Sermons about God Given Purpose

Choices: Purpose Or Popularity Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018

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Will we choose purpose over popularity. The answer makes all the difference in the world.

Who are we? Basically, we are the sum total of all the choices we’ve made in our lives up until this point. Granted, when we were children, there were choices made on our behalf, but since we’ve become adults we have to own our choices. Who do we want to be tomorrow? The answer to that question is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Purpose Of The Church- Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 14, 2003

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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

The Threefold Purpose Of The Incarnation

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 30, 2020

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A). COMPREHENSION B). DEMONSTRATION C). SALVATION

CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS THE THREEFOLD PURPOSE OF THE INCARNATION OUTLINE A). COMPREHENSION B). DEMONSTRATION C). SALVATION INTRODUCTION THE INCARNATION The birth of the Lord Jesus Christ was an incarnation. He was God who took the form of a human being. Even before his birth , the prophets ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mary - Woman Of Purpose

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

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Like Mary, we have the life of Christ living within us. Each of us has an awesome responsibility with the life of Christ.

Recently, we have been looking closely at Mary, the natural mother of our Lord and Savior. Mary was chosen by God to conceive and give birth to Jesus Christ. We studied and found her to be a Woman of Grace and a Woman of Power. While Mary is not someone we pay homage to, we can learn a great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Purpose - True Worship Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 14, 2021

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Message about what worship and how it is our purpose.

Purpose of Worship Introduction John 4 is a unique and intriguing story. It seems to be that Jesus leaves Judea and goes to Galilee to get away from the division that the Pharisees were trying to create. They were trying to divide the camp of John the Baptist and Jesus. They were going in the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-36

Denomination: Church Of God

Listening To God's Will For Our Lives

Contributed by Christopher Smith on Aug 4, 2003

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Everyone struggles with purpose, but how should we look for our purpose from God.

The LORD said, "Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD , for the LORD is about to pass by." Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD , but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Regaining Our Purpose Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on May 5, 2021

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If a church has lost its purpose, then that congregation will be deprived of direction and momentum. Understanding our purpose will enable us to stay on the right path, in order to remain faithful and fruitful in our kingdom efforts.

I wish to begin by sharing a verse from the book of Proverbs. Proverbs 29:18 wisely cautions, “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (KJV). The American Standard Version says it like this: “Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint.” Vision, or rather purpose, establishes ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose #4 Serve Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Jun 5, 2003

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WE will all serve in different ways. Uses Rick Warrens classic SHAPE model

Purpose #4: Serve I Corinthians 12:12-27 SHAPE Introduction A. Our military is often referred to as the Service B. What are they doing? They are serving our Country C. We have the largest military in the world D. Because of our size we have to have different people doing different things E. If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Is Our Purpose? Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on May 5, 2021

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If we do not know the Lord’s purpose as a church, then we can’t plan for success; and thus, we will see no results in reaching the world for Jesus Christ. This passage shows the five purposes (five E-words) designed for every church.

This morning, I want us to think about our purpose. The word “purpose” is defined as, “the reason for which something exists or is done,” and “an intended or desired result.”(1) Based on the definition of the word “purpose,” we can see how we need to consider the reason why we do certain things, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Driven Life

Contributed by Tommy Estes on Dec 28, 2005

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What is your purpose in life?

Let me start off by asking you a question. What is the purpose for your life? When you wake up in the morning what is it that drives you; what is your purpose. When you get to work, or when you go to school, what is it that makes you want to excel? As you think about this question, certain pictures ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Your Purpose For Being Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 19, 2004

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3rd in series of 5 messages. Five humble men discovered their purpose because they were willing to understand that there is more to life than fish

Living the Good Life Jesus came for one purpose John 10:10b “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Learning about Living the Good Life Finding the Source of Significance – John 1:1-13 Satisfying the Hunger for Approval – John 1:14-34 Discovering Your Purpose for Being – ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hand Of God - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

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This message will consider several ways that God’s hand is upon the life of every Christ-follower.

01.15.06 PM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “The Hand Of God - Part 3” Ecclesiastes 9:1 Eccl 9:1 Solomon says, “For I considered all this in my heart, so that I could declare it all, that the righteous & the wise & their works are in the hand of God.”Intro Solomon tells us that he’s ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Are Saved By The Grace Of God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 21, 2008

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A sermon for Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday of the church year, [Pr.29] Series A

Christ the King [Pr. 29] November 23, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks that through your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have revealed your will for our lives, and have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Re-Visioning

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

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Our Scripture today is from Proverbs 29:18 “Without a vision the people perish.” With a clear vision from Christ, no ocean of difficulty is too great. Without it, we rarely move beyond our current boundaries or comfort zones.

Re-visioning Proverbs 29:18 Lynn Anderson tells the story a shipload of pilgrims who landed on the northeast coast of America 350 years ago. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Methodist

To Each One Grace Has Been Given

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005

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If Christ brought you to this congregation, then Christ has given you a special grace to serve in a way that is needed within this congregation.

Early on in my seminary career, I was asked by a committee charged with my nurture as a fledgling pastor-wannabe about my role models for ministry. “Who,” the committee asked, “did I consider to be an example to follow?” “Who was my role model for ministry?” I guess it was a reasonable question, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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