Sermons on Gods Good Purposes:

Purpose Of The Gifts Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 17, 2024

Message introduces a series examining the Gifts of the Spirit. In the first half, the series entitled Foundations for Worship is reviewed, teaching the relational nature of the gifts. In the second half, God's purpose for the gifts is explained.

Intro Today, we begin a series on the gifts of the Spirit. This is a challenging subject because the goal is not just more knowledge about the gifts but knowledge that releases us into the actual exercise of the gifts in our personal lives and in the corporate life of this church. “Be ye doers of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 4:23-24, Matthew 5:23-24, Exodus 25:1-22, Luke 23:8, Acts 1:8, Mark 16:15-18, 1 Corinthians 14:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Naturally Supernatural: Power For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Oct 3, 2006

#6 in a series. "As communities of the King, we should model what the Kingdom looks like when God has His way with a group of people." John Wimber

If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20061008. Let’s review our main premise... Jesus’ mission & ministry is a FULLY TRANSFERABLE MINISTRY. Luke 9:1-2 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity Of Purpose

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

God help the bride of Christ, the church and the body of Christ today is my sincere prayer. Can you imagine the fragmentation, cacophony, disunity that the church today is engulfed in?

“John said to Jesus, “Master, we saw someone using your name to cast out demons, but we told him to stop because he isn’t in our group.” 50 But Jesus said, “Don’t stop him! Anyone who is not against you is for you”. Lk 9:49-50 God help the bride of Christ, the church and the body of Christ today is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6, John 12:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purpose Of This Place

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 6, 2022

The purpose of this place you are in currently is to shape and mold you into the image and likeness of Christ so that you can fulfill your purpose in the Kingdom of God as a citizen, servant, ambassador and king to rule and reign with Christ.

The Purpose of This Place By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The Kingdom of God is not a religious institution, a spiritual club, or even your local church or denomination. The Kingdom of God is the realm where God reigns supreme, His authority is recognized, and His will is obeyed. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

When Being A Conformist Is Good! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 15, 2020

Like it or not, God uses trials and suffering to remold and reshape us into Jesus’ image as part of His long term plan.

When Being A Conformist is Good! (Romans 8:28-30) 1. It is great to see our trials resolved and our prayers answered. A woman at work received a phone call that her daughter was sick with a fever. She left work and stopped by the pharmacy to get some medication for her daughter. She returned to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Purpose Of Walls

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 23, 2015

God built His church to be ONE... but Satan builds walls to divide that church. How do we identify what the Devil does so that we can unify our church and challenge the power of the evil one?

Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. (You’ve heard this one, haven’t you?) The first little piggy built his house of straw, and the big bad wolf came and huffed and puffed and blew that house down. The second piggy built his house of sticks, and the big bad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do Good People Suffer?

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 25, 2015

This is a lesson about terrorists and falling towers. Everybody still talks about that day; it was a day of tragedy and injustice. People were going about their business when they were suddenly and brutally killed.

11-18-04 Why Do Good People Suffer? Luke 13:1-13:9 INTRODUCTION Today, I want to speak to you on “Why Do Good People Suffer?” I’ve taught on suffering before. In fact, one lady told me, “Preacher, I never knew what suffering was until I heard you preach. Now I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Storms

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 19, 2013

There is only one thing that matters when you are facing a storm and it's found in Luke 8. I believe the message will bless you and help you understand more clearly who you are as a son or daughter of God.

The Purpose of Storms How many of you have been on your way to a meeting or to visit relatives in another city or state and it began to rain? At first the rain comes down in a steady flow and you turn your windshield wipers on to one of the lower speed settings. The windshield wipers are able to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Man Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on May 30, 2018

One of the most popular questions you will get from men is "What is my purpose?" This question plagues men of all ages but what is the answer? Clearly, God designed men with a purpose in mind. Discover in this lesson, the purpose of man.

I've got to tell you, one of the big questions that I get from men - hands down it's the most asked question - is, "What is God's purpose for my life?" It doesn't matter if I meet a man in his 20's, or in his 80's. Every man asks this question, "What is God's purpose for my life?" I think it's one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

THe good shepherd always goes looking for His sheep; even if they don’t want to be found.

The good shepherd John 10:1-6 There was a young man by the name of Hamish from Scotland and he couldn’t seem to get a job anywhere, so he told his parents he was going off to London to make himself some money. Well, he was gone for a few weeks and his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"You Have Purpose" Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009

Depression is something we can all struggle with during the Holidays. This series directly addresses the causes, and counters with the Promises that God gives us to endure and overcome.

God’s Promises for the Holiday Season You Have a Purpose… I want to begin today’s message with a passage from Psalm 8, to give us some perspective: Psalm 8:3-9 (NLT) When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the moon and the stars you set in place—4 what are mere mortals that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Stewards Of The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 11, 2003

As we continue studying James chapter1, we find the author shifting a bit from what God does not do to the things that God does do for us. We also will receive some strong instruction on what we are to do with these great gifts from above.

Stewards Of The Goodness Of God James 1:17-27 Introduction: The Book of James is a very down-to-earth epistle. So far in our study we have seen some very practical advise on how to view trials and how to resist temptation. God has used this New Testament author to redirect our thinking. We ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

God As Good Shepherd

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 23, 2002

Symbolic language is used throughout the Bible to describe God. Among the most precious and universally undertood is that of God as Shepherd.

pI PETER 5 TRINITY 3 SHEPHERD SUNDAY Introduction Use of symbols - by Jesus in communication. Among the most powerful are those comparing Jesus to the life of a Shepherd. This is an old thought -- God was referred to as "The Shepherd of Israel." This imagery is used to communicate who God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Good Hand Of God

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 14, 2002

God has blessings for His own. We can claim these blessings now, as well as look forward to the time of Messiah’s glory.

THE GOOD HAND OF GOD PSALMS 20–26 “Your hand will lay hold on all your enemies; your right hand will seize your foes” (Ps. 21:8). God has blessings for His own. We can claim these blessings now, as well as look forward to the time of Messiah’s glory. Overview A prayer for blessing (Ps. 20) and a ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Goodness And Severity Of God

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Oct 18, 2000

Rom. 11:22 "Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.

Rom. 11:22 "Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off." Flood - Sodom and Gomorrah - Tower of Babel IIPet. 2:6 "And turning the cities of Sodom and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:22