Sermons on Gods Goals:

Don't Take The Coward's Cop-Out Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 11, 2020

The ultimate purpose of the exiles' return was to restore right worship in the Temple of the Lord, once it was rebuilt.

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Course 2020 Render Unto Cæsar When we see clearly in the Gospel that Jesus Himself taught the Christian responsibility to be active in government affairs, we preachers are tempted to hop on that and talk about why we must vote, and pay our fair share of taxes, and obey ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, Matthew 22:15-21

Denomination: Catholic

Planning Adequately For The New Year

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Dec 29, 2021

This sermon serves as a guide in planning your life for the coming year. It gives an opportunity to reflect on the past year and look forward with hope into the future

THE NEED FOR PERSONAL PLANNING If you forget all that happened in the past, if becomes a challenge planning properly for the future. The future does not always depend on the past but it must learn from it. The future is bright when you have enough energy to face what is ahead of you. Moving into ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 103:1-5, Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dare To Be A Dreamer

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 12, 2002

Dreams and goals are necessary for a full and fulfilling life. What is necessary to make certain our dreams are approved of God?

August 11, 2002 28"Then after I have poured out my rains again, I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams. Your young men will see visions. Joel 2:28 (NLT) 14For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: United Methodist

Keep The Unity Of The Spirit - Part 1 Series

Contributed by George Yates on Sep 14, 2006

Unity is our call, it comes from the Diversity and yet unity of God, and it is our primary goal within the church

EPHESIANS 4:1-16 September 10, 2006 New Covenant EPC “KEEP THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT” Body Life - The Book of Ephesians I. Unity is hard. Why? A. Because we come from so many backgrounds, so many experiences and with so many needs and wants. 1. Unity is hard however because of sin and the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

New Year, Old Life Series

Contributed by Eliseo Tibio on Jan 10, 2015

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

INTRODUCTION: A. I’m sure you’ve noticed that each year almost all the major news magazines put out an issue with special pictorial sections recalling people & events that made news during the previous year. Many magazines also include articles by experts predicting what they expect ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Foursquare

Shift, Part 4: Shift Your Priorities Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 28, 2020

A look at five "one thing" statements in Scripture, and what they can teach us about what really matters

Good morning. Please turn in your Bibles to Luke chapter 10. This morning will be a little different though, because instead of diving deep into one passage, we are actually going to be turning to several different passages of Scripture. So you might want to flex your fingers to get them limbered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 18:18-23, Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Tale Of The Broken Coffee Machine: The Importance Of Others In Comprehending God's Word

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Oct 14, 2024

By looking at the example of Philip and the Ethiopian from Acts 8, this sermon’s ultimate goal is to highlight the importance of having others to instruct us in the meaning of scripture in order for us to fully understand it.

So this morning, I’m going to tell you a story… a true story… a story about a coffee machine… specifically, the coffee machine that my partner and I have in in our flat! This coffee machine (a Tassimo)—so not that dissimilar to something like a Nespresso—was already in the flat when we moved in, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Isaiah 53:7

Comenzando Bien El Año

Contributed by Raquel Martinez on Dec 27, 2010

Para llegar hasta el fin del año con victoria debemos empezar bien y esto hay que planearlo si queremos que suceda. Necesitamos hacernos de buenos propositos, de buenas metas.

Comenzando bien el Año Dan. 1:1-7 Introduccion. Daniel estaba cautivo en Babilonia. Era príncipe en Israel.1:3 “Linaje real de los príncipes. Muchachos enseñados en toda sabiduría y ciencia de aquellos tiempos”. Era una forma de humillar al pueblo conquistado, usar sus príncipes para ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Law Of Success Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Oct 26, 2014

WE ARE NOT TO BE A DEFEATED PEOPLE

Text: (‭Psalms‬ ‭1‬:‭1-3‬ KJV) Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Excellence Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 18, 2016

As a church, our goal should be excellence in all we do!

Pursuing Excellence 1 Thessalonians 4:1 January 17, 2016 Well, this week was SOTU, given by POTUS. I think the older I get, not that I’m old, the more I dislike all of the abbreviations and short hand writing. For those who are AC, better known as Abbreviation Challenged, this week was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

It Is About You!

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 8, 2007

The resurrection of Jesus Christ had the salvation as humankind as its goal.

IT IS ABOUT YOU! 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 >>Pastor Ken had a recently new believer read chapter 15 of 1 Corinthians before preaching<< >>There was also a silent video called “This Hand” showing during the sermon<< Welcome & Opening Comments: We have asked ourselves the question “What would you do if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Nazarene

Are You Spiritually Progressing Or Regressing?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Progressing - To move forward while proceeding steadily to the advancement of a goal.

Progressing - To move forward while proceeding steadily to the advancement of a goal. Regressing - To move backwards while falling back to an earlier spiritual level of growth. To return to an earlier state of development, maturity or understanding. Why People Spiritually Regress - Some people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Olympians Recover From Injuries Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 12, 2008

Spiritual Olympians with a "go for the goal" mindset, recover from injuries.

Title: Olympians Recover from Injuries Text: Hebrews 12:12-13 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, recover from injuries. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal, is based on Hebrews 12:1-13 and designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ascent Of Man

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 1, 2007

1 The Goal 2. The Way 3. The Climber 4. The Attainment

- Devils Tower WY (a volcanic neck) - Said to be known among the Indians as Bear’s Tipi "misinterpreted the name to mean Bad God’s Tower, later shortened to Devils Tower. - President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower the first national monument in 1906. - Devils Tower with it’s vertical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

"The Team"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 28, 2008

Likens the Church to a team and gives three goals for the coming year.

“The Team” February 3, 2008 “The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, "Look, the Lamb of God!" When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, "What do you want?" ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Holiness