Sermons on Lifes Goal:

Removing The Pits From Your Prayer Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

If our prayer life is to grow and thrive, we must first remove those things that keep us from being fruitful

Removing the Pits from your Prayer Life Matthew 6:5-6 June 25, 2006 Morning Service Introduction When I was growing up I used to spend a lot of time with one of my friend Randy. We did all sorts of things together: we played basketball, we hunted snakes, we went fishing together, we went to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Recognize And Respect God's Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 3, 2013

See how Joseph looked at his life and learn how to look at your own.

Genesis 45:3-8, 15 (Monday) Recognize and Respect God's plan for your Life. 3 Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still living?” But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence. 4 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Live Like You Are Dying Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 8, 2008

We passionately live for Jesus.

TOWARD THE GOAL: LIVE LIKE YOU ARE DYING Philippians 1.19-30 S: Devotion to Jesus Th: Toward the Goal Pr: WE PASSIONATELY LIVE FOR JESUS. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Ways TS: We will find three ways that show us how to live for Jesus. CV: “We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Why We Do What We Do

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 5, 2014

Conformity to Christ is our goal. Live with this end in mind. Spiritual growth is not an option. Put first things first.

Before I move on to the book of Numbers in my weekly sermons, I like to take this week, in between the books, to revisit the theme of discipleship. • Why do we want to take this discipleship learning journey? Can we do without? • Why do we do what we are doing today? Is it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Become A Committed Follower Of Jesus

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 9, 2004

Our lifelong goal is to become more and more like Jesus. Hebrews 12:2 helps us on that journey.

Become a Committed Follower of Jesus Hebrews 12:1-2 Philippians 3:12-14 As we “Go for the gold” in our Christian life our goal is Christ-likeness. The Hebrew writer challenges us to keep the goal before us and not forget it. “We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, on whom our faith depends ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

Godly Wisdom

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 1, 2001

Godly wisdom 1. Has a different source. 2. Has a different goal. 3. Has a different result.

Cadillac has a new technology available for their cars called "OnStar." Those purchasing the service have a 24/7 information servant available. OnStar includes a completely hands-free, voice-activated phone — you never have to dial. Through a satellite Global Positioning System (GPS), someone ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

Know To Show

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 23, 2021

We can know Christ Jesus; but, the goal is to show His love and concern to the world around us.

Know To Show – Ephesians 3: 14 - 21 Intro: When I was in junior high school, a friend told about speaking in tongues. He said there were people in his church who did that and wondered if there were such people in my church. I didn’t think there were so, when I got to high school I took French ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Work Of The Spirit, Part A Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Sep 13, 2007

Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort?

Series: Life, Everlasting, Part 3 Message: The Work of the Spirit? Part A Our scripture focus today is Psalm 116:13, but I want to read the entire Psalm… 116:1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. 2 Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When Life Really Gets Hard (Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009

God gives wisdom to those who ask and enables them to successfully navigate difficult circumstances in life.

When Life Gets Really Hard (II) James 1:5-12 4-27-08 We are currently in the book of James, chapter 1. James begins this book with the subject of trials. Is anybody in a trial at this time in your life? Has anybody here walked thru a few valleys during your Christian journey? What is the one ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Power For Life-The Holy Spirit & Healing

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 2, 2014

This sermon is on how the Holy Spirit works in us to bring about different kinds of healings in the lives of others. We look at how Elisha and Peter were empowered by the Spirit to do miracles.

Power For Living- The Holy Spirit & Healing+ 3/23/14 2 Kings 4:38-44 Acts 9:32-43 If you could have power to do something you really wanted to do today, what kind of power would you want to have?. Would you use that power to get some money, to get a promotion, to win a game, to heal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wisdom: Purpose - Meaning Of Life (Book Of Ecclesiastes)

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 25, 2015

Ecclesiastes ‘represents a brilliant argument for how someone would look at life if God did not play a direct, intervening role in life, and if there were no life after death.’ But because there is a God, and life continues after death, let us fear God!

THE WISDOM TRILOGY #2: PURPOSE – MEANING OF LIFE (BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES) INTRO TO TOPIC: • How many of you have read the book of Ecclesiastes before? What is it about? QUOTE: “The book of Ecclesiastes is puzzling to the novice reader because its skepticism can be overwhelming. ...read more

Denomination: *other

Part 1: Know What We're Here For: Maturity Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 24, 2019

Churches that aren't clear on their purpose for being can hardly be effective. Our goal is maturity in Christ.

One of the deepest joys that I have ever experienced in all my life is the joy of watching our children turn into adults. I guess I always pretty much figured that would happen some day. But then, there were those times when they were upset with each other over the silliest things and the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Worthy Of Our Endeavor

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace is a worthy goal of the church. The operative word is "unity"...not "uniformity".

WORTHY OF OUR ENDEAVOR Ephesians 4:1-7 I. The text does not refer to “uniformity” but to unity. God made us all different...just as He did with all creation...even to the extent that no two snowflakes...nor man=s fingerprints are identical. “For the body is not one member but many...now ye ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

. A Living Authority Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

It is Paul's goal to see that Christians put Jesus where He belongs, and that is in the place of supreme authority.

A Christian school teacher offered a dollar to the one who could give her the name of the most famous man in history. She wanted them to say Jesus, of course. They all began to shout out names like Washington, Lincoln, Edison, and Columbus, and finally a little Jewish boy said Jesus. When he came ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9

"Relearning Lessons We Haven't Applied" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 17, 2013

This was one of three sermons from Colossians 2 & 3 for the fall start of school

Back To The Spiritual Classroom 3 Relearning The Lessons We Haven't Completely Applied Col. 3:1-11 Dorn Ridge September 20, 2009 INTRODUCTION: I. THERE ARE TIMES WE HAVE TO RELEARN HEAVENLY LESSONS. 1.) We must set our hearts on things above. A.) Because we Have been raised with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ