Sermons on purpose of miracles:

On The Verge Of A Miracle

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 22, 2006

We are on the verge of receiving God’s blessings and miracles in our lives, but there is something we must do first.

Please turn to the fourth book of the New Testament, JOHN 5:1-9. That will be our main text for today. ‘Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. Now there is, in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate, a pool which in Aramaic is called Bethesda, and which is surrounded by five ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: *other

The Miracle Of The New Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 1, 2005

God offers us new life, a new relationship with him, and a new experience of forgiveness. Discoving the miracle of the new is one way we prepare for the coming of the Lord

Mark 1:1-8 “The Miracle of the New” INTRODUCTION New items are attractive to us. We like the smell of a new car, and the fit of a new outfit. Even though some assembly may be required, we want new toys, and we are willing to buy the dozens of batteries that are needed for our new electrical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Miracle Of Anticipation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 1, 2005

One of the most wonderful gifts of God is the gift of anticipation (hope). Anticipation transforms our waiting into a wonder filled experience.

Mark 13:24-37 “The Miracle of Anticipation” INTRODUCTION Waiting is often the bane of our existence—waiting in an endless line, waiting while caught in traffic, waiting while someone gets ready. Waiting, however, with anticipation brings spice to our lives—waiting to open Christmas gifts, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Miracle Of Light Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2005

One of the great gifts that God gives us is light--light for our world and our spirits. We celebrate this gift at Christmas

John 1:6-8, 19-38 “The Miracle of Light” INTRODUCTION I’m not sure that Thomas Edison had any idea how his invention of the incandescent light bulb would change and revolutionize our lives. Now, we have light everywhere; we find it difficult to escape from light. People call it light ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Miracle Of The Ordinary Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2005

God called an ordinary girl to be the Mother of God. Mary’s call emphasizes the truth that God uses the ordinary to accomplish extraordinary things.

Luke 1:26-38 “The Miracle of the Ordinary” INTRODUCTION As Christians, other Christians sometimes intimidate us. So often we are challenged to emulate extraordinary Christians. “Be more like St. Paul the first missionary to the gentiles and firebrand Christian,” we are told. We have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Birthing A Miracle Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Jan 4, 2007

On the Road to Bethlehem is a series leading up to Christmas day. Based on a series by Jim Bradford this is a historical look at Bethlehem that helps us bury our past, build our future, and birth a miracle in our lives.

Part 3 of 3 - On the Road to Bethlehem Birthing a Miracle 3 part series… on the way to Bethlehem… Mark spiritual encounter points as we prepare out hearts for the entrance of Jesus in powerful ways into our lives as we approach this Christmas! Micah 5:1-5 1 Marshal your troops, O city of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will It Take A Miracle? Series

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 10, 2005

Today we are going to see Jesus Christ do something miraculous, and we will see how our perspective determines our response, or how our response gives away our perspective, which ever you prefer.

WILL IT TAKE A MIRACLE? Mark 8:1-21 INTRO: Last October, the miraculous occurred. The Anaheim Angels beat the San Francisco Giants 4 games to 3 to win the World Series. It was miraculous because the Angels have been playing major league baseball for 42 years, and had never even been to the World ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey Is A Miracle

Contributed by Byron Maynard on May 24, 2005

We ask God to work miracles in our lives, but have you ever considered that God’s daily activity, His divine intervention, is a miracle in itself?

The Journey IS The Miracle! Your life’s Journey is a constant miracle from God Text: Exodus 14 - Exodus 17 by Pastor Byron Introduction: We ask God to work miracles in our lives, but have you ever considered that God’s daily activity, His divine intervention, is a miracle in itself? The miracle ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Is A Miracle?”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005

Using Jesus’ miracle at Cana to describe God’s miracles as a whole

“What is a Miracle?” John 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION: The story of Jesus turning water into wine is the first recorded miracle He ever performed. QUOTE: Comedian Mark Lowry said, “I think that it is great that Jesus’ first miracle wasn’t raising the dead, or giving sight to the blind, but His first ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracle Of Christmas

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

Christ came to deliver us from our shame, fears and guilt.

The Miracle of Christmas By Fernando Cabrera Luke 1:1-80 1. Take away your Shame a. We find that there was a private, silent, almost undetectable pain in the life of this precious couple Zecharias and Elizabeth – SHAME i. 1:25 “This is the way the Lord has dealt with me in the days when He looked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reaching For A Miracle Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004

5th in series "Miracles in Matthew." Jairus Daughter and the Woman with a blood disorder illustrate how we must reach out in faith for a miracle.

A man fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. The following conversation ensued: "Is anyone up there?" "I am here. I am the Lord. Do you believe me?" "Yes, Lord, I believe. I really believe, but I can’t hang on much longer." "That’s all right, if you really believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Makings Of A Miracle Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004

7th in the series "Miracles in Matthew." The feeding of the multitude teaches us how we can be a part of God’s miraculous work.

Intro Hattie May Wiatt lived near a church where the Sunday School was very crowded, one day the pastor, Russel Conwell found her crying outside the building because there was no room inside and he told her that one day when they had raised enough money they would have buildings big enough to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Miracle Of Life

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 23, 2004

Death cannot hold a believer, God holds your life in His hands. Getting people to believe in their God , in His word.A Testimony of Life.

The Miracle of Life Have you ever seen a pitcher of warm water turn to Ice, how about seeing cancer disapear, prophecys fullfilled, have you ever been pronounced dead yet still alive, have you ever been told that you have, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

What A Miracle

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 16, 2004

Up to this point Luke does not give us any indication what those miraculous signs and wonders may have been. But now, as we come to chapter 3, we have an account of one of them, it is the story of the lame man who was healed at the Beautiful Gate of the

WHAT A MIRACLE! Acts 3:1-10 Luke described the early church by saying, Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles Acts 2:43. Up to this point Luke does not give us any indication what those miraculous signs and wonders may have been. But now, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Miracle In Cana.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 8, 2003

When God created the world, he created certain laws and when we see these certain laws, it is God’s usual action. I mean by usual actions, that when an apple turns lose its tree, it falls to the ground. That is called the law of gravity and it is God’s us

The miracle in Cana. John 2: 1 -- 11. 11/09/03 When God created the world, he created certain laws and when we see these certain laws, it is God’s usual action. I mean by usual actions, that when an apple turns lose its tree, it falls to the ground. That is called the law of gravity and it is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist