Sermons on Goal Oriented:

Christ-Likeness Remains Our Presdestined Purpose

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Mar 10, 2007

The goal of all discipleship is to create Christ-likeness in believers.

CHRIST-LIKENESS REMAINS OUR PREDESTINED PURPOSE Romans 8:28-39 By late Spring, 1864, the American Civil War reached a military impasse that compromised President Lincoln’s re-election. He wrote a note to that effect, then filed it. General Sheridan’s victories in the Shenandoah Valley and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attaining Maturity Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 12, 2010

Presents the goal of unity and building up the body of Christ.

Introduction We have been going through the fourth chapter of Ephesians. Let’s review. After three chapters extolling the blessings of God shown to believers in Christ Jesus, Paul begins to address how we live in response to those blessings. In verse 1 he tells us to walk in a manner worthy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Persuade Someone

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 24, 2015

The goal of this sermon is that everyone will become active in sharing the faith.

“Persuade Someone ” “I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ.” Philemon 6 NIV Intro: Greg was a new Christian. He had only been baptized a few weeks when he started attending a ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Oct 12, 2023

Living a holy life should be the goal of every Christian.

Living a holy life should be the goal of every Christian. It means that we are separated from the world, as we emulate Jesus Christ daily in our walk with God. This does not mean that we are perfect human beings. It only means that we must do our best to please God. In Hebrews 12:14, the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 3 - A Formula For Impacting Our World Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 9, 2025

God has not only given us a goal, He has given us a methodology for reaching that goal. It is a concise and clear formula for impacting our world with the Gospel.

Introduction: A. As you know, I like to start my sermons with something interesting or humerous, so I decided to start today’s sermon with a funny story about a science chemistry experiment gone wrong. 1. So, I started searching online, thinking surely there must be some great stories out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Three Kings

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 1, 2018

We all know the hymn, 'We three kings of orient are..' but do we know the gospel facts underpinning this hymn and the significance of that visit to the child Jesus?

We 3 kings Matt 2:1-12 When you think of Christmas carols that are appropriate with Epiphany I’m sure you will come up with: “We Three Kings of Orient are. ...” But ironically in just that 1st line of 5 words there are 3 very slight errors but that does NOT subtract from the importance of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

What Is Heaven Like?

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Feb 28, 2023

Paul uses the word, “paradise.” It is of Oriental or Persian origin, meaning “the upper reaches of the heavens.” Paul was taken where God and other heavenly beings’ dwell.

WHAT IS HEAVEN LIKE? TEXT: II COR. 12:2-4 INTRODUCTION: I want to acknowledge Dr. John Barnett as an inspiration for this message, and for stimulating me to my own research on this topic. I didn’t quote him, but after viewing several of his YouTube sermon videos, some of his thoughts inevitably ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Striving To Win

Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 16, 2012

Doing our best for the Lord

Striving to Win 1 Corinthians 9:24-9:27 1st Ever US Gold in Judo Kayla Harrison Gabby Douglas Team and Individual Gold Michael Phelps 21 medals! 17 Gold! Our text says: 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 3, 2003

Learn where your giftings fit in

Title: “Where Do You Fit In”? Text: Romans 12:3-6 I like how Paul starts out in verse 3. Paul says, “Don’t think of yourself more highly than you need to, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.” He said, “There are many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Was More Than Enough

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Feb 16, 2002

Miracle of the feeding of the 5000. In the hands of the Master, our effectiveness is not measured by the size of our resources.

Title: There Was More Than Enough 02/17/02 West Side Text: Matthew 14:13-21 A.M. Service Purpose: In the hands of the master, effectiveness is not measured by the size of our resources. ******************************************************* Introduction: (Use a real life story to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Be Strong

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 22, 2011

The soldier is upheld by the thought of final victory. The athlete is upheld by the vision of the crown. The farmer is upheld by the hope of the harvest. Each of them submits to the discipline and the toil for the sake of the glory which shall be. It is s

Opening illustration: Felipe Massa of Brazil should have won the Formula One Grand Prix in Singapore in September 2008. But as he drove off from a refueling stop while in the lead, the fuel hose was still attached. By the time his team removed the hose, he had lost so much time that he finished ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk The Talk Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 4, 2011

Paul challenged the believers in Philippi to WALK the TALK, and live their faith out loud in a world where they would suffer because of that faith. We are called to WALK the TALK and live our faith out loud...

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 30, 2011 Date Preached: July 31, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Walking the Talk – Living the Life Sermon Text: Philippians 2:1-4 [ESV] Introduction: “Christians are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

In The Rearview Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 24, 2023

Every story is a mixture of God’s pursuit of people, His ultimate goal of restoration, employing people to accomplish that goal, and humanities resistance nearly every step of the way.

November 25, 2023 This is the final sermon in our Bible Stories series. It is a journey that has taken 18 months. The very first story sets the theme for every other story. God created a perfect environment, free from sickness, death, conflict, war, divorce, murder, hatred ---- need I go ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Genesis 3:6-13, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Do Not Look Back!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 1, 2002

It is a new year. Find the blessings!

Don’t Look Back! As I get older, I am positive that time is moving faster. I kid people at work that I do not know why we look so forward to the weekend. Saturdays only last about 30 minutes and Sundays about 15 and then we are back at work again. We wish away five days of our life for two ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, 1 Corinthians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Comenzando Bien El Año

Contributed by Raquel Martinez on Dec 27, 2010

Para llegar hasta el fin del año con victoria debemos empezar bien y esto hay que planearlo si queremos que suceda. Necesitamos hacernos de buenos propositos, de buenas metas.

Comenzando bien el Año Dan. 1:1-7 Introduccion. Daniel estaba cautivo en Babilonia. Era príncipe en Israel.1:3 “Linaje real de los príncipes. Muchachos enseñados en toda sabiduría y ciencia de aquellos tiempos”. Era una forma de humillar al pueblo conquistado, usar sus príncipes para ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God