Sermons on Purpose Of Trials:

Purpose Is Determined By Perspective Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008

Living with an Eternal Perspective changes how we live. When we are oblivious to the end of our lives and to the shortness of our days, we live as if there is no tomorrow.

PDL: Your Purpose is Determined by Your Perspective 1. Introduction: a. Review i. Last week we looked at “why you need a purpose in life.” We examined some of the principles for having a purpose. ii. .Things like 1. “we cannot understand or attain our purpose in life apart from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

It Is The Lord's Purpose That Prevails

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 26, 2008

Pentecost 5(B) - It is the Lord’s purpose that always prevails. As mankind is often challenged to understand, then our God diplays his mighty power.

“IT IS THE LORD’S PURPOSE THAT PREVAILS” (Outline) June 15, 2008 -- PENTECOST 5 -- Job 38:1-11 INTRO: The pride of man ruined God’s perfection created in the Garden of Eden. They took the fruit and they ate. They put themselves in the place of God. After thousands of years and ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul's Purpose And Passion Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 28, 2008

This sermon looks at the profile of Paul and unpacks his life past and present seeking his purpose and passion.

Pauls purpose and passion Romans 1:1 - 17: Series: On the road through Romans. Background: Over the next few months we are going to be travelling on the road to Rome through the book of Romans, as we do we will be stopping off on route to take in the sights. The book of Romans was written by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Being A People Of Purpose!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 30, 2008

We are a people of purpose. That perfect purpose is the Will of God. In this outline we point out the purpose of our Christian walk and live.

BEING A PEOPLE OF PURPOSE! We are a people of purpose. That perfect purpose is the Will of God. In this outline we point out the purpose of our Christian walk and live. I. A people of Prayer. 1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-7

God's Purpose For You

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Feb 3, 2008

We all realize that God has a will for our lives, but this message takes a deeper look at what God’s purpose is for us.

God’s Purpose for You By Pastor Donny Granberry 1 Peter 2:9 NIV But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Contrary to some people way of thinking, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Purpose In Mercy Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

God is faithful in the execution of his plan of salvation. Paul deals with ethnic Israel.

This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as offspring. INTRODUCTION ROMANS 9.1-11.36 There is an obvious coherency to the first 8 chapters of Romans that culminates with an affirmation of the believer’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

The Power And Purpose Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Carlis Clinton on Feb 6, 2008

This sermon looks at the power available through prayer and the real purpose behind praying.

The Power and Purpose of Prayer: Making Prayer Your Second Language series part 1 Pastor Carlis Clinton (Community Seventh-day Adventist Church) ESL (English as a second language) classes are for people who want to learn English as a second language. There are courses like this available all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Adventist

Seize The Day With Purpose

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 4, 2007

How will you spend the time God has provided you. Living in a growing maturing fashion, or in a box afraid to face the sun?

MORNING SERMON OUTLINE December 31, 2006 Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 The average man spends 3500 hours in his lifetime shaving. That figure equates to 250, fourteen hour days. The only dwarf in Snow White, who shaved, was called Dopey. The writer of Ecclesiastes warns us of the importance of time ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Identiy, Vision And Purpose Series

Contributed by George Mansfield on Jan 1, 2008

To optimize our effectiveness and maximize our faithfulness to God we must live with purpose.

SERIES: NEW THINGS FOR A NEW YEAR LESSON: IDENTITY AND PURPOSE. INTRODUCTION: It is inconvenient at this time of year to make new plans, both personal and corporate. We call them “New Year’s Resolutions.” We desire to do better in the future than the past. Allow me to suggest three areas of focus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of Your Life

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 7, 2008

Realizing all we have and all we can become in Christ Jesus.

1 Peter 2:9-12 The Purpose of Your Life From this passage we will see 3 things our purpose for our Christian lives are based on: 1. Who we are in Christ. 2. What we have received through Christ. 3. Where we are going with Christ. Within each purpose we will see a cause and effect. I. Who We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen For His Purpose Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 26, 2007

Fourth in a series from Ephesians. This message focuses on our responsibility for evangelism as it relates to the doctrine of election.

At the beginning of this month we embarked on our spiritual basic training, which is taking us through our training manual, Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus. One of the things that I’m encouraging us to do as part of our spiritual basic training is to work on memorizing the entire Book of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Purpose And Vision

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

In order for you to retain everything God has done in your life you must have a passion and a purpose and a vision that will change the course of your life.

OUR PURPOSE AND VISION Habakkuk 2:2-3 MSG 2And then GOD answered: "Write this. Write what you see. Write it out in big block letters so that it can be read on the run. 3This vision-message is a witness pointing to what’s coming. It aches for the coming--it can hardly wait! And it doesn’t lie. If ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry, The Purpose Of Preaching

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Feb 23, 2007

“Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them; for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.” I Tim 4:16 This is a good installation message for new preachers.

THE MINISTRY, THE PURPOSE OF PREACHING I. It is the method God use’s to spread His Gospel. (Good News) Eph 4:11-12 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

The True Purpose Of Ministry

Contributed by James May on Oct 14, 2007

Jesus earthly ministry shifted into a different realm when he went past meeting the needs of the flesh to forgiving the sins of men. Suddenly he wasn’t just another Rabbi, because only God could forgive sins.

The True Purpose of Ministry By Pastor Jim May Jesus was just beginning his earthly ministry. To recap what has been happening in the first chapter of Mark, He had walked along the seashore and called Simon Peter and Andrew, his brother, as they were casting their nets into the sea and they cast ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible