Sermons on Purpose Of Passover:

Church 12 Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012

The Church is needed by us all and the Bible gives 12 reasons why we all need The Church. These 12 can be broken down into three focuses of God – Upward – Inward - Outward.

Open with video for Father’s Day: Series: The Church Sermon: The Church 12 pt 2 Tag line - 12 reasons why we all need The Church of Jesus Christ active in our lives. Scripture Text: Hebrews 10:23-25: 23Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Last Supper To The Arrest In Gethsemane.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 14, 2022

Over against and alongside the manipulation of Satan, there was another plan being worked out, this time by God. This was the plan of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who is, after all, the fulfillment of the Passover.

FROM THE LAST SUPPER TO THE ARREST IN GETHSEMANE. Luke 22:14-53. “When the hour was come,” we read, “Jesus sat down with the twelve apostles.” Jesus was in complete control as He expressed His desire to share the Passover with His disciples before He suffered. “For,” He said, “I will not any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Kingdom Church

Contributed by John Boquist on Jul 19, 2008

The church today is tasked with advancing the Kingdom of heaven, here’s how.

Being a Kingdom Church Matthew 16:13-20 Almost sixty years ago, our nation was shocked by the sudden death of our president, Franklin D. Roosevelt. We all remember the somber pageantry and mood in our nation Ronald Reagan died. But this was far more momentous because our nation was in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Destiny Of The Redeemed Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 10, 2004

in our text for today, we are reminded God’s original purpose for man, how God’s purpose was marred by sin, and how God’s purpose has been restored in Jesus Christ.

THE DESTINY OF THE REDEEMED Hebrews 2:5-9 Genesis 1:26-27 says, “Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness: let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Heavenly Minded, Earthly Good Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2003

Introductory sermon to a series on the Purpose-Driven Life: the world says life’s purpose is having things or impressing people. But we are empowered when we use our lives for the purposes for which they are intended.

The choir began to sing, “This earth is not my home”, and I began to be uncomfortable. The more they chanted, the more I squirmed. “This earth is not my home, I am a stranger here, but I am bound for heaven, whence I shall never roam.” Well, yes and no. It is true that this earth is not our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday?? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 29, 2011

The significance of what we call Good Friday is what actually happened and for what purpose!

If we look in the Bible, no matter which translation, we will not find the words “Good Friday”. The words Christmas and Trinity are also not in the Bible, does it mean we should ignore them? Absolutely not! Christmas, The Trinity, Good Friday, and even the word Easter are just words we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-66

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mount Of Olives – The Priority Of The Great Commission (12/12) Series

Contributed by Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandes on Oct 12, 2020

The urgent task and maximum priority of the Church is the fulfillment of our Lord’s final instruction. The Way of the Cross does not end at the crucifixion or with the resurrection. It ends 50 days after Passover with the Great Commission. We bleed evangelism.

Message by Eddie Fernandes (Click series title) Introduction We end a 12-week journey today. We have been in a 3-month study on the Stations of the Cross. We did not follow the traditional 14 stations. We will also not end at Calvary, as most traditions do. Let me remind you of the 11 places we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Planned For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 13, 2004

One of the 40 Days of Purpose sermons, in the program based on Rick Warren’s book "The Purpose Driven Life."

Not long ago I read an amazing story. A man named Bill Mallory traveled to India to discover the purpose of life. But he didn’t find the answer there. So after returning to the United States, he noticed a sign at Chevron gas station that simply said, “As you travel, ask us.” So every ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Were Fashned For Serving God

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 20, 2003

Fourth message on how we are shaped for God’s purpose adapted from Rick Warren "Purpose Driven Life."

YOU WERE FASHIONED FOR SERVING GOD Eph. 2:20 Did you know that in 1977 Elvis Presley died of obesity and drug dependency at 42? An interview with his wife, Priscilla, she said: “Elvis never came to terms with who he was meant to be or what his purpose in life was. He thought he was here for a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Nihilism Is Not Practical

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 29, 2008

Life is not meaningless, we gain meaning in life through the person of Jesus Christ.

In college one of the jobs I had was working in a medical file warehouse. Talk about mundane, boring, monotonous. These were huge warehouses that contained millions of files from hospitals all over the San Francisco Bay Area. I did one of three things: I pulled a file for a patient in a hospital ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 3 Dimensions Of God’s Faithfulness

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 25, 2013

A) GOD BELIEVES IN US B) GOD BACKS US C) GOD BLESSES US

THE 3 DIMENSIONS OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS OUTLINE A) GOD BELIEVES IN US 1. God believes in our FUTURE 2. God believes in our FAITHFULNESS 3. God believes in our FRIENDSHIP B) GOD BACKS US 1. God backs us with His PRESENCE 2. God backs us with His PROTECTION 3. God backs us ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Will You Do With What You Have Heard-Easter Sunday

Contributed by Walter Troup on Apr 21, 2019

Many people have heard the Bible story of Jesus being put on the cross, then three days later be raised from the grave. What was the purpose of all of this? And once the purpose is revealed, what will you do with it?

This weekend we are celebrating Easter. Now the word Easter is not found in the Bible, but we know this day as Resurrection Day. This is the day in which we celebrate Jesus being raised from the dead three days later after he was put to death on a cross. As Christians, we know that this day is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:9, John 1:29, 1 Peter 1:19-20, Luke 22:42, Luke 23:46, Luke 23:44-45, Matthew 12:38-40, Matthew 27:62-63, Matthew 28:1-10, Romans 1:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Made The Devil

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 2, 2001

God’s purposes in the Creation of others

WHY GOD MADE THE DEVIL TEXT: EZEK 28:14-19 INTRO: Some will ask, If God made every thing, why did he make evil? 1. What is evil? Ans: The opposite way from God’s way. 1 John 3:4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. 2. Who is the Author ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Someone Turned The Lights On Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 29, 2002

Jesus has given us purpose.

SOMEONE TURNED THE LIGHTS ON Acts 26:1-18 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Evangelism: JESUS BROKE THE POWER OF DARKNESS SO ALL CAN LIVE IN THE LIGHT. Pr: JESUS HAS GIVEN US PURPOSE. ?: What? What is our purpose? KW: Objectives TS: We will find in our study of Acts 26:16-18, three objectives we are to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Building Up Christians

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002

Our Purpose - Building Up Christians

Our Purpose - Building Up Christians 5-5-02 Ephesians 4:11-16 The Last Few weeks we have been learning how to build a strong Godly church and its purpose in our community. The questions we are asking are: "Why does the church exist? What is our purpose Here in Hermosa ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational