Sermons on Gods Purposes:

I Will!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 19, 2006

David deciding to speak words of worship and praise unto God, and about his hardships kept him victories!

I Will! Text: Psalm 34:1-8 Regardless, whether we have knowledge of it our will; our soul meaning, our mind, body and emotions are making declarations unto something. David said, “ I will bless the Lord at all times! When? At all times! Vs.1… His praise shall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Make A Vow.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 30, 2004

The Vow we made to God was to come out from amoung the world.Being Bold to speak was never popular.

To Make a Vow What is it to make a vow? WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a law meant to punish pornographers that peddle dirty pictures to Web-surfing kids is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship: An Act Of Community Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 6, 2008

Worship is less a private choice and consideration than it is a communal invitation from God to join together in adoration and service.

Sermon for CATM – April 6, 2008 – “Worship – An Act of Community” There’s a fellow who about ten years ago was a regular attender at CATM. Since then he’s had tremendous legal and then medical problems, and he’s been out here on Sundays only very rarely; I’ve been quite involved personally over ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Our Vision For This Year?

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

It seems that most Christians settle for a good life, but God has given us a great purpose in a Great Commission.

WHAT SHALL WE DO? WHAT IS OUR VISION FOR THIS YEAR? This is it... ACTS 1:8 I watched the longest baseball game in postseason history this week. The Yankees and the Red Sox battled it out for 14 innings. The teams played back-to-back marathon games that totaled 26 innings almost 11 hours -- ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Visionary Or A Vision Vandal

Contributed by David Elvery on Oct 2, 2006

Launching the annual vision for our church and challenging people to grasp a hold of what God has for us this year.

Are you a Visionary or a Vision Vandal Gladstone Baptist Church – 30/1/05 am This morning is a special time in the life of our church – we are inducting our church board. Right at the outset, I want to stress to you that the people you will see up in front of you this morning are not a special ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Fire Shut Up In My Bones PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

God's call on our lives is unstoppable and His purpose remains unquenchable, even in the face of discouragement, and we must persevere in our faith.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a message that I believe is relevant and important for all of us, especially in the times we're living in. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "By perseverance the snail reached the ark." So let us persevere in our walk with God, trusting in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9

Topics: Call Of God, Life

A Heart For Worship Series

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 14, 2012

A fan thinks worship is about them, a follower knows it is all about GOD

Worship The supreme activity of a Christian is worship. As Jesus talks with the Samaritan woman about a location of worship, He proclaims that God is spirit and that those who worship Him must worship Him in spirit and truth. For worship, God is indifferent to places, nationalities, and methods. We ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discovering The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Chuck Hill on Oct 19, 2006

There is something in us that drives us to search for the ultimate purpose or significance with which to live for. This drive to search is not simply a choice we make…but rather a necessity which drives us. The purpose for which we were created is to par

Discovering the Kingdom of God Message #1 Pastor Chuck Hill – Trinity Fellowship Church Sunday, October 08, 2006 I know you like to laugh…and so this morning I thought I would share a few funny episodes that happened with Children. Listen to these: A father was at the beach with his children ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

True Commitment To God Or A Commitment That Is True To God

Contributed by Bartholomew Riggins on Nov 13, 2009

God will fulfill the desires of those who fear him. God wants to be near to those who publishes his name both in prayer and good news sharing. God will preserve those who love him through obedience.

We greet you this afternoon praising God from whom all blessings are always flowing. We stand before you in the Name of Jesus Christ, the name that is above all names. I now invite your attention for a short while this afternoon from the book of Psalm chapter 145 and verses 18-20. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:18-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Am I Here? Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Feb 13, 2003

What is the purpose of life? This series explores our 5 basic, God given, purposes and how to live them out. (Part 1)

Living a Purpose Driven Life (Why am I Here?) Brian A. Moon (Based on the Book "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren) I am so glad that each of you has decided to be here tonight because we are about to begin an amazing journey that will lead us to new and exciting places. Welcome to the 40 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:4, Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Conclusion

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 30, 2003

Before I was even formed you had a plan and a purpose for my life. To find that purpose will bring my life the greatest joy.

It has been said that life is what happens while we are waiting around for something else to happen. Perhaps we had a different idea of how our life would turn out. Maybe we had a dream of how our life would work out and we have waited around for that to come to pass, but it never has. If you ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Than Hatch, Match, And Dispatch Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 20, 2003

People expect only the ceremonial from the church. But God wants to give us a rich, varied, and outward-reaching life.

Last week you seemed to get a big charge out of my little story about going to a wedding rehearsal and wasting time waiting for a key person to arrive. When I said that I didn’t know what we’d do on Sunday afternoon if he didn’t show up, you let out a belly laugh. You assumed I was talking about ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jeremiah's Temple Sermon

Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007

Worship is not about appearing, it is an active, lively part of the complete sacrifice God desires from all who claim to be His.

Jeremiah’s Temple Sermon Jeremiah 7 Jeremiah wanted to know why…The temple in the Old Testament was characterized by beauty on the outside and on the inside. The temple had pure bronze columns, golden incense altars and lamp stands, wooden cherubim, each ten feet tall with outstretched wings. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-20, Jeremiah 7:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Unmistakable Aroma

Contributed by Steven Shubert on Nov 17, 2004

There are some fragrances that have unique associations to each of us; there are others, however, that are unmistakable. The aroma of worship is an unmistakable aroma to God.

An Unmistakable Aroma John 12:1-7 I. Introduction A. Each of us has certain fragrances that are almost instantly recognized by our sense of smell. 1. Not so long ago, when I applied a small amount of Stetson® cologne (which I don’t usually wear), my daughter told me “You smell like ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal