Sermons on Purpose Of Trials:

Purpose And Value Of Bible Study Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Our lives should involve a diligent search for truth and wisdom. Why Bible study must accompany Bible reading and prayer and how how Bible Study provides FRAMEWORK for all the other disciplines.

Purpose and Value of Bible Study (Fifty Days of Consecration #7) 1 Timothy 4:1-16[1] 5-1-05 Intro I want to begin this morning by sharing with you some results from a Bible knowledge test published by the Vancouver Sun. Here are some of the answers given by people who said they knew the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Charismatic

The Person And Purpose Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 11, 2007

A Pre-Pentecost Sermon

(Title Slide Up) This time twenty six years ago I was engaged in a search for a youth pastor position because I had a desire to spend a few years of my life serving God full-time. I did not realize or even expect to be a pastor 26 years later. I thought that I would be doing something else. Now, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

I'm Living On Purpose Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 5, 2007

Living for Christ gives you a new purpose for life.

I’m Living On Purpose 7-15-07 Series: The New Me Pt.2 Mark 12:28-34 Intro. Hold up steering wheel, hammer and golf club – what do these things have in common? They’re all used to drive something. The wheel drives a car, the hammer drives a nail and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship Is Our Primary Purpose Series

Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 9, 2007

Our church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Discipleship is Our Primary Purpose Matt. 28:18-20 Intro: The Bible is our ultimate authority. The Gospel is our primary message. Body: 1A. Discipleship is centered in a specific person: the Lord Jesus. 1B. Jesus said that all authority was given to Him. Philippians 2:9-11 NKJV (9) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Your Purpose In Life

Contributed by Steven Spillman on Apr 23, 2008

Learning how to find your purpose in Life through God.

Knowing Your Purpose in Life I received a letter a while back from a guy I know. From all appearances he’s got his act together. He is a good Christian, attends church regularly and he’s financially successful. He’s a nice guy too; he doesn’t seem to have any hidden agendas or ulterior motives. As ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25, Colossians 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Sustaining Grace Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 21, 2010

This sermon looks at how God sustains us when we are: 1. Tempted 2. Tired 3. Troubled

God’s Sustaining Grace To be an Olympic athlete you need three things going for you. You need: speed, skill and most important of all, you have to have endurance. If you don’t make it to the end of the race, you’re not going to win a medal. The Bible tells us that God always finishes what He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Color Of Storms

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2011

As I was watching the weather warnings run across the TV screen I began to think about how we go through life's storms without any warnings. Each one of the storms we go through are painted a different color of severity, Green, Yellow, Orange and Red

Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. 18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. 19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. As I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Man Of Purity Even In The Time Of Difficulty

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Aug 11, 2011

Trials, persecution, and danger are only bumps that we climb on to for our spiritual growth.

BE A MAN OF PURITY EVEN IN THE TIME OF DIFFICULTY II Timothy 3:1-5 Introduction: In the last days - The time of the gospel dispensation, commencing at the time of our Lord's death, is peculiarly styled the last days would grievous, troublesome and dangerous. According to Webster time is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Praise God Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

God is Good…All the time! “Praise God…Even when your world crashes in! Job 1:13-22 Bad days come in all shapes and sizes. The title of this message is “What to do when your world crumbles in.” This world is full of pain and suffering. From the cradle to the grave, there are things that happen ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Better Off Dead Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

“God is Good…All the time!” Am I Better Off Dead? Job 2:1-10; 3:11, 20-26 Am I Better Off Dead? Here’s the answer: YES and NO–it all depends. If you’re a Christian, yes, heaven is preferable to life, but you don’t get to set your departure time. If ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

When Friends Fail Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

“God is good…All the time!” When Friends Fail Job 2:11-13 A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under an eight-point buck. "Where’s Harry?" he was asked. "Harry had a stroke of some ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Mediator Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

“God is Good…All the time!” We Need A Mediator! Job 9:2, 32-35 Over the past two months, we’ve been studying the Book of Job. Most of you know the plot. Job is a prosperous and happy man. Satan presents the allegation to God that the only reason Job worships Him is because ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Rise Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

God is Good…All the Time! “I will Rise” Job 13-14 Did you hear about the two workmen who sat down for their lunch break? The first guy opened his lunch box, took out a sandwich, unwrapped it and said, “I can’t believe it! Baloney again. I hate baloney. This is the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Most Important Thing Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

God is Good…All the Time! “The Most Important Thing” Job 19:17-27 There are a lot of trivial facts floating around in our world. These are sometimes called “useless facts.” While all these statements are fact, they probably won’t change your life. Here’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Got Answers? Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

God is Good…All the Ti me! “Got Answers?” Job 40-42 In the previous message we examined a selection of the questions God asked Job. Job didn’t have any answers. When you think about it, life is filled with unanswerable questions. For example, here are some very deep ...read more

Denomination: Baptist