SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on His Divine Purpose:

showing 4,801-4,815 of 223,691
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Mike Turner avatar

    Worship Restored Series

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 105 ratings
     | 30,721 views

    This message deals with the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem, and the restoration of worship. Are there walls that need to be rebuilt so that we too can have "Worship Restored" ?

    “Worship Restored” Neh 1:1-4, Neh. 8:1-8 Our text is one of the most beautiful portraits of the people of God at worship in all of scripture. It is a wonderful climax to a sad chapter in the history of God’s people. When they disobeyed God and forsook him to go after idols.....God allowed ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jack Russell avatar

    The Church As Servant

    Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 15,852 views

    James and John had to be taught to rethink the definition of success. Do we need the same lesson?

    George W. Truett, a well-known pastor, was invited to dinner in the home of a very wealthy man in Texas. After the meal, the host led him to a place where they could get a good view of the surrounding area. Pointing to the oil wells punctuating the landscape, he boasted, “Twenty-five years ago I ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Timothy Jones avatar

    Preparing To Worship God

    Contributed by Timothy Jones on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 129 ratings
     | 21,193 views

    If we are going to bring honor to Christ, we must prepare to worship, not just show up....

    Preparing to Worship God-Pastor Tim Jones Exodus 19 1. Everything takes preparation! ?Those that Fail to plan-Plan to Fail? a. When your kids go to school-you don?t just go off to college- b. Weddings-You don?t just get married???? c. Moving into a new home?.. d. It all takes Preparation Joke: A ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Greg Nance avatar

    God's Plan For Your Life Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 25,934 views

    The World uses the best equipment to send their message. Shouldn’t God’s people do at least the same?

    Finding God’s Plan for Your Life - Jeremiah 1:4--10 When we open our Bibles and read the first few words of the first book we discover many things about the God who made us. He is the great creator of heaven and earth. His power to create is in his Word. His Spirit moves over the vast depths ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Why Should We Worship? Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 62 ratings
     | 9,236 views

    Why should we worship God? Just about everyone knows we SHOULD worship. . . but the Bible, throughout its pages, gives us reasons and benefits of worshipping God. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    WHY SHOULD WE WORSHIP GOD? Our theme verse for this series, "Worship - Giving God What He Deserves" is Ps 29:2 "Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness." Here’s the question for you today: Why should we worship God? One obvious reason is that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Christian Hedonists Make Healthy Churches

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 15, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 2,102 views

    Discover how Christ’s purpose for the church leads to building a healthy church

    This morning, we celebrate God’s goodness and faithfulness to and through the Marin Community Christian Church for the last 22 years. Biblical Christianity recognizes that church is not a building or an organization. The church is made up of learners and followers of Jesus Christ. So this ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    The Master Architect

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 10, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,568 views

    An introductory message for a new series dealing with church related issues.

    God’s Glorious Church The Master Architect Matthew 16:18 Woodlawn Baptist Church February 6, 2005 Introduction In Matthew 16, beginning in verse 13, we read the following words: “When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Construction Equipment" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,906 views

    God gave gifts for the building up of the Church. Apostles prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers. (#14 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

    “And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Gordan Runyan avatar

    The Cause Of All Worship: Apocalypse!

    Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 2,873 views

    An incident in the life of Abram/Abraham shows us the cause of all true worship.

    Genesis 12:7 Then the Lord appeared to Abram and said, “To your descendants [seed] I will give this land.” And there he built an altar to the Lord, who had appeared to him. Jesus told the woman at the well that God is seeking folks who will worship Him in spirit and truth. We want to be those ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    A Healthy Meal

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,739 views

    a message based on Hebrews 10

    Hebrews 10:19-25 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ February 10, 2002 A burglar, needing money to pay his income taxes, decided to rob the safe in a store. On the safe door he was very pleased to find a note reading: "Please don’t use dynamite. The safe is not locked. Just turn the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Antonio Torrence avatar

    The Church As An Oasis

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,669 views

    This sermon is about the church being a place of refreshment, revival, and renewal for the wanderers of life.

    "The Church As An Oasis"-Rev.A.LaMar Torrence Exodus 15:26-27 I. Introduction A. Sister Maya Angelou’s poem “On the Pulse of Morning”: A Rock, A River, A Tree Hosts to species long since departed, Marked the mastodon. The dinosaur, who left dry tokens of their sojourn here on our planet floor, any ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Andy Almendarez avatar

    Worship: A Way Of Life Or An Experience?

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 4, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,115 views

    The real truth about worship is that it is a way of life.

    WORSHIP: A WAY OF LIFE OR AN EXPERIENCE? PSALM 95 A few years ago there were TV ads as well as radio & billboard ads telling us GO TO WORSHIP; YOU=LL BE RICHER FOR IT. This is a great public service announcement. We should worship because we will be richer for it. But there is only one thing ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Brad Lewis avatar

    Part 2 Of 8 - Music And Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 22, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 11,722 views

    Outlines the purpose and benefits of music as a part of the worship experience.

    Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 2 – Music and Church “Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music.” Psalm 98:4 “Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints.” Psalm 149:1 If you come to church here on a Sunday morning you ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Art Good avatar

    Come Inside And See What Happens

    Contributed by Art Good on Jul 26, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,082 views

    Maybe, there is someone listening to me right now, who walked into this building and you had a problem you couldn’t solve, you had a knot in your stomach you’ve been carrying around for days. And maybe, this morning, something has happened inside you. M

    Come Inside and See What Happens Illus. Last January our family went to Disney World. The kids loved it until we took them on one particular ride. Jordan was a little apprehensive when he read the name, “The Tower of Terror”. But I said to him, “Just go inside and see what happens.” He went ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Connecting People Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,441 views

    Rescasting the vision of the church - Honoring God by connecting people, growing believers and sharing hope.

    Seeing the BIG Picture October 8, 2006 CONNECTING People Video: Passion of the Christ – Garden of Gethsemane Trans: What a powerful scene! You might be asking what this clip has to do w/ the mission and vision of our church – EVERYTHING! Note: Jesus has invested (3) years of His life into ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist