Sermons on Purpose Driven:

Breakthrough In Relationships Pt 5 - Lessons From Joseph Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 13, 2020

Our man Joe even in the midst of being at his lowest point in life grows into the man God desires him to be. Joe grows through adversity into a man on the go for God and he learns humility and how to create healthy and whole relationships with others.

Our Theme this year - Breakthrough 2020 Thesis: In 2020 we are looking for spiritual breakthroughs in our lives, our relationships, our souls, our families, our church, our school, and our community. This is our vision and prayer! But to get the desired breakthrough in these areas requires us to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23, Genesis 40:1-23, Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fearful Uncertain Crisis Or Powerful Unexpected Opportunity Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 23, 2020

Whenever we are in a dark and difficult time we will find ourselves at the crossroad of a choice between living in fear and uncertainty or embracing the opportunity that always lies within every difficult time.

Fearful Uncertain Crisis Or Powerful Unexpected Opportunity? OKAY - God did it again. He woke me up at 5 am on Thursday morning and once again He impressed upon me that it is still not the right time to launch our verse by verse study of the Gospel of Mark. SO TODAY – March 22, 2020 we will ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, John 16:33, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

By His Stripes-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 11, 2019

7 of ? The prophet Isaiah declared a future time when God’s Servant would provide the remedy for sin. Jesus is God’s remedy for sin. By His stripes I receive the Servant's...

BY HIS STRIPES-VII—Isaiah 52:13—53:12 OR: God’s Remedy For Sin Attention: It is a paradox that the Savior of mankind was treated as a criminal. Behind a church in the small town of Flint Hill, Virginia, you will find the grave of a young seminary student named Albert Gallatin Willis, who died on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Joining With The Father Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 17, 2019

Joining with the Father Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – June 16, 2019

Joining with the Father Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – June 16, 2019 TEXT: Luke 10:1-9, 17-24 Intro: Father’s Day is a unique day…in that it can both a source of inspiration and longings. I find that the very nature of a father can stir something deeply ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9, Luke 10:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stronghold Beliefs Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 14, 2019

This message focuses on Satan, his rebellion and the creation of hell. As you read this message you will discover that there are Christians who do not believe in hell and some are not sure if God exists. This message answers that question biblically.

Stronghold Beliefs Part 7 Scriptures: Ezekiel 28:12-17; John 8:44; Revelations 12:3-4 This morning I want you to think about two words, persuasion and influence. Persuasion is defined as “the act or fact of persuading someone or being persuaded to do or believe something.” Influence is defined ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:12-17, John 8:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We In The End Times? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 5, 2019

The short answer to the question, “Are we in the end times?” is, “Yes, we are.” Biblically speaking, the end times or “last days” began with the Ascension of Christ and will last until the Second Coming. Now that’s a short sermon, isn’t it?

Are We in the End Times? August 3-4, 2019 Rev. Brian Bill A man really enjoyed his grandfather clock until it went haywire and chimed fourteen times one midnight. He jumped up and yelled to his wife, “Wake up, Nellie, it’s later than it’s ever been before!” Brothers and sisters, it’s later than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:10-12, 2 Timothy 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Thoughts And Prayers Matter

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 20, 2019

In the wake of the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, politicians and many Christians are repeating “Thoughts and prayers are not enough. We need action.” Could it be that they, like many Christians, don’t truly understand prayer and what it can accomplish?

In 2015, after a shooter left 14 dead in California, the cover of the New York Daily News shouted “God Isn’t Fixing This! As the latest batch of innocent Americans are left lying in pools of blood, cowards (referring to politicians) who could truly end gun scourge continue to hide behind ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 18:23-32, Exodus 8:13, Numbers 14:20, James 5:13-18, 2 Kings 20:1-6, Acts 12:5, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 1:9, 2 Thessalonians 3:1, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Matthew 26:36-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mission Possible Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 21, 2019

We’re called to witness where we are, but not stay where we are.

Mission Possible Rev. Brian Bill Acts 1:6-11 September 21-22, 2019 Sermon Bumper: Tell Me A witness is simply someone who speaks from personal experience about what is true. How are you doing at telling people the truth about Jesus? A first-hand witness reports what was personally seen, heard ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Being Thankful, No Matter What Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Nov 22, 2018

No matter your life, we all have things to be thankful for

BEING THANKFUL, NO MATTER WHAT (Philippians 4:12-13) Thanksgiving 2013 Lord, open my eyes to see and my ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Amen. What is Thanksgiving Day? • Is it a day for family and friends? • Is it a day for food? • Is Thanksgiving Day a day for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16, James 1:17, 1 Corinthians 4:7, Psalm 24:1, Hebrews 12:25, Colossians 3:1, Philippians 1:3, Romans 1:8, 1 Corinthians 1:4, 1 Peter 2:12, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Proverbs 3:5-6, Lamentations 3:22-23, Ephesians 2:8, Philippians 4:12-13, Ephesians 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Responding To God's Voice Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Feb 13, 2019

When we hear God's voice we have to respond. This is the second sermon in a series on the Book of Haggai

Responding to God's Voice - Haggai 1:12-15 When we hear God's voice we have to respond. In ancient times, two of the most famous speakers were the Roman Cicero and the Greek Demosthenes. They were both eloquent, but someone noted the difference in the results of their addresses: "When ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Feb 14, 2019

Characteristics of what real praying contains.

Matthew 6 5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-14

Refusing To Play Favorites Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 15, 2019

If you want God’s favor, don’t treat people with favoritism.

Over 30 years ago, when I was serving on a church staff in the Chicago area, Paul Harvey, the nationally recognized radio personality, attended one of our services. Harvey passed away in 2009 and had a radio show for over 50 years, reaching 26 million people a week. As soon as the service was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Original Intent

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 27, 2019

A study in the book of Ezra 6: 1 – 22

Ezra 6: 1 – 22 Original Intent 6 Then King Darius issued a decree, and a search was made in the archives, where the treasures were stored in Babylon. 2 And at Achmetha, in the palace that is in the province of Media, a scroll was found, and in it a record was written thus: 3 In the first year of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Put On A Smile

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 7, 2019

A study in the book of Nehemiah 2: 1 - 20

Nehemiah 2: 1 – 20 Put on a smiley face 2 And it came to pass in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was before him, that I took the wine and gave it to the king. Now I had never been sad in his presence before. 2 Therefore the king said to me, “Why is your face ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Put On A Smiley Face

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 8, 2019

A study in the book of Nehemiah 2: 1 – 20

Nehemiah 2: 1 – 20 Put on a smiley face 2 And it came to pass in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was before him, that I took the wine and gave it to the king. Now I had never been sad in his presence before. 2 Therefore the king said to me, “Why is your face ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel