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  • A Life With Purpose Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,958 views

    Every life needs to be like Paul’s life, which was driven by purpose. Paul gives us the what and the how of purposeful life.

    A Life with Purpose Romans 15:20-33 * When I was a kid, watching WW2 movies and TV shows was a big thing. One of the things I remember is hearing a guard raise his gun and say, “State your purpose.” Whether someone gained entry or not, depending on them having a stated purpose which was ...read more

  • Praying With Purpose

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 16,813 views

    The Lesson to be learned here is that prayer which begins with sighing generally ends in singing. We need to pray with purpose. We need to spend each day in prayer to God.

    PRAYING WITH PURPOSE-- PSALMS 5:1-12 Introduction: Those who believe in and practice set forms of prayer can find no justification for such in the Book of Psalms. There is a complete disregard for mechanical praying throughout the book. When you have a burning concern, praying come from the ...read more

  • Praying On Purpose

    Contributed by David Derry on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,258 views

    Praying on purpose and how it relates to Living on Purpose

    Praying on Purpose December 8, 2002 Last week we talked about “living on purpose” and knowing God’s purpose for our lives. For the next several weeks we will be looking at some specific areas of our lives that relate to purpose. Today we will be talking about “praying on purpose”. If we’re ...read more

  • Prayer

    Contributed by Mohan Thomas on Nov 7, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 26,100 views

    CONDITIONS FOR AN ANSWERED PRAYER

    P R A Y E R In Isaiah we read in Chapter 62:6,7 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence, And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise ...read more

  • Praying With Purpose

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 19, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,786 views

    In these uncertain times it is important that Christians begin praying with a purpose. This is my first "remote" message to my congregation in light of not being able to worship together because of COVID-19.

    Praying With Purpose Scriptures: Matthew 6:5-8; 25-34; 7:7-8; Luke 22:44-46 As you know, I have been doing a series on the word “IF” and how it is used in Scripture to show some of the conditions that we must meet as we walk in fellowship with God. I will continue this series next week, but this ...read more

  • The Purpose Of God In Unanswered Prayer

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 21,698 views

    Do we not understand there are some divine reasons why our prayers are delayed? God is often doing something to build our lives and to bring about a blessing to us and others in the delay.

    The Purpose of God In Unanswered Prayer John 11: 1-45 When it comes to God’s answering our prayers, it often seems that if we do not hear the answer we want to hear, we conclude that it was no answer at all. It’s like the three retirees, each with a hearing loss, who were taking a walk ...read more

  • Poignant Purpose For Passionate Prayer

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,198 views

    This message urges a return to passionate, powerful, and personal prayer, due to the tremendous needs of our churches and our world.

    Poignant Purpose for Passionate Prayer Text: Col. 4:2; James 5:16b Intro: In Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he urges them to “continue in prayer.” The word translated “continue” meant that the Colossians were “to give constant attention…unremitting ...read more

  • Divine Dialogue -- Purpose Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,894 views

    Second in prayer series dealing with the purpose of Prayer

    “Divine Dialogue” Part Two I. PERSEPCTIVE ON PRAYER -- What is it? A. PRAYER MISUNDERSTOOD & MISUSED B. PRAYER PROPERLY UNDERSTOOD As we have emphasized, prayer is simply humble conversation with God both as Sovereign King and Loving Father. Prayer is honest expression of our heart to God’s ...read more

  • Revival And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on May 14, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 10,276 views

    The very word Revival implies that things aren’t as good as they need to be. It implies spiritual decay and inactivity.

    Last week, we talked about revival and the need for humility in seeking it. The very word, Revival implies that things aren’t as good as they need to be. To revive something implies that there is some kind of spiritual decay or inactivity going on and it needs to be revived, to be made alive ...read more

  • Prayer

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on May 13, 2013
     | 9,386 views

    Learning how to pray will enhance one Christian experience, and relation with the Father.

    Prayer Matthew 6:5/13/13 As you begin your consistent prayer life, setting goals that are realistic will help while seeking the will and favor of God. It would be good to imagine what life would be like minus some of the things we take for granted. Like electricity, can, nice clothes, food a home, ...read more

  • Purpose Of Fasting

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 8,926 views

    Outline for a message to prepare our Church for a week of fasting and prayer at the beginning of 2002

    Dec. 2, 2001 intro Many look at fasting as a convenient way to twist God’s arm to do something, or earn enough spiritual points to get what they want. They never fast joyfully, prayerfully, Need to Crucify the Flesh...James 4:1-3 Purpose: to get your flesh out of the way so the Spirit of God can ...read more

  • Purpose Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 22, 2020
     | 6,803 views

    You can either accept your trials and they will become heavenly blessings or you can fight your trials and they will become heavy burdens.

    Over the past three weeks, we’ve been taking a Biblical look at hardship … what the Bible says it is … why we experience hardship … and how we should respond to the trials and challenges of life from a Biblical perspective. God uses the trials and hardships of life to teach us … to help us grow ...read more

  • The Purpose Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,556 views

    The psalm exhorts everyone and everything to praise the Lord. It forces us to ask the question, "Why is praise important in our lives?"

    Psalm 150:1-6 “The Purpose of Praise” INTRODUCTION The psalm today exhorts us to praise God. This is a simple command, but it is an exhortation that may inspire questions. We may ask, “What is praise?” Is it something more than a compliment? We may also ask, “Why should we praise?” What does ...read more

  • Church With Purpose PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 629 views

    Encourages Christians to grow spiritually through purposeful prayer, proclaiming the Gospel, and active participation in fellowship.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is with a heart brimming with joy that I stand before you today, ready to share God's word. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us today, a message that will stir our hearts and nourish our souls. Today, we ...read more

  • Why Pray? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 12, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,059 views

    We need to understand the importance of prayer and the impact of prayer in our lives. The song you heard reflects the importance of prayer and really how natural it is to pray.

    Why Pray? Series:"Why?" Opening Illustration: Song and clip from "Jesus take the wheel." This little clip we just heard reveals how prayer is only a breath away. It’s really more natural to pray than not to pray. Thesis: We need to understand the importance of prayer and the impact of prayer in ...read more

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