Sermons on Purpose Of The Flood:

From Plea To Purpose - New York City

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Nov 1, 2001

I want to share a brief follow up of what God is doing in New York City and among the churches...

From Pain to Purpose - New York City Pastor Fernando Cabrera, Ed.D New Life Outreach International Church (718)-562-2230 God often takes us out of the way places and events to teach us valuable lesson. I feel compel to share some things I believe God has impressed upon my heart. I do not claim ...read more

On Christ's Ascension - Find Your Purpose And Joy

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 12, 2004

Jesus gave his disciples a new sense of purpose, a new sense of joy, at his ascension.

Luke 24:44-53: ON CHRIST’S ASCENSION, FIND YOUR PURPOSE, AND FIND YOUR JOY In our country, and really all over the world, sports are a big thing. People like to be on teams – baseball teams, basketball teams. And if you’re on a team that’s winning, it’s even better. As your team heads for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53, Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

God Has Purpose For You! Pt. 1

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Oct 18, 2005

God has chosen this generation, though they appear defiant, disinterested, and dysfunctional to be a delivering generation of earthmovers like Othniel and Ehud in the book of Judges that will fulfill God’s purpose and plan to deliver an oppressed people.

Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church June 2002 This morning, I would like to concentrate on verse thirty-one of our text. For it is the foundation, in which I will elucidate and bring relevance by building from, to encourage our youth today, who are experiencing many ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:30-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Right Book, Right Place And Right Purpose

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 21, 2005

Knowing that you are in the right gives you peace, joy and assurance.

RIGHT BOOK, RIGHT PLACE AND RIGHT PURPOSE Psalm 119:11 "Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee." INTRODUCTION: Knowing that you are in the right gives you peace, joy and assurance. Let’s study about the 3-Right Factors of Psalm 119:11. I. RIGHT BOOK - "THY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving, Obeying, And Giving – Our Pentecost Purpose

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

Communion Meditation for June 4, 2006

how a worship service comes together as our service has today. As I considered this past week the various elements of today’s service, Janyce’s presentation about the community ministry of Common Grace which was scheduled back in February, Lindsey’s solo that again reminds us of the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Moving From Fatal Choices To Faithful Purpose

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 13, 2006

Our choices can defeat us but they do not have to cripple us

"Attention, shoppers: Welcome to today’s marketplace, where consumers face a bewildering variety of choices. In grocery, we have 24 different bagged lettuces, 100 cheeses -- 20 of them cheddar -- plus 30 kinds of muffins, 24 flavors of coffee sold in bulk and 80 varieties of cereal in just the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Our Purpose: Urging Each Member To Serve Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

3rd in 5-part series on casting vision and clarity for the purpose of our church.

“OUR PURPOSE: URGING EACH MEMBER TO SERVE THE LORD WITHIN THE CHURCH” Ephesians 4:11-16 INTRODUCTION: The story is told of a very large woman who attended a banquet and absolutely gorged herself on the buffet and afterwards felt very, very guilty. She said to her husband, "I shouldn’t of done ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Re-Establishing Evangelism As Our Primary Purpose Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 8, 2005

Evangelism is still the primary purpose of the church. It was important to Christ and should be important to those who claim to follow Him.

(The outline of this message comes from David Waddle, Sr. Pastor of Grace Heartland Church, Elizabethtown, KY, and a mentor to me in the ministry) SERIES: “THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH IN 2005” TEXT: MATTHEW 28:18-20 TITLE: “RE-ESTABLISHING EVANGELISM AS OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE” INTRODUCTION: A. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purpose #4: You Were Shaped For Serving Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

This sermon deals with the #4 purpose

Mathew 20:20-28 Purpose #4: You Were Shaped For Serving God Introduction A. Who here will have the highest ranking in heaven? B. Maybe it will be me. The pastor. A Pastor is close to God right? C. Maybe it will be one of the Elders; after all they are the head of the church? D. Maybe it will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Formed To Be Friends Of God - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 26, 2004

Jesus said that we’re His friends... but what do friends of God do???

OPEN: Friendship is an elusive commodity. I have sought quotes and illustrations on this topic and found only a few observations I found to be enlightening… but the few that I did find were enlightening: One Native American Indian Tribe described a friend as: “someone who carries my sorrows on his ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of Our Freedom (Pastor Jose Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 27, 2007

How to enjoy the benefits of freedom and stand firm in Christ.

Gal 5:1-6 Christ has set us free so that we may enjoy the benefits of freedom. So keep on standing firm in it, and stop attaching yourselves to the yoke of slavery again. 2 Listen! I, Paul, am telling you that if you allow yourselves to be circumcised, Christ will be of no benefit to you. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ-Likeness Remains Our Presdestined Purpose

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Mar 10, 2007

The goal of all discipleship is to create Christ-likeness in believers.

CHRIST-LIKENESS REMAINS OUR PREDESTINED PURPOSE Romans 8:28-39 By late Spring, 1864, the American Civil War reached a military impasse that compromised President Lincoln’s re-election. He wrote a note to that effect, then filed it. General Sheridan’s victories in the Shenandoah Valley and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heroes #5: Daniel's Purpose, Purity And Promotion Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 2, 2008

The Bible says that the people who know God will be strong and have great adventures. Daniel and his three friends’ lives are an example for us to how we can have our own excellent adventures in God.

HEROES #5: DANIEL’S PURPOSE, PURITY AND PROMOTION OPENING HUMOUR: Talk about wedding yesterday. Three weeks after her wedding day, Joanna called her pastor in hysterics. She was crying, “Pastor, John and I had our first fight together! It was awful. What am I going to do?" The pastor, leaning ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-17

Denomination: *other

Clarifying Our Mission And Purpose, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008

Unless we know who we are, where we are going and who we are trying to minister to, how can we fulfil our mission as a church family?

What are we aiming for? Clarifying our mission and purpose Part 2 Review: Write down on a paper, last weeks main point of the message. Put your name at the top of the paper and pass it forward. The main thrust of the message was, Do we know who we are as a church? What do we stand ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Mennonite

What Is Our Main Purpose As A Youth Group?

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 18, 2008

What kind of people does it take to make a strong & effective youth ministry?

What kind of people does it take to make a strong & effective youth ministry? What do they look like? Carry a Bible with them regularly. Bring notebook to take notes on messages. Have a great desire to be involved. Who is the most important person in a youth meeting? The new ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational