Sermons on Purpose Of Fasting:

Live It Up

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 9, 2011

Worship is not always a holy activity.

“Live it Up!” Romans 12:1“Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, {which is} your spiritual service of worship. (NASB) There are many skewed pictures of living it up; High-society images of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Full-Filled

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011

Using the illustration of a balloon to show how we are to full-filled in God, and to rejoice in him.

One Sunday afternoon in late February, my family and I went out to brunch after the morning’s worship services. Upon leaving, my girls asked the hosts if they could have a balloon. Certainly they said – what color? So, my two youngest each were given a balloon, a huge helium-filled ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Journey

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 16, 2011

“Life is not a journey to the grave with intentions of arriving safely in a pretty well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming ... WOW! What a ride!” Just the word “Journey” sounds

The Journey Genesis 12:1-3 Now the LORD had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. 2 I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. 3 I will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pursuing The Rock Of Ages-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 28, 2012

2 of 2. Moses revealed Israel’s need to seek/pursue the Rock of Ages. God’s word encourages our need to seek/pursue the Rock of Ages. Who searches for OR How do we pursue the Rock of Ages? A pursuit of the Rock of Ages considers...

PURSUING The ROCK Of AGES--II—Deuteronomy 32:3-4, 15, 18 VBS Theme: Gold Rush—Searching for the Rock of Ages! Attention: The value of Gold today’s commodities market. Yesterday Gold commodities were worth $1,566.90 per troy ounce or ~31.1g which = ~1.1oz. *As a young teenager I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Change In Vision Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 20, 2022

When we have an encounter with God, changes happen. The first thing to change is our vision, our purpose in life. It is fascinating to study how the vision of Paul changed every time he had an encounter with God. It can happen to you. It will happen to you.

Encounter with God Series Part 3 Your Vision Changes when you encounter God A Video version of this sermon can be found at https://youtu.be/FftAW4i9e_Q Good morning and welcome. This is the third sermon in the series of sermons on encounters with God. We started the series by looking at four ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22, Acts 22:17-21, Acts 23:11, Romans 1:8-15, John 14:1-4, Luke 10:17-20, John 15:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fulfilling God’s Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 27, 2025

Every person is created with a divine purpose. God does not make mistakes; He has a specific plan for each of us.

FULFILLING GOD’S PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:11 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:21, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 2:10, Philippians 1:6 INTRODUCTION Every person is created with a divine purpose. God does not make mistakes; He has a specific plan for each of us. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Move The World Series

Contributed by John Allen on Jun 27, 2025

God is so great and good that he can move the world for my benefit.

[Statements in brackets are for the preacher not the preaching. They are notes that reflect ideas based on the homiletics recommended in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167) which proposes an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Different Expressions Of Faith Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

Faith according to our spiritual giftedness.

A. MANY PURPOSES FOR FAITH 1. Get more faith. “From faith to faith” (Rom. 1:17). a. Intensity, you get more faith. b. Variety, you get different kinds of faith. 2. When faith is not enough. “Oh you of little faith” (Matt. 14:31). 3. When faith is unable. “Weak in faith” (Rom. 14:1). 4. Most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:4

Denomination: Baptist

Use What You've Got PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

This sermon explores faith, obedience, and God's provision in desperate circumstances, using the story of a widow's interaction with the prophet Elisha.

Welcome, beloved family, welcome. We gather here today, united in spirit and purpose, to delve into God's Word, to seek His wisdom, and to find comfort and guidance in His eternal truth. We stand on the precipice of a new day, a new week, a new opportunity to live out the love of Christ in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Topics: Finding Purpose, What You Have

You Were Made For This PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024

This sermon explores our purposeful pursuit of God, the power to overcome through Christ, and our potential when actively participating in God's work. Key

Good morning, my dear friends. As we gather here today, we are united in our desire to seek God's wisdom and to understand His will for our lives. We find ourselves on the threshold of another day, another opportunity to grow in our faith and to walk in the footsteps of our Savior, Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 25:14-30

Topics: God's Purpose, Working Through Us

My Job Is A Hot Mess Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the biblical perspective on work, emphasizing its divine purpose and how to maintain peace amidst the challenges it may present.

Good morning once again, friends! Welcome back to another week at church. We are continuing our series which we started a few weeks ago called “Hot Mess.” This is a common phrase in our culture, and it’s one that we have been unpacking for a little while now. So far, we have talked about our family ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 2:15, Acts 20:22-24

Topics: Work Ethics, Divine Purpose, Peacekeeping

Sermon Series: Hot Mess

The Divine Connection Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of rest, prayer, and re-connection with God, as exemplified by Jesus in the gospels, for gaining the strength to fulfill our divine purpose and calling.

As we begin today, I want you to imagine this scene in your mind; A seasoned surfer, skillfully riding the waves, perfectly attuned to the rhythm of the ocean. Masterfully watching and waiting as the tide comes in and goes out, all the while, keeping a sharp eye out for that perfect wave. All at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Topics: Divine Connection, Rest And Prayer, Purpose

Have You Left Jesus In The Church House?

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Nov 30, 2001

This sermon brings out how often times as Christians we rush out of church so fast that we leave Jesus behind.

"Have You Left Jesus In The Church House?" Text: Luke 2:41-52 Intro: Ø Very little information is given of Jesus’ childhood in the scriptures. Ø Here Luke gives us an incident when Jesus was 12. Ø In our passage we have the story of Mary and Joseph going with Jesus to Jerusalem for the feast of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Three Commands For Every Christian

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 25, 2003

Let us draw near to God; let us hold fast the profession of our faith; let us consider one another.

Hebrews 10:1-18 (background Scripture) “ONCE FOR ALL” “If God were not willing to forgiven sin, heaven would be empty” (German proverb). Sermon Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 THE FOUNDATIONS FOR THESE THREE COMMANDS: 1. “Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Presence

Contributed by Donato Solano on Jan 22, 2008

Submission to God and His powerful presence are two of the keys of success as we journey in life. Our submission can be demonstrated through fasting.

INTRODUCTION 2008 is a journey that no man has charted already. How can we know what are the prospects in life in store for us in this journey? In today’s scripture, Ezra ask Israel to fast to ensure themselves of success and prosperity in their journey back to Jerusalem. They did not just pray ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-23, Ezra 8:24-36

Denomination: Baptist