Sermons about Purpose For Church

"Made On Purpose, For A Purpose" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 30, 2017

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God made you on purpose and has a unique purpose for you. Find it today.

“Made on Purpose, for a Purpose” Ephesians 2:8-10 There are several words or phrases I could use that depending on the generation you grew up in, you would know exactly what I mean. • I am trying to find myself • I want to find my destiny • Lord what is my calling • Lord do I have a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Open Church

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 12, 2002

based on 31 ratings

| 6,136 views

We come to church not as consumers of religion, but as a community of faith that is open to God, to one another, and to outsiders

The Open Church 1Peter 2:9-10 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: *other

Why Church

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 20, 2014

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This Sermon examine why Christians should attend church

Why Church Ephesians 5: 25-32 Intro: How many of you remember the comedian Flip Wilson? For those who don’t know him, he was a ground breaking black comedian. His show ran for four years, from 1970 to 1974. He created many memorable characters in his show and one of them was a pastor of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of A Great Church Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 26, 2023

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This great church at Jerusalem is a God-given example of the characteristics necessary for a great church. I would suggest that each person read and meditate on the Acts chapter 4 to become intimately acquainted with God’s idea of a great church. I

Sermon -The Characteristics of a Great Church Scripture Lesson: Acts 4:23-33 “As soon as they were freed, Peter and John returned to the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said. 24 When they heard the report, all the believers lifted their voices together in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33, Acts 4:8-14, Acts 8:35, John 16:33, Acts 5:15-16, Acts 2:46-47 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

7 Reasons To Go To Church

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 21, 2001

based on 130 ratings

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This sermon is about the reasons why a beleiver must go to church and what God expects when the church gathers together .This sermon helps a believer to prepare his heart as he goes to church.

7 REASONS TO GO TO CHURCH OUTLINE 1.PRAYER 2.PRAISE 3.PROCLAMATION 4.POWER 5.PARTNERSHIP 6.PREPARATION 7.PRESENCE THE MESSAGE 7 REASONS TO GO TO CHURCH 1.PRAYER Isaiah 56:7 The church is a place of Prayer. The Lord says My house shall be a house of Prayer. When we go ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

State Of The Church 2002--Bethany

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 28, 2002

based on 37 ratings

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Using the churches in Revelation as a model an outline is given of the church’ accomplishments and needs for growth.

Proverbs 29:18a KJV Where there is no vision, the people perish. READ WITH ME Bethany’s Vision Statement We are dedicated to promoting Christ-like love, deepening the Christian faith, and developing harmony among all people through our presence, our programs, and our commitment. To accomplish ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Methodist

Proper Usage Of The Church Treasury

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

based on 38 ratings

| 8,638 views

This is an examination of how the early Church used the monetary funds contributed by its members. The practice of the early Church, under the directions of the Apostles, gives us a pattern to follow today.

Proper Use of the Church Treasury It is proper and perfectly Scriptural for Christians in a community to put money in a common fund. There has never been a great deal of disagreement among brethren over this matter. Christians generally agree that it is right to contribute to a general fund to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have A Dynamite Church

Contributed by Tracy Thompson on Feb 11, 2003

based on 226 ratings

| 22,775 views

Preached this sermon to challenge our Church to access God’s Power for ministry.

Intro: In the passage of Scripture we read, We see in Acts 1:8 that Jesus told the Disciples that they would receive power when the Holy Ghost came upon them. In verse 4 Jesus commanded them to stay in Jerusalem and to “wait for the promise of the Father”. Then we read of the disciple going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Real, Old-Fashioned Church Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 7, 2003

based on 69 ratings

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Paul says four things need to be present for the building up of the church. The two we generally ignore are the ones where we listen to God directly.

Real, Old-Fashioned Church: Becoming A Festival pt. 5 March 1/2, 2003 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 Intro: We have spent the past four weeks talking about worship, and about our vision for worship depicted by the idea of a festival. I¡¦ve been excited to see the Spirit of God moving in our midst, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

What's Driving Our Church

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 8, 2003

based on 36 ratings

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A fully functioning church is one driven by the five main functions – worship, outreach, fellowship, discipleship, and service.

Rick Warren tells the story of Westside Church’s yearly church council meeting whose sole agenda item was to determine the church program for the next year. Convened by the chairperson, Steve Johnson this is a summary what happened: “We’ve got a lot to cover tonight, folks, so we’d better get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Have Church Services?

Contributed by Fred Elliott on Jun 6, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 9,020 views

Why We should attend church services

WHY HAVE CHURCH SERVICES? Psalms 100 Intro:A Your question this morning may be --- " why are we having this discussion? " 1. We all know why we have church services B. While that is probably true that we know why --- I believe that sometimes we seem to forget why we are here 2. This morning’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Super Sunday - Super Church

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 4, 2002

based on 158 ratings

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Super Sunday may be "Super Bowl" Sunday, but the early church experienced "Super Sunday" every Sunday!

SUPER SUNDAY - SUPER CHURCH INTRO.- ILL.- The new preacher was getting concerned. He told one of his deacons that he’d noticed many of the church members had colds and were coughing during the services. The deacon replied, "As time goes on, preacher, you’ll begin to realize all those coughs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 Counter Offensives Of The Church

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Nov 17, 2002

based on 15 ratings

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The church is not a fortress, but a force, and therefore must implement 3 counteroffensives in response to our enemy’s attacks!

The Church’s Three Counteroffensives to Our Enemies Attacks Acts 8 17 Nov 2002 INTRODUCTION: We are going to return to our broad outline for understanding Acts, you’ll remember the theme is THE START OF SOMETHING GREAT. While our three major points were: 1. Being a witness in Jerusalem (1:1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Constitution Of The Church Of The Living God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

based on 48 ratings

| 8,142 views

THEME OF 1 TIMOTHY: THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD MUST BE STRUCTURED AROUND APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT AND THE COMMON CONFESSION OF UNION WITH CHRIST

BIG IDEA: THEME OF 1 TIMOTHY: THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD MUST BE STRUCTURED AROUND APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT AND THE COMMON CONFESSION OF UNION WITH CHRIST INTRODUCTION: Importance of Structure in the Local Church -- not just do whatever you please, however you want; There are standards ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does It Mean To Be The Church?

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 4, 2005

based on 26 ratings

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How we are to be salt and light in the world

Brooks Atkinson, an American journalist, said, “I have no objection to churches, so long as they don’t interfere with God’s work”. Why are we here? What does it mean to be the church in Farnham in 2005? Our gospel reading has some ideas for us on what it might be all about, and our epistle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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