Sermons on Passion And Purpose:

Difference Makers Have The Right.... Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 14, 2009

we can have all the right tools but using them for wrong purposes. When we use the right tools for the right purpose, we have the power.

Difference Makers have the RIGHT…. Acts 16:1-15 Do you know anyone who cannot sit still? They always have to be doing something. Even when sitting, their motor is running [leg shaking]! The Apostle Paul was like that…he always had to be preaching or witnessing or discipling or visiting. He could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Risen PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to explore and understand the power, joy, and hope that comes from the resurrection of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that despite our challenging circumstances, we can face tomorrow because our Savior is alive.

Good Morning! I'm thrilled to welcome you all as we jump into the heart of the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 28, verses 1 through 10. Today, we're going to explore The Power of the Risen Christ, The Joy of the Risen Christ, and The Hope of the Risen Christ. Billy Graham once said, "The resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Topics: Passion

Do You Know What Today Is?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 27, 2008

This is the day that the Lord has made, God designed today for you. To know today’s purpose we must know JOY and REJOICING must be part of today. BE GLAD!

DO YOU KNOW WHAT TODAY IS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com KJV 1 Thes. 5:16 Rejoice evermore. Message 1 Thes. 5:16 Be cheerful no matter what; NLT 1 Thes. 5:16 Always be joyful. NIV Thes. 5:16 Be joyful always; Let me ask you a question? Is wisdom wisdom if you never use ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You A Revolutionary Part 4

Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 18, 2006

The seven passions of a Revolutionary are defined for us in the book of Acts. These Scriptures are important to us because they describe the very nature of the life of the early church as it began to form immediately after Jesus returned to heaven.

Are you a Revolutionary? Are you transforming your entire life to emulate that of Jesus Christ’s? Are you transforming your entire perspective to emulate that of Jesus Christ’s? Your spiritual practices? Your attitude? Your character? Your faith? Your relationships? Your behavior? God wants to do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Re-Igniting Passion For God

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 29, 2008

Well, how’s your level of passion for Jesus as we start 2008? Is your passion for Jesus still burning strong? Are you being truthful if you said “yes”?

Well, how’s your level of passion for Jesus as we start 2008? Is your passion for Jesus still burning strong? Are you being truthful if you said “yes”? A young man was sent to Spain by his company to work in a new electronics plant. It was a 2 year assignment that he had accepted because it would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Passionate Pursuit Part 5 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Mar 28, 2010

The fourth reason of spiritual growth is that we will finish well.

Usually March is the month of graduations. It reminds me of what someone wrote, “It is important to start right, but it is imperative to end well.” Sadly, many people start well but end poorly. However, I don’t want my life to end that way. I believe most if not all of us would like to finish well. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

What Type Of Church Are We? Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 30, 2007

A message to bring to light the type of local church we have and to understand what God desires for us to be.

What Type of Church Are We? Revelation 2-3 (the free powerpoint can be found at www.hueytownbaptist.com on the pastor’s sermon page) > The first time we hear Jesus mention the church is in Matthew 16. His words are, “I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” Why ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Igniting Your Passion For God

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 13, 2024

We are able to reignite our passion for God by spending time in prayer and fasting.

This morning we are completing our week of prayer and fasting. For me this week has been tremendous. While it is been a time of challenge, no doubt, and it has also been a time of refreshing. Not only for me, but for many of you that have participated with me this past week. It is such a blessing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, James 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Voice Vision Passion Power

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 3, 2002

Jesus said: My sheep know my voice, Everything depends on not just hearing his words but knowing his voice.

1Ki 18:21 And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. How long halt ye between two opinions? There is no power in Neutral Isa 28:6 For strength to them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Passion Of Christ (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Mar 5, 2006

Our Savior died by the hand of God, according to the will of God, for the GLORY of God. Though our Lord Jesus Christ “knew no sin,” the Lord God was pleased to bruise him in the place of sinners for sin.

THE PASSION OF CHRIST Isaiah 52:13-53:9-12 Part 11 THE REVELATION OF GOD’S PLEASURE Isaiah 53:10 Good News Christian Fellowship March 12, 2006 Last’s week we have seen the Suffering of the Servant of God as Prophet Isaiah prophesy hundred years before it happens: His Mission; His Rejection; ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Passion - Our Deliverance Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 17, 2013

A message about Jesus in the garden. This is part of a series that follows Jesus on His way to the cross. This is about overcoming anxiety and experiencing healing.

Title: Christ’s Passion – The Garden Theme: To show why Christ agonized in the Garden, it is so we don’t have to agonize today. Text: Luke 22:39-46 Introduction This past week we started an Easter season series called “From the Table to the Tomb”. Each week we will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Was Crucifixion The Passion Of The Romans Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Mar 23, 2004

The Romans seemed to enjoy the crucifixion. This message explains why, while answering the question, "who really did crucify Jesus?" The answer might surprise you!

Title: Why was Crucifixion the Passion of the Romans? Text: Galatians 2:20 Three men participating in army war games were hit with paint pellets, which were fired at them by their opponents. According to the rules of the war games they were legally dead and no longer permitted to participate. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6, Galatians 2:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reigniting Your Passion For God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 16, 2025

This sermon explores practical steps and biblical truths that will help us reignite our passion for God, so we can once again pursue Him with the zeal and devotion we had at first.

Title: REIGNITING YOUR PASSION FOR GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:4-5 "Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first. Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5, Psalm 42:1-2, Matthew 22:37, Luke 10:27, Romans 12:11, Philippians 3:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

By Passion And Cross, Not Just Resurrection Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 12, 2021

Jesus tells us that he will not miss the pain and suffering, because that is an integral part of our fallen human nature, and he was like us in all things except sin.

Monday of 11th Week in Course Church from Eucharist Today’s reading from Matthew makes me squirm a bit. Maybe you, too. In modern English, we might say, if someone takes your shirt, go to your closet and give him your sport coat as well. That’s not to mention the radical call to nonviolence we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Psalm 98:1-4, Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Catholic

Passionate Pursuit Part 1 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 16, 2010

Our spiritual growth is a pursuit worth pursuing passionately.

In his bestselling “Purpose-Driven Life,” Rick Warren wrote, “If I asked you how you picture life, what image would come to your mind? That image is your life metaphor. It’s your description of how life works and what you expect from it. It determines your expectations, your values, your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist