the Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

There Is Something Above Me Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 5, 2003

The eigth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God. This message challanges us to have an awareness and desire for the plans of God, to love biblically, and to accept personal responsibility in the body of Ch

THERE IS SOMETHING ABOVE ME William Bennettt has said, “we live in a society that “values self-expression over self-control.” Pollster Daniel Yankelovich has reported that our society now places less value on sacrifice and moral good, less value than before on what we owe to others as a matter of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, Mark 10:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Give Up Hope

Contributed by John Covell on Oct 17, 2001

My goal is for you to become hopeless-give up hope of changing the past, give up hope of changing what others have done to us, and give up hope of changing ourselves.

Hopeless. Have you ever felt like that? Totally without hope? You tried everything you could think of, you’re at the end of your rope, with no more solutions in sight and you wonder—am I hopeless? Now, I hope that the video and the actors didn’t make you think we’re down on counseling—we’re not. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational