Sermons on Purpose Of The Bible:

The Purpose Of Lazarus’ Death Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012

The death of Lazarus gave Jesus the opportunity to reveal Himself as the resurrection and the life. From what I see, there were seven purposes for Lazarus’ death.

We are going to spend 6 weeks in the 11th chapter of the Gospel of John. There are 6 great lessons that we can learn from Lazarus’ death and Jesus raising him from the dead. The death of Lazarus gave Jesus the opportunity to reveal Himself as the resurrection and the life. From what I see, there ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Exodus Is Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2010

Liturgy is play of a special kind, the play of a child dependent on God; the purpose of being led out of slavery is right worship as God wants it, for our good.

September 13, 2010 The Spirit of the Liturgy Memorial of S. John Chrysostom Jesus came to gather together the dispersed tribes of Israel, and not Israel only, but the whole world. This is why St. Paul was so insistent that there be no factions at the celebration of the Eucharist. In the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Unity And Purpose In The Church

Contributed by Anthony Lacy on Feb 23, 2011

A short message for any time of the year (but would be useful as a new year message) that draws the attention of believers to their responsibility to demonstrate the message of Christ in their local church.

Unity and Purpose. I feel drawn this morning to give a short message on Unity and Purpose in the Church of Jesus Christ. When thinking about this topic it prompted me to think about the word “Unity” and ask myself what it means. The dictionary defines unity as Concord; harmony; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: *other

God's Eternal Purpose

Contributed by John E Miller on Feb 14, 2012

What God secures for His own eternal pleasure is the greatest answer to the cross of Christ.

Ephesians ch.2 Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus contains three wonderful strands of teaching; firstly God’s view of the believers’ exalted position in His presence, secondly, his divinely revealed understanding of the church as Christ’s body and thirdly, how the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Plan And Purpose

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010

A review our the importance of using what God has given us for the purpose of growing and building up the church.

I. REVIEW FROM TODAY Where is Paul? Prison What has happened? Judaisers adding circumcision & other requirements to grace 3.2 (we do the same) READ PHIL 3:12 1. What had Paul not obtained? (Vs. 10) 2. What were 4 parts of vs. 10 3. Describe Godly perfection (12) – Phil 1.6 & Eph ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Pastor And His Purpose

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007

This message explores and attempts to dispell some myths regarding what a pastor should be about the ministry of doing.

(Opened with the "MeChurch" video - available from SermonSpice.com) Everyone has their own idea of what church should look like. What church should be like. How church should minister to their needs and the needs of those around them. So from time to time it is important to ask, what is the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:19-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Is Your Purpose?

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 5, 2009

What is your purpose? to GLORIFY; to LOVE; to SERVE. Everything has a season and purpose. This is ours.

2009.05.03.Sermon.What is your Purpose? By William Akehurst, BA HSWC What is your purpose? to GLORIFY to LOVE to SERVE Ecclesiastes 3:1, Matthew 5:16, 22:36-40, Romans 12, Romans 15:1-6, Psalm 22:23, 86:9, 86:12, Colossians 3:23-24 Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Set Purpose Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 25, 2006

"God’s determined purpose and foreknowledge." The New International Version calls it "God’s set purpose and foreknowledge." The King James Version calls it "the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God." Perhaps the best translation is the Revised

Proclaiming His Majesty Series 2006 God’s Set Purpose Acts 2:22-23 Story of the engineer who operated a drawbridge. Had to make a choice between his son or a train full of people. It has all the ingredients of a good sermon illustration. It is emotional. It is dramatic. It will break your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of His Grace!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 29, 2012

The purpose of God's grace in the life of a believer

Titus 2:11-14 KJV For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Purpose Of Evangelism. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 12, 2013

Our job, our task, our responsibility, our mission is to proclaim the gospel (To tell people what God has done for us).

Prospector and the cowboy-No, sir but I always wanted to. We need to be motivated! There is a story told about a man who was accused of some wrongdoing and was brought before a judge. When the judge asked if he had an attorney to represent him, the man answered, "No, I can't afford one." The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Of Service (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 21, 2013

You can't have evangelism without service and you can't have service without evangelism!

Mark 9:30-37 God's purpose to Seek and Save that which is Lost. The purpose of evangelism is to tell other about Christ, as someone told you. Don’t wait till you are standing by someone’s casket and wondering if they are saved or not….Found out today, asked them today!! The Purpose Of Service ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Of Worship (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 28, 2013

The truth is worship is not about us, it’s not about our likes or our dislikes, it’s not about who’s doing what or who’s not doing what. Worship is about God!

Purpose of Evangelism-To tell someone about Christ, like someone told you. Purpose of Servant Hood-To give a hand up instead of just a hand out! Matthew 4:10-Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Purpose-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 30, 2012

1 of 2. Every church has the same overall Purpose. We may have various means of fulfilling this Purpose, but the actual Purpose is the same. What is the purpose of this Church? Our Purpose is to...

OUR PURPOSE-I—Mark 12:28-31 & Matthew 28:18-20 We must ask ourselves, “What is my/the church’s Purpose anyway?” Our devotion to the Lord is sometimes not what it should be. Need: Every church including Needmore BC has the same overall Purpose... God’s love compels us To love, reach & nurture ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

For This Purpose He Came

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Mar 28, 2010

How do we look at the fickle crowd? can we join in their worship?

Concordia Lutheran Church Passion Sunday, March 28, 2010 For this purpose He came to this hour! John 12:20-43 † IN JESUS NAME † As we, like the crowd, cry out Hosanna, may we realize the depth of Christ’s passionate love for us, His people, which will drive Him to the cross, for the joy ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Purpose/Destiny I

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013

Our purpose and destiny should be Jesus

Mat 16:13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? Mat 16:14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. Mat 16:15 He saith unto them, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal