Sermons on God Accomplishing His Purposes:

"Finding Your Purpose" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 27, 2017

Most of us are tired and weary of the same old, same old when we come to church. We don’t want to feel like when we attend that we are simply going through the motions. People no longer come to church because it is the right thing to do.

“Finding your Purpose” Ephesians 1:11-12 Listen to what God’s word says in Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus. Ephesians 1:11-12 Eugene Peterson who wrote the message paraphrased this verse... Here it is...”It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

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

Bearing His Image

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 8, 2013

Romans tells us that God has redeemed us and predestined us to bear the likeness of Christ reflecting His holiness, His Heart, and His glory. The likeness of the Son of God is to be borne in the lives of His true followers.

Bearing His Image Romans 8:24-34 On a wall near the main entrance to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, is a portrait with the following inscription: "James Butler Bonham--no picture of him exists. This portrait is of his nephew, Major James Bonham, deceased, who greatly resembled his uncle. It is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

His Anointing

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

Believing is critical to living for God. Believing will establish your faith and salvation. But to personally know Jesus will change your life.

I would like to ask the Lord this morning what He wants me to do to be an effective part of His plan. Personally, I can say I do not want things to become routine for us. I hope we all have come here for the same reasons. We are hungry for God. It is important that we study God’s Word closely. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Assembly Of God

His Gift - Our Gift Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 18, 2019

God has given us the greatest gift imaginable in Jesus -- it compels us to want to give a gift to him. The ultimate gift we can give is ourselves which we show by doing justly; loving mercy; and walking humbly with Him.

1. I put a question on the church’s FB page: “What is one of your favorite Christmas memories?” Responses had to do with family and with gifts (Santa stories). 2. The coming of Jesus represents God’s ultimate gift to us (John 3:16-17) a. Response to receiving a gift is to give a gift in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Task Of The Church #1 Series

Contributed by Jay Rambo on Oct 16, 2001

The focus of the Church is to be on God and His will in everything we do.

Tittle: The Task Of The Church part 1 Theme: The focus of the Church is to be on God and His will in everything we do. Written: 4-11-99 Introduction: There are many references in the New Testament that will tell us what our task is as a part of the Church. -- What I want to do is look at these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is In Control Of The Nations Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 16, 2014

Does God create nations for His purposes? Does God destroy nations for His purposes? Does God relent of His intended punishment if a nation repents and turns to Him? These and other questions need to be answered in this world of nations in turmoil.

God is in control - or is He really? Last Sunday we took a look at - is God in control of the earth, planets, stars, etc., basically, all of nature Next Sunday we'll be looking at - is God in control of you and me Today - is God in control of the nations So, is God in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Should I Answer His Call

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on May 2, 2006

Helpful encouragement to those who question should I answer His call.

Answering His Call What does “the call” feel like and is He really calling me? Two questions rolled into one that many people ask themselves. I can share with you what the feeling of the call to teach the Bible felt like to me. Early in my Christian walk God gave me a hunger for His Word. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

Intent On One Purpose

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012

We must be intent on living a holy life characterized by serving others. - 5th year anniversary sermon to my church.

Intent on One Purpose August 5, 2012 Morning Service Pastor’s 5th Anniversary Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be intent on living a holy life characterized by serving others. Focus Passage: Philippians 2:1-8 Supplemental Passage: "In everything, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Church- Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 14, 2003

Prayer is a very important purpose of the church.

INTRODUCTION • As we finish the purpose of the Church series, I hope that it has inspired some thinking from each one of us about what our purpose is and what we can do to better fulfill our purpose at ACC. • I want to finish this series with a purpose that does not seem like one that invokes a lot ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Name That Is Above Every Name

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Mar 5, 2018

THAT’S WHY THE NAME OF JESUS IS A SPECIAL NAME IT IS A STAINLESS NAME BECAUSE THERE IS NO SIN OR BLEMISH OR A BAD REPUTATION ASSOCIATED WITH HIS NAME

Philippians 2:9-11 (KJV) 9  Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10  That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11  And that every tongue should confess that Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why, God, Why?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

The crucial question is not, "Why do bad things happen to God’s people?" The crucial question is "What is the purpose of my life?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:4; Genesis 50:20; Rev. 15:3-4; Isaiah 43:6-7 ILL. John was 31 years old - a new father, & a dedicated Christian. He seemed to have everything going for him. One day on his way to work his car ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, Revelation 15:3-4, 2 Corinthians 1:4, Isaiah 43:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purposeful, Positive And Passionate

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 18, 2003

Nine principles of remaining purposeful, positive and passionate despite all of life’s difficulties.

Purposeful, positive and productive (I Cor. 15:57,58) The following are several key principles that allowed Paul to remain steadfast and unmoveable always abounding in the work of the Lord. 1. PRAISE - Paul praised and thanked God for His power, purpose and victory given to him through the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God In 3-D"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 22, 2009

Filling the God-Shaped Void.

Ephesians 3:14-21 “God in 3-D” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN A number of years ago, the band Crosby, Stills and Nash wrote these lyrics for a song: “There’s something happening here What it is ain’t exactly clear There’s a man with a gun over there Telling me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Essential Equipment: Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002

Do we live our lives on purpose, by accident? Do Christians have a destiny?

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT - ON PURPOSE TEXT: Phil. 3:7-14 QUESTION: Do you know what your purpose is? What is it that drives you, what motivates you? (give the audience time to write down what they think their purpose is). OPEN: One of the most challenging courses at the University of Denver was a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ