Sermons about Purpose Of Fasting

Thyatira - Jezebel In The Church

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2025

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The seven churches of Revelation: Thyatira -Jezebel in the Church - Revelation chapter 2 verses 18-29 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Greeting: • Addressed to the angel of each church. • Identification: • Christ identifies Himself in relation to the church. • Condition: • A description of the church's spiritual state which was good. • Problem: • Assimilation - the process of becoming similar to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Brethren

Leaving It All On The Field Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 23, 2008

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Sixth sermon in series focuses on the biblical purpose of worship--with emphasis on a lifestyle of worship and surrender to God.

LEAVING IT ALL ON THE FIELD Doing Life Together—Part 6 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:1 (NIV) Leave It All On The Field—“To exert maximum effort, to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: *other

Where Is Your Heart? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 7, 2024

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Explores the true nature of fasting, the importance of seeking eternal treasures, and understanding the significance of Lent practices in our Christian journey.

Good morning, beloved family. Isn't it a beautiful day that the Lord has made? We're gathered here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Our Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has drawn us together to share in His Word and grow in our understanding of His divine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-21

Topics: Delighting In Jesus

How To Discipline Yourself For The Purpose Of Godliness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Percentage of American’s who own running shoes but don’t run: 87% Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness for it is profitable for all things, not only in this life but also in the life to come. (I Tim 4:7,8)

How to Discipline Yourself for Godliness (I Tim 4:7,8) The Lord gives wisdom, love and eternal life that transcends human understanding (Prov. 3:5,6) The closer we are to the Shepherd the farther away is the wolf. Many people are willing to discipline themselves to be more beautiful, to get a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Overview Of Matthew: His Person And Purpose Series

Contributed by D. Troy Hassell on Dec 19, 2000

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Who is Matthew and why did he write the book?

A Study of Matthew The Overview of his Person and Purpose Introduction: Hanging Bathroom Shower Curtains. Usually 12 rings that you have to snap in place. They are the hardest things to snap. When the curtain is secured to the rings which is on the pole, you usually have a curtain that does what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Gifted For Ministry: Purposeful Stewardship Of Talents Series

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 18, 2006

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The second sermon in the sermon series "Purposeful Stewardship" challenging us to use our gifts and abilities for the service of Christ.

Gifted for Ministry Introduction: Every Christian has been gifted for ministry with different talents. Purposeful stewardship involves using all these talents to serve others and glorify Christ. “Talents” means both our natural abilities and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Methodist

Our Purpose: To Magnify God In Worship Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

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

OUR PURPOSE: TO MAGNIFY GOD IN WORSHIP PSALM 100; 33:1-4, ACTS 2:42,43; 46-47 INTRODUCTION: In his book, Exit Interviews: Revealing Stories Why People Are Leaving the Church, William Hendricks took a survey asking folks why they no longer attended church. Surprisingly, the most common ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Purpose In Our Ups And Downs

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

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God has a purpose for our up and down lives.

INTRO.- ILL.- A 73-year-old woman in England was giving a traffic ticket for driving south on a northbound lane of a highway. She remarked to the officer: “I thought something was wrong. The traffic seemed to be coming the wrong way.” Brothers and sisters, it seems like the traffic is often ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purpose Driven Life: Why Church

Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 16, 2005

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It explains the rold of church in living purpose driven life

Purpose driven Life: Why church 9/12/2004 He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thes. 2:14 Beginning just 3 weeks ago, some of us have been reading the book, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Philippians Part 2 "Life With Purpose!" Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 16, 2005

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When we learn to follow God’s will for our lives and do it with joy then we will conduct ourselves in a manner that is worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Philippians Chapter 1 (part 2) – “Life with purpose!” On the Lighter side of life: Light bulb jokes from the book 1002 Humorous Illustrations. Pages 223-225 Q: How many Calvinists does it take to change a lightbulb? A: None: God has predestined when the lights will be one. Q: How many Arminians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glorifying God: Our Purpose In Life

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Dec 12, 2005

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To glorify God means to live with such a passionate devotion to the Holy One, His person, His purpose, and His praise.

GLORIFYING GOD: OUR PURPOSE IN LIFE Psalm 115:1,9-18;Phil.3: 4-11 Good News Christian Fellowship United Institute Daraga, Albay September 2003 INTRODUCTION A watch or clock is meant to tell time, a car is build to be driven, an airplane to fly, a shoes to be worn. Using these ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross Proclaims A Grace-Driven Purpose

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 6, 2005

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The truths Paul shares and the grace-driven purpose of the cross effect not only our salvation, but how we live out the Christian faith and how we minister in the name of Jesus Christ.

The Cross Proclaims a Grace-Driven Purpose 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 (3) For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, (4) that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, (5) and that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Even Punishment Has A Loving Purpose. Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

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Like the Israelites, too often we grumble about our lot in life. May the Lord lead us to repentance...and thankfulness!

Lent IV Numbers 21:4-9 “Are we there yet? How much longer?” Anyone who has ever taken a long car journey with children has heard those questions. They are questions that stem from impatience, from boredom, and maybe even a little lack of trust that the driver really knows where they’re going. Now ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Man's Plans Vs. God's Purpose

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Dec 30, 2003

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This outline illustrates through scripture how God sees us and how He expects to see us as well as how we should look at ourselves.

Rev. Bruce A. Shields DD House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org Man’s Plans vs. God’s Purpose 12-28-2003 Proverbs 19:21 – “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Who are we? How does God see ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:21-22, Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: Bible Church

Serve The Purpose Of God In Your Generation!

Contributed by Anthony Delaney on May 5, 2001

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Encourages the church to put God’s purpose at the forefront of it’s decision making. UK statistics on church attendance included.

David Served the Purpose of God in his generation (text) Acts 13: Paul the apostle has sailed into a place called Antioch in Pisidia. He’s preaching to those in the synagogue at Antioch. As part of a visiting group of Jews, the local synagogue give him half a chance and he’s away! Telling people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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