Sermons on Passion And Purpose:

Back To The Main Thing Series

Contributed by Bong Baylon on Feb 11, 2009

No one wants to be forgetful. But when we forget something that is really important, like forgetting our true mission on earth, we can get into big trouble. Not just because we might fail, but because we might be judged by the One who called us in the fir

Our First Mail “Back to the Main Thing” Revelation 2:1-7; 3:14-22 THE MAIN PROBLEM 1. What do you think is the main problem in the Church in Ephesus? Revelation 2:4 4 Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. a. Does this refer to their love for ONE ANOTHER? b. Does this ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Couldn't You Send Someone Else?

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Sep 4, 2008

God has a plan for us, and like Moses, we resist it, but God is persistent and patient.

“Couldn’t You Send Someone Else?” Romans 12:9-12; Exodus 3 and 4, Various Verses The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, August 31, 2008 Introduction: Today, we will continue the story of Exodus. We’ll hear the story of the burning bush and God’s call to Moses. Since the story ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Road To Renewal

Contributed by David Cook on Mar 27, 2010

Going back to the place where we first encountered the Lord can lead to spiritual renewal.

How many of you this morning are thirsty for renewal in your life? I’ve been praying for you this week in a way I’ve never prayed before. I’m asking God to make you thirsty for Him. I’m asking that God will make you restless for renewal and revival. Everyone one of us needs ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

When Hope Is Almost Gone

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 21, 2009

Since hope is an assured expectation with a belief in the possibility that something will happen, it is sad when this is gone.

WHEN HOPE IS ALMOST GONE Job 17:1-16, 7:6 Proposition: Since hope is an assured expectation with a belief in the possibility that something will happen, it is sad when this is gone. Objective: My purpose is to give hope to those who have lost theirs. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IF GOD HAD VOICE ...read more

Scripture: Job 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your "More" For?

Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 22, 2010

In this stand alone message, Dave talks about the new journey of Wildwind and what "more" should mean to us.

What’s Your “More” For? Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 6/27/2010 Here we are. Wow. I changed my mind about John chapter 12. Really, it’s a great chapter, and since I didn’t change my mind until the sermon on it was already written, I can tell you next ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Free Methodist

How The Church Must Live According To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

We’re to please God, not ourselves and we’re to love one another; to seek their welfare above our own. The Christian life is always one of growth, of ongoing training, as we press on towards the goal of eternal life.

I think Christians often struggle with knowing how to respond to the pressures we feel to lower our standards of behaviour. And there are two extremes that we come across among Christians. One extreme thinks we should forget those old fashioned mores and get with the times: after all, this is a new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

How The Gospel Can Inspire The Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

Encourage one another with the greatness of the hope that is ours. This hope is so great that it’s all we need to motivate us. It’s a hope that will keep us from the fear of death, keep us from despair, because it promises God’s power to be with us moment

Someone suggested that today’s service is bit like a funeral, or at least a memorial service and the passage we’re looking at today might reinforce that idea. But I hope that’s not how you see it. This is meant to be a celebration of good ministry that’s happened over a long period of time and ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Seemingly Insignificant

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 27, 2010

Have you ever felt like giving up? Have you ever wondered, even in what you try to do for God, whether it is doing any good? Let God be the judge of that!

SEEMINGLY INSIGNIFICANT Text: John 3:1-16 Were so programmed to think BIG that many times we miss the power of SMALL! The powerful third chapter of the Gospel of John is the story of a conversation Jesus has with ONE man. Turn to the very next chapter the great truth Jesus discusses with ONE woman ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rescuing The Mission-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2010

Part 1 of a 3-part sermon. God rescued His mission from/out of Jonah’s obstinance. Thus a hampered mission of God must be rescued from our obstinance/indulgences. But how can it be done? 10 discoveries that can rescue God’s mission.

A Hampered Mission requires... RESCUING THE MISSION-I—Jonah 1:4-17 Rescue: A—4 yr. old Zachary came screaming out of the bathroom to tell me he’d dropped his toothbrush in the toilet. So I fished it out & threw it in the garbage. Zachary stood there thinking for a moment, then ran to mom’s ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

Rescuing The Mission-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2010

Part 2 of a 3-part sermon. God rescued His mission from/out of Jonah’s obstinance. Thus a hampered mission of God must be rescued from our obstinance/indulgences. But how can it be done? 10 discoveries that can rescue God’s mission.

Rescuing the Mission-II—Jonah 1:4-17 God rescued His mission from Jonah’s obstinance. A hampered mission can be rescued. What can be done to rescue God’s mission from sin/worldly/human disruption/corruption/indulgence? 10 discoveries that can rescue God’s mission. A hampered mission can be ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

Life’s Major Pursuit

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 24, 2010

Pursuing God ❶. Gives us a Desire to Be Like Him ❷. Reveals the Truth About Ourselves ❸. Enables Us to Interpret Our World ❹. Makes Us Stronger & More Secur

Trivial Pursuit board game - Created 1979 is a game in which progress is determined by a player's ability to answer general knowledge and popular culture questions - The object of the game was to answer a correct question in each of 6 categories such as Geography, Sports and Leisure, History, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24, Jeremiah 9:1, Jeremiah 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 16, 2011

“Life is not a journey to the grave with intentions of arriving safely in a pretty well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming ... WOW! What a ride!” Just the word “Journey” sounds

The Journey Genesis 12:1-3 Now the LORD had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. 2 I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. 3 I will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

God, Where Are You Taking Me?

Contributed by James May on Nov 6, 2011

Often following the perfect will of God means that we are out of step with the world and even with what's happening in the church. We must learn to follow the voice of the Great Shepherd.

God, Where Are You Taking Me? By Rev. James May As Jesus walked the shores of the Sea of Galilee, at the beginning of his earthly ministry, his first objective was to find men who would become his disciples. And while it is clear that Jesus already knew exactly which men he would choose; it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Life Without Limits

Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011

What would our lives look like if we didn't put limitations on what God could do?

I. Context A. Near the end of the Babylonian Captivity. a. Both Israel and Judah fell into sin. b. God allows them to be overrun by, initially, the Babylonians. c. Jerusalem destroyed, the Temple burned to the ground, most of the Israelites scattered or carried off into captivity. d. God decreed ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

“in Times Of Aimlessness” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 16, 2013

God speaks to us when we find ourselves in a spiritual desert.

Moses was a man with time on his hands. But such was not always the case. Once, he was a prince of Egypt. As such, he occupied his time with experiences and opportunities that only being in such a position can afford. Added to the privileges associated with being part of Egyptian royalty was the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist