Sermons on Purpose In Suffering:

Life On Purpose

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Oct 18, 2000

I can’t forget the story one of our members tells about his childhood.

I can’t forget the story one of our members tells about his childhood. He asked his dad the big question: "Why am I here?" That’s a thoughtful question from a little boy. Here’s what his dad said. "How the h___ do I know?" My friend is still reeling from the shock of that response. But how would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

Moving With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Oct 28, 2003

This sermon outlines the principles found in the Book of Nehmiah as presented by Dan Southerland in "Transitioning"

I. Introduction: Our community is changing. 20 years ago you couldn’t buy property around here. Today there are few large tracts of land left. Our community has grown to 15 times its size 20 years ago. Yet each of the four main churches have decreased to anywhere from 1/2 to 1/3 of the size they ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Ministry

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 3, 2004

A Wednesday Evening Outline, looking at Why we serve ..... "Often we forget the why of ministry. We work on refining the “hows” of ministry, yet neglect and sometimes forget why we are doing ministry. Paul, in his closing remarks wants to remind us of

THE PURPOSE OF MINISTRY Romans 15:14-22 INTRODUCTION: In these few verses, as Paul is in the midst of the farewell portion of his letter, he takes time to lay out the function of ministry. Often we forget the why of ministry. We work on refining the “hows” of ministry, yet neglect and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

"Our Purpose”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005

*God says to those who come near Him that He ‘must’ be regarded as holy and that He ‘must’ be glorified

“Our Purpose” Matthew 22: 37 SERMON OBJECTIVE: To inspire a more powerful worship experience by encouraging the people to open their hearts to God and allow Him to help their worship to come to life INTRODUCTION: Tonight we are going to discuss ‘worship’ The word comes from the root word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godly Purpose Series

Contributed by Erick Adams on Apr 25, 2005

This is the fourth sermon in a series of sermons on the book of Ephesians.

Godly Purpose Ephesians 1:9-12 * He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him * with a view to an administration suitable to the fullness of the times, that is, the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of The Law Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

What is the purpose of the Law - its like an external supervisor. Grace gives us in internal partner to make us like God - not just obey external rules.

Why are there speeding tickets? They exist because people drive faster than the posted limit - they are a notice that you’ve broken the law and have displeased the authorities and must pay for it. If no one ever drove too fast there’d be no need for tickets. Or if you always rode in a bus with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Godly Purpose Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2005

(parallels but not a rehash of the theme of The "Purpose Driven Life," chapters 22-28) Just as most children want to grow up, so Christians naturally want to mature in their Christian lives. Understanding the two elements involved in growth will give us

A Godly Purpose (topical) 1. Spring is coming and part of spring is wildlife. Did you know that... The color in a butterfly’s wings does not come from pigment. The color is produced prism-like by light reflected by their transparent wing scales. Stranger yet, no moth or butterfly eats solid food ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Purposeful Ownership Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 2, 2005

Purposeful ownership is reflected in conscious obedience, investing in the eternal, not the temporary and brings eternal fulfillment.

“Purposeful Ownership” May 1, 2005 Intro: Today we are going to begin a series of talks dealing with living a life that matters. We want to focus on the aspects of life that really count, and look at how we are called to oversee or “steward” our lives. It is my hope that over the next few weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Purposeful Faith Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 5, 2005

Moms play an important role in the lives of their children by passing on their faith, teaching us wisdom and caring for our needs. Moms are our biggest fans.

“Purposeful Faith” May 8, 2005 Mother’s Day Intro: Peter Marshall, the Scottish pastor and the Chaplin of the U.S. Senate, told the story of a town situated along a beautiful stream. The stream rose from the ground and produced the most beautiful brook with the freshest, most clear water ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Purposeful Mission Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 12, 2005

We must use the teachings of Matthew 28:19-20 to spread God’s message not only to those around us, but to all nations.

Purposeful Mission May 15,2005 One of the purposes of the church is to take the message of Christ to those who have never heard. It is our responsibility to share with others the good news of Jesus. Today, we are going to look at a passage of scripture that teaches us why we should go and share ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Prayer

Contributed by Micah Fries on Jan 19, 2005

Helping believers to understand that the foremost purpose of prayer is to draw the pray"er" closer to God.

The Purpose of Prayer Hebrews 10:19-23 Intro: Since we understand that prayer is not intended to "change God’s mind", why does prayer exist? The answer is, first of all, to draw the one praying closer to God, among other things. See Phil. 4:6-7 (esp. Vs. 7) 1. Access (19) We achieve access into ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Of Prayer Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 8, 2005

Prayer serves many purposes in our lives. The best purpose may be that prayer changes our focus, but prayer also changes our actions

The Purpose of Prayer 02/06/05 Intro: We are in week 2 of a 3 week series on prayer. Last week we looked at the priority of prayer and the need for a focus and worship of Christ as we approach him in prayer. I issued you a challenge of spending 15 minutes each morning focusing your mind and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Power With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 12, 2005

Part one of this series deals with the Holy Spirits power in the Church of today. What is it for and what does God want from us?

Walking In the Spirit Pt 1 ¡V Power with a Purpose Acts 1:4-11 George Barna ¡V several years back brought a man to the US from China to see the church and it¡¦s impact. As he left Barna asked him what he thought of the church in the US ¡V ¡§It¡¦s amazing, he said, how much you have accomplished ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: *other

Born For A Purpose

Contributed by Jon Miller on Feb 14, 2005

This sermon deals with why we are here, what is our purpose in life.

Esther 4:14 (KJV) For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this? ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

The Purpose Of Life Series

Contributed by Robb Ryerse on Feb 15, 2005

Introduction to a series through Ecclesiastes on the purpose of life.

The Purpose of Life Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 Introduction: - Teenagers have a word for it: Whatever. - College Students take classes about it, using big words to describe it: existentialism. - Adults call it a midlife crisis. All people are on a quest for the purpose in life, and many have concluded ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist