Sermons about Purpose Of John - SermonCentral.com

Why Is There Church?

Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 24, 2002

based on 94 ratings

| 15,853 views

What is the purpose of "church"?

Why is There Church A young man & friend were driving to a football game when they were hit by a semi. Both were knocked out and the car was thrown into the ditch. When the driver woke up, he realized he wasn’t too badly injured, but his friend was bleeding and in serious trouble. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25, Psalm 78:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 23, 2004

based on 66 ratings

| 11,091 views

Understanding the meaning of true worship will allow us to better serve God.

The Heart of Worship September 26,2004 Intro: There are many misunderstandings about what worship is and how we should worship. Some people believe that worship is music. Some think of worship as a weekly gathering of believers. Worship has a much deeper meaning. The heart of worship is the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Undignified

Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 14, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 6,041 views

We need to celebrate God and worship him without reservations.

“Undignified” Oct. 17,2004 2 Samuel 6:12-23 Intro: Ark has been gone from Jerusalem. It had been captured in battle by the Philistines. While in their possession, their false idol was struck down and a plague fell upon them. They sent it back to Israel where it was basically neglected until ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Snowmen

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 22, 2004

based on 45 ratings

| 4,577 views

Focus on the runway and you won’t melt

Spiritual Snowmen As we begin this passage of scripture, the Jews have just returned from 70 years of foreign captivity in Babylon. Unlike our county jail up in LaPorte with its jail ministry that provides Bibles to the prisoners, the Jews were not allowed to practice their religion or even read ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praise The King

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 1, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 3,255 views

Our purpose on this earth is to bring honor and glory to God.

Praise the King 09/05/04 Intro: Number 1 purpose of our life is to bring honor and glory to God. We are to live our lives so that they point to the glorious nature of God. Jesus lived his life to give glory to God. God glorified himself through Jesus. “Jesus replied, ‘If I glorify myself, my ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Toolbox

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 5, 2003

based on 35 ratings

| 16,587 views

The Church is God’s toolbox, used to fulfill His mission for the Kingdom.

GOD’S TOOLBOX Introduction: 1. Every Christian is not only needed, but vital to God’s purposes for the kingdom; the church represents God’s box of useful tools for His purpose and glory. 2. When Jesus was about to leave the earth, he gave his disciples a mission. Acts 1:8 "But you will receive ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Go Fishing...

Contributed by John Nadasi on Jan 20, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 6,276 views

A message addressing the reality of time catching up to our rural church. This is an initial call to embrace a paradigm shift within church and society. In order to speak to a new generation, we have to be willing to find new methods of communication.

Matthew 4:12-23 Paonia United Methodist Church January 23, 2005 “When the going gets tough, the tough go fishing” Can you remember back to when I gave you a message that Began with the words… Life is complicated? Well, this morning starts off with a similar statement. Life is rough. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

What We're About Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 2, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 3,573 views

Our core values as a church help us to understand why we exist and the things that are closest to our heart and upon which we build ministries and programs.

“What We’re About” August 7, 2005 Introduction: "Video clip of Simon Birch." It is the clip where Simon is in church and the pastor is going on about the announcements and he asked, "Does God really care about cookie sales?" For the next two weeks, we will be talking about what makes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

What We Are About Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 15, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 3,100 views

The core values of a church, help to define who you are and help the members to be investors not just consumers.

“What We’re About” August 14, 2005 Last week we began discussing our core values. What is it that makes us who we are. We defined core values as the stakes in the ground for our lives and that it was through these values that the heart of our church beats and the mission of our church is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Looking In Three Direstions

Contributed by John Beach on Aug 30, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 3,756 views

As a Christian serving and following the Lord, where do you see yourself 5 years from now? Still serving?

“LOOKING IN THREE DIRECTIONS” (I Thes.1:1-10) 7/15/2005 The background to this church and its beginning is found in Acts 17. Paul was humanly responsible for starting this church…and he only remained there for less than a month. But the church with its new converts took off at record speed…and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

More Heart Values

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 16, 2006

| 1,666 views

The final four values that shape our church and our Christian walk.

“More Heart Values” The Core of the Church August 20, 2006 Introduction: Last week we began looking at the foundation of the values and beliefs that shapes the core of LifeQuest. Today we want to continue that study looking at the final four core values of our church community and how they apply ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Place To Recover Series

Contributed by John Browning on Sep 5, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 4,886 views

Our church needs to be a place where broken people can recover.

Today’s message is about recovery from brokenness. This has been a strength of MCC and I hope it always is. Jesus loves and heals broken hearted people. Let’s be a church that He can use in this process. Our passage for today is Luke 15(11-24). (Read Passage) Being lost or losing something is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jeremiah's Temple Sermon

Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007

based on 50 ratings

| 32,027 views

Worship is not about appearing, it is an active, lively part of the complete sacrifice God desires from all who claim to be His.

Jeremiah’s Temple Sermon Jeremiah 7 Jeremiah wanted to know why…The temple in the Old Testament was characterized by beauty on the outside and on the inside. The temple had pure bronze columns, golden incense altars and lamp stands, wooden cherubim, each ten feet tall with outstretched wings. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-20, Jeremiah 7:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An "Under The Sun” View Of Church Series

Contributed by John Hubert on Mar 23, 2007

based on 9 ratings

| 4,867 views

Using the criticisms of the disillusioned church goer in Ecclesiastes, this message presents how Christians can grow as individuals and as a church.

Ecc 5:1-7 (ESV) Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil. (2) Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Church That Steps Out Series

Contributed by John Tung on Apr 25, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 5,098 views

A church has both an internal and an external ministry. We must be balanced and not self-absorbed.

A CHURCH THAT STEPS OUT Acts 5:12-16 John Tung, 4-22-07 I. Introduction The church should pray for people in crisis situations. The church should also pray for people in non-crisis situations, but certainly we as a church should also be praying for people who are in crisis situations. And that’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermons on Purpose Of John:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 24, 2002

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 23, 2004

Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 14, 2004

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 22, 2004

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 1, 2004

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 5, 2003

Contributed by John Nadasi on Jan 20, 2005

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 2, 2005

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 15, 2005

Contributed by John Beach on Aug 30, 2005

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 16, 2006

Contributed by John Browning on Sep 5, 2006

Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007

Contributed by John Hubert on Mar 23, 2007

Contributed by John Tung on Apr 25, 2007