Sermons on purpose for you:

Love With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Jason Powers on May 3, 2003

Discovering the purpose of our "personal relationship with our Lord and Savior" by looking at Exodus 3:1-10. God wants to save His people, and He chooses the ordinary things to be His spokesmen.

“First Love: Love with a Purpose One of the catch phrases of Christianity is the phrase, “personal Lord and Savior.” It’s a good phrase; it implies several things: § It implies that Jesus and God are personal, that they’re intimately concerned with the very smallest details of your life. It ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Know Your Purpose Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 3, 2003

You can’t understand or comprehend your purpose in life by starting with YOU! It is essential that you start with GOD!

13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful. I know that full well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship That Costs You Everything Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 6, 2004

Have you realized that the Christian life is about surrender and not conformity? Many who come to Jesus think that the first thing they need to do is conform to the status quo of the group - dress like others, talk like the others, make sure their prayers

1Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. 2Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.” 3Early the next ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Mean It? Really?

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Simple message of the why’s of worship and the how’s of worship.

John 4:19-24 – You Mean it? Really? A man went to church with an angel as guide. The church was filled, but oddly, there was no sound. The organist played, but no music could be heard; the choir’s lips moved, but no song came forth. The pastor went through the motions of preaching, but the man ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Worship?

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 29, 2003

Contemporary treatment of Herod’s tragic death. Video clip suggestion, relevant illustrations, practical points of application.

"What do you worship?" Acts 12:20-25 By Pastor Bob Hunter Suggested Video Clip: "What do you worship?" Available at www.willowvideo.com Introduction: As we continue our series in Acts, I want to call your attention to rather peculiar death of King Herod the Agrippa. Now, I’m warning you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25, Exodus 20:3

Denomination: Holiness

The Best To You Each Morning Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

Making our worship a daily habit.

Review: • “When You Care Enough to Send the Very Best” – Abel’s offering • “You’re in Good Hands” – Abraham sacrifices his son Isaac • “Anything Less Would Be Uncivilized” – Mary anoints Jesus • “When He Reigns, It Pours” – God blesses us when we give joyfully, systematically and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Fast Food Is It Good For You?

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jul 23, 2004

We all want God’s presence but how can we have it if we are eating the wrong food. Waiting on God

We all should know the answer to that but are we listening? Fast food is great when you are in a hurry and you haven’t got the time to prepare a meal! Unfortunately there is a big down side. Most fast food is high in sugar and saturated fats and lack a lot in nutritional value. The end result ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You A Revolutionary? Part 1

Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 22, 2006

In 2005 George Barna, the founder and director of the Barna Group, a research and resource firm that provides valuable information to ministries and corporations, wrote a book titled Revolution. It is a book that discusses the paradigm shift that is happe

(This message was inspired by George Barna and his book, Revolution. I also found Sermon Central contributor, J. Martin’s messages on this topic helpful.) In 2005 George Barna, the founder and director of the Barna Group, a research and resource firm that provides valuable information to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You A Revolutionary Part 2

Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 28, 2006

Part 2... The definition that we are going to look at today is Definition 5 – The overthrow of a government or social system, with another taking its place. Whether or not we like to admit it, this is what is taking place today in the spiritual lives o

(This message was inspired by George Barna and his book, Revolution. I also found Sermon Central contributor, J. Martin’s messages on this topic helpful.) Are you a Revolutionary? Are you in a close orbit with God? Our Scripture last week and again this week are the words of the Apostle Paul in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You A Revolutionary? Part 3

Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 30, 2006

Today we are going to look at the final definition: Definition 4 – A complete or radical change of any kind. God wants to do a sudden, radical, and complete change in each of us.

(This message was inspired by George Barna and his book, Revolution. I also found Sermon Central contributor, J. Martin’s messages on this topic helpful.) Are you a Revolutionary? Are you in a close orbit with God? Are you doing whatever it takes to get closer to God and to help others do the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You A Revolutionary Part 4

Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 18, 2006

The seven passions of a Revolutionary are defined for us in the book of Acts. These Scriptures are important to us because they describe the very nature of the life of the early church as it began to form immediately after Jesus returned to heaven.

Are you a Revolutionary? Are you transforming your entire life to emulate that of Jesus Christ’s? Are you transforming your entire perspective to emulate that of Jesus Christ’s? Your spiritual practices? Your attitude? Your character? Your faith? Your relationships? Your behavior? God wants to do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You A Visionary Or A Vision Vandal

Contributed by David Elvery on Oct 2, 2006

Launching the annual vision for our church and challenging people to grasp a hold of what God has for us this year.

Are you a Visionary or a Vision Vandal Gladstone Baptist Church – 30/1/05 am This morning is a special time in the life of our church – we are inducting our church board. Right at the outset, I want to stress to you that the people you will see up in front of you this morning are not a special ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Who You Are 2 Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Nov 8, 2011

It is essential for every believer to understand and know who they are in Christ. So far, in this series, we have determined that the only person who determines who we are is us. The majority of Christians feel unworthy to be used of the Lord for one r

Title: Who Am I – 4 “Knowing Who You Are – 2” Text I Peter 2:9 It is essential for every believer to understand and know who they are in Christ. So far, in this series, we have determined that the only person who determines who we are is us. The majority of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have You Lost Jesus

Contributed by Greg Newton on Apr 26, 2007

I wonder today has the church lost something of value that we are willing to diligently seek after until we have found it. We tend to lose the anointing of God’s Spirit upon our lives and churches but we tend to move on in life like nothing has ever happe

“Have You Lost Jesus?” Intro: If your child has ever wondered away from you as a parent and you thought they were lost, you understand the frightening feeling that comes in your heart when you feel you have truly lost something of great value. I wonder today has the church lost something of value ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing Who You Are 1 Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 20, 2011

Part 3 of 6 of the series, "Who Am I"

Title: Who Am I – 3 “Knowing Who You Are” Text I Peter 2:9 It is essential for every believer to understand and know who they are in Christ. So far, in this series, we have determined that the only person who determines who we are is us. Your financial situation does not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal