Sermons on Purpose Of Ordinances:

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

Stop Making Excuses, It’s Time To Do God’s Work

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on May 20, 2013

The purpose of this message is to see the excuses Moses gave for not wanting to do God’s work, how God enabled him and to remind us of the one assignment our Lord Jesus Christ gave us to do and how we can do it without excuses.

Introduction: Often times, when the Lord ask us to do something, we give excuses why we cannot do it. We sometimes forget that whenever He gives us an assignment, he always provide the enablement. The purpose of this message is to see the excuses Moses gave for not wanting to do God’s work, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Anointed One Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jan 21, 2014

Jesus ushers in a new kingdom and, with it, a new purpose for His followers’ lives. A special sermon contribution from the SON OF GOD sermon packet for pastors, inspired by the SON OF GOD movie from Mark Burnett and distributed by 20th Century Fox.

We live in an age of rapid change. Our lives, our surroundings, our routines are constantly changing— sometimes so fast that we don’t even notice it; we can’t keep track; we can’t keep up. In the process, things that once were necessities to us become quaint, obsolete, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empowered For Kingdom Lifestyles Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

You can sum life in two words: faithfulness and fruitfulness. Every day we need to get up and say, “Lord, help me to be purely faithful that I may maximize my fruitfulness for your purpose.” Life is about being faithful and fruitful for the Lord

Empowered for Kingdom Lifestyles II Corinthians 8:1-12 I can sum life in two words: faithfulness and fruitfulness. Every day we need to get up and say, “Lord, help me to be purely faithful that I may maximize my fruitfulness for your purpose.” Life is about being faithful and fruitful for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Servant Suffers - He Is Forsaken Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 18, 2015

Sixth in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Arrives: He Is Forsaken. Our Lord's agony - the context, severity, source, purpose & our response to His agony.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 6: The Servant Suffers - He Is Forsaken Mark 14:32-42 I. Introduction A. We're continuing in our Passion Week series. We last found Jesus and His disciples in the Upper Room partaking of an Unforgettable Passover meal during ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Jephthah: Dealing With The Spirit Of Rejection

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

God Made Each Of Us For & with A Purpose. He designed each with specific skills, gifts & talents that are unique for the divine assignment & destiny He has placed within us. But there are Satanic spirits put on assignment to hinder us. One of such is the Spirit of Rejection.

JEPHTHAH: DEALING WITH THE SPIRIT OF REJECTION 1. Judges 11: 1 Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior, but he was the son of a prostitute. Gilead was the father of Jephthah. 2 And Gilead's wife also bore him sons. And when his wife's sons grew up, they drove Jephthah out and said ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-11, 1 Samuel 2:8

Denomination: Charismatic

It Is Time To Move Forward Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 1, 2019

The way we have acted in the past in our relationship with God changes as we grow and understand the purposes God has for us. We need to constantly keep our spiritual eyes open to the spiritual newness God has brought into our lives and then be open to transformation.

Jexit: Judah Comes Home It Is Time To Move Forward A sermon on Zechariah 8:1-23 There is an iconic image from the Vietnam War. It is of a 10 year old girl running towards the camera and screaming - she is one of many victims of a napalm bomb. Her clothes have been burnt completely off and she ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-23, Zechariah 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Mind Control Series

Contributed by James Hays on Apr 18, 2020

Last week we presented thoughts on making the most of our opportunities, redeeming the time because it is our purpose to be imitators of God in these uncertain times. Perhaps the greatest obstacle in redeeming our time for God is found in the realm of mind control. Who controls your mind?

Last week we presented thoughts on making the most of our opportunities, redeeming the time because it is our purpose to be imitators of God through these uncertain times. Perhaps the greatest obstacle in redeeming our time for God is found in the realm of mind control. Who controls your mind? ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Then The Law? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 27, 2018

Paul now shows the inferiority of the covenant of law-first in regard to 1) Its Purpose (Galatians 3:19a), then in regard to 2) Its Mediator (Galatians 3:19b-20), and finally in regard to 3) Its Accomplishment (Galatians 3:21-22)

On October 31, 1517, a young Augustinian Monk, schooled in the law, named Martin Luther, posted 95 Theses of concern to the church door in Wittenberg Germany. This act triggered the Reformation, as they were immediately translated and distributed across Germany in a matter of weeks. The Protestant ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19-22

Denomination: Other

A Christian Is... A Servant Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 10, 2015

Two questions: 1) Who should be servants? 2) How are they to be servants? (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., chapter 3, pgs. 41-49; and Rick Warren's book, A Purpose Driven Life, Day 33, pgs. 257- 264)

Introduction: A minister was approached one Sunday by a man who expressed a desire to be a member of the church where he preached. In his conversation with the preacher he said: “I want you to understand that I am a very busy man and don’t want to be called on for any service such as ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"how To Embrace Life's Many Challenges."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 16, 2022

"Embracing Life’s Many Challenges" powerfully reminds us that although life presents difficulties, it is through these challenges that we can experience profound growth, deepen our faith, and ultimately fulfill God's purpose for our lives."

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (James 1:2-4) (2) “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;” (3) “Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.” (4) “But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, James 5:7-11, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Ecclesiastes 3:17-22, Psalm 90:12, John 5:10-15, James 1:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hiding In The Church House Unnoticed Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 7, 2021

We tackle the group that Jesus refers to in the Sermon on the Mount as wolves in sheep's clothing. These are the one who work their way into the church congregation, get places of authority and then start sharing lies or half-truth about God or His Word for the purpose of deceiving you.

Introduction: Today, we are going to look at the final group of players whose purpose is to deceive you and me as we approach the end times. In previous weeks, we looked at the scoffer who gets the Christian to question God. And then we saw last week that Satan uses lawlessness to his advantage to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Our Identity In Christ (V): We Are Servants Of God”

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 2, 2021

Knowing who we are in Christ is vital. Without it, we can be confused, lost, and have no meaning and purpose in our lives, and therefore, fail to accomplish God's plans for us. This is the fifth/last sermon series on "Our Identity in Christ."

We have learned our four identities in Christ. Today I will share the fifth and the last one, which is we are servants of God. Many Christians think servants of God are Christians who receive special calls from God to carry certain missions whether to be missionaries, pastors, or teachers. Is that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:21, Luke 17:10, John 13:14, Matthew 6:33, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Galatians 2:20, 1 Peter 2:15-16, 1 Corinthians 7:22, Romans 6:22, Jude 1:1, Romans 1:1, Amos 3:7, Joshua 24:29, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Joshua 1:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter "messiah" Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 17, 2022

We have been exploring the names of Jesus over this Easter season and today we are going to look at Jesus as “Messiah.” The name Messiah = Christ = King = Anointed One! A name of Jesus packed with meaning and mission, purpose and the Love of God! All verified on Resurrection Sunday.

Video Transition: Life of Jesus from Son of God movie clip Series: Life of Jesus Thesis: We have been exploring the names of Jesus over this Easter season and today we are going to look at Jesus as “Messiah.” The name Messiah = Christ = King = Anointed One! A name of Jesus packed with meaning and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-30, John 1:41, John 3:16, John 4:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trap Of Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 9, 2021

Essential King Jesus in this passage is: Jesus distastes hypocrisy. May we honestly and prayerfully self-examine and we make changes to stomp out the hypocrisy in our minds, emotions, and bodies. We are not perfect, but on purpose hypocrisy has no place in our walk with Jesus.

ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: The Trap of Hypocrisy MARK 7:6-8 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 7:1-37 [5:00] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.7 INTRODUCTION… It’s a Trap “It’s a trap!” is a line from Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. The character Admiral Ackbar, while ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ