Sermons on Goal Posts:

Changing Your World Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 21, 2013

If we want to engage and influence a post-Christian culture which no longer shares our values, we must recognize that God is sovereign, resolve to obey God, and relate to unbelievers with respect.

Just last year (March 21, 2012), the Washington Times carried a story about a 3-million dollar strip club being built next to a retirement home for nuns in Chicago’s western suburbs. “On one side of the fence are women in habits and wimples who have taken vows of poverty, chastity and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Prayer Of Hannah Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 18, 2023

As we continue to look at prayers from the Bible, we arrive and look at the life of Hannah. The prayer is in verse 11 but the events previous and post to her prayer draw to me great interest

“Prayer of Hannah” 1 Samuel 1:9-11 3-19-2023AM As we continue to look at prayers from the Bible, we arrive and look at the life of Hannah. The prayer is in verse 11 but the events previous and post to her prayer draw to me great interest. Elkanah (el-kaw-naw’) by name lived in a city on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Apr 15, 2021

A look at how the disciples encountered Christ post resurrection, and how this speaks into the present day filled with hopelessness and apathy, and how as modern disciples the torch has passed to us to continue the work

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. As we continue to journey through our Easter Season, the Gospel continues to speak to us about the impact that the Resurrection had upon the disciples. Last week, the Gospel focussed on Thomas and his disbelief, and this week, we continue by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Anglican

Hey You're Rich! Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 15, 2005

The goal of this message is not to tell you how to ’get’ rich but to show that in Christ you are already rich. (Ephesians - pt 1)

"HEY!, YOU’RE RICH!" TEXT: EPHESIANS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION MONEY, WE ALL NEED IT -- AND MOST OF US WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MORE OF IT.... I DON’T THINK THAT MANY HERE WOULD REFUSE TO HAVE A FEW EXTRA DOLLARS ADDED TO THEIR WALLET OR BANK ACCOUNT. PEOPLE INVEST, START THEIR OWN BUSINESSES, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursuing God

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Jan 12, 2006

We all have goals and dreams. And, we are all hopeful that those dreams will one day come true.

PURSUING GOD Psalm 27:1-4 How did you do with your homework from last week? How did what you wrote as important line up with how you’re living? I trust that your response was to ask the Lord to help you put things in the right order. (Show movie clip from National Treasure) All of us are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No One Rides The Pine Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Sep 16, 2002

A study of 1 Corthians 12:1-11, introducing spiritual gifts and the Holy Spirit’s goal in giving them.

BE090802 PLAYING ON GOD’S TEAM 1. Nobody Rides the Pine I’ve always loved the special joy in a pick up football game as the quarterback. The reason: you can take advantage of incredibly diverse abilities in football. There’s always a player the other team quickly forgets about. It could be the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Based On Creation Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001

God cares, deeply, for His Creation. Christians should, too. A New Creation is the goal of salvation - not escape from it.

The Big Picture - Based On Creation Bible Reading: Genesis 1: 1 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO If I wanted to get under your skin, If I wanted to see blood pressure rise in a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is It Safe Sex?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

Sexual fulfillment is a very shallow goal to have in life. Instead, we need to seek spiritual fulfillment in Jesus Christ

Dear Mom, Yes, some of the things you have heard about this city are probably true. In fact, they say the main reason people come to this place is because of sex. Sexual immorality is more prevalent than you could ever imagine. By God’s grace, I have remained chaste, but it seems I am being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Staying On Course Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

To achieve your goals you must foster the right attitudes, following right example,and focusing on the right prize.

#25, 9-30-07 Staying on Course Introduction, Achieving your goals 1) Many set goals but never achieve them 2) Many get side-tracked on other things 3) To achieve goals you must stay on course God has an upward call for you! 1) God has created you for a higher purpose 2) God has called you to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Casting Bread – 5 Principles On Sowing

Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Apr 30, 2007

The goal of this sermon is to encourage believers to be faithfully sharing the gospel despite difficulties. If we do not sow, we will never reap.

CASTING BREAD – 5 PRINCIPLES ON SOWING In an agrarian society, seeds speak a different language to the people. To the sower, the seed gives hope of a bountiful harvest, whilst to the farmer’s wife, the seed can be processed into bread for food today. One can sow the seed or use it to make bread, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

A Life For God Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 9, 2008

Peace should not be a goal of life. It is a by-product of a life lived in good conscience toward God and in service to the risen King!

Sermon for CATM – November 9, 2008 – Philippians 4:10-23 – A Life for God Today we finish up our course on Philippians. This has been a nine-week journey through a fascinating book, and we’ve had opportunity to reflect on this book and to worship, and for those who chose to take the course ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zion's Coming Salvation

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2016

Isaiah 62:6-12 shows us that God's goal is for people all over the world to enter into his joy.

Scripture Today is Sunday, December 25. It is the day in which we particularly remember the birth of Jesus Christ. During Advent, I have preached a series of messages on the Old Testament Scripture Readings that I am calling, “Advent in Isaiah.” Isaiah ministered to a people who had drifted away ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

87. Revelation 21 - New Heavens And New Earth Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 18, 2018

God has achieved His goal, the reality of humanity living with their God, face to face, sharing in the life and love of the Trinity

IN GOD'S IMAGE - REVELATION 21 - NEW HEAVENS AND NEW EARTH This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18, 1 Corinthians 15:45-49, 2 Peter 3:10-13, Revelation 21:1, 1 John 3:1-2, Luke 9:28-30, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Romans 6:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Giant Subdued Or Giant Slayed?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 21, 2013

There are giants out there that will intimidate you and do you much damage. There is a way to eradicate them as well. That must be our goal.

GIANT SLAYERS Numbers 13:33 And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight. 1 Chr. 20:4 And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Allowing Ourselves To Be Stretched Spiritually (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 16, 2013

How can we (individually and as a church) stretch ourselves spiritually and accomplish spiritual goals? This text will show us how.

Allowing Ourselves to be Stretched Spiritually (Part 1) Philippians 3 Introduction: 1. How many of you have ever heard the expression, “This is really stretching me”? What do we mean when we say, “This (new job, college class, project at work, problem, trial) is really ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Bible Church