Sermons on meaningful existence: showing 316-330 of 46,233

Is God A Illusion Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 24, 2018

Dawkins, an evolutionary biologist and writer, has become the most well-known voice and public figure of the New Atheists. most publicly associated with this New Atheism, a kind of full frontal assault on religion and the supernatural in general.....

Out of the carnage of 9/11 arose a phenomenon known as the New Atheists. Enraged by the mass murder of the terror attack—all done in the name of God—these New Atheists declared intellectual war on all theistic faith and assumptions. For them, religion itself was “the great scourge” of human life, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fact Of Scripture Over The Words Of Fools

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 23, 2021

In 1910, evangelist Dr. R.A. Torrey presented a series of revival messages, that are still powerful in their ability to make people think about their souls and the need for a Savior. This is a revision of one of those messages given before an audience in Edwardian England, still relevant today.

The Scriptures do not soothe ruffled feelings nor do they strengthen egos devoid of belief in or trust of God. An atheist is, in God's eyes, a FOOL (Psalm 14:1). Human pride and self-centeredness are roadblocks we set up with help from the enemy of our souls to deafen and blind ourselves to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1, Psalm 53:1, Genesis 1:1, 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer 101 Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Knowing how to pray makes prayer more meaningful and makes it easier to do. Sermon discusses principles Jesus taught about prayer.

Prayer 101 Matthew 6:5-15[1] 2-27-05 Intro “Where do I begin?” Have you ever found yourself asking that question faced with a task so challenging you didn’t even know where to start? A while back my car broke down on the way home from church. I managed to steer it out of the road. I tried to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Created For A Purpose

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 29, 2013

Your existence is not a accident or mistake; as we are all created in the image of God for His grand purpose.

Quotes: "If I am I because I am I, and you are you because you are you, then I am and you are. But if I am I because you are you, and you are you because I am I, then I am not and you are not." -Rabbi of Kotzk "There's purpose and worth to each and every life." -Ronald Reagan "The main purpose of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Free From The Mundane Series

Contributed by Mark Adams on Oct 23, 2015

First of a series on Elisha. Sin actually makes life boring. Radical faithfulness to God helps us to break through to a more meaningful way of living.

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

God is unknowable, yet there are clues in the world around us to his existence if only we'll look. The existence of God is the simplest explanation for what we find there.

This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. “I have seen the business that God has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Living A Purposeful Life Series

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Jan 16, 2024

Today as we explore a theme that lies at the very core of our existence – "Living a Purposeful Life."

Today, we embark on a journey to unravel the divine purpose each of us holds within. The desire for a meaningful life is etched into our hearts by our Creator, and as we look into God's Word, let's not merely consider this as a sermon but as a divine invitation to discover, embrace, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Worthy Of Praise

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 23, 2018

God calls us to true and meaningful praise. He deserves enthusiastic worship from his people, and this should be our hearts’ desire for Him.

I. INTRODUCTION 1. Some say worship is not what it used to be. In the past, there seemed to be a greater emphasis on worship. A. Years ago, there were many more “meetings” in a given month than there are today, with far more people in attendance. The services were longer, sometimes lasting for ...read more

Denomination: Other

Priorities In Worship, Part 6

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 5, 2023

There are seven essential components of an effective worship service. 1. Powerful prayer. 2. Meaningful music. 3. Passionate praise 4. Tithing and giving...

Priorities In Worship, Part 6 Hebrews 10, 24–25 It’s Gods desire to be glorified in all that we do and say. If our lives are to count for something then we are to glorify Jesus through speak and actions of love. P.H Hebrews 10:24-25NKJV Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of Promise

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Feb 1, 2008

Trust God! He’s worked in creation and is now working in us! His Word is HIS PROMISE! Follow Him and He will reward us with a meaningful life and eternal reward.

The Power of God’s Promise (Hebrews Chapter 11) Lakewood Christian Church Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Introduction: In tonight’s lesson we wish to discuss the power of God’s Word in our lives. God’s Word is the foundation on which all things are created, sustained, and increased. If we conclude that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-6

Denomination: *other

Brotherly Love

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2002

A look at the love Christ desires to exist between His followers.

I. Called ’brotherly’ because we are spiritual kin. Ephesians 2:19, "So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household," Romans 8:16, "The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God," 1 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34, 1 John 2:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discipleship Series

Contributed by Matthew Smith on Sep 24, 2002

Helping students realize why we exist as a Student Ministry.

If you have your Bibles, I want you to hold them up in the air and I want you to repeat this after me: This is the Bible It’s the Word of God And it has the power To change my life God help me to understand it And to live it out in my daily life Students, I can remember when my dad was teaching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Be Cracked Open

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 18, 2002

The resurrection is the biggest Easter egg ever dropped into human existence.

Easter Sunday April 15, 2001 (Written with assistance from a sermon by Leonard Sweet, "Crack Open Some Easter Eggs and Be Cracked Open" at www.preachingplus.com) INTRODUCTION How many of you have participated in an Easter egg hunt this spring? (Either searching for eggs, hiding eggs, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Right Or Wrong - Do I Need To Speak In Tongues Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2002

Do tongues exist today and if they don’t, why not?

OPEN: The scene was in Denmark and 2 old men are sitting on a park bench. Up drives a car stops, and the driver rolls down the window and politely asks, in German, for assistance. The men shrug and shake their heads. The driver asks again, this time in French. No answer. He asks a third time in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Welcome To Plant Earth

Contributed by Kevin Hayes on Jan 18, 2007

Many teens and adults today are floundering as to why they even exist

Welcome To our Planet Earth Pastor Kevin Why am I here? Do I really have a purpose? Is my destiny really planned out already? Many teens and adults today are floundering as to why they even exist. The world according to satan has been teaching the theory of evolution for so long that we now have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal