Sermons on Fulfilling His Purposes:

God's Overruling Sovereignty Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 23, 2012

The Bible fully accepts the free agency of man, but interacting with the free will of man is the overruling hand of a sovereign God. Those that love God and follow His purpose are assured that all things are working for their eternal good.

ROMANS 8: 28 GOD'S OVERRULING SOVEREIGNTY "And we know that all things work together into good for those who are loving God, for those who are being called according to His purpose." IT'S IN THE HOLY WRIT This verse in Holy Writ I see Has very often puzzled me; And many have been led to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Facidng The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2015

Life isn’t easy it is not always a bed of roses, or maybe it is and sometimes that bed of roses is filled with thorns. So how do you deal with those thorns that may crop up in your life from time to time?

Facing the Storms of Life John 6:15-21 Monte T. Brown January 18, 2015 Sunday Morning Stapp Zoe Baptist Introduction: Life isn’t easy it is not always a bed of roses, or maybe it is and sometimes that bed of roses is filled with thorns. So how do you deal with those ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Of The Lord's Church

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

This is a study of the Ministries of the Church of Christ in this world. Each congregation needs to examine its work to ensure that it is fulfilling God’s glorious purpose.

In Matthew 16:18, Jesus emphatically stated that He would build His "Church and the gates of Hades would not overpower it." Indeed, following His resurrection and ascension, we find His establishing the Church on Pentecost in ACTS 2. Throughout the remainder of the Book of ACTS, we see it "having ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Be A Spiritual Hero

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Jan 23, 2006

What is my calling? How can I make a difference in my generation? What does God want me to do? Does these questions sounds familiar? Come and find God’s purpose for you.

Called to be A Spiritual Hero We are standing at the beginning of a new year with lots of challenges in front of us. I believe the biggest challenge is to find your calling and to live out that calling. Romans 8:28 – 30 Romans 8:28 ALT: But we know that to the ones loving God all things work ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deep Water

Contributed by Daniel Wheat on Jan 9, 2005

Christ calls us out of our comfort zone to serve. It takes a deepening faith to hear His calling and obedient. Our faithfulness to Him glorifies the Kingdom and brings others to a deepening of thier faith.

“DEEP WATER” Living to serve wholeheartedly Reference: Luke 5:1-11 Reverend Daniel A. Wheat Introduction: Has anyone ever told a fish story before? Well, I was stationed in Alaska where I had the opportunity of a lifetime to fish for Alaska King Salmon. And let me tell you they get B-I-G! In fact ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

What It Takes To Do His Work

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 21, 2007

Gideon answered the call of God and learnt to overcome discouragement, doubt and obstacles to accomplish the purpose of God.

What does it take to do the work God has called us to do and finish it? Take a look at Gideon. He was called by God for a special purpose at a special time. • God heard the cries of the people, and He wanted to save them from their enemies. He needs a man to do the job. • Gideon needs to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:7-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What I Really Need Is ...purpose Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 18, 2009

What we need is God given purpose. To know who we are in Christ

Disclaimer: Resources gathered from study and from sermoncentral resources. What I really need is ...Purpose Ephesians 1:9-12 Introduction- We have looked for several weeks at a series.. God, what I really need is... We have looked at: God and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Purpose Driven Worship - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 14, 2004

Most of us think we have worshiped when we have felt the music has been uplifting and the sermon challenging... but Scripture seems to say something else. What do you think God believes is the mark of true worship?

OPEN: I love to collect stories, jokes and all kinds of odd information. As I was going through my files, I happened on the following oddities about how did we ended up with the measurements we now use as a society. • Inch – was based upon a King by the name of Edgar… and an inch was the distance ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reality Of His Birth

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 4, 2016

As we prepare for Christmas, we must not be guilty of leaving Jesus in the manger. While I am thankful for His birth in Bethlehem, I also rejoice for Calvary. Jesus came with purpose - to die for our sin and reconcile us to God. He was born to die.

The Reality of His Birth John 12: 27; 32 We are entering that wonderful time of year surrounding Christmas. No doubt it continues to generate a lot of excitement among young and old. Although we have heard it countless times, we never tire of hearing the marvelous account of our Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

All For A Bowl Of Red Stew Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

Like Jacob, we are often tempted to think that we know better than God, and to trade His promises in for a simple bowl of red stew.

Texts: Genesis 25:19-34; Romans 8:1-11 Date: Sunday, July 14, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell As we approach our scripture text in Genesis 25 this morning, we find that the promise given to Abraham is once again in jeopardy. Isaac has grown and married, but Abraham has passed on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Praying For God's Purpose Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 15, 2019

Praying for Spiritual Awakening is a prayer to ask God to help us move out of our comfort zones and use the strength and wealth He has given us to relieve the suffering of others.

Pray For God’s Purpose Isaiah 5:1-7 Introduction The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness. It’s far greater than your family, your career, or even your wildest dreams and ambitions. If you want to know why you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Purpose In The Plagues: To Glorify Himself Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 11, 2007

God glorifies Himself by discrediting His detractors and vindicating His character by what He does.

God’s Purpose in the Plagues: To Glorify Himself (Exodus 9:8-35) view video clip from The Exodus Revealed 1. Since our video-clips contain a number of related segments, we have to view some of these before we get to the texts that address them. 2. Eventually, we will get the children of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:8-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Declares His Mission Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 21, 2018

Last week we began our series on “Red Letters.” We explored the Gospels in short detail. Today we will focus on the Declared Mission of Jesus and the continuing fulfillment of that mission today through the Church!

Luke 4:18-19 Last week we began our series on “Red Letters.” We explored the Gospels in short detail. Today we will focus on the Declared Mission of Jesus and the continuing fulfillment of that mission today through the Church! I. THE MISSION OF JESUS - THE DRIVING FORCE OF THE GOSPEL - LUKE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Proverbs 19:17, Psalm 147:3, Psalm 107:14, Matthew 24:3-14, Luke 24:31, Luke 4:20-21, Matthew 4:17, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, Luke 24:45, Matthew 24:14, Isaiah 53:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

How God Uses Human Weaknes To Bring About His Purposes Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 25, 2005

GOd used Paul and Barnabas’ disagreement over John Mark to expand the work of the gospel. In his sovereignty he can even use our weaknesses to further his ends.

By Camille Lang Have you noticed the world and people in it are just … well, out of control? A life lived seems messy … even off the rails at times…. However it seems to me that today people seem to be showing even less tolerance … more impatience and more anger and I seem to be coming ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

God Can Use Anyone For His Purpose - Ezra 6:14

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 29, 2011

Ezra 6:14 The Jewish leaders made good progress with the building of the Temple, encouraged by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. They completed the Temple as they had been commanded by the God of Israel and by Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, emperors of

God Can Use Anyone For His Purpose - Ezra 6:14 Ezra 6:14 The Jewish leaders made good progress with the building of the Temple, encouraged by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. They completed the Temple as they had been commanded by the God of Israel and by Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, emperors ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:14

Denomination: Pentecostal