Sermons about God Given Purpose

What Is God's Plan For You?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 5, 2005

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After preaching this sermon, 62 people came forward at invitation.

The week before our revival, I started this series of sermons that are all based on what God’s purpose and desires are for you. I spoke about how your purpose is to serve God, and that He values you ever so greatly. Today, let me start by telling you what God’s plan is for you. 1. GOD’S PLAN IS ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: *other

Why Did God Put Me On Planet Earth?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 8, 2017

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The Bible teaches we have a definite purpose. It's to influence the people around us to make the choice to serve Jesus Christ. A C.S. Lewis quote captures to eternally critical job that we dare not neglect for the lost's sake!

WHY DID GOD PUT ME ON PLANET EARTH? Ps. 138:8, TLB. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There were three guys who wanted to be in the Olympics, but didn’t know how to enter. So they went to the gate of the Olympic Village to see how other athletes got in. 2. Soon a big, hulking guy walked up with bulging ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Strength For The New Year

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 28, 2009

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A message on finding strength during times of personal and national crisis and challenge. Given the last Sunday in 2009.

Finding Strength for the New Year Where do you find strength in times of personal and national challenges? Where do you find strength when a member of your family has a pre-mature death? How do you make it through hurtful experiences that are not justified? Last November I attended a church ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Finding Your Purpose" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 27, 2017

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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

The Purpose Of The Church- Service Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2003

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Are we supposed to serve or be served?

INTRODUCTION As we have looked at the question “What is the Purpose of the Church, thus far we have identified three areas of that should be included in the purpose of the church, worship, fellowship, discipleship. Today I want to look at an area that a lot of churches struggle with. It is an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8, 1 Corinthians 12:14-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity And Purpose For All

Contributed by Steven Pace on Jul 1, 2003

based on 57 ratings

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Unity in the body of Christ is something that is not always easy to come by. This sermon addresses the need for unity and forgiveness to all. I hope you find it useful... It has not been edited so correct the mistakes

Unity and Purpose for all Ephesians 1:1-6 One of the most powerful statements that I ever heard was that the Church is always destroyed from the inside and not the outside. It is destroyed by contention in the church. It is destroyed by self interests. It is destroyed by people that are to busy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

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The Purpose Of The Church And Humanity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

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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

Coming To Christ With Purpose

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 20, 2006

based on 24 ratings

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If you are going to receive anything from Christ, you are going to have to come to Him with purpose.

Mark 5:22-34 22 And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, 23 And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

For This Purpose He Came

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Mar 28, 2010

based on 6 ratings

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How do we look at the fickle crowd? can we join in their worship?

Concordia Lutheran Church Passion Sunday, March 28, 2010 For this purpose He came to this hour! John 12:20-43 † IN JESUS NAME † As we, like the crowd, cry out Hosanna, may we realize the depth of Christ’s passionate love for us, His people, which will drive Him to the cross, for the joy ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Fulfilling God's Vison By Connecting With Our Community

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 16, 2007

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In this passage in Luke Jesus makes it clear that His Vision for His followers and the church is to connect with the surrounding community.

Fulfilling God’s Vision by Connecting with Our Community Luke 9:1-6 In this passage in Luke Jesus makes it clear that His Vision for His followers and the church is to connect with the surrounding community. Jesus sent out his twelve apostles and gave them power and authority to cast out demons ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Purpose Of Bible Study Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Sep 3, 2018

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In this lesson, we discover the ultimate purpose we read the Bible and the four things the Bible helps us to do along the way.

Gentlemen, welcome to Resolute. Resolute exists to disciple and develop men to lead. And it is our goal to put great tools and content in your hands to help you and the men that gather with you to have solid discussions with other men around great biblical topics. While we have a number of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live Effectively Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Dec 9, 2008

based on 14 ratings

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God offers a life worth living to those who abide in Christ.

Scripture Introduction The night before his crucifixion, Jesus spoke words of comfort to his friends: “Do not let your hearts be troubled…. My peace I give to you…. Because I live, you also will live.” Comfort and hope are the main topics in John 14. Now the Lord begins to teach on the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Purpose Of The Church- Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 25, 2003

based on 108 ratings

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The church is not to stop once we get a person in the door and on the church roll. Our work just begins at that point

INTRODUCTION • Talk about the goal of a baseball team. Get people across home plate. Don’t push the details of the analogy. • Does a team cheer and quit when it gets a person to 1st base or 3rd base? They will cheer because they expect to bring that person around the bases to score. • At the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purpose #5 Reach Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Jun 5, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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Why, Who, and How do we reach people. A very pratical down to earth look at evangalism

Colossians 4:5-6 Purpose #5: Reach Introduction A. How many people get scared when they hear the preacher say reach. B. I wont make you raise you hand this time C. But honestly, how many people think, oh now, he is going to want me to stand out on the corner and preach fire and brimstone D. He is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Focus On The Purpose Of Parents Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 2, 2003

based on 104 ratings

| 9,288 views

What is the purpose of a parent?

INTRODUCTION • If you love something, set it free. If it comes back, it will always be yours. If it doesn’t come back, it was never yours to begin with. But... If it just sits in your living room, watches your TV, messes up your stuff, eats your food, uses your telephone, takes your money, and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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