Sermons on Life Purpose:

Purpose - Anchor Of Determination Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

The four anchors for purpose and direction in life.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Guaranteed. “God wants to show you His plan for your life … giving you an unchangeable hope which is like an anchor for your soul … Jesus has gone before you behind the veil into heaven and He is that anchor” (Hebrews 6:17-20, ELT). 2. Easy to get anchored to wrong ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:17-20, Acts 27:29

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Life Seriously Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 18, 2009

The preborn are people; the preborn are preknown; the preborn are prized and the preborn have a purpose.

Taking Life Seriously Jeremiah 1:5 Rev. Brian Bill 1/18/09 Show “Sanctity of Life” Video (www.worshiphousemedia.com). I’m so glad we started today’s service with children singing. We value families at PBC and believe that children matter to God. I came across some post-it notes that contain ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

My Purpose Part One Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Feb 19, 2020

In life, the question that always comes up is, What is my purpose. Let’s take a look at what God says about your purpose.

Sermon series- purpose 1 - God has a purpose for you. - As I was pondering the direction God was leading me to preach, I turned on the tv & the subject they were talking about was purpose. - I thought, what an intriguing subject. - We’ve started studying Jeremiah, & ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Got God's Vision For Your Life?

Contributed by Timothy Lee on Jan 26, 2005

Where there is no vision the people will perish. People will feel hopeless. We have no control over our own lives.

HAVE YOU GOT GOD’S VISION FOR YOUR LIFE? Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish Where there is no vision the people will perish. People will feel hopeless. We have no control over our own lives. Helen Keller was asked once “What would be worse than being born blind?” to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Apostolic

Life Signs Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 19, 2009

Sermon 9 in the series dealing with the Biblical signs of a healthy church.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Life Signs of a Healthy Church” INTRODUCTION What determines whether something is dead or not? A medical doctor checks for VITAL signs. Pulse, blood pressure, oxygen levels, brain function Some remain alive but are pronounced brain dead because there is no longer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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

This Is Eternal Life Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon will explore the true meaning, source, and purpose of eternal life as a gift from God, based on the passage from John 17:1-11.

Good morning, family! Today, we are going to explore a beautiful passage from the Gospel of John - diving deep into Jesus' heart for us as He prays to the Father. We'll be looking at what eternal life truly means, where it comes from, and why it has been given to us. As A.W. Tozer once wrote, "The ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Topics: Eternal Life, Knowing God, Divine Unity

God's Purpose In My Problems Series

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 7, 2009

Part 16 of Series. When I understand WHAT God’s purpose is in my problems...I will understand WHY He allows problems in my life!

Part 16 “GOD’S PURPOSE IN MY PROBLEMS!” Romans 8:28-31 Dr. Randy Deal August 19, 2007 www.sermonspice.com bolts: Here For A Purpose 1:20 Bolts….Here For A Purpose! And as Pastor Bill taught us last week, GOD HAS A PURPOSE IN OUR PROBLEMS too! BIG IDEA…When I understand WHAT God’s purpose is in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

What’s The Purpose?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 18, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 6: 1 – 27

Numbers 6: 1 – 27 What’s the purpose? 6 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When either a man or woman consecrates an offering to take the vow of a Nazirite, to separate himself to the LORD, 3 he shall separate himself from wine and similar ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Purpose For You Is To Love Others

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 10, 2003

Adapted from the Purpose Driven life sermons

GOD’S PURPOSE FOR YOU IS TO LOVE OTHERS How can we do that in a world that is full of hate and isolation? When one becomes a Christian it is because he believes in Christ and leads a new life not under the bondage to sin and the devil. Now that one has become a part of God’s family it means that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Worthwhile Life

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 8, 2002

Too many Christians live mediocre lives. But they don’t have to. We have within us the ability to make a difference in our everyday lives.

OPEN: "We rarely use the word ’cure,’" said the psychiatrist to his patient. "But after 5 years of therapy it is my pleasure to pronounce you completely cured." To his surprise an unhappy look came over the woman’s face. "What’s wrong?" he asked. "I thought you’d be thrilled." "Oh, it’s fine ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-38, 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power And Purpose Of Self-Control

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 6, 2025

In a time when the pace of life is ever-accelerating, and our senses are constantly bombarded with stimuli urging instant action and reaction, the Biblical virtue of self-control remains as pertinent as ever.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Edmund Hilary the first man who conquered Mount Everest was asked by an interviewer about his passions for climbing mountains. He gave this reply: "It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves." Peter the Great of Russia is quoted as saying, "I have been ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel's Prayer Life

Contributed by Wesley Eader on Sep 25, 2002

A study of the prayer life of Daniel for the purpose of encouraging believers to be more faithful in prayer.

Daniel’s Prayer Life. Dan.6:10 One of the great men of prayer in the Bible was Daniel. He was such a great man of prayer that he was arrested for praying. We have an account of his prayer life in Dan. 6. The key verse is v.10. Daniel 6:10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Really A Point To Life? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 11, 2008

God shows the purpose of life to those who truly believe in Jesus as the Messiah.

Scripture Introduction The events we are about to read occur after Jesus’ healing of a paralytic. An invalid for 38 years, this man’s only hope was the rumor of an angel coming down from heaven, dipping his wings into a pool, and creating a healing balm for the first person to enter the water. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus The Giver Of Life

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008

Jesus came into this world for one purpose only and that was to pay mankinds sin debt.

John 12:23- 28 Jesus Christ The Only Begotten Son of God, was born of a virgin and came into this world for one purpose only, and that was to pay mans sin debt as He died there on the cruel cross of Calvary. Listen as I read today’s text found in John 12: 23-28 ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-28

Denomination: Baptist