Sermons on Gods Good Purposes:

The Purpose Of Paul's Writing

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

I. Call to Joy I (1) A.

I. Call to Joy I (1) A. Repeated call 1. Prevalent theme in book a. ‘Joy’ – 6X b. ‘Rejoice’ – 8X B. Basis of joy - ‘brethren’ C. Scope of our joy 1. ‘In the Lord’ 2. Over 130X in NT 3. 9X in Philippians II. Warning Against Judaisers (2) A. Beware of dogs 1. Word used as a metaphor for person ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did God Put Me On Planet Earth?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 8, 2017

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

Fulfilling God's Vison By Connecting With Our Community

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 16, 2007

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

How Can I Bring Glory To God?

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 21, 2007

Jesus honored God by fulfilling His purpose on earth. We honor God the same way. When anything in creation fulfills its purpose, it brings glory to the Creator.

INTRODUCTION: Jesus honored God by fulfilling His purpose on earth. We honor God the same way. When anything in creation fulfills its purpose, it brings glory to the Creator. I.WE BRING GOD GLORY BY WORSHIPPING HIM. John 4:24 Worship is far more than praising, singing, and praying to God. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Story And My Passions #1: Faith

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 18, 2016

God is a good, good Father and He has good plans and purposes for your lives!

MY STORY AND MY PASSIONS #1: FAITH OPENING TEXT: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Heb. 11:1). • One of the most important aspects of the Christian life is FAITH: FAITH THAT GOD IS GOOD: “But without faith it is impossible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: *other

That Is Good That Does Us Good

Contributed by George Warner on Aug 22, 2021

Wisdom is justified of her children (Matthew 11:19)

First Corinthians chapter 12 contains words that summarize the nature of the charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit. Some of those gifts are common gifts and others are relatively rare. Now there are various sciences that coalesce with each other and cannot easily be understood in isolation from one ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:5-6, Matthew 11:19

The Word Of God Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 12, 2003

The purpose of this sermons is to help us realize just how good we’ve got it when it comes to the Word of God and what our response should be to how God has blessed us.

Nehemiah The Word of God Nehemiah 8 September 14, 2003 Intro: A. Unused Spiritual Resources During Superbowl XXXVII, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert island for years. Looking ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's So Good About The Good News?

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on May 6, 2009

The grace that saves is the grace that works through our relationship with ourselves, with others and with God.

When we hear the Gospel or the Good News, what comes to our mind? Do we think of a heavenly real estate deal that after signing up we are now assured of a place in heaven? Do we think of a divine fire insurance that after putting our name on the dotted line we can now heave a deep sigh of relief ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Darron Edwards on Apr 9, 2004

This sermon will help you fully understand why Jesus came to planet Earth

THE PURPOSE OF JESUS CHRIST 1 Timothy 1: 15 – 17 INTRODUCTION: What is so special about Jesus? THESIS: It is my fundamental belief that the most abused, misused, and misapplied concept in Christendom is in the Biblical understanding of the purpose of Jesus. TRANSITION TO THE TEXT: This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Where To Find Purpose In Life” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 25, 2019

Purpose in life is found only through a personal connection with God through faith in Jesus Christ.

In this special emphasis on living life on purpose, we are going through the Dave Ramsey course, “Financial Peace University.” When people think about Dave Ramsey, they often think about getting out of debt, etc. But what people need to know is that the teaching he shares through financial Peace ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Exiled For Good Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006

First in a series on Joseph’s life and character. This one deals with his family background and how God removed him to build him into a man He could use.

Trinity Baptist Church June 11, 2006 Character on Display Exiled for Good Genesis 37 People have said that character can be measured by how you act when no one’s watching -- and how you treat people who can do you no good -- and how you treat people who can’t fight back. We want to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

How To Know Your Purpose Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 3, 2003

You can’t understand or comprehend your purpose in life by starting with YOU! It is essential that you start with GOD!

13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful. I know that full well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

'the Real' Series

Contributed by Jacob Mathew on Jul 28, 2011

When God created you, He had a real plan to make you succeed - How do I live out the Real Plan?

THE REAL o (clipping from Aladdin animation Movie) – o Aladdin like most of us had a desire within him to be a fake and impress o We all have this battle within us saying yes to o IT’S ALL ABOUT ME – Aladdin – I want to impress this princess and make her love me – so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Did God Create Evil? Series

Contributed by Brad Stone on Jul 7, 2024

We believe and trust that God created all things, so why would He create evil? This sermon digs into this question and answers what evil really is.

Biblical Answers to Life’s Tough Questions: Why Did God Create Evil? Isaiah 45:7 How many of you believe that God created all things? Without Him, does anything exist? We all agree that God created everything. That leads us to the question, why did God create evil? Afterall, we know the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:7

Denomination: Baptist

What Is So Good About The Good News?

Contributed by Mark N. Posey on May 4, 2015

Each time the Gospel is preached, God is glorified!

SERMON: What is SO good about the Good News? TEXT: Romans 1:16 1. Its source: “the gospel of Jesus Christ.” 2, Its value: “it is the power.” 3, Its divinity: “it is the power of God.” 4, Its object: “unto salvation.” 5, Its impartiality: “to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ