Sermons on Purpose In Suffering:

Our Purpose: To Reach The Lost Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

A 5 part series to cast vision and clarity about the purpose of our church.

PRACTICING OUR PURPOSE OUR PURPOSE IS... TO REACH THE LOST LUKE 15:1-10 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: For the next several weeks I want to talk with you about the purpose of Montrose Christian Church. These will not be doctrinal "What we believe" messages. But these messages will be about why we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Purpose: Care For The Needy Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

4th in 5-Part series of casting the vision and clarity for the purpose of our church.

OUR PURPOSE: TO HELP THE NEEDY SELECTED SCRIPTURES INTRODUCTION: Max Lucado, in his book, Applause From Heaven, tells the story of the time when his 3 year old daughter, Jenna, awoke him in the middle of the night. He said that he tried to stay asleep but her insistent, "Daddy" wouldn’t allow ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:17

Denomination: Christian Church

Purpose And Value Of Bible Study Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Our lives should involve a diligent search for truth and wisdom. Why Bible study must accompany Bible reading and prayer and how how Bible Study provides FRAMEWORK for all the other disciplines.

Purpose and Value of Bible Study (Fifty Days of Consecration #7) 1 Timothy 4:1-16[1] 5-1-05 Intro I want to begin this morning by sharing with you some results from a Bible knowledge test published by the Vancouver Sun. Here are some of the answers given by people who said they knew the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Charismatic

The Person And Purpose Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 11, 2007

A Pre-Pentecost Sermon

(Title Slide Up) This time twenty six years ago I was engaged in a search for a youth pastor position because I had a desire to spend a few years of my life serving God full-time. I did not realize or even expect to be a pastor 26 years later. I thought that I would be doing something else. Now, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Law Served Its Purpose Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 17, 2007

The law was given for guidance until Christ completed His work on the cross.

The Law Served Its Purpose Galatians 3:19-26 July 18, 2007 Galatians 3:19-20 (NLT) Well then, why was the law given? It was given to show people how guilty they are. But this system of law was to last only until the coming of the child to whom God’s promise was made. And there is this further ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Find The Way - Our Purpose Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 13, 2007

2 of 3 messages on the mission, vision, and core values of Meridian Christian Church. This message explores the importance of seeking the lost.

Find the Way: Our Purpose The Tourist Lost Next Door A young Filipino, traveling in Chicago, registered at the Hotel Sherman. Taking a walk, he became lost. He was ignorant of the name, location, and appearance of the hotel, and so was unable to find it again. Consequently, he selected another ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ezekiel's Purposes And Prophetic Timeline

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 5, 2009

A brief overview of Israel’s history relative to the prophecy of Ezekiel

Timeline for Israel: Ezekiel’s Four Purposes of Prophecy 1. Proclaim the grievous sin of the Jewish nation which justified its captivity and judgment, illustrating that God was not unfaithful or powerless. 2. Record the withdrawal of the Glory of God from the Temple before it’s destruction by ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The End Times Purpose Of God

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 9, 2009

God’s ultimate purpose in the time of the end

The End Times Purpose of God The record in Scripture is clear, God has never left, nor will He ever leave His planet earth without a human witness to His great and glorious grace demonstrated by His redemption of men through the finished work of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, on the Cross. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Real Purpose Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 20, 2009

Teaches the real purpose of the Holy Spirit and how to recieve Him

“The REAL Purpose of the Holy Spirit” July 26, 2009 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Holiness

New Life On Purpose: Worship Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 22, 2010

We were created to worship our creator in spirit and in truth.

New Life On Purpose: Worship Text: Jn. 4:23-24; Eph. 5:19-20; Heb. 10:25 Introduction 1. Every organization, whether it is a business, civic group, or church, has to know its purpose in order to be successful. a. A business has to know what its product is and whom it plans to sell it ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Methodist

New Life On Purpose: Witness Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 27, 2010

We were commanded to share the truth of the gospel with every living creature.

New Life On Purpose: Witness Text: Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Rom. 10:14-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Bear and the Atheist An atheist was walking through the woods looking at the beautiful trees and flower that had just bloomed. Because he was an atheist he couldn’t thank ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Had A Purpose On Earth! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 15, 2008

We are not to be just satisfied with a baby in a manger but to listen, believe, and take action, following the main purpose of why Christ came to earth, which was to seek and save the lost!

During the Christmas season, many of us decorate with a scene that looks like this (show picture of Nativity). What is true about this scene?? The world will accept the fact that there was a special baby born about 2000 years ago which makes us think about peace, joy, and love. But what is the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm Living On Purpose Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 5, 2007

Living for Christ gives you a new purpose for life.

I’m Living On Purpose 7-15-07 Series: The New Me Pt.2 Mark 12:28-34 Intro. Hold up steering wheel, hammer and golf club – what do these things have in common? They’re all used to drive something. The wheel drives a car, the hammer drives a nail and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Communication Relative To Divine Purpose Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Nov 1, 2009

This message is intended to help us evaluate and make changes to, if needed, our communication habits as they pertain to God’s divine purposes.

COMMUNICATION RELATIVE TO DIVINE PURPOSE Colossians 4:2-6 INTRODUCTION: A. June Hunt, in her Biblical Counseling Keys on Communication opens with this question: Have you ever paused to evaluate the impact of how you communicate? 1. Folks, if you have not noticed already, communication can ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision Behind Our Purpose Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Apr 4, 2007

What is a church’s vision to accomplish its purpose? How do we accomplish God’s plan? Do we see the need? Do we respond with concern? Do we respond with action?

INTRODUCTION For the past several months, we have been involved in discussions, research, and prayer regarding the Future of this Church. In 2 Business Meetings, you approved and asked the leadership to determine the feasibility of moving. First, I want to thank you for your cooperation, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist