Sermons on Living With A Purpose:

Living The Legacy

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 15, 2006

Shared on commitment Sunday of a capital campaign challenging the church to rise up and leave a legacy.

Living the Legacy, Making Disciples October 29, 2006 Joshua 24:1-24 Intro: When Ohio State played for the NCAA Championship in 2003, coach Jim Tressel wanted to encourage his players to step up to another level. In his pre-game speech he asked a powerful question: “What do you want to be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Idle Living

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Making the most of our lives

Idle Living - 1 Peter 4 July 20, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 4. We want to continue on in our study of the book of 1 Peter. Remember that Peter is writing to give practical help to Christians dealing with daily problems. He starts by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Live By God’s Wisdom” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 30, 2019

We cannot live life in the best way possible if we ignore the wisdom offered by the author of all life.

An angel appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord would reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selected infinite wisdom. “Done!” says the angel, and disappears in a cloud ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Attribute Six | A Man Lives On Purpose Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018

As a man is desperate to discover his purpose, he knows that God is the single provider of purpose and that Christ’s call to “follow me” was the primary means of discovering purpose.

Well, gentlemen, we are in a series entitled “Attributes of a Man.” We are looking at 9 attributes that define a man of God. We are in attribute 6, “Lives Purposefully.” And I hope that you understand that it was – we’re on this journey of uncovering what it means to be a man. That we have to turn ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Understanding Divine Purpose

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 26, 2016

WE ARE CREATED WITH A DIVINE ASSIGNMENT ATTACHED TO US

THEME: UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIVINE LIFE PURPOSE LESSON ONE: INTRODUCTION MAIN TEXT – PROVERBS 16:1-11 1) DEFINITION Well, there are multiple interpretations of what life purpose is. It may be called a spiritual calling and it can also be seen it as a higher instruction from God. Beyond ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Causes Us To Live With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 3, 2025

Faith does not call us to sit and wait for something big to happen — it calls us to live every day with purpose. God has gifted each of us uniquely, and true faith leads us to use those gifts in service to His mission. Living beyond belief means living out our calling.

### **Introduction: Purpose or Performance?** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 2 ### **Opening Story + Transition (Refined for Sermon 2)** Power Outage Teaches Church a Valuable Lesson Source: Clark Cothern, "Power outage or Power display?" Leadershipjournal.net ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 12:3-8, 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship? Living Our Whole Lives As Worship

Contributed by Clive Parnell on Feb 8, 2006

What is worship? Who should we be worshipping? How can we live a life of worship?

Living our whole lives a worship to God Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your truth, we eagerly wait for you; for your name and your renown are the desire of our hearts’ Isaiah 26:28 I want start by asking you a question – What is the most important thing in your life? You might say well God of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cofidence In Purpose

Contributed by Patrick Bissig on Nov 28, 2005

Having the confidence in His call on our lives to serve and reach others

1 John 3:19-24 19This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence 20whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. 21Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Grace-Full Live Series

Contributed by Dan Myer on Jan 31, 2008

It is the deepest desire of God for us to grow in his grace and to become all that he has established and purposed for us to become in him. He has created us to have purpose and value here on earth and to have purpose and power in the eternal realm! Th

Living a Grace-full Life SERIES: WHAT’S SO AMAZING ABOUT GRACE? Pastor Dan Myer "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." 2 Peter 3:18 (NIV) “…to know the love of Christ… that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:19 Intro: This is one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose For Delay PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore and understand God's perfect timing, the power of faith, and the purpose of delay in our lives.

Good morning, family! We've got an exciting exploration before us today, as we dive into Mark 5:22-41, a passage teeming with truth about God's perfect timing, the power of faith, and the purpose of delay. As Germany Kent once said, "With God, there’s always an appointed time for things, and when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-41

Topics: God's Timing, Perfect Timing

Empty Lives

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 25, 2001

SOLOMON’S EXPRIENCE THAT LIFE WITHOUT GOD IS EMPTY

THE EMPTYNESS OF LIFE WITHOUT GOD TEXT: Eccl a 1:2 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. INTRO: Concerning the ways of man, Solomon spoke with authority 1 Ki 10:23 So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom. 1. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Reason For Living

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

The old man was nearly blind as he reached out to touch the face and hands of his son.

The old man was nearly blind as he reached out to touch the face and hands of his son. "It is the voice of Jacob, but the hands are the hands of Esau." The aged hands felt the hairy forearms, not realizing that they were wrapped with the skin of a goat to simulate those of his twin brother. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Living Waters

Contributed by Rita Sims on Mar 8, 2001

The woman at the well learned about living waters. When we are dry, we can receive living waters too.

Life can be pretty hard sometimes. When you’re in school or at work, it can be pretty hard to make it through the whole day. Then, you have to go home and do homework and work waiting for you at home. Sometimes, it seems like there’s never a moment’s rest. Or maybe our problem is not ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Living Water Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 3, 2002

The woman at the well helps us learn about our need for the living water of CHrist.

First Baptist Church October 6, 2002 Living Water John 4:1-42 Have you ever tried to draw a picture of what a character from the Bible looks like? If you have the artistic ability that I do, you’d end up with stick people. For the next couple of moments, I want you to paint a mental picture or ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-42

Denomination: Baptist

God's Vision For You

Contributed by Paul Mulani on Dec 12, 2017

God has a vision for you. He created you with a purpose but many people don't live out that purpose. This sermon is on how to live out God's purpose or destiny for you.

How to Live According to God’s Vision for You The word of the LORD came to me, saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew[a] you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” 6 “Alas, Sovereign LORD,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational