Sermons on Purpose Driven:

In Hot Pursuit - What Are You Running After?

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2021

You can tell a lot about a person by what they are running after and what they are running from. Christians have a godly assignment even in a pandemic. .

Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides instructions for the Philippian Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, they needed to set their sights higher. The Apostle Paul gives this church his personal ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

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

Why Are We Here? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

In answer to the question: Why does God need our worship? Is that our purpose - only to live and praise God?

Question to be asked: Why does God need our worship? Is that our purpose - only to live and praise God? Intro: Why are we here? I hope that by the time we’re done here this morning you don’t leave saying, “Why are we here, again?” I’m driving in Canada some years ago, and every once in a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:12-14, Isaiah 43:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Is My Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 27, 2021

The news of cries, panic are viral through many social media. All around the world and every media are full of issues related to COVID-19 and bombarded with news on shortages of vaccines, oxygen and beds, queue in the cremation and burial grounds. What is Life?

Theme: Christ is my Life Text: Philippians 1:20-21 Introduction: Dearly beloved in Christ, I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Lord is good and his love endures forever. We live in a time of death news. The news of cries, panic are viral through many social ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

A New Creation

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 15, 2021

A sharp rise in elective reconstructive surgery has been attributed to a "Zoom Boom." People don't like what they see on the outside. But have we taken a look inside?

A New Creation 2021 Summer Series / Hope; Faith / 2 Corinthians 5:14–17   • [IMAGE] “Zoom Boom” because folks have had to look at themselves on video calls a lot more this past year. • It’s one thing to look in the mirror at a fairly static image but altogether something else when you are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-13, Romans 6:3-5, Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bottom Line: Steal, Kill, Destroy

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 7, 2021

We need to understand WHO THE ENEMY REALLY IS... his 3 demonic goals.

THE BOTTOM LINE… STEAL, KILL & DESTROY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Your are only young once --- BUT SEEMS YOU CAN BE IMMATURE FOREVER… SO WHAT DO YOU THINK, MY FRIEND? KNOW YOUR ENEMY… KNOW HIS TACTICS… BE PREPARED… John 10:8 All that ever came before me are thieves and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:8-10, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Thorn In My Side

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jul 8, 2021

We can be thorny people at times, saying "I just can't take it anymore." Paul tells us that's a good thing.

A Thorn In My Side 2021 Summer Series / 2 Corinthians 12:2–10   • [VIDEO] • [IMAGE] Sand spurs. Bane of kid existence. • Sometimes we look and feel like we’ve been rolling around in a field of thorns. • We can be “thorny people.” • We get to the point where we say, “I just can’t take it any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, Mark 8:35, Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dare To Be Different

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 23, 2019

Christians must guard against living in conformity to the world.

As Ron Luce of Acquire the Fire has said, “We constantly see the effects of a generation that has been led by ungodly influences, peer pressure, and by people with no solid foundation in God. As a result, we have a generation of young people, young adults, and young at heart who are hurt, who are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Called! Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 9, 2020

Beginning of Year Sermon reminding people they were created for a purpose and mission in God's Kingdom. Heavily Adapted from a series offered by Sermon Central *note*- parts of this sermon refer to the death of our associate pastor the day before

We are all Called! Made for Mission: Week 1 CCCAG January 5, 2020 Scripture- Matthew 9 Today we are going to start a 6 week series that will help focus us in the new year. It’s called “Made for Mission” and we will be focusing on how God has made each one of us to fit within His Kingdom as part ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make Me A Monday Christian

Contributed by Russell Unrath on Jan 8, 2021

Be open to being used in whatever way you can, the impact is yet to be seen but will forever be felt by someone else.

Intro 1: Good morning! Welcome again to our English service, I say that so often, but just speaking makes that phrase redundant. Bottom line, I’m happy you are here, I’m happy you are signed in, I’m glad we can worship together today, whatever that looks like. It has been a very interesting 9/10 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah 1 Series

Contributed by Austin Lamos on Jan 25, 2021

Jonah part 1. A look at Jonah chapters 1 and 2.

Good Evening. I ‘ve got some good news for you. Or maybe you won’t like it so much but it’s still going to happen. I’m going to be bringing the Word to you tonight and on Sunday. So, I get to do something that I don’t normally get to do. We’re going to have a two-part message for tonight and ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Day Jesus Arose Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 19, 2019

John 20:1-23 shows us what really happened on the day Jesus arose and why it really matters.

Introduction I am doing a short series by looking at three of Jesus’ final days from the perspective of an eye witness, the apostle John. Thursday night, we looked at the night Jesus served. Friday night, we looked at the day Jesus died. Today, we will look at the day Jesus arose. The material for ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walk In A Manner Worthy Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 18, 2019

In order to “Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord”, we must live a life that is 1) Prayerful (Colossians 1:9), 2) Pleasing (Colossians 1:10) 3) Purposeful (Colossians 1:11)

If you are planning on doing any trips this summer, you most likely know the importance of paying attention. When hiking, it's important to stay on the trail to avoid getting lost. While visiting Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, a 19-year-old hiker from Quebec was rescued after being ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Other

From Death Valley To Grace Mountain Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

In these verses Paul shows us how to move from Death Valley to Divine Victory. He tells us how to move from the graveyard to the throne room. Take off those grave clothes and put on the grace-clothes. Put on your climbing boots and let’s take a hike.

From Death Valley to Grace Mountain Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction: Dr. David Dockery, in his excellent commentary on Ephesians, offers an insightful thought that illustrates well the simple meaning of this text. He relates that Mt. Whitney in California is the highest point in the lower ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered To Be Witnesses, Not Weirdos

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 7, 2020

The Holy Spirit was given for us to be witnesses not for our entertainment or exaltation. He was given to empower us for our only purpose for being here.

Act 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. The purpose of receiving power from the Holy Spirit is not for goosebumps and roo ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist