Sermons on Purpose For You:

Who & Why We Worship Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008

Part Two of three in a series about worship answering the question of WHO and WHY we worship.

Worship: In Spirit and in Truth Part 2: Who and Why should we Worship? Review Part One: What is Worship? Worship is: 1. “a bowing down”, describing our approach to God, submission, deep respect. 2. “service”, highest role of worship • - Worship is LIVING: Daily & Deliberate • - Worship is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Were Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 13, 2003

One in a series on Rick Warren’s Purpose-Driven Life book. Our mission is to drive with others toward a destination. But between invitation and destination there is hesitation, born of diversion, dissension, and dissipation.

People who are on a mission move; people who are on a mission let nothing stop them. They are not distracted by side issues, they focus all their energies on getting their mission accomplished. People who are on a mission do whatever it takes to get to their goal. But people who are not on a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Tree Are You? Series

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Apr 10, 2004

This was a sermon as part of our purpose-driven series - Know, Grow, Show and Sow. This was the show sermon that bridged the gap between Grow and Sow. It can stand alone with some minor tweaks.

If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be? It’s a question you might get asked in a job interview or by a psychiatrist right after they administer the Rorschach test Jeremiah uses vegetation to contrast those who trust in God and those who turn away Those who don’t believe in the one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-8, Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Agree Or Disagree - Part 4

Contributed by Paul George on Nov 29, 2003

Do You agree or disagree the Scriptures reveal God’s purpose in the creation of the world and man?

Do You Agree Or Disagree-Part 4 1st Corinthians 2:11 Do You agree or disagree the Scriptures reveal God’s purpose in the creation of the world and man? Paul speaks of "the things of God" which only the Spirit knows, yet by that same Spirit we may be given understanding. Whatever God has done, is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Holiness

“if You Only Knew” Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

Sermon focuses on how God has fulfilled His purpose in our lives through Jesus

“If You Only Knew” Ephesians 1:15-23 October 19, 2008 OPEN: Ill of Randolph Hearst, wealthy newspaper publisher who spent a fortune collecting art treasures. He read of a particular rare piece of artwork which he determined he must have – His agents were sent abroad to find it. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon Series: Creating A Shared Vision: "It's In The Way That You Use It" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 30, 2009

Sermon #1 on creating a shared vision.

Nehemiah 2:11-20 Sermon Series: Creating a Shared Vision “It’s in the Way that You Use It” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Around 444 BC, a Jewish man named Nehemiah was given a vision by God. He was to rebuild the wall around the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Life Is A Privilege, Life Is A Joy

Contributed by Kelechi Uwanuruochi on Feb 26, 2020

How you look at life is important. Our sermon today helps us to view life from the right perspective. A better understanding of life will lead to a better life.

1. Life becomes interesting when you see it as a privilege God has given you. It is a short opportunity For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. James 4:14 2. Life is also a good opportunity. It is important we see life from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8, Hebrews 12:9-10, James 4:14, 1 Timothy 6:2

Know The Plan? Destruction Vs Instruction?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 4, 2019

I believe every person can be better! The chaos of the present world will either destroy us or teach us to be better or to be worse. God has a plan! Do you?

KNOW THE PLAN? DESTRUCTION OR INSTRUCTION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let us begin by asking a serious question: HOW DOES A TEAM WIN THE SUPER BOWL IN FOOTBALL? Is it an accident? Is it fate? Que sera, sera what will be will be? A super bowl team needs more than a star ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4, Psalm 23:4, Mark 5:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Yourself & God In The Burning Light Of Divine Pronouncement Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

Have you ever heard of someone trying to “find himself or herself”? They might quit their job and travel the world in an effort to figure out their core values and their purpose on earth...

Have you ever heard of someone trying to “find himself or herself”? They might quit their job and travel the world in an effort to figure out their core values and their purpose on earth. As we continue the sermon series “Moses: Made for More” we’ll see how the burning bush incident sheds light on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Search For Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009

Fulfillment says that your deepest need is met and that you need look no further

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “THE SEARCH FOR FULFILLMENT” ECCLESIASTES 2:1-26 Two prisoners are shackled to the wall of a deep dark dungeon. They’re spread-eagled, securely fastened by manacles and chains. Their hanging suspended, side-by-side, a few feet above the damp floor of the dungeon. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Run To Win

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 9 regarding do you run to win? Are you in the Christian life to spectate? Is your Christian life just flailing along in laziness, flabbiness, outta shape, and without clear purpose?

Text: 1 Cor 9:23-27, Title: Olympic Glory, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/15/11, AM Opening illustration: Tell a story or two about Camp Jubilee, maybe Erika and the suit of armor, and some others, but finish with the story of Aaron climbing the mountain with his prosthetics. Background to passage: On the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering God's Purpose For Your Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 18, 2025

Discovering God’s purpose is one of the most important journeys a Christian can embark upon. It is the key to fulfilment, impact, and eternal reward.

DISCOVERING GOD'S PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:5 — “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.” Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:21, Romans ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Irony Of Working On The Sabbath

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006

Can a Christian really work on Sunday? Can work be a form of worship on Sunday?

I HAVE A CONFESSION TO MAKE. I LIKE A RESTFUL “PEACE AND QUIET” ON SUNDAYS. SUNDAY. RESURRECTION DAY! THE DAY, AS A CHRISTIAN, I FIRMLY BELIEVE TO BE OUR SABBATH. UNFORTUNATELY, IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT NOT EVERYONE SEES IT THAT WAY. I MUST HUMBLY CONFESS THAT FOR THE PAST TWO MONTHS, I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Know, Serve, Impact Series

Contributed by Josh Brown on Feb 4, 2023

The Good Shepherd had come to find His lost sheep. And so this morning I want to talk to you about our mission is. This was His mission, this was His purpose…

Sermon: Know, Serve, Impact Series: Slide Introduction If you have your Bibles open to Luke 19 and I want you to see this interaction between a man name Zacchaeus and Jesus Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Psalm 63:1-8, 1 Samuel 12:24, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seemingly Insignificant

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 27, 2010

Have you ever felt like giving up? Have you ever wondered, even in what you try to do for God, whether it is doing any good? Let God be the judge of that!

SEEMINGLY INSIGNIFICANT Text: John 3:1-16 Were so programmed to think BIG that many times we miss the power of SMALL! The powerful third chapter of the Gospel of John is the story of a conversation Jesus has with ONE man. Turn to the very next chapter the great truth Jesus discusses with ONE woman ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God