Sermons on Purpose Of The Flood:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who Am I, And What Is My Purpose? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

Well today through this passage of scripture, my prayer is that you may be encouraged, and then take it and apply it to your life and leave with a different outlook on your life, after you find out who you are, and what your purpose is.

Who am I, and what is my Purpose? Am service August 31st 2008 1 Peter 2:9-10 Introduction A beggar lived near the king’s palace. One day he saw a proclamation posted outside the palace gate. The king was giving a great dinner. Anyone dressed in royal garments are welcome. The beggar went on his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

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

Your Life's Purpose - Exodus Part 4 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

A sermon explaining how everything begins with worship in God's great plan.

INTRODUCTION • How important is worship? • There is nothing more important. • All God does begins with worship…not activity. • Worship is not singing songs…but surrendering to God. • Healing, deliverance, destiny all here. I. HIS POWER IN PEOPLE • ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our God Given Purpose: Suffer For Jesus Series

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Nov 24, 2009

Jesus Christ provides us with our purpose and the power to accomplish our purpose.

Colossians 1:24-2:7 Good morning and welcome to our continuing journey together through the book of Colossians. If you recall, the book of Colossians is actually a letter that Paul wrote while in prison and he wrote it to the Christian Church in Colosse. Paul had never been to Colosse but he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Tola And Jair: When The Purpose Gets Lost Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 26, 2009

GOD IN HIS DELIVERANCE STORY IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING CHARACTER IN US, EVEN AT THE PRICE OF PAIN.

Tola and Jair: When the Purpose gets Lost Judges 10:1-16 8/16/09 INTRODUCTION My older sister Sue is panicked by mice. She lives in an old farm house, next door to the house we grew up in. One night she went into her kitchen and saw a mouse scury underneath the pantry door. Wanted it ...read more

Scripture: Judges 10:1-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Economic Empowerment Part 2: Prosperity With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This is the second in a series of messages on godly finances, specifically how people move past a poverty mindset to a prosperity mindset.

 I realize that this series makes people nervous  I’ve preached ____ messages and need to bring a balanced diet  I realize these are not heaven or hell issues  But, I want to see you prosper in all ways • You don’t do yourself any favors if you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational