Sermons on Living With Purpose:

Paul’s Great Purpose In Life

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

Paul wrote this epistle while in a Roman prison. Prior to this he had many trials and tribulations before reaching Rome (see Acts 27-28). Paul was a man of God who faced countless difficulties; and yet he was able to rejoice in the Lord amidst all his pro

Intro: Paul wrote this epistle while in a Roman prison. Prior to this he had many trials and tribulations before reaching Rome (see Acts 27-28). Paul was a man of God who faced countless difficulties; and yet he was able to rejoice in the Lord amidst all his problems. His secret of joy in spite of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: *other

"God's Purposeful Plan For You: Glorification” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009

Glorification speaks to us about the future glory, heaven, and the resurrection of our bodies.

GOD’S PLAN OF salvation is wonderful – v29-30 • God’s Foreknowledge – He knows us & we can trust Him! • God’s Predestination – Because He knows, He predestines. • God’s Calling - God draws us & calls us to Himself. John 6:44-45 (NKJV) 44 No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

How Bad Do You Want It?

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 13, 2003

How far do you want to go with the Lord. Do you want everything that He has for you or are you content to live with the bare minimum?

12/31/02 Watchnight Service How Bad Do You Want It? 2 Kings 13:14-19 14Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. 15And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Broken Given - Given Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of being "given" in the context of our lives as bread that Jesus blesses, breaks, and gives for the world, addressing feelings of inadequacy and lack of purpose.

This series is about seeing our lives as bread that Jesus takes in His hands, blesses, breaks, and gives for the life of the world. Over the past few weeks we talked about how difficult it is to imagine our ordinary, common lives actually being blessed and sacred and holy. And we explored how our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:30-32, John 21:15-18

Topics: Blessings, Brokenness, Purpose

Sermon Series: Blessed Broken Given

Chosen In Him Before Time With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 8, 2025

This sermon explains that believers were chosen by God not based on human merit but "in Christ" and has a specific, life-altering purpose.

Introduction Verse 3 told us that God has blessed us with all spiritual blessings. Now, in verse 4, Paul explains the very first and most foundational blessing from which all others flow: we were chosen by God. Everyone longs to be chosen—for a team, for a promotion, for a relationship. It gives us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

It Shall Accomplish That Which I Purpose

Contributed by Hotaik Koonoh Oh on Feb 19, 2018

Christian faith is on the basis of the fundamental fact. We confess the faith in praising Jesus, this has an object to see God’s doing in my life which is wholly given and obeyed to Him.

“so shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and prosper in the thing for which I sent it.” (Isaiah 55:11) ‘I’ in the title ‘It shall accomplish that which I purpose’ from the text is God Jehovah. Isaiah’s ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Purpose Of God's Power

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 9, 2025

God’s power is not merely for personal gain or to elevate us above others. It is given to fulfil His divine purpose on earth—bringing healing, setting captives free, equipping believers, and glorifying His name.

Title: THE PURPOSE OF GOD'S POWER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 10:38 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 4:18-19, John 14:12, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 INTRODUCTION: The power of God is His supernatural ability given to believers through the Holy Spirit to accomplish His divine ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38, Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 4:18-19, John 14:12, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Discipline Yourself For The Purpose Of Godliness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Percentage of American’s who own running shoes but don’t run: 87% Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness for it is profitable for all things, not only in this life but also in the life to come. (I Tim 4:7,8)

How to Discipline Yourself for Godliness (I Tim 4:7,8) The Lord gives wisdom, love and eternal life that transcends human understanding (Prov. 3:5,6) The closer we are to the Shepherd the farther away is the wolf. Many people are willing to discipline themselves to be more beautiful, to get a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Comes To The Jordan Fora Purpose

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 7, 2023

Jesus has a purpose to fulfill all righteousness, to be the example, to be identified, and to please God.

Matthew 3:13-17 Jesus comes to the Jordon with a Purpose 1. Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan • The Jordan River it is the site where John baptized Jesus • History records the Jordan as a place of pilgrimage • The sick and disabled came to the Jordan for healing, as Jacinthus the Presbyter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Fulfilling God’s Purpose

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2013

To accomplish God’s good purpose, we are to respect all people, love other believers, fear God, and honor those who rule over us - even when something doesn’t seem good to us. These kinds of actions may fan a spark of belief in those who observe our respo

Opening illustration: Sometimes when I want to start a fire, the wind puts it out. But when I try to keep a fire burning, wind keeps it going. So, in the first situation, I label wind “bad” because it thwarts my plans; in the other, I label it “good” because it helps me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Purpose For Us

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 20, 2022

These verses show that God's purpose is to provide good for those who love Him and are the called. So what does it mean: "called according to His purpose"? I think the context of this statement provides the answer.

Alba 2-20-2022 GOD'S PURPOSE FOR US Romans 8:26-30 Purpose, it is important in life isn't it. You find it everywhere. There is even a website called onpurpose.org. Its founder and CEO, Tom Tippin made the following statement: “We believe in putting purpose before profit. We're a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Even Punishment Has A Loving Purpose. Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

Like the Israelites, too often we grumble about our lot in life. May the Lord lead us to repentance...and thankfulness!

Lent IV Numbers 21:4-9 “Are we there yet? How much longer?” Anyone who has ever taken a long car journey with children has heard those questions. They are questions that stem from impatience, from boredom, and maybe even a little lack of trust that the driver really knows where they’re going. Now ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Purposeful Praise: Blessing The Lord Always SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

No one should dictate when we Praise and Bless God. We must cultivate the habit of Blessing the Lord intentionally. This can be referred to as a Premeditated Praise.

Title: I Will Praise the Lord Scripture: Psalm 34:1-3 (NIV) "I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together." This psalm, like many others, has its roots ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-3

Topics: Worship, Purposeful Praise

2 Reasons Why Our Soul Lives

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 30, 2016

To show that real living is praising GOD and doing His WORDS.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you praise the LORD obviously? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that real living is praising GOD and doing His WORDS. IV. TEXT: Psalms 119:175 (Amplified Bible) 119:175 Let me live that I may praise You, and let Your decrees help me. V. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:175

Denomination: Pentecostal