Sermons on Gods Purpose:

Right Book, Right Place And Right Purpose

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 21, 2005

Knowing that you are in the right gives you peace, joy and assurance.

RIGHT BOOK, RIGHT PLACE AND RIGHT PURPOSE Psalm 119:11 "Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee." INTRODUCTION: Knowing that you are in the right gives you peace, joy and assurance. Let’s study about the 3-Right Factors of Psalm 119:11. I. RIGHT BOOK - "THY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember Me The Power, Purpose, And Promise Of Communion

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 3, 2026

Communion is not just something we do. It’s something that marks us. Yet if we’re honest, sometimes we treat it like a church routine. The Lord's Supper isn't just a quiet moment. A small cracker. A sip of juice. Then we move on. When Jesus instituted Communion, He wasn’t starting a ritual.

There are moments in life you never forget. The birth of a child. The day you said “I do.” The phone call that changed everything. Some moments mark you. Communion is not just something we do. It’s something that marks us. Yet if we’re honest, sometimes we treat it like a church routine. A quiet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-20

Denomination: Other

God Disciplines Those He Loves

Contributed by Anthony Hebb on Feb 24, 2002

An expository look at God’s purpose for discipline, of His earthly children.

Text (Hebrews 12:1-11) Subtext Job 5:17 "Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty 1 Corinthians 11:32 But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the Lord so that we will not be condemned along with the world. Revelations ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11, Job 5:17, Luke 9:46-56, Hebrews 12:14-26

Denomination: Independent Bible

Your Child--- A Trust From God Series

Contributed by Robert Barnett on Oct 26, 2001

Successful parenting is purpose driven. This lesson answers the "Why?" and the "How?" of parenting.

YOUR CHILD - - - A TRUST FROM GOD Psalm 127:3; Malachi 2:15; Selected Others “Why does God entrust us with children?” Or stated differently, “What is the goal or purpose of parenting?” In preparation for this series on Christian parenting, I have read or skimmed dozens of books, articles, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Malachi 2:13-15

Denomination: *other

What Makes God's Face Shine?

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

The outline of one of Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven Life devotionals.

Numbers 6:25 – What Makes God’s Face Shine? In one sermon, a pastor announced that he would preach on Noah and the Ark the following Sunday, and gave the scriptural reference for the congregation to read ahead of time. A couple of boys noticed something interesting about the placement of the story ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:25, Psalm 119:135

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing And Doing God's Will

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 1, 2020

At times, God’s purpose, and His will for us seems to be a puzzle and mystery.

Romans 12:1-2; tells us God’s desire for our lives is good, pleasing, and perfect. Philippians 1:9-11; His goal is for us to have knowledge and depth of insight. That we may be able to discern what is best. 1 John 2:17; His promise is that whoever does the will of God lives forever. At times, God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Was John's Purpose For Writing His Gospel? Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 13, 2016

This message informs the hearer of the purpose of the gospel, and by so doing direct them to study the gospels in order to know what kind of life Jesus has for them.

The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series What did John say was his purpose for writing his gospel? But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:31 Purpose: This message informs the hearer of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Clarifying Our Mission And Purpose, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008

Unless we know who we are, where we are going and who we are trying to minister to, how can we fulfil our mission as a church family?

What are we aiming for? Clarifying our mission and purpose Part 2 Review: Write down on a paper, last weeks main point of the message. Put your name at the top of the paper and pass it forward. The main thrust of the message was, Do we know who we are as a church? What do we stand ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Mennonite

Re-Establishing Evangelism As Our Primary Purpose Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 8, 2005

Evangelism is still the primary purpose of the church. It was important to Christ and should be important to those who claim to follow Him.

(The outline of this message comes from David Waddle, Sr. Pastor of Grace Heartland Church, Elizabethtown, KY, and a mentor to me in the ministry) SERIES: “THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH IN 2005” TEXT: MATTHEW 28:18-20 TITLE: “RE-ESTABLISHING EVANGELISM AS OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE” INTRODUCTION: A. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Money Is A Terrible Master, But A Great Servant Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of money as a tool to serve God's purposes, rather than a master to be served, drawing on biblical scripture and a real-life example of a coal mine fire in Centralia, Pennsylvania.

In May 1962, a coal mine fire started in a small town called Centralia, Pennsylvania. It spread to mine tunnels, and because of the high carbon monoxide levels, all the local mines closed. Numerous attempts were made to put the fire out, but the narrow tunnels in multiple directions made it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, Mark 10:17-27

Topics: Financial Freedom, Eternal Impact, Servitude

Sermon Series: Simple Money, Rich Life

Grace Has Been Given

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 14, 2008

1- The power of grace 2- The people of grace 3- The purpose of grace

INTRO.- ILL.- Earle V. Pierce tells how studying the grace of God affected evangelist Dwight L. Moody. Moody loved to study the Bible topically, and it occurred to him one day that he had never studied the subject of grace. Setting aside a day, Moody gave himself to the study of God’s grace. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not For Prophet Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Sep 16, 2005

There is no way to prevent the unrelenting love of God from achieving its purpose

Not for Prophet Text: Jonah 1:1-16 Introduction: (The week of August 18 to September 2, 2005) This has been a difficult week for most of us as we have contemplated the devastation that has taken place in the south because of Hurricane Katrina. We are told that as many as 10,000 people may have ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"In Everything Give Thanks"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 27, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to go all out and worship God.

27 November 2005 1 Chronicles 16:34 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Camp Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: BELIEVERS SHOULD GO ALL OUT AND WORSHIP GOD. REFERENCES: 2 Samuel 6:14-21; 1 Chronicles 13-16; James 1:17 ( Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Overlooked Importance Of Chastisement

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jun 15, 2004

This life-changing message will surely guide us to understand the purpose of chastisement.

Sometimes we miss many important and profitable things in life when we overlook their values and the great advantages they offer to us. Chastisement is a very good example of what we are talking about. There is always the tendency for a believer to despise the chastening of the Lord. Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Loving Community Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 23, 2006

this is the 2nd in the series of the purpose driven Church entitled Loving community.

A loving community John 15:1.17 /Acts 4:32 Our Church statement is that we are a Church building community where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord. That will only be a reality when reqal love is expressed to one another and others around us. When Brandon Moody visited his uncles ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist