Sermons on Purpose Of The Church:

The Church Series

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 10, 2001

We, as the church (world-wide church), need to become a community.

INTRODUCTION: We are continuing our series on names or titles for the church. So far we have covered the church being: a LightHouse, a Bride, a Body, an Army, and this morning, a Community. A while back someone told me of a “block party” they participated in. The whole block organized a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Promises...purpose Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2015

There is purpose in Jesus Christ. The purpose that this world is needing.

God’s promises..Purpose Selected Scriptures Introduction- We have been in a series called God’s promises. We have looked at God’s faithfulness. His faithfulness to us and His expectation that we will be faithful to Him. We looked at God’s wisdom. God gives us wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Nazarene

No Pain, No Gain - The Story Of The Laodicean Church

Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 22, 2007

A historical look at the church of Laodicea, with present day application.

Laodicea: Revelation 3:14-18 Laodicea. What thoughts does this conjure up in your mind? It is a word that we like to throw around as a people. Whenever things are not as we feel they should be, we blame it on being the Laodicean Church, and possibly this is quite true. This morning I would like ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Church Ought To Make Us Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 9, 2020

Over the past month and a half, I guess the best one-word description as to how I have been feeling is “uncomfortable.” Covid 19 has made me feel uncomfortable.

Introduction Over the past month and a half, I guess the best one-word description as to how I have been feeling is “uncomfortable.” Covid 19 has made me feel uncomfortable. Anne and I enjoyed going out to eat after church, but recently we have been confided to eating in our car. That is not nearly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Putting The You In Church Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Why fellowship is a part of God’s purpose for the believer in Christ.

Putting the “You” in Church Eph 4:11-16; Heb 10:24-26 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: I remember the words like they were spoken yesterday. I can remember exactly where I was sitting in my eighth grade social studies class as I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ilife, Part 2

Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 5, 2009

In this sermon, Dino Rizzo explains and projects his vision for the ministries of Healing Place Church, showing how God’s will for the church has played itself out in their church’s history.

I’m excited about this series. I’ve been looking forward to this Sunday because we’re going to do something we have never done before. We’re gonna to look back and we’re going to give you a gift that I think is gonna bless you. But we’re going to enter into a series called iLife. And we’re gonna ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who We Are & What We Do Series

Contributed by Simon Taylor on Feb 27, 2009

Although discussing our own vision, the points are general about the purpose and function of ’church’.

Good morning and welcome to the first exemplar study from New Study Church. I’m really quite excited about today. This is the start of something completely new. Over the summer I’ve felt a lot of things laid on my heard and I want to share some of them with you over the next few sessions. Just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Which Way Do We Go From Here?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010

My first sermon of 2010 on vision and mission

(Slide 1) This time of year, as we are all very much aware, is about new resolutions to change something, eating habits and weight; spending habits and debt; spiritual habits and faith. It is also a time of transition. The calendar that we use day in and day out and year in and year out, is about ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Growth And Health Of A Living Church

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 23, 2021

The living Church is the one that is healthy and growing. The healthy Church is the one living for the Lord and fulfilling His purpose as a Church.

The Growth and Health of a Living Church Study Text: Revelation 3:1-6 Introduction: - The situation with the Church at Sardis, is the true picture of what can happen to a Church when they forget where they have come from, where they are going, and what their purpose as a Church is. - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purpose And Power Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 30, 2021

Lukes gives a snapshot into the purpose and power of Jesus and the gospel

Introduction Whenever we gather together on Sunday as a church, it is to worship our God and Lord Jesus Christ.  The Church is known as the Bride of Christ.  It is our solemn duty, it is our great privilege, it is the very least we can do to exalt and praise the One worthy of all power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-19

Denomination: Brethren

Passionate Purpose Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 3, 2017

A PASSIONATE PURPOSE AT THE CORE OF OUR BEING DRIVES OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS.

Passionate Purpose 2/19/17 Ephesians 2:8-10 INTRODUCTION Great Moments in the NBA Asleep on the bench Carmelo Anthony Vince Carter Andre Iguodala Chris Kaman Great Moments in Church Asleep in the row Alan Hirsch is an Australian missiologist, author, and thought leader in the missional church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Purpose Of The Gifts

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013

Spiritual gifts are abilities given to us apart from our first birth. They equip us to function as members of the body of Christ. Our spiritual gifts, though different, are all useful so we can work together to serve God and each other. We are ide

The purpose of the gifts Spiritual gifts are abilities given to us apart from our first birth. They equip us to function as members of the body of Christ. Our spiritual gifts, though different, are all useful so we can work together to serve God and each other. We are identified as believers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Charismatic

Growing On Purpose

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 24, 2001

Anytime we get close to Jesus the devil will throw a fit

April 22, 2001 Sand Flat Baptist Church David Yarbrough Growing On Purpose Mark 9:2-29 Illustration: We often fail to consider the gradual, cumulative effect of sin in our lives. In Saint Louis in 1984, an unemployed cleaning woman noticed a few bees buzzing around the attic of her home. Since ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship On Purpose Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021

Worship is so much more than singing a song, the style of music, or our even own preferences; it’s about our heart-attitude before God. There are many elements to worship; but they all serve to honor and glorify God and edify others.

This morning, we’re going to continue our series on the five purposes of the church by looking at worship. In the song “The Heart of Worship,” Matt Redman sings, “I’ll bring You more than a song, for a song in itself is not what You have required. You search much deeper within, through the way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-21, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living On Purpose

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 1, 2007

The question has haunted many in the nightmares of ruptured families. Or, as members of the body of Christ we have often been searching while questions keep jumping out at us repeatedly. “Why am I here? What is my purpose?

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Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Salvation Army