Sermons on Greater Purpose: showing 991-1,005 of 103,633

God’s Purpose In Your Barrenness

Contributed by Margaret Minnicks on Jun 3, 2013

God had an ultimate purpose for the barrenness of biblical women such as Hannah in the Old Testament and Elizabeth in the New Testament.

Usually when we think about Hannah, no doubt we think about her prayer for a son. Today, let’s go deeper into the story and see that Hannah’s barrenness served a purpose. When we speak of women being barren in the Bible, it is usually in reference to a woman being childless. However, the word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Let No One Frustrate Your Purpose

Contributed by Joe Mwangi Wamuga on Sep 9, 2024

You were created for a purpose. Purpose is the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. Myles Munroe said, When purpose is not known, abuse is inevitable. We should live purpose driven lives. God is a planner, and has good plans for us.

You were created for a purpose. Purpose is the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. Myles Munroe said, When purpose is not known, abuse is inevitable. We should live purpose driven lives. God is a planner, and has good plans for us. He created us for a ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1-5, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: God’s Purpose In Our Lives Romans 8:28-29 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 15, 2024

Romans 8:28-29 offers incredible insight into God’s sovereign plan for our lives, assuring us that He works all things together for good.

Transformed by Truth: God’s Purpose in Our Lives Romans 8:28-29 Introduction Today, we embark on a journey through one of the most profound promises in Scripture, found in Romans 8:28-29. This passage offers incredible insight into God’s sovereign plan for our lives, assuring us that He works all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, Esther 4:14, Romans 8:29, Ephesians 2:10, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Genesis 50:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Purpose: To Magnify God In Worship Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

5th in 5-part series of casting vision and clarity for the purpose of our church.

OUR PURPOSE: TO MAGNIFY GOD IN WORSHIP PSALM 100; 33:1-4, ACTS 2:42,43; 46-47 INTRODUCTION: In his book, Exit Interviews: Revealing Stories Why People Are Leaving the Church, William Hendricks took a survey asking folks why they no longer attended church. Surprisingly, the most common ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Cross Purposes 3: Mercy And Justice Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019

Why can't God ignore or excuse sin? Sacrifice of atonement (OT background). Righteousness through faith. God is "just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus."

CROSS PURPOSES 3: Mercy and Justice Crosses are everywhere: Hanging on chains around people’s necks. Tattooed on people’s bodies. Surrounded by artificial flowers along the side of the road, where an accidental death occurred. Lined up in cemeteries, or on grave markers. Towering over churches, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-26, Leviticus 1:3-9, Hebrews 10:1-10, 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Has A Purpose For Every Problem

Contributed by Victor Ortiz on Jan 20, 2008

An incouranging word that our GOD is in control.

God has a purpose for every problem! • How many are here this morning that are experiencing some type of • Problem, (let be honest this morning, lets be for real,) • some sort of trouble, • in some type of pain? Isn’t it true? That all of us here today have come to Christ when we were * ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:2-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose And Proof Of The Resurrection - Easter Sermon

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 19, 2008

Just like the end of the world is actually only the beginning, this was not the end for Jesus. He Who was is ’the Beginning’ is just getting started! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Purpose and Proof of the Resurrection Matthew 27:50-28:15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PurposeProof.html After 6 hours on the cross Jesus cried aloud, “It is finished!” And then He died. Is this the end of He Who was in the beginning? Will Christianity die out in a short lived puff of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Turn To Jesus Series

Contributed by John Bright on Sep 4, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

"Turn to Jesus" Luke 8:22-25 A Sermon for 8/15/21 Pastor John Bright If you are a fan of sports movies, you may have already seen the movie entitled, “Greater” that was released in 2016. (link for the trailer) https://youtu.be/gfmygLVJETU Now if you are not a football fan than it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25, 1 Samuel 7:7, 1 John 5:15, Jeremiah 29:12-13, Psalm 66:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Different Kinds Of Gifts - One Purpose Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Sep 10, 2007

There are many different types of gifts and all are important. but more important is the purpose of the gifts - building up the body.

ILL" diversity of cameras (film, digicam, dSLR, phone cameras), all with different purposes but all having one goal - to take pictures. THERE ARE DIFFERENT KINDS OF GIFTS Just like there are many different kinds of tools we can use to do many tasks, there are many different kinds of gifts in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-31

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Purpose For Our Life

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010

With God center in our lives, seeking to conform ourselves to the image of His Son, seeking to serve His will as Christ’s Ambassadors we will fulfill His purpose for our lives.

God’s Purpose For Our Life 11/11/07 PM Reading: Luke 4:16-21 Introduction How would you describe your life if you were to use just one word? Frantic? Fatigued? Frustrating? Maybe some of us would say Fun? Fulfilling? I wonder if any of us might use the word "Focused?" Focused is a word we can apply ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Orchestration Of Frustration

Contributed by Darryl Baker on Mar 11, 2013

How God frustrated Hannah by closing her womb until His appointed time for her to birth Samuel for His purposes. God can inspire and use our frustrations to position us for greater use by Him by surrendering to Him what He brings out of us like He used S

Divine Orchestration of Frustration Key Points: 1. Your frustration may not necessarily be a bad thing 2. Your frustration may not be caused by what you think; it may be Divinely Inspired 3. Your frustration, when divine in nature, can’t be eased by material things or PEOPLE! 4. Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fulfilling The The Purpose Of God For Our Lives

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 11, 2008

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT FULFILLING THE THE PURPOSE OF GOD FOR OUR LIVES AND DRAWS LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF 1. JOSEPH 2. NAOMI 3. JOB 4. ELIJAH 5. PETER 6. PAUL 7. JESUS.

FULFILLING THE THE PURPOSE OF GOD FOR OUR LIVES *********************************************************** OUTLINE 1. JOSEPH 2. NAOMI 3. JOB 4. ELIJAH 5. PETER 6. PAUL 7. JESUS. THE MESSAGE FULFILLING THE THE PURPOSE OF GOD FOR OUR ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Eternal Purpose For Us In Him

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 6, 2007

God works in us for His eternal purpose in prayer

GOD’S ETERNAL PURPOSE FOR US IN HIM Eph. 3:14-21 Good Advice Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. Don’t believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want. When you say, "I love you," mean it. When you say, "I’m sorry," look the person in the eye. Never laugh at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Embracing The Divine Vision: Walking With Purpose Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2023

We gather in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and in the presence of our Heavenly Father and Almighty God, our Creator, the One who ignites dreams and unveils visions.

As we continue our series on visionary view, I want to speak about Divine Vision: Walking with Purpose. In our lives, our focus must be a perspective that aligns our hearts with God's divine purpose. There are five areas I am going to preach about: The Divine Call to Vision Directing Our ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2, Philippians 3:13-14, Joel 2:28, Acts 2:17-18, Nehemiah 2:18, Revelation 4:1-2, Proverbs 29:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are Some Of The Ways To Motivate People For Greater Commitment? - Rom

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 1, 2002

What Are Some of the Ways to Motivate People for Greater Commitment? - Rom. 12:1

What Are Some of the Ways to Motivate People for Greater Commitment? - Rom. 12:1 It is amazing how so many are motivated to greater levels of performance in their jobs, athletics or relationships, for personal advantage. We see examples of athletes who make tremendous sacrifices to win games ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational