Sermons on Mans Purpose:

“be Responsive” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 18, 2012

Malachi calls the people of his day to be responsive to the love of God.

What we are told in verse one is all we have about the prophet Malachi. Other prophetic books often tell when the prophet wrote, that is, during the reigns of a certain kings. But, apparently, there were no kings in Israel in Malachi’s day - they appear to be a thing of the past. The ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Assembly Of Yourselves Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on May 23, 2009

How important in church attendance?

The Importance of Church Attendance Rev. Sean Lester For Living Water Assembly of God May 25, 2009 (484) QUOTATION QUESTION. How important is church attendance? (30) (NIV) Hebrews 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Created To Worship Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Sep 10, 2009

Intro sermon to series. This message sets the stage for further messages about Worship. First and foremost we must know that our primary purpose is to worship!

Sermon: Created To Worship Main Idea: The reason we exist is to allow our lives be an offering of Worship to God. The Question: Why were we created? Series Intro: Today we are beginning a new series of messages from the Bible regarding a very controversial issue. The way in which people ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Build My Church (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

The first mention of the "church" in scripture states that Christ would build it. This series explores His blue print for His church.

******SERMON OUTLINE******* I Will Build My Church – Part 1 I. Christ Will Build His Church... Praise the Lord! Turn with me in your Bibles to Matthew 16:18-19. Mat 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

For Want Of A Vision

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 23, 2012

How many churches have failed in their ministry for want of a vision?

For Want of a Vision Proverbs 29:18 What is Vision? Vision is more than just looking on the bright side. It is looking on God’s side. Finding the vision God has for us takes time and prayer. Steve Goodier says " Both the hummingbird and the vulture fly over our nation’s deserts. All ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Self Robbery

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

“Will a man rob God?”

Self Robbery Jeremiah 5:25 Intro On a Monday morning, a pastor entered the church. His office had been vandalized and his study had been ransacked. The drawers had been pulled out, and the contents emptied on the floor. The file cabinet had been pried open, and each file folder had been ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

Working The Worth Back Into Worship

Contributed by Victor G. Koon on Jun 15, 2011

This message is about Jesus correcting our misconceptions about worship and mandating as to how our worship can be a valid and worthy experience.

Theme: “Working the worth back into worship Text: John 4:21-30 Pre – Introduction From the passage of Scripture that was so eloquently read, John 4:21-30) kindly allow us to meditate together on the subject: “Working the worth back into worship" Thesis: While the human heart ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Awe And Wonder Part 4 Worship Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 6, 2010

Last in the series on worship in the church

PP1 The God of Awe and Wonder Worship part 4 JCC 21.02.10 am PP 2 1 Chron 16:29 Give to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering, and come before Him. Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness! NKJV We have been studying what worship is and we saw how last week the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Masterpiece Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the concept of individuality in the context of God's creation, emphasizing that each person is a unique masterpiece created with a specific purpose.

Welcome church, it’s great to have you with us today. This morning we are starting a new 4-week sermon series called One. We’re going to explore what it looks like for us, as believers, to live as one. But first, we need to talk about independence. It's one of the core values of American culture. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Philippians 2:3-7

Topics: Masterpiece Identity, Purposeful Living, Divine Creation

Sermon Series: One

Pass It On!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 4, 2013

What you pass on (Your beliefs, your convictions, your passions, your work ethic) to children, your grandchildren, your great grandchildren, hopefully they will pass on to their love ones!

John 11:25-26-Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. 26And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” What if Jesus is not only taking about the spirit, the soul, but what if He is ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Always Give Yourself Fully To The Work Of The Lord

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 10, 2011

Your labor is not in vain. The resurrection promises and God's mercy motivate you to work for him with courage and passion.

1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. A month and a half ago a parent of one of our former Lakeside students sent out an email requesting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Lutheran

What God Is Looking For…

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 7, 2009

After seeing the disciples of Jesus hiding in the upper room it is hard to imagine that they had any vision of their own. That is why it is important to understand how God sees things and what he is watching for.

Last week we looked at the slowness of Easter’s arrival for the disciples. They were locked away in a room. They were full of fear and doubts. Jesus appears, it would be easy to claim that that fixed everything for the disciples. But it did not; we know that if we read through the different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Congregational

People Take Part In God's Worship At His Tabernacle Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Feb 22, 2003

We will see the Man-ward side of worship at God’s first dwelling place with man and glean an understanding of God’s original and eternal intent of HIS Tabernacle with man.

People’s Part in Worship at God’s Tabernacle People take part in using the Alter People are able to come into God’s presence in the Courtyard People able to bring God oil for the lampstand DBF Sunday Sermon, 2/23/03, Exodus 27 We in Dillingham are part of Bristol Bay, which is part of the South ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 27:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Experience

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Apr 21, 2013

A sermon that uses a variety of passages to identify how God evaluates our Sunday worship.

How many of you are currently part of a blended family or have ever been part of a blended family? Blended family meaning that there are kids living under the same household who basically were part of a previous marriage or a previous relationship. Debbie and I are part of a blended family. A ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Christian Church

True Worship - More Than Good Intentions

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 20, 2011

There are Lessons to Be Learned About Worship from the story of Cain and Abel.

Our text is Genesis 4:1-16. Here we saw that apart from GOD, sin dominates us. We learned that sin comes from our NATURE, not our ENVIRONMENT. Now, there are Lessons to Be Learned About Worship from the story of Cain and Abel. Arthur Pink notes, “The central truth of the chapter is that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational