Sermons on Passion And Purpose:

A Prayer For Mercy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 21, 2024

“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?” (PSALM 85:6).

A PRAYER FOR MERCY. Psalm 85:1-7. The Prayer begins, not with personal desires, but by recalling to mind God’s past favours (PSALM 85:1-3). We must learn to “count our blessings, name them one by one,” as the hymn writer exhorts us, to raise up our ‘Ebenezers,’ our “stones of help” as the word ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reflect The Purposes Of Christmas #1 - "To Preach Good News To The Poor" Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 9, 2002

First in a series designed to help us get past the glitter of the holidays by focusing on the "mission statement" of Jesus in Luke 4:18-19.

Reflect the Purposes of Christmas #1 – “To Preach Good News to the Poor” December 1, 2002 Introduction Are you ready for the wonderful sights and sounds of Christmas? You know, the crowded malls, the friendly sales clerks and not-so friendly clerks, the long drive around the parking lot trying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Discovering The Impact Of Knowing Your Purpose ("40 Days" - Week 1)

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 5, 2005

This message explores what the Bible has to say about Jesus’ purpose in coming to earth as well as what happens in our lives as we live for God’s purposes.

What Were The Purposes Of Jesus’ Life? 1. Jesus came to give us an opportunity to be forgiven. - John 12:27 - “Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour. Father, glorify Your name.” (NKJV) 2. Jesus came to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:43

Denomination: Baptist

Test 1 Of 9: The Purpose Of Prophecy Is To Build Up, Encourage And Comfort Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Nov 9, 2004

The end purpose of all true prophecy is to build up, to admonish, and to encourage the people of Cod. Anything, that is not directed to this end is not true prophecy.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:3

Denomination: Charismatic

5 Keys How To Find, Achieve And Maintain Your Purpose Of Life

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on May 25, 2004

This is 5 great but basic principles how you going to do with your purpose in life.

5 Keys How to Find, Achieve and Maintain Your Purpose of Life Donny M. T. Jeremiah 29:11 Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (RSV) God had interest on our future, He care about our future, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Charismatic

Personality, Purpose And Power Through Prayer-Luke 9:18-36 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 1, 2014

Jesus knew His identity, and gained strength to take the cross through prayer. Through this He was glorified. We will only see the glory of God if we will also take up the cross and embrace God's will for our lives, finding our identity in Him.

918 And it happened, as He was alone praying, that His disciples joined Him, and He asked them, saying, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” 19 So they answered and said, “John the Baptist, but some say Elijah; and others say that one of the old prophets has risen again.” 20 He said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-36

Denomination: *other

God Can Use Anyone For His Purpose - Ezra 6:14

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 29, 2011

Ezra 6:14 The Jewish leaders made good progress with the building of the Temple, encouraged by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. They completed the Temple as they had been commanded by the God of Israel and by Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, emperors of

God Can Use Anyone For His Purpose - Ezra 6:14 Ezra 6:14 The Jewish leaders made good progress with the building of the Temple, encouraged by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. They completed the Temple as they had been commanded by the God of Israel and by Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, emperors ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Purpose (Father's Day 2018)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 21, 2021

The father and son (Tug McGraw and Tim McGraw—- withheld till the end like Paul Harvey’s style) that I speak of this morning are both famous. Though they were separated for many years, it is more than obvious that God’s “purpose” was at work in bringing them together.

GOD’S PURPOSE Text: Romans 8:28 Our church secretary Paula (at Indian Field UMC) often shares insightful thoughts for the day that come from a daily calendar she has. The one that she shared from May 11, 2018 fits very well with the message for today. It reads… “God’s purpose is greater ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: United Methodist

Our Purpose Part 2: Teach The Word And Reach The World For Christ

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2021

This sermon involves teaching the word of God and reaching the world for Christ as part of the Great Commission.

Our Purpose Part 2: Teach The Word and Reach The World For Christ 4/23/2021 Psalm 19:7-14 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Many of us are aware of the new commandment that Jesus gave us in the gospels. Pastor Kellie preached it as part of our opening series on our purpose as New Life At Calvary Church. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-14, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Purpose Is To Love All Those Who Enter Our Doors

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 31, 2021

This is part 4 of our Church Purpose Statement. What does it mean to love all those who enter our doors and accept them in our mindst.

Our Purpose: To Love All Those Who Enter Our Doors Luke 10;25-37 John 13:1-20 I want you to hold the following people inside your head as I describe them. He found out that the cancer he thought was gone had come back and the doctors didn’t know what should the next step should be. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, John 13:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reflection C.6 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Waves?!

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 27, 2020

Matthew, Mark and Luke have a lot in common. But only Luke mentions waves in connection with 'End Times'. It sounds strange. But perhaps it isn't.

Luke 21:25 says the following: And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves… The first part of the verse has a parallel in Matthew and Mark: ‘the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection C.7 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Antichrist

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 27, 2020

Antichrist is a mysterious figure. But scripture gives us some important pointers regarding antichrists in the past and the future antichrist.

Today we are going to look at the mysterious figure of ‘antichrist’. The word ‘antichrist’ only comes in John’s letters. However, there are other passages of scripture which seem to be about antichrist even though they don’t use the word ‘antichrist’. Historically, there have been many views ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Person, Purpose, Penman, And Promise Of The Book Of Revelation (1:1-3)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 1, 2023

This message centers on the best method of interpreting Revelation, and how it presents to us the things that have been seen, the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter.

The book of Revelation has been misunderstood, misinterpreted, and misrepresented by many people. This last book of the Bible has been avoided because many seem to believe that it cannot be understood and that reading, studying, and preaching from it somehow tends to lead to confusion. As I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Matthew 18:1-8, Philippians 2:5-11, Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling God's Purpose And Living A Life That Honors Him. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 2, 2024

In a world that often encourages us to chase our own dreams and ambitions, it's easy to forget that God has a unique purpose for each of our lives.

But what does the Bible say about God’s purpose for us? And how can we discover and live out this purpose? Are you living a life that fulfils your own selfish desires, or are you seeking to fulfil God’s purpose for your life? As believers, we are called to surrender our own plans and ambitions to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, John 14:21, Proverbs 19:21, John 14:27

God's Masterpiece: Created For A Purpose Ephesians 2:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024

Ephesians 2:1 reminds us that we are not here by accident; we are God's masterpiece, created with purpose and intention. The transformative truth is that God has crafted us uniquely for His good works.

God's Masterpiece: Created for a Purpose Ephesians 2:10 Introduction: Today, we gather to delve into a powerful truth found in Ephesians 2:10. This verse reminds us that we are not here by accident; we are God's masterpiece, created with purpose and intention. As we explore this passage, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Psalm 139:14, 2 Corinthians 5:17, James 2:17

Denomination: Pentecostal