Sermons on Purpose For Pain:

Filled For A Purpose

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 3, 2010

The first coming of Christ was preceded by increased spiritual activity. As we celebrate His birth shouldn’t we also celebrate that same spiritual activity?

December 5, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Luke 1:11-17 Subject: The Announcement of John’s Birth Title: Filled for a Purpose It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! Don’t you just love this time after Thanksgiving? I mean, what more could a person want; a time to go out and fight the crowds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Dec 9, 2010

After all the turkey of thanksgiving and in the rush of getting the gifts and “bargains” of “black Friday” and planning vacations and family get togethers, we can easily lose sight of what is important and the important thing is Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION After all the turkey of thanksgiving and in the rush of getting the gifts and “bargains” of “black Friday” and planning vacations and family get togethers, we can easily lose sight of what is important and the important thing is Jesus Christ, without whom we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Father's Purpose Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2012

The PURPOSE of the Father is to transform us into the likeness of the CHARACTER of Christ, which is expressed by the FRUIT of the Spirit. We are to heed God's call by surrendering to Him, cooperating with Him, and remaining in Christ.

Matt 28:19-20 – we are not called to make converts, but to make DISCIPLES who would obey Christ in everything. That’s LIFE CHANGE. In today’s world, the emphasis on good character is being gradually eroded. • In the past, we look at leaders as people with good character ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Purpose Of Suffering

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2011

Why do we go through hard times? Is it because God is not pleased with us? Is it that we just must suffer in order to really be deserving of God's grace? Though the reasons might be many (and those two are not among them), Paul gives us one of the most im

Having received a very stern letter from the Apostle Paul, you’d think that God’s problem church, Corinth, would have gotten their act together. The church was rife with pastor worship, division, misuse of spiritual gifts and the Lord’s supper, class distinctions, tolerance of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Purpose Of Storms

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 19, 2013

There is only one thing that matters when you are facing a storm and it's found in Luke 8. I believe the message will bless you and help you understand more clearly who you are as a son or daughter of God.

The Purpose of Storms How many of you have been on your way to a meeting or to visit relatives in another city or state and it began to rain? At first the rain comes down in a steady flow and you turn your windshield wipers on to one of the lower speed settings. The windshield wipers are able to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Noble Purpose

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 21, 2013

To enumerate the items that made us gold and silver in GOD's sight without our effort.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we for noble purposes? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the items that made us gold and silver in GOD's sight without our effort. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:20 (Amplified Bible) But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cross Purposes Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 1, 2011

The cross was in view even before there was a single tree from which to make it. We can identify a few purposes or functions of the cross in these verses: The Cross demonstrates God's Justice and Mercy, and Gives Him all the credit!

Cross Purposes Romans 3:25-31 25 God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished-- 26 he did it to demonstrate his justice at the present time, so as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Purpose Of Praise Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 28, 2008

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

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Purposes Of God

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 3, 2012

Though we do not know the answer to all the whats and whys in this life we do know that God has a purpose for everything that happens.

The Purposes of God Daniel 4:28-37 Nebuchadnezzar in his pride boasted about what he had done in building such a great kingdom and God caused him to lose his sanity a put him among the beast of the fields. When he regains his sanity he comes to the understanding that God’s purposes are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Man Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on May 30, 2018

One of the most popular questions you will get from men is "What is my purpose?" This question plagues men of all ages but what is the answer? Clearly, God designed men with a purpose in mind. Discover in this lesson, the purpose of man.

I've got to tell you, one of the big questions that I get from men - hands down it's the most asked question - is, "What is God's purpose for my life?" It doesn't matter if I meet a man in his 20's, or in his 80's. Every man asks this question, "What is God's purpose for my life?" I think it's one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 6, 2016

Why Christians need to fulfill the Great Commission

Introduction: Christ’s final words to his followers are known as the great Commission. The most well-known passage is probably the one found in Matthew 28:18-20. Although all four gospels and the Book of Acts have a slightly different form of it, they all give the same basic message. We are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Of The Law

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 11, 2016

To show that GOD never meant to save us by Law but He meant to save us by His Grace through faith.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you under the Law? No. I'm saved by grace. Galatians 5:4 (Amplified Bible) If you seek to be justified and declared righteous and to be given a right standing with God through the Law, you are brought to nothing and so separated (severed) from Christ. You have fallen away from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Married With Purpose Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 20 in our exposition of Exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message focuses on the purpose of marriage.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Married with Purpose” 1 Cor 7 Introduction It doesn’t take a great deal of research or study to realize that marriage in the world is in big trouble. Cohabitation has dramatically increased. People do not see a reason for getting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Purpose Of Living

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 15, 2021

Every one of us has a purpose for living – EVERY ONE!

Illus: Even the hobo on skid row has a purpose for living. WHAT IS HIS PURPOSE FOR LIVING? Everyday his purpose for living is to DRINK ALL THE BOOZE HE CAN GET FOR THAT DAY! And when he wakes up the next day the process starts all over again. Illus: One man had a goal in life. He was going to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Unstoppable Purpose Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Sep 12, 2019

Very few things in life are unstoppable. The only truly unstoppable force in this world comes from God. The Spirit of God makes His Church, His people, and His purpose unstoppable.

We have been talking about what it means to be unstoppable. We began this series by thinking about things that are unstoppable. I actually did a Facebook poll a few weeks ago: Name the first three things you think of when you hear the word UNSTOPPABLE. #sermonprep I got lots of interesting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Nazarene