Sermons about Kingdom Purposes

You Were Planned For God's Pleasure

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002

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The first purpose of our lives is to worship God.

Note: This topic and some of the ideas come from Rick Warren’s "40 Days of Purpose" campaign. This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". Last week, we saw that God does have a purpose for each of our lives. We are not the random results of an evolutionary ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Worship Of The Covenant People: Covenant Remembrance Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

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The Assembly of God’s New Covenant People is to know Jesus Christ through the act of consecrated remembering. Worship should be conscious of the covenant relationship between God and man, fulfilled in Christ.

INTRODUCTION: THOUGHTS ON THE STATE OF WORSHIP IN EVANGELICALISM “Everything flows and nothing abides; everything gives way and nothing stays fixed,” said the ancient Greek thinker Heraclitus. The subject of worship commands the attention of many today just because of the endless changes. If there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Designed And Conceived In The Mind Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

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A study on the New Testament Church.

Many have dismissed the church as being outdated and irrelevant. The world says that there are many groups or organizations that you can belong to, that they believe are serving the world’s needs much more effectively. You can explain the church’s worship and be told that you can worship alone. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What We Believe: The Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 1, 2003

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Discover the three essentials of Jesus’ Church

We’ve spent almost two months worth of Sundays looking at what our church believes. What we believe determines how we behave. There was a time when people believed the earth was flat. They didn’t dare to travel too far for fear that they will fall off the edge of the earth. What you believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: *other

An On The Mark Church Where Love Abounds Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 3, 2005

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What is the difference between a church and a social club? A church family and a group of independent believers who converge in the same location? A church that hits God’s mark and one that misses it? Three principles nurture an “on the mark church wher

An On the Mark Church Where Love Abounds Romans 15:1-13 1. Our lives are constantly hanging by a thread. 2. The horrors of the Asian earthquake and tsunamis have shocked all of us. 3. When human lives are on the line, other things fade in insignificance. 4. And so we pray and give to help rescue ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Justice And Mercy Of God Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006

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This is the first sermon in a series of sermons on Isaiah revealing Jesus as a major focus of this prophetic book. Starting in Chapter 1, we see God’s redemptive plan unfolding through the promised Messiah

Isaiah #1 The Justice and Mercy of God Isaiah 1:18-20 SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 1:18-20 INTRODUCTION: I’ve heard people say that the God of the Old Testament is different from the God of the New Testament. But Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. The Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Called To Worship" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

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Believers are called to come together as a worshipping community.

As we have been looking to Acts 2:42-47, we have been talking about how we as Christians are called to live in community with other believers as a community of faith. In doing so, we have recognized key elements which contribute to a local body of believers living together as a community of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

"Called To Grow" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

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Believers are called to come together as an evangelistic community.

Our passage does not specifically tell us that the early church devoted themselves to evangelism, although we may conclude that they did, indeed, share the message of the Good News with those who did not know Christ. What we are told is that they devoted themselves to learning ("to the Apostle’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Bridge Of Community Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 5, 2002

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To effectively live the Christian life, it needs to be done in community.

Building a bridge to tomorrow means laying down the planks of community today. Almost every person alive has a desire for community. They even know how they want that community to be shaped…listen to this… (play theme from Cheers) Many of you could sing the theme, and most of you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Confession

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 18, 2002

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What was the ’rock’ that Jesus promised to build His church upon? What does ’the gates of Hell’ mean? These are just two of the questions answered in this exegesis of Matthew 16:13-19.

The Great Confession An Exegesis Of Mathew 16:13-19 Introduction 1. After the miracle of feeding four-thousand people with seven loaves and a few little fish (Matthew 15:32-38), Jesus and His disciples came to Magdala (Matthew 16:39). a. It was in Magdala that the Pharisees and Sadducees asked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Under Fire

Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002

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In conversations with people there is one thing I hear too often, and that is: “Boy, the Church sure is in a sad state these days.” When I read the scriptures I sense that I am truly reading about God’s grace. Grace is God’s gift to us. Grace is, then,

Rom. 11.1-2a, 29-32; Matt. 15:21-28 I. Opening A. In conversations with people there is one thing I hear too often, and that is: “Boy, the Church sure is in a sad state these days.” B. Saddens me because the church has had such an incredible affect on me. C. Why? 1. Jesus shows grace and mercy to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Connecting People Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 15, 2006

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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: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Can The Community Depend On Shipps Baptist Church?

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jun 14, 2007

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If we were to close our church doors today, would the community even know we were gone?

Can the Community Depend on Shipps Baptist? Jonah 1:4-6 Not too long ago, I read a statement I have not been able to get off my mind ever since. You may recall it and then again maybe it didn’t sink in to your mind. Here’s the statement: If Shipps Baptist Church were to close its doors tonight, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who? #5 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 30, 2007

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The big question is "who exactly is the ’who’" that is expected to be a part of "changing lives"

Changing Lives for Time and Eternity – “Who?” #5 Acts 1:8 (The Powerpoint can be found at http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > Changing lives for time and eternity, “what a grand idea!” Yet it is not just an idea, it is a divine expectation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

What? #1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 26, 2007

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As a church our purpose has to be to make a difference by Changing Live for Time and Eternity. What does this mean? (This is the first in a 5 part series)

“Changing Lives for Time and Eternity” “Why?” #1 2 Timothy 4:1-5 (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > READ TEXT. Please notice the last three words; “fulfill your ministry”. What does this mean? > First of all we know that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

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