Sermons on Purpose For You:

Worship In Warfare

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 13, 2011

What do you do when you are facing such monumental obstacles? How do you resist temptation, flee from evil, or believe beyond your ability to understand how your problems can be solved or your battles won?

Opening illustration: AN ESKIMO FISHERMAN CAME to town every Saturday afternoon. He always brought his two dogs with him. One was white and the other was black. He had taught them to fight on command. Every Saturday afternoon in the town square the people would gather and these two dogs would fight ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sacrifices God Is Pleased With Series

Contributed by Isaiah Banjo on Nov 30, 2020

It is “through Jesus” that your sacrifices can be acceptable. Anything short of that is totally unacceptable. The only person God told that he is pleased with was Jesus. When a man does not listen to Jesus, such a man cannot please God.

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of Praise – the fruit of lips that confess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices, God is pleased. (NIV) Hebrews 13:15-16 Quite a lot to identify in this scripture. 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16, Matthew 17:1-9, Genesis 4:6, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

What You Seek Is What You'll Get

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Dec 29, 2018

Colossians 3:1-2: “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek those things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not things that are of the earth.” (ESV)

It’s a New Year: What You Seek Is What You’ll Get Text: Colossians 3:1-2: “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek those things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not things that are of the earth.” (ESV) Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

G.p.s. Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 13, 2009

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Pot Holes". God plugs in the information, will you follow?

Sunday Morning July 5, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Pot Holes [#2] G.P.S. 1 Samuel 9:1-10:27 Introduction: As you are driving to your destination, it always helps to know how to get there. Have you ever gone somewhere that you didn’t have directions to? If you have a man ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Were Formed To Be Part Of God's Family Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 23, 2003

Diversity divides the human family, but understanding unites us. However, finally the fragmented family can be fixed only by faith. Part of a series to support the study of Warren’s The Purpose-Driven Life.

A few years ago I began to pay attention to the tradition of family reunions in African-American families. I think it may have been when I learned that the Faulkners were driving to Massachusetts to meet other Faulkners. Or maybe it was when I found out that the Hairstons rent an entire hotel and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Your Place In Gods Story Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 25, 2022

How many here can say they know their place and part in God’s story and are living it out? Why do you think you are where you are today?

How many here have attempted to trace your family heritage, maybe asked your relatives about your great grandfather or great grandmother, great aunts and uncles? It is always fascinating to trace the story of your lineage - where your family came from, how your ancient relatives lived, what they ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Incomparable Christ: Creatoin Series

Contributed by Darryl Bell on Apr 6, 2016

Jesus' role in creation gives meaning and purpose to our lives.

Our Incomparable Christ--Creation; Col 1:15-20; 11-22-15; 1st of 4. Something I’ve been doing the last few years is to in-vite people to join me in giving a message. At the end of my talk I will invite you to share your insights or questions that come out of what I’ve said. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Sealed? Preparing For The Final Judgment

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Mar 22, 2025

144,000 are marked—Today, this seal is not for a select few but for all who belong to Christ. The question for us is urgent: Are you sealed? As we explore God’s Word, let this truth anchor us: The sealed are saved, the saved are secure, and the secure live with purpose.

Are You Sealed? Preparing for the Final Judgment Revelation 7:4-8 Introduction: The Mark of Eternity Imagine a scene of cosmic urgency: angels poised to unleash judgment, yet God pauses to seal His servants (Revelation 7:3). In this vision, 144,000 are marked—a symbolic number representing God’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:4-8, Ephesians 1:13-14, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Esther 8:8, Isaiah 43:1, Exodus 12:13, Daniel 3:27, Ezekiel 9:4-6, 1 Peter 2:9, Revelation 7:9, Galatians 3:28, Matthew 5:14, Acts 9:1-5, Luke 14:15-24, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Matthew 24:42-44, Matthew 25:1-13, Luke 15:20, Acts 3:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8, John 10:28-29, Romans 8:38-39, Job 19:25, Acts 16:25, Romans 8:39, John 10:27, Luke 15:11-32, Revelation 3:20, Revelation 7:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I'll Take My Shoes Off For You"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 20, 2009

The Purpose of this sermon is to affirm to others that although some Soldiers/Officers are willing to pass-up their right to salvation; there are some that are willing to take their shoes off for the Lord.

20 September 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Compound’s Multi-Purpose Facility C.O. B. Adder Tallill, Iraq BIG IDEA: Just like the “CLOSE RELATIVE” was willing to pass-up his rights to Ruth; many Soldiers are willing to pass-up their rights to salvation for fear of damagining ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ilife, Part 1

Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 5, 2009

This series asks life’s dangerous questions: Why am I alive? Why am I here? What is my life meant to accomplish in this life? Where does life being? How did I get to the place that I am at? Why do I live? What makes me live? What causes me to live

You know, we’ve been talking about these big questions in life and what we shared last week for a few minutes is, "Why am I alive?" I think there comes a time that we begin to think about these type of questions and these are questions we are going to be working on these series of iLife. Last ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Series

Contributed by Henry Nwaneri on Nov 20, 2010

The most important things in life can only be acheived by those who conscioulsy count the cost and pay the price.

Today while praying, I took time to go over all I wanted to do and be for God. At the end I asked myself a question, then I turned around and asked God that question. “God, What will it cost me to fulfill my destiny?” We everyday are faced with the reality of the cost of life. A trip ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Say? Thank You

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 10, 2003

In this message we will look at the spiirtual disicpline of thanksgiving. (The Life - part 7)

What Do Say? Thank You… The Life – part 7 Today is the one year anniversary of an incredible day at Central. The Sunday before Thanksgiving last year was the day of our miracle offering. It was an awesome day… After almost a year of planning we as a body brought our cash offering and our 3 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Decision That Determines Destiny

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Feb 15, 2012

You are free to choose. You are not free not to choose. You’re not free to choose the consequences of your choice. And, when you make a big choice, you make a lot of other choices right along with it.

Introduction Would you find the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament? And, you’ll find it right after the Book of Judges—Judges. And, we’re going to be studying, now, the Book of Ruth for the next four Sundays. The Book of Ruth is a wonderful book. It is a love story, but it is a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Positive You Are Not Positive? Series

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Jul 3, 2003

This sermon is the first in the Christian Education Series: BAD CHOICES=FATAL MISTAKES which is targeted to African American women in the rural south specifically! HIV IS A KILLER IN OUR COMMUNITY THAT CANNOT BE IGNORED!!!

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks The Ministry of S.A.R.A.H. (serenity*atonement*restoration & healing) Lyons, GA. Pt. 1 of a series:BAD CHOICES=FATAL MISTAKES July 2003 PRAYER: Father God, Thank you for Your Divine guidance in directing me on a subject that our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Without Or Are You In?

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 15, 2003

Takes a look at are crowd pleasers or God pleasers? Are we in an intimate relationship with Jesus or do we just know him from the crowds and what we are told or maybe have seen?

Are you without or are you in? By: Pastor Ron Crandall Mark 4:1-20 1 And He began to teach again by the sea. And such a very great multitude gathered to Him that He got into a boat in the sea and sat down; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land. 2 And He was teaching them many things ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal