Sermons about Purpose Of Trials

Shaped To Be A Servant - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 10, 2004

based on 81 ratings

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There are Christians who wander around in their faith having little direction or purpose... they seem to be getting nowhere with their lives. Paul, however, tells us we do have a purpose for our faith. What is it?

OPEN: The story is told of the time Albert Einstein was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ticket, but the great scientist preoccupied with his work, explained that he couldn’t find his ticket. Not in the coat pockets, not in the briefcase. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Designed Purpose For His People Series

Contributed by Patrick Sherman on Jan 28, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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Live Life to the Glory of God and You will have a Fulfilling Life.

Ezek 24:24 24 Thus Ezekiel is unto you a sign: according to all that he hath done shall ye do: and when this cometh, ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD. KJV A sign: something material or external that stands for or signifies (points toward) something spiritual. God stated in the text, (Ezekiel ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 24:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross Proclaims A Grace-Driven Purpose

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 6, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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The truths Paul shares and the grace-driven purpose of the cross effect not only our salvation, but how we live out the Christian faith and how we minister in the name of Jesus Christ.

The Cross Proclaims a Grace-Driven Purpose 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 (3) For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, (4) that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, (5) and that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Gifted For Ministry: Purposeful Stewardship Of Talents Series

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 19, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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The second sermon in the sermon series "Purposeful Stewardship" challenging us to use our gifts and abilities for the service of Christ.

Gifted for Ministry Introduction: Every Christian has been gifted for ministry with different talents. Purposeful stewardship involves using all these talents to serve others and glorify Christ. “Talents” means both our natural abilities and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Methodist

Our Purpose: To Magnify God In Worship Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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

OUR PURPOSE: TO MAGNIFY GOD IN WORSHIP PSALM 100; 33:1-4, ACTS 2:42,43; 46-47 INTRODUCTION: In his book, Exit Interviews: Revealing Stories Why People Are Leaving the Church, William Hendricks took a survey asking folks why they no longer attended church. Surprisingly, the most common ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Serve The Purpose Of God In Your Generation!

Contributed by Anthony Delaney on May 5, 2001

based on 70 ratings

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Encourages the church to put God’s purpose at the forefront of it’s decision making. UK statistics on church attendance included.

David Served the Purpose of God in his generation (text) Acts 13: Paul the apostle has sailed into a place called Antioch in Pisidia. He’s preaching to those in the synagogue at Antioch. As part of a visiting group of Jews, the local synagogue give him half a chance and he’s away! Telling people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Leaders Who Are Purpose And People Oriented

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

based on 44 ratings

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To lead the people to understand how to choose leaders who are both goal-oriented and people oriented.

Moses’ Last Journey – Numbers 27:12-23; Deut. 34 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to choose leaders who are both goal-oriented and people oriented. Illustration:In The Christian Leader, Don Ratzlaff retells a story Vernon Grounds came across in Ernest Gordon’s Miracle on the River ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purpose Driven Life: Why Church

Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 16, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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It explains the rold of church in living purpose driven life

Purpose driven Life: Why church 9/12/2004 He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thes. 2:14 Beginning just 3 weeks ago, some of us have been reading the book, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Even Punishment Has A Loving Purpose. Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 5,142 views

Like the Israelites, too often we grumble about our lot in life. May the Lord lead us to repentance...and thankfulness!

Lent IV Numbers 21:4-9 “Are we there yet? How much longer?” Anyone who has ever taken a long car journey with children has heard those questions. They are questions that stem from impatience, from boredom, and maybe even a little lack of trust that the driver really knows where they’re going. Now ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Purpose For You Is To Love Others

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 10, 2003

based on 4 ratings

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Adapted from the Purpose Driven life sermons

GOD’S PURPOSE FOR YOU IS TO LOVE OTHERS How can we do that in a world that is full of hate and isolation? When one becomes a Christian it is because he believes in Christ and leads a new life not under the bondage to sin and the devil. Now that one has become a part of God’s family it means that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Glorifying God: Our Purpose In Life

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Dec 12, 2005

based on 35 ratings

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To glorify God means to live with such a passionate devotion to the Holy One, His person, His purpose, and His praise.

GLORIFYING GOD: OUR PURPOSE IN LIFE Psalm 115:1,9-18;Phil.3: 4-11 Good News Christian Fellowship United Institute Daraga, Albay September 2003 INTRODUCTION A watch or clock is meant to tell time, a car is build to be driven, an airplane to fly, a shoes to be worn. Using these ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Purpose In The Plagues: To Glorify Himself Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 11, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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God glorifies Himself by discrediting His detractors and vindicating His character by what He does.

God’s Purpose in the Plagues: To Glorify Himself (Exodus 9:8-35) view video clip from The Exodus Revealed 1. Since our video-clips contain a number of related segments, we have to view some of these before we get to the texts that address them. 2. Eventually, we will get the children of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:8-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Different Kinds Of Gifts - One Purpose Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Sep 10, 2007

based on 5 ratings

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There are many different types of gifts and all are important. but more important is the purpose of the gifts - building up the body.

ILL" diversity of cameras (film, digicam, dSLR, phone cameras), all with different purposes but all having one goal - to take pictures. THERE ARE DIFFERENT KINDS OF GIFTS Just like there are many different kinds of tools we can use to do many tasks, there are many different kinds of gifts in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-31

Denomination: Baptist

Serving God's Purpose In Your Generation

Contributed by Chew Chew on Jan 24, 2008

based on 15 ratings

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God has call us to serve God’s purpose in our Generation.

Title: Serving God’s purpose in your Generation Text: Acts 13:36 “For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep, and was laid among his fathers and underwent decay; Introduction God has a purpose for every generation. For Martin Luther, God’s purpose for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Renews Your Purpose In Life

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 27, 2007

based on 18 ratings

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The demon possessed man had totally lost his purpose in life. Jesus restored it. This sermon aims to encourage people to know the purpose God has for them.

A little camel asks mummy camel, “Mummy, why have I got such big flat feet?” She replies, “Well darling, in the desert you need big flat feet because the sand is soft and they help us to keep stable.” The little camel goes away but then comes back. “Mummy, why have I got such big eyelashes?” “Well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Anglican

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