Sermons on Purpose Of The Flood:

The Purpose Of Our Trials

Contributed by Vincent Oliver on Apr 30, 2007

The lessons of Israel’s forty-year period of testing in the wilderness can serve to define and explain the trials and tests during our spiritual journey.

“The Purpose of Our Trials” Pastor V. P. Oliver Deuteronomy 8:2 (1-6) "And you shall remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not.” Because of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Thomas Norton on Jul 17, 2007

Understanding the purpose of God’s Word for Pastors and Christians

Have you felt lost and alone with little hope of understanding what you need to know and what you need to do? Where do you turn to under pressure and in distress when everything seems to be bearing down on you? We all are looking for answers on this planet with so many things that seem to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Purpose: Witness Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006

As the body of Christ, we witness because Jesus has commanded us, empowered us, and wants to use us.

Our Purpose: Witness Text: Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Rom. 10:14-15 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 28:18-20 2. Illustration: A man was talking with a friend about a statement another friend had written. He said, "I think it is a beautiful statement. I like the adjectives he uses, but I also want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Our Purpose: Worship Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006

As the Body of Christ we are to worship God because He, and He alone, is worthy of praise.

Our Purpose: Worship Text: Jn. 4:24; Eph. 5:19-20; Heb. 10:25 Introduction 1. Read Jn. 4:19-24 2. "Most people think of the church as a drama," Dr. James Kennedy said, "with the minister as the chief actor, God as the prompter, and the laity as the critic. What is actually the case is that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Methodist

Our Purpose: Fellowship Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006

Fellowship is a commitment to Christ and to one another.

Our Purpose: Fellowship Text: Acts 2:42; Phil. 1:5; Eph. 4:2-3 Introduction 1. Read Acts 2:42 2. Illustration: When Pliny was governor of Bithynia, he wrote a most interesting letter to the Roman Emperor Trajan, asking why Christians were being exterminated, and added: "I have been trying to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Methodist

Our Purpose: Discipleship Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 5, 2006

Christ has called us to make disciples of all nations.

Our Purpose: Discipleship Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction 1. Read Matthew 28:18-20 2. Illustration: At the close of life, the question will not be, "How much have you gotten?" but "How much have you given?" Not "How much have you won?" but "How much have you done?" Not "How much have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Purpose Of First John Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006

John gives us five reasons for his writing of the first letter of John.

INTRODUCTION TO FIRST JOHN Authorship and Date: Most scholars believe that the author of 1 John was the Apostle John. This was the universal belief of the early church. The many parallels of thought in the Gospel of John and the first epistle of John indicate a common authorship. Following ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Coming To Christ With Purpose

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 20, 2006

If you are going to receive anything from Christ, you are going to have to come to Him with purpose.

Mark 5:22-34 22 And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, 23 And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Purpose - The Indispensable Gift Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005

The marvelous gifts God gave to us on that first Christmas

(Based on a series by Paul Snoddy, Tri-Village Christian Church, Pataskala, OH) SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: LUKE 2:8-20 TITLE: “PURPOSE – THE INDISPENSABLE GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. The head of an executive search firm in Chicago uses a simple question to disarm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Spirit - The Purpose Of Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Aug 19, 2006

To see the Biblical purpose of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit – Part 2 1. The Purpose of the Holy Spirit We have already looked at the person of the Holy Spirit (the tape is available). Today we’ll look at His purpose or role, as described in the Scriptures. 2. Took Part in Creation Everyone thinks that God as Father was the one ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Becoming A People Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 26, 2006

Becoming People of Purpose for God

This morning we¡¦re going to begin a series I¡¦ve entitled: People of Purpose - We¡¦ll be looking at the purposes God has offered each of us. - Today I want to begin by laying the groundwork; by reflecting on the very nature of being purpose centered in our lives. - Let me begin with an exercise ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nature And Purpose Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 28, 2006

How many times do you question whether God causes suffering as a judgment? There are really four causes for suffering. Find out how God uses them for good.

Luke 13:1-5 There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And he answered them, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? 3 No, I tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pain Has A Purpose

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 13, 2006

We all know pain is going to be a part of life. The main question is "why". If I understand God’s purpose for pain I can deal with it.

March 12, 2006 Second Sunday in the Season of Lent -------------------------------------------------- Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Priorities, Principles, And Purpose

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 22, 2006

These are three powerful words, especially for young men and young ladies who have given their hearts and lives to the Lord and have said, “Here am I, Lord, use me.” Priorities, you have got to have priorities in your life. In proper order. Principles.

Dr. Falwell, speaker to Liberty University student body, faculty and staff Convocation in Vines Center – January 25, 2006 A little earlier before we came on the platform this morning, I asked Dr. Elmer Towns, who is seated here, “Elmer, when we co-founded Liberty University® thirty-five years ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

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