Sermons on Handfuls On Purpose:

On Being The Church Of The Living God Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 6, 2009

An introduction to a new ministry vision. In this message, the context for the Church is set and the four pillars of the new ministry vision are introduced: Discipleship; Assimilation; Biblical Peacemaking; Leadership Development.

Yesterday, the events of the Normandy invasion – D-Day – were remembered. On that day, the largest amphibious invasion of all time was launched by the allied forces in order to retake Europe. On D-Day, about 160,000 troops landed on the beaches of Normandy. The planning and logistics were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Reaching The Raised Bar 1: Exalting Christ Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 13, 2009

Sermon on the vision statement of our church regarding the preeminence of Christ

Text: Matt 28:18, Title: Reaching the Raised Bar 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/14/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Tyler Jones is the lead pastor/planter of Vintage21 Church in Raleigh. He spoke on the decline of the evangelical church. And so as not to bore you with all the statistics, suffice it to say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Church Is This Church Going To Be?

Contributed by Stephan Kirby on Nov 16, 2011

Establishing what church should really be about according to scripture.

What Kind of Church is This Church Going to Be? Pastor Stephan Kirby Ekklesia Christian Life Matthew 16:13-20 13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" 14 So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Advantages To Fellowship" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 21, 2011

If we are to be advantaged when gathering with God's people, we must remember the focus and foundation of true Christian fellowship.

Last time, we made note of how of verse 25 admonishes us to not give up on meeting together with God’s people. We are told that we must fellowship with God’s people at every opportunity, intentionally, persistently, and habitually. Meeting together with the people is a good habit to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Esther Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 8, 2014

The story of Esther reveals God's plans and purposes for each of us as we live out lives that are directed by God's design and will. Nothing is by accident even if we are unable to figure out what God is up to. Esther gives a good example of this concept.

Esther INTRODUCTION: A well-known theologian was once asked to prove the existence of God. He replied that he could prove God’s existence in two words: “The Jew.” From ancient history to today, many nations have attempted to exterminate God’s chosen people. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Balanced Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2022

God has plans for each of us and specific work that He has called us to do. This should be good news to us, but often we can feel overwhelmed when we are struggling to manage everything, we think we need to do.

A Balanced Life We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer. People may be pure in their own eyes but the LORD examines their motives. Commit your actions to the LORD, and your plans will succeed. (Proverbs 16:1-3 NLT) God has plans for each of us and specific work that He has ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-3, Galatians 6:2, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defined By Your Job?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 17, 2022

Making work our priority can become a problem in our relationship with God and with our family. It can also develop into an issue with our self-worth should we ever experience problems in the workplace or the loss of a job.

Today’s sermon is for the men of our congregation; being that we had a Men’s Breakfast this morning. I would like to begin our message with a short sermon illustration. Author John Trent, in an article entitled “A Father’s Heart,” states, “Not long ago, my family and I had the privilege of going ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Make Him Known

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 2, 2025

The call of the prophet Jeremiah reminds us the very reason why God has called each of us. He has a purpose in calling us and setting us aside for His glory.

Jeremiah 1: 5-9 In these passages of scriptures, we see and read how the prophet Jeremiah had described how he was called to the prophetic ministry. In Jeremiah 1:4-5, Jeremiah says, “then the word of the Lord came unto me saying, ‘Before I formed thee in the belly, I knew thee; and before thou ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5-9

The Champion Comes Series

Contributed by John Allen on Jul 11, 2025

If Jesus has really come into your life, you will be changed.

[Statements in brackets are for the preacher not the preaching. They are notes that reflect ideas based on the homiletics recommended in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167) which proposes an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-22

Give Your Life Away Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

There are at least four core commitments for Christian living: (1) abide in the Word, (2) pray your heart out, (3) be killing sin, and (4) give your life away.

Our lives tell a story—a story about who we are and what we value, where we’ve come from and where we’re going, what we want and what we’ll do to get it. And what most of us do is, we make “the story” of our lives about us. But God makes “the story” of our lives about Christ. Someone has said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bloom Where You're Planted Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 11, 2021

It's not always easy to see your environment as part of God's mission... but, one way or another, whether you like it or not, it always is! This series was given to a group of believers in an assisted living facility.

I. Intro: A. Pandemic Panic? 1. In the early days of the COVID pandemic, we watched our ministry opportunities almost immediately and completely evaporate—no assisted living/nursing home concerts, no home concerts, no church concerts, NOTHING 2. Rather than respond in fear (but after a little ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Embracing God's Call: Transformed By His Purpose 2 Timothy 1:9-10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 9, 2024

2 Timothy 1:9-10. Let us delve into the depths of this passage and discover how God's purpose transforms us and empowers us to live out His truth.

Embracing God's Call: Transformed by His Purpose 2 Timothy 1:9-10 Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, today we gather to explore the transformative power of God's calling in our lives, as revealed in 2 Timothy 1:9-10. Let us delve into the depths of this passage and discover how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:9-10, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking - Daily Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

What is involved in spiritual walking?

A. INTRODUCTION “As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 2:6-7, NKJV 1. My encounter with Jesus was not salvation, but I dedicated myself ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Cumpliendo El Propósito único De Dios Para Nuestras Vidas Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 17, 2024

El éxito se trata de fidelidad, servicio y cumplimiento del propósito único que Dios tiene para cada uno de nosotros.

Cumpliendo el propósito único de Dios para nuestras vidas Introducción: El éxito se trata de fidelidad, servicio y cumplimiento del propósito único que Dios tiene para cada uno de nosotros. Sagrada Escritura: Isaías 53:4, Isaías 53:10-11, Hebreos ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4, Isaiah 53:10-11, Hebrews 4:14-16, Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Other

Radical Remembrance

Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Dec 22, 2025

Are you exhausted from trying to 'create' yourself? Discover how Radical Remembrance, returning to your Creator's original blueprint stops burnout and restores true vitality. Reclaim your identity before the world redefines you.

The Age of Amnesia We are living in what I call the "Age of Amnesia." We have 10,000 photos stored in our pockets, yet we have never been more prone to forgetting the most important things. We forget our worth, we forget our purpose, and most dangerously, we forget our Source. The world ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5, Ecclesiastes 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal