Sermons on purpose of trials:

The Purpose Of Marriage: 3 Changes We Discover Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

God has a purpose for marriage that is very different than what we initially realize.

Marriage is God's tool for producing a change in the life of two people. He uses marriage to reshape the rough edges in our character. He uses marriage to reorient our selfishness. He uses marriage to reform our spiritual perspectives. Through the relationship of marriage, we will be reshaped, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:8

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 2019 - One Plan - Two Purposes Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 11, 2019

The Lord and Joseph had the same plan; that Joseph and Mary would go to Bethlehem. But, they each had a different purpose for the trip.

Advent 2019 – One Plan, Two Purposes Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Luke 1:3-4, John 1:1, John 1:14, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 55:8-9, Luke 2:29-32, Ephesians 5:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Cross Purposes 6: New Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019

Jesus died AS A MAN to give life TO HUMANITY. Christ is the new Adam. New identity in Christ.

CROSS PURPOSES 6: NEW LIFE IN CHRIST In our study, “Cross Purposes,” we have asked, “Why did Jesus die on the cross?” The answer is multi-faceted, and every angle we take yields profound insight into the grace of God: The cross demonstrates the love of God. The cross is God’s answer to human ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21, Romans 3:23, Hebrews 2:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord's Prayer - His Purpose Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018

An 8 week series examining the heart of the Lord's Prayer

Bent into Shape – His Purpose 5/5/18 Matthew 6:11 Sunday AM Our Father in heaven – Our eternal, holy, sovereign daddy in whose presence I enter and on whose lap a crawl up on.… Hallowed be Your name – may Your name be revered and set apart in me and thru me – and set apart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen For God's Eternal Purpose

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 20, 2020

Election--God's choice--for the purpose of bringing salvation to the world. Election, not as a theological term, but as Paul illustrates from OT people. Fulfill our purpose: to display God's glory and bring others to Christ.

CHOSEN FOR GOD’S ETERNAL PURPOSE--Romans 9:1-26 ***Jimmy and Billy were brothers, born more than ten years apart. Jimmy seemed successful from an early age, graduating from the United States Naval Academy, and serving in the Navy before going home to the family business. Billy tried college, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Holy Bible: Its Subject, Purpose, And Revelation

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 10, 2021

This is the first message in a series on Basic Christian doctrine, being an introductory look at what real Christianity is all about, starting with the central theme and purpose for the existence of God's Holy Word.

I am convinced that the average "follower of Jesus Christ" does not have a clue as to what he or she believes concerning the authority and inspiration of Holy Scripture, the person and nature of God, the person, work, and Lordship of Jesus Christ, the work and mission of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21, Romans 1:18-20, Isaiah 9:6-7, Revelation 19:15-16, Psalm 2:1-11, Colossians 1:16-17, John 1:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Genesis 1:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing God’s Purpose For Your Life Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 31, 2020

Most people never discover the true purpose for their lives. In the text. Philippians 3:12-14. we have a revelation of what life is all about. This message examines 4 points of understanding that undergirds a meaningful Christian life.

We are progressing in a study of Philippians; our text today is in chapter 3. In this chapter we are given a revelation of what life is all about. Sadly, most people never discover the true purpose of their lives. In fact, most Christians never grasp it. They often pursue the same goals that the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29, Philippians 2:12, Amos 6:1, Revelation 3:16-17, James 1:23-25, Hebrews 12:1-5, 1 John 2:15-17, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Luke 12:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Fulfilling God's Purpose For You Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 15, 2021

After a long night of healing at Peter's house, Jesus rose early to pray about his purpose and priorities. Our purpose is to a) embody the kingdom of God, and b) find our unique God-given purpose.

FULFILLING GOD’S PURPOSE FOR YOU—Mark 1:29-45 ***A man in Kanpur, India holds the Guinness World record for the longest ear hair. He had set the previous record of 5.2 inches, but 5 years later, he more than doubled his record with a length of 11 inches. One of his relatives praised his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Renewing Our Consecration To God’s Purposes Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 19, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 8:9-13 focuses on the importance of Christians being on task and fulfilling their God-given calling in life. This remnant of Jews suffered unnecessary troubles when neglecting their God-given assignment but blessing as they obeyed.

Intro Our text today begins in Zechariah 8:9 with the words: “Thus says the Lord of hosts: 'Let your hands be strong.’”i The word translated strong is chazaq. It means “to be strong, be courageous, be firm, be resolute.”ii God used this word three times when commissioning Joshua for the task of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-23, John 6:38, Philippians 3:1-14, Ezra 5:1, 1 Kings 11:14, Jeremiah 24:9, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 25:14-30, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Purposeful Faith – (Makabuluhang Pananampalataya) Part_4 Series

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Oct 15, 2020

Ano ang Purposeful-Faith? (makabuluhang pananampalataya) Makabuluhang pananampalataya, Ay hindi patungkol sa ating sarili. What can I gain? What can I have? What can I receive? What blessing I have? It’s all about for God and Others.. Nothing for us actually.

9-27-20 Purposeful Faith – (Makabuluhang Pananampalataya) (Part4) Introduction: Ano ang Purposeful-Faith? (makabuluhang pananampalataya) Makabuluhang pananampalataya, Ay hindi patungkol sa ating sarili. What can I gain? What can I have? What can I receive? What blessing I have? It’s all about ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13, Romans 8:28, Matthew 16:25, Romans 8:17, Romans 8:35, Romans 8:37, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Have We Been Chosen For A Specific Purpose?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 27, 2023

You may never know when you will be picked, or chosen, to do or be in a position of prominence. The outcome of that said choosing will depend upon the state of your heart.

In this chapter, the king chooses a new queen. In Chapter 1, King Ahasuerus, had a party to show off his queen, Vashti. She refused so the king banished her and stripped her royalty. After banishing Vashti, the king sent officers out to gather fair young women of all the lands to choose a new ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon - God’s Instructions For Purposeful Living

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 11, 2025

Some people live on purpose and some just respond to what the world delivers. A “life of purpose” is not something you do or something you have automatically, it is choices that each of us make. Living a life of purpose guides all our choices and shapes the direction of our life.

Sermon – God’s Instructions for Purposeful Living Scripture - Psalms 1:1-6 AMP, “Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked [following their advice and example], Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit [down to rest] in the seat ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Romans 10:17, Psalm 119:103-105

Denomination: Methodist

Equipped For A Purpose. Luke 10:30-37

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 6, 2024

A message of hope with the direction of being compassionate in our daily walk.

"Equipped for Compassionate Purpose" Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Life Of Purpose By Pst. Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 2, 2024

But in order to fulfill that purpose, we must first discover it. We must take the time to listen to the voice of God speaking to our hearts, guiding us along the path that he has laid out for us.

Living a Life of Purpose Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, today I want to talk to you about the importance of living a life of purpose—a life that is guided by faith, driven by passion, and fueled by a sense of mission. In the book of Jeremiah, chapter 29, verse 11, we find these ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gods Purpose Of Grace: Election And Eternal Security Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 14, 2022

Election is God’s purpose and initiative in man’s salvation. God is the one who acts. God’s initiative is there in revelation of His Word and in redemption. We balance election with human freedom.

There is the funny story that a man died and went to heaven only to find out that heaven was divided into two groups. There was the predestination group whose main emphasis was God chose me. Then there was the free will group that emphasized their choice in coming to God. When he realized he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, John 10:28-30

Denomination: Baptist