Sermons on plan and purpose:

Planned For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 13, 2004

One of the 40 Days of Purpose sermons, in the program based on Rick Warren’s book "The Purpose Driven Life."

Not long ago I read an amazing story. A man named Bill Mallory traveled to India to discover the purpose of life. But he didn’t find the answer there. So after returning to the United States, he noticed a sign at Chevron gas station that simply said, “As you travel, ask us.” So every ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Purposes Of God

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 3, 2012

Though we do not know the answer to all the whats and whys in this life we do know that God has a purpose for everything that happens.

The Purposes of God Daniel 4:28-37 Nebuchadnezzar in his pride boasted about what he had done in building such a great kingdom and God caused him to lose his sanity a put him among the beast of the fields. When he regains his sanity he comes to the understanding that God’s purposes are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

You Were Planned For God's Pleasure

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002

The first purpose of our lives is to worship God.

Note: This topic and some of the ideas come from Rick Warren’s "40 Days of Purpose" campaign. This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". Last week, we saw that God does have a purpose for each of our lives. We are not the random results of an evolutionary ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Planned For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on May 22, 2004

First Sermon of Purpose Driven Life series.

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT March 7, 2004 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel , Jr. 1 Peter 2:4-9 “Planned for God’s Pleasure” Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we bow in your presence. May your Word be our rule, Your Spirit our teacher, and your greater glory our supreme concern, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

My Story And My Passions #1: Faith

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Sep 18, 2016

God is a good, good Father and He has good plans and purposes for your lives!

MY STORY AND MY PASSIONS #1: FAITH OPENING TEXT: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Heb. 11:1). • One of the most important aspects of the Christian life is FAITH: FAITH THAT GOD IS GOOD: “But without faith it is impossible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: *other

Man's Plans Vs. God's Purpose

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Dec 30, 2003

This outline illustrates through scripture how God sees us and how He expects to see us as well as how we should look at ourselves.

Rev. Bruce A. Shields DD House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org Man’s Plans vs. God’s Purpose 12-28-2003 Proverbs 19:21 – “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Who are we? How does God see ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:21-22, Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: Bible Church

"God's Purposeful Plan For You: Glorification” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009

Glorification speaks to us about the future glory, heaven, and the resurrection of our bodies.

GOD’S PLAN OF salvation is wonderful – v29-30 • God’s Foreknowledge – He knows us & we can trust Him! • God’s Predestination – Because He knows, He predestines. • God’s Calling - God draws us & calls us to Himself. John 6:44-45 (NKJV) 44 No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer, Planning And Fulfilling God's Purpose

Contributed by John Lindell on Mar 11, 2014

7 Phases on walking in God’s purpose

7 Phases on walking in God’s purpose Nehemiah 1:3, And they said to me, “The remnant there in the province who had survived the exile is in great trouble and shame. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates are destroyed by fire.” 1. Awareness (1:3) There are times ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Directs Our Steps Series

Contributed by Obeth Jebakumar on Mar 28, 2021

It's very important to know God's Will for our life. We should be always obedient to God and submit ourselves to Him to lead us in the right path.

THE LORD DIRECTS OUR STEPS Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps. This verse is a good reminder for all of us. We often dream and make plans for our future. Many times, we take some decisions in life, thinking that it is the right path for our dreams to come ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Methodist

Divine Opportunities & Purpose

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jan 27, 2017

God has a great plan for our lives which He wants to see fulfilled. He is watching to see that His Word concerning our lives is fulfilled (Jeremiah 1:12). The devil doesn’t want to see this plan actualized. The way he comes about this is to get us to mis

Introduction Our lives matter to God. There is a purpose behind your existence… Ephesians 2: 10 tells us that there are good works which God prepared in advance for us to do. Those good works are God’s plan and purpose for our lives; what He created us to do. God doesn’t wait for you to be an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unveiling Your Divine Purpose SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails. This sermon will help you discover and understand your divine purpose according to God's plan.

Today, we will explore the topic of purpose and its significance in our lives. Purpose is the reason why we exist, the desired outcome for our lives, and the source of our destiny. God, as the ultimate creator, has designed each of us with a unique purpose in mind. Understanding and fulfilling this ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:21

Topics: Divine Purpose, Life's Plan

Acting On God's Plan - Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 19, 2013

Nehemiah did not delay in acting out the plan God had laid upon his heart and here we see God's plan being put into action...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 19, 2013 Date Preached: January 20, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Acting On God’s Plan - Pt 1 Sermon Text: Nehemiah 2:1-8 [ESV] Introduction: Over the past 2 weeks we have seen how ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of God In You

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 26, 2016

Without purpose, life is motion without meaning, activity without direction, and events without reason. Without a purpose, life is trivial, petty, and pointless.”

THEME- UNDERSTANDING LIFE PURPOSE TOPIC- UNDERSTANDING THE PURPOSE OF GOD IN US TEXT- GENESIS 1:26-28 A. THE GLORY IN MAN- GENESIS 1:26-28, GENESIS 2:7 There is no greater purpose in life than to expose your personal glory. It is a fact of creation that every living thing possesses its own glory ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Plans For Good

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you plan something for good but ended up failed? You are not GOD, only GOD can complete His Plans for us. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the end justifies the means when GOD worked for us, i

I. EXORDIUM: Have you plan something for good but ended up failed? You are not GOD, only GOD can complete His Plans for us. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the end justifies the means when GOD worked for us, it is only for our own good. IV. TEXT: Jeremiah 29:11 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Plan For Your Life Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 29, 2001

The World uses the best equipment to send their message. Shouldn’t God’s people do at least the same?

Finding God’s Plan for Your Life - Jeremiah 1:4--10 When we open our Bibles and read the first few words of the first book we discover many things about the God who made us. He is the great creator of heaven and earth. His power to create is in his Word. His Spirit moves over the vast depths ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Hebrews 8:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ