Sermons on Gods Good Purposes:

The Mystery Of The Purpose Of Life Series

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Mar 4, 2007

This sermon searches the mystery of the purpose of life and finds the answer in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Intro: Show the 1980’s commercial “Where’s the beef?” One of the funniest catchphrases of recent years is from an old Wendy’s commercial. King Solomon looks at life and says similarly “Where’s the beef?” Many people ask this same question about life. They find themselves sandwiched between birth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power And Purpose Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Carlis Clinton on Feb 6, 2008

This sermon looks at the power available through prayer and the real purpose behind praying.

The Power and Purpose of Prayer: Making Prayer Your Second Language series part 1 Pastor Carlis Clinton (Community Seventh-day Adventist Church) ESL (English as a second language) classes are for people who want to learn English as a second language. There are courses like this available all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Adventist

Set Apart For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 9, 2025

This is the 12th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#12] SET APART FOR A PURPOSE Judges 13:1-25 Introduction: Our text reminds us that each of us has a unique purpose that God has designed for our lives. During a difficult time for Israel, God chose Samson to be a deliverer, setting him apart even before he was born. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Live A Purposeful Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 8, 2004

Learn from Jesus, who live His life with a clear purpose, with the right priorities and with a godly passion.

We long to live a purposeful life. One Christian author Rick Warren wrote a book, "The Purpose Driven Life", with a subtitle, "What on earth am I here for?" It turned out to be a bestseller, because that’s the cry of the human heart. We want to live life with meaning and purpose. I want to make ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Purpose Of Our Trials

Contributed by Vincent Oliver on Apr 30, 2007

The lessons of Israel’s forty-year period of testing in the wilderness can serve to define and explain the trials and tests during our spiritual journey.

“The Purpose of Our Trials” Pastor V. P. Oliver Deuteronomy 8:2 (1-6) "And you shall remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not.” Because of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Finding Your Purpose" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 27, 2017

Most of us are tired and weary of the same old, same old when we come to church. We don’t want to feel like when we attend that we are simply going through the motions. People no longer come to church because it is the right thing to do.

“Finding your Purpose” Ephesians 1:11-12 Listen to what God’s word says in Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus. Ephesians 1:11-12 Eugene Peterson who wrote the message paraphrased this verse... Here it is...”It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Lazarus’ Death Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012

The death of Lazarus gave Jesus the opportunity to reveal Himself as the resurrection and the life. From what I see, there were seven purposes for Lazarus’ death.

We are going to spend 6 weeks in the 11th chapter of the Gospel of John. There are 6 great lessons that we can learn from Lazarus’ death and Jesus raising him from the dead. The death of Lazarus gave Jesus the opportunity to reveal Himself as the resurrection and the life. From what I see, there ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Living Life With Purpose

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 29, 2010

You cannot live life effectively without a purpose.

Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. John Piper, “Pastors have the job of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry. But the work of the ministry. But ordinary Christian does the ministry. What ministry looks like is as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

For This Purpose He Came

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Mar 28, 2010

How do we look at the fickle crowd? can we join in their worship?

Concordia Lutheran Church Passion Sunday, March 28, 2010 For this purpose He came to this hour! John 12:20-43 † IN JESUS NAME † As we, like the crowd, cry out Hosanna, may we realize the depth of Christ’s passionate love for us, His people, which will drive Him to the cross, for the joy ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Revelation – The Purpose Of The Book Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Many people try to use the book of Revelation as a prediction tool and in doing so, they miss the purpose of this book.

Revelation – The Purpose of the Book In this study from the book of Revelation, I am not going to take the normal approach of looking at the prophetic predictions of this book. Instead, I am going to look at the deep spiritual applications that fill this book. Because most people look only at the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3, Revelation 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Second Coming

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 1, 2022

The Second coming of Jesus Christ as told by Mark

The Purpose of the Second Coming Mark 13:24-27 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 24 “But in those days, after that tribulation, THE SUN WILL BE DARKENED AND THE MOON WILL NOT GIVE ITS LIGHT, 25 AND THE STARS WILL BE FALLING from heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken. 26 “Then ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-27

Denomination: United Methodist

The Greatness Of God’s Body, The Church

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 30, 2013

Here God talks about: 1. Our placement in the Body of Christ (vs. 12-13). 2. Our profit to the Body of Christ (vs. 14-23). 3. Our purpose in the Body of Christ (vs. 15-26).

The Greatness of God’s Body, the Church 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 15, 2012 *How do you feel about your body? -Denn Guptill says: “Most of us would rather not think about our bodies, and if we do we probably don’t think very complementary things. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose And Power Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 30, 2021

Lukes gives a snapshot into the purpose and power of Jesus and the gospel

Introduction Whenever we gather together on Sunday as a church, it is to worship our God and Lord Jesus Christ.  The Church is known as the Bride of Christ.  It is our solemn duty, it is our great privilege, it is the very least we can do to exalt and praise the One worthy of all power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-19

Denomination: Brethren

Purpose #3 Grow Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Jun 5, 2003

WE are commanded to grow. How do we do that? Read the sermon

Philippians 3:12-14 Grow Introduction A. The last couple of weeks now we have been studying the purpose of the church B. WE have talked about worship, we have talked about connecting, now we are going to talk about growing C. Growing sound like a gardening term D. You grow a garden E. Maybe it is a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How God Uses Adversity For Good

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2003

Paul teaches us that “experiences” may come into our life so God can smooth off the rough edges off of our character. The Lord is in the process of fashioning us more into the image of Jesus Christ. He is the potter and we are the clay.

1. Have you considered all the blessings that are available to you when you hear the word, “No”. Most of us like to get what we want, but are frustrated when we hear somebody say, “No” to our requests. Instead of growing resentful, angry or disillusioned when you come up against denials of your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational