Sermons on Purpose Of God:

Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 1, 2011

In today's lesson we learn that God has given a variety of spiritual gifts for the purpose of building up the body of Christ.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn about more about that in a message I am calling, “Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 21:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Do We Praise Him Every Sunday?

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 2, 2015

I get filled with emotion many times from the words of the songs, and a beautiful voice blesses me even more. But let’s remember, the most important aspect of worship is us blessing God.

28 November 2005 Why Do We Praise Him Every Sunday? Psalm 63:3-63:5 Every worship service has a time for singing Hymns. Music and singing is a very important, because it sets the spirit for the rest of the service. My pastor says, “If the music and singing is good, then ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For Each Other Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 9, 2009

The church plays an important role for God’s Kingdom, and so, we are to pray for the church and its members!

Please open your Bibles to Ephesians Chapter 3…… We noted last week that God has revealed a mystery. Look again at Ephesians 3:6…………. We noted 4 truths from this verse: - the mystery is revealed through the gospel of Christ - all Believers of Christ will inherit heaven - all Saints are united in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Developing Physical Intimacy Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

While our culture has taken sex too far, the church hasn’t taken it far enough. We need to take sex back and reclaim it for the intended purposes of God. The problem is that we have not thought deeply enough about it, that is from God’s perspective.

Physical Intimacy Song of Solomon A young pastor was once asked to preach a sermon on sex. Being somewhat reserved, he found himself embarrassed when he came to write the word “sex” while writing his sermon. To remove this discomfort, he decided to simply put the letter “S” ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Warnings About Worship Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 11, 2009

Not all worship is acceptable to God

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “WARNINGS ABOUT WORSHIP” ECCLESIASTES 5:1-7 OPEN Some warnings seem humorous. I remember seeing a box some years back with the following label: WARNING! This box contains envelopes. It’s been reported that there is a sign posted on a Catholic church that reads: ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Forever And Ever"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 9, 2013

A sermon about worshiping God.

Revelation 4:1-2; 5:1-14 "Forever and Ever" Have you heard that in Fiji, singing hymns can get you in trouble? It's true. About 1 million Methodists live in the south Pacific Island country, and every summer between 20,000 and 50,000 people come together in order to sing hymns. And that's ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Four Words Concerning God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Duane Smith on Nov 25, 2008

The purpose fo this message (part 1 of 2) is to help us see the amizing grace of God and all that it does for us, that we might magnify the Lord Jesus Christ.

FOUR WORDS CONCERNING GOD’S AMAZING GRACE – Part 1 of 2 Titus 2:11-15 INTRODUCTION: A. Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God’s grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God’s grace. 1. The words of Jerry Bridges ring ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Allows Bad Things To Happen

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 20, 2015

We must remember that when bad things happen, God is in control. He loves us and wants us to be saved. He allows events for his good purpose.

An old church building needed remodeling, so during his sermon the minister made an impassioned plea and looked directly at the richest man in town. At the end of the sermon, the rich man stood up and said, “Pastor, I will contribute $1,000.00” Just then plaster fell from the ceiling ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Anglican

Why Did God Create Human Beings? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 8, 2023

God intentionally and lovingly created the universe and humanity in His image, and has entrusted us with the responsibility to care for His creation, reflecting His divine purpose and love for us.

Good morning, Church family! Today we're diving right into the beautiful and awe-inspiring beginning of it all, Genesis 1:1, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." This is where our story begins, where our faith roots itself, and where our understanding of God's purpose unfolds. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Topics: Creation

God’s Kindness, Our Need For Repentance Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 5, 2025

Romans chapter 2 is a clear warning against judgementalism. God is the true judge, and we need to prepare ourselves for the coming judgment of God and share the love of Christ to others.

Have you ever heard a Christian describe themselves as one beggar telling the other beggars where he found bread? If you have then good for them. That attitude is so important because we are not to be judgmental, but we should humbly acknowledge we are all sinners. We were saved by grace, and we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Goodness Or Your Goodness? Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 4, 2008

We usually think of good as excellence, or good as effective purpose. Goodness has become individualized. We evaluate good or evil by evaluating the impact that one person has on other persons. When you and I determine good or evil, we compare imperfect p

Opening illustration: She thinks that because she made some bad choices in high school that a few actions make her a bad person. To look at her, she’s an all-American girl. She’s pretty, kind to small animals, lives in a nice home, drives a reliable car, and wears sensible shoes. But she thinks she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Set Us On Fire God!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 25, 2012

If we are to live lives that are pleasing and acceptable to God; if we are to carry out the purpose to which He has called us we need to a spiritual passion and to rekindle the fire. We need the power of God’s Holy Spirit to fall on us and set on fire.

“Set Us on Fire God!” I Thessalonians 5:19 Paul exhorted the Thessalonian Christians not to quench or extinguish the Holy Spirit. It’s easy for us to get sidetracked by the things of this world causing us to lose our passion for the things of God and allowing the flames of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: Since God Is For Us

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 9, 2025

In this passage, Paul asserts that nothing, including life's difficulties, can separate believers from God's love through Christ. It states that all things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose.

Sermon: Since God is for us, who can be successful against us Scripture Lesson: Romans 8:28-39 Amplified Bible “And we know with great confidence that God who is deeply concerned about us causes all things to work together as a plan for good for those who love God, to those who are called ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30, Romans 8:31-36, Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Methodist

High Hopes - Designed To Succeed - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Calo on Nov 29, 2012

High Hopes – God has high hopes for us who He designed to Succeed - background of the body – facts

The Body Beautiful Part 2 High Hopes Designed to Succeed We are in the midst of a new series, entitled “The Body Beautiful” The idea behind this series is to get us to the place where we not only have an understanding of the parts of the body and the reason for the Body of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: *other

Helping People Get Up Off The Mat When Life Gives Them A Body Slam

Contributed by David Haun on Feb 29, 2004

The sermon has two purposes: 1) It is possible to get back up when life slaps you down, and 2) to present a booklet we prepared to use in crisis calling. (Booklet subject enclosed)

HELPING PEOPLE UP OFF THE MAT WHEN LIFE GIVES THEM A BODY SLAM John 14:1-3 Hope Christian Church, February 22, 2004 Dr. David L. Haun Years ago I had a friend who loved nothing more than to go to wrestling matches. What he loved most was when one wrestler picked up his opponent and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ