Sermons on God Accomplishing His Purposes:

What Is Our Purpose. Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 6, 2023

Like God called John to a specific purpose—before birth and before he could qualify himself for the task—He calls us to spread His story of salvation to the world—even when we don’t feel capable of doing the job.

You know, I do think we all have a purpose on this earth. The reason we have skills and talents, and passions are so that we can serve the greater community, earn a living, and also live life. I have seen in my own life that sometimes we hit this mid-life crisis scenario where we question our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:15-17, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Purpose Of The Church And Humanity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

As the church, our purpose is to grow to be like Jesus, embodying His love and teachings in our daily lives.

Good morning, Church! We are going to dive into some powerful truth today from the book of Mark, specifically Mark 12:30-31. These passages say, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: ‘Love your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Topics: Church, Body Of Christ

God, What You Began With Me, Please Accomplish It With Me. Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 13, 2018

You will never be left hanging or partially yg completed God is God of completion and finality He shall surely complete what He began in you, with you and by you

*DAY 11 OF 11TH HOUR FASTING* May the peace of the Lord be with you. Prayer Topic: *GOD, WHAT YOU BEGAN WITH ME, PLEASE ACCOMPLISH IT WITH ME.* Scripture: Philippians 1:6 King James Version (KJV) 6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Zechariah 4:9

Denomination: Charismatic

The Purpose Of Suffering

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2011

Why do we go through hard times? Is it because God is not pleased with us? Is it that we just must suffer in order to really be deserving of God's grace? Though the reasons might be many (and those two are not among them), Paul gives us one of the most im

Having received a very stern letter from the Apostle Paul, you’d think that God’s problem church, Corinth, would have gotten their act together. The church was rife with pastor worship, division, misuse of spiritual gifts and the Lord’s supper, class distinctions, tolerance of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living With Purpose

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 13, 2011

What we have is given to us, they are not ours. We are given what we can handle by God's sovereign will. We are all different, designed to be that way. We are to invest what we have been given. Our focus is on doing our best, not in comparing or compe

Beginning from Chapter 24 (p.9), Jesus started to talk about the “signs of the end times”. • He will return one day, but just before He does, what can we expect to see. The disciples asked Him in 24:3. • Jesus went on describe the signs of the end times. Until 24:36 He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trust His Heart

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Apr 9, 2003

This sermon is based on Hosea 11 and is an attempt to help us feel the heart of God. Too often sermons deal with the divine will or mind while ignoring the divine heart. This sermon is designed to address this issue.

TRUST HIS HEART Hosea 11:1-11 If we wish to know God’s will we can refer to his law. If we wish to understand his mind we can study his revelation. But how do we handle his heart? I have but one intention today: To usher you into the presence of Almighty God and allow you to feel his pulse, to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

Power In Partnership

Contributed by David Dewitt on Mar 2, 2004

There is true power in the church when the pastor and the people partner together to accomplish the work of Christ.

Power in Partnership Exodus 17:8-13 February 8, 2004 Introduction World’s Fair Partnership During the summer of 1904 an unlikely partnership was formed at the World’s Fair St. Louis. The summer was unusually hot and people were searching the fair for something to help cool them off and Arnold ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Sharing The Mission Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 19, 2002

A deductive exposition of selected texts on the church’s mission and how to share in accomplishing it.

I’d like to take a moment to review the reasons for the title of this series of messages – “What’s your commitment to God’s church?” 1. This is God’s church because “he bought [it] with his own blood” (Acts 20:28). This church is God’s church and we must never think or act in any other way. If we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Priority Of Purpose

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 7, 2003

God has placed us here for a purpose. Now is the time to know what it is. Now is the time to act on it.

THE PRIORITY OF PURPOSE Philippians 3:7-14 INTRO: It was a “business as usual” prayer meeting night in a little suburban church. The church seated 500; 475 voted to stay at home. Twenty-five faithful souls were present. The organ cranked out the hymn with all the gusto she could muster. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Coloring Outside The Lines Series

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008

Sometimes God goes uses what is deemed the "unusable" (Outside the Lines) to accomplish His purposes.

Coloring Outside the Lines 11-8-06 Judges 4 (Judges Series)   Illustration: As the child looks at a drawing that they have just colored and try as they might, they have colored outside the lines…it might be embarrassing or look inferior to them. They will not be able to appreciate that drawing ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

4 Christmas Questions. #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Dec 18, 2014

"How?" How was God going to enter into our world to accomplish His purpose? It was pretty amazing!

This is our second Sunday of the series, “Jesus is the reason for the season” and our 4 Christmas questions. If you remember last week’s message we answered the first question; “WHERE did the idea of Christmas originate?” That answer took us on a journey back before ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Temptation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of knowing God, the strength to resist temptation, and the honor found in self-denial for Christ's sake.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, to share the living Word of God, to engage in a conversation with the Holy Scriptures and to let them speak to our souls. We gather here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:24

Topics: Temptation

The Purpose Of It All Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 6, 2004

The purpose of the church is to become: 1. A Faith-centered community. 2. A God-centered community 3. A World-centered community.

As I read Erwin McManus’ book on the church entitled An Unstoppable Force, I have to say I was hit hard by a statement near the beginning, where he said: “The indictment that we must receive is that the Christian faith as we express it is no longer seen as a viable spiritual option. Masses gave ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:44-48

Denomination: Methodist

The Preaching Pagan: Artaxerxes Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010

Sermon 13 in the series. God simply cannot be placed in a box. When He so chooses, He can use pagan kings to accomplish His will and His plan for Israel. In a letter preserved for us, not in Hebrew, but in the Aramaic, we have the word for word decree of

The Book of Ezra Study #13 (Ezra 7:11-28) The Preaching Pagan: Artaxerxes Introduction: • Between the events of chapter 6 and the return of Ezra in chapter 7 is a period of fifty-seven years. • The entire book of Esther fits between these chapters. • We now find ourselves at a ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:11-28

Denomination: Baptist

Pillars In His Palace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasizes the divine design God has for our daughters, viewing them as strong, sturdy pillars in His grand palace, and encourages us to nurture them to fulfill this purpose.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into the beautiful wisdom of Psalm 144:12, focusing on God's divine design for our daughters. In this verse, David prays, "May our sons in their youth be like plants full grown, our daughters like corner pillars cut for the structure of a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 144:12

Topics: Daughters, Pillars