Sermons on Purpose Driven Life:

Night-Shift Shepherds

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 7, 2002

This is an examiniation of the life of shepherds to discover the role and responsibilities of the church in the times in which we live.

I want to take this passage of scripture from the pages of the Christmas Lectionary. Allow me to take a winter passage and expound upon it this summer. A traditional Yuletide text and expound upon it this summertime, this passage for the cold days of December and lift it up for us this hot ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Best Teacher: Hebrews 1

Contributed by David Cramer on Jul 28, 2020

A message of hope concerning being taught about life and how to live it the right way.

Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Resurrection PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of Christ's resurrection and the promise of eternal life, shaping our identity, purpose, and destiny as believers. Key

Welcome, beloved congregation, to this blessed gathering where we seek to immerse ourselves in the divine wisdom of the Holy Scriptures. We are here to deepen our understanding of the profound truths of our faith, to strengthen our spirits, and to nourish our souls with the Word of God. As we ...read more

Scripture: John 11:14-26

Topics: Resurrection Life

God Wants You Happy Series

Contributed by Craig Groeschel on May 30, 2008

You will hear people talk about this. You will hear it on TV today with TV preachers. You’ll read books about it, and you will hear it over and over and over again, and it is a message that feels very good. Here is the urban legend. It goes something

Urban Legends #2 [Video, Eerie Sounds] Well, I wanted to give you a little bit of, kind of a little bit of scoop on the now famous haunted house video. If you are new with us, we were promoting our legends, and we were at a house where there is an urban legend, where a little girl was supposed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:4-5

Denomination: *other

Perspective From Prison Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 4, 2009

Exposition of Philippians 1:12-14 in light of Acts 28:30 about Paul’s experience in prison in Rome and God’s redemption of the situation

Text: Acts 28:30, Philippians 1:12-14, Title: Perspectives on Prison, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/8/09, AM A. Opening ill: talk about the movie The Apostle, about the closing moments singing in prison, Dave Ramsey B. Background to passage: Our text tells us that Paul spent another two years in a Roman ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living Life To The Fullest From The Womb To The Tomb Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 24, 2023

Logotherapy centers on 3 things: 1) Work 2) Relationships 3) Courage during difficult times

HoHum: Billy Graham was talking to Art Linkletter when Art mentioned that after he went to heaven, the evangelist would need to find a new line of work, a new purpose. A bit taken aback, Graham asked why. Art replied, “Well, they don’t really need preachers in heaven, do they?” WBTU: This is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, John 1:14, John 19:30, 1 Peter 4:1-2, 1 Peter 4:19, 2 Timothy 2:11-12, James 1:12, Philippians 3:10, Isaiah 53:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 25, 2008

In this Easter 2008 message, Dave reminds listeners that things are not as they seem.

Life Easter, 2008 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers March 23, 2008 I watched The Exorcist last week. (Happy Easter!!) I know, doesn’t seem like much of an opening line for a message on Easter morning. Or is it? Anybody ever seen The Exorcist? Anybody, after seeing it, swear to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Is Your Life All About? Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 29, 2003

Is your life a game? or something else? God tells you and me what our lives are.

What is Your Life all About? Purpose Driven Life #5 Montreal/Cornwall August 30, 2003 What is on television says a lot about the times, and what is on these days says a great deal about our times. In particular, the game shows that are airing right now are declaring a lot about how we feel about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:11, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Carpe Diem - Seize The Day

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 18, 2013

Faith is the foundation of God's message. Hope is the attitude and the focus,. .But love. Love is the action. When faith and hope are in line, you are free to love completely. And through this, we can truly "Seize the Day."

Paul shares this hope in Christ to the Colossians ... and to all that call themselves followers of the Christ. Hear Paul's prayer: BIBLE ".... that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, ....to please Him in all respects, .... bearing fruit in every good work ....and increasing in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Philippians 3:13-14, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Colossians 1:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Making Your Life Matter Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Christians are to display a willingness to be offended, disadvantaged, even abused without making a return, without requiring vengeance, without demanding an accounting – whether an apology, or punishment, or a repayment of some kind.

This is one of the most encouraging messages you’ll hear. Today’s Big Idea: God Works Diligently on Our Behalf. Over the next few minutes, I want to tell you God serves His children. “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why? Understanding Life Events (Ii)

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

The Exodus is examined in the light of God’s purposes in those events, specifically that God was revealing Himself. This series explores three things God is always doing (1) Bringing People to Moral Choice (2) Revealing Himself to People (3) Preparing the

Why? Understanding Life Events (II) 2 Kings 5 6-7 -09 Intro Isa 55:8-9 ¡§¡¥For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,¡¦ says the LORD. ¡¥For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.¡¦¡¨ Last Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8, 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Charismatic

The Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 27, 2020

Christians are to show hospitality, be content, and live holy lives.

SLIDE #1 Introduction • We are in some trying times right now. I know that some are searching for answers in the wake of the pandemic we now face. • This enemy that we face is faceless, invisible to the naked eye, yet ever-present and ever-dangerous. • We are in times which we have yet to face in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship? Living Our Whole Lives As Worship

Contributed by Clive Parnell on Feb 8, 2006

What is worship? Who should we be worshipping? How can we live a life of worship?

Living our whole lives a worship to God Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your truth, we eagerly wait for you; for your name and your renown are the desire of our hearts’ Isaiah 26:28 I want start by asking you a question – What is the most important thing in your life? You might say well God of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Passionate Worship"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 5, 2007

People are searching for worship that is authentic, alive, creative, and where they experience the life-changing presence of God.

“Passionate Worship” Psalm 84 Luke 18:9-14 By: Rev. Ken Sauer Grace United Methodist Church Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn Humans are not created to be godless. If we don’t know the true God, we will make our own deities. It’s a sign of our finitude, and a subconscious ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

You Are Your Values

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 7, 2020

As we look at our purpose in life, we start with a foundational step which is our values.

You are what you Value! February 9, 2020 I’ve never built a home, and if I was to build a home, I would hope I wouldn’t hire some of my favorite carpenters. This was one of their attempts to build a home for their wives . . . VIDEO Hopefully I wouldn’t be quite so bad. If you’re going to build ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Ephesians 4:17-21

Denomination: Baptist