Sermons about Purpose Of Trials

We Have A Purpose (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 14, 2008

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We need to discover our specific SHAPE so that we will know what kinds of service God has ordained for us.

A. The story is told of a little boy named Johnny who had trouble pronouncing the letter “R”. 1. To try to help him with the problem, his teacher gave him this sentence to practice at home: “Robert gave Richard a rap in the rib for roasting the rabbit so rare.” 2. A few days later the teacher ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross Proclaims A Grace-Driven Purpose

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 6, 2005

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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

God's Purpose For You Is To Love Others

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 10, 2003

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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

The Wrath Of God-What Is Its Purpose? Series

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 4, 2009

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The three purposes of God for the Day of the Lord

’THE WRATH OF GOD-WHAT IS IT’S PURPOSE?’ The wrath of God which is the Day of the Lord has a three-fold purpose. First of all, the wrath of God fully vindicates God’s justice and righteousness upon the ungodly Gentiles through His ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Purpose In Your Barrenness

Contributed by Margaret Minnicks on Jun 3, 2013

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God had an ultimate purpose for the barrenness of biblical women such as Hannah in the Old Testament and Elizabeth in the New Testament.

Usually when we think about Hannah, no doubt we think about her prayer for a son. Today, let’s go deeper into the story and see that Hannah’s barrenness served a purpose. When we speak of women being barren in the Bible, it is usually in reference to a woman being childless. However, the word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer, Planning And Fulfilling God's Purpose

Contributed by John Lindell on Mar 11, 2014

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7 Phases on walking in God’s purpose

7 Phases on walking in God’s purpose Nehemiah 1:3, And they said to me, “The remnant there in the province who had survived the exile is in great trouble and shame. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates are destroyed by fire.” 1. Awareness (1:3) There are times ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church And Its Purpose: Make Disciples Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 14, 2012

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Our purpose as a body of believers is not missions. As John Piper said our purpose is worship. We are commanded to make disciples by Jesus. Disciplees should be followers, learners, worshippers.

Intro: There is a call for a moral revival and change in congress and the white house that people believe would turn the nation of the United States around. Don’t get me wrong please I believe we are to be Salt and light. Salt slows down the decay of things and light reveals things. As ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Gift For Those Who Need Purpose Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011

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This is the first sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This message looks at the gift of purpose.

We all have the desire to find that unexpected gift for those in our lives. We want to give a gift that causes their eyes to light up and causes them to say, “Wow!” It’s a quest that so many embark on each year at this time. We know that by giving joy to another, we will in turn receive joy. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Instruments For God’s Glorious Purpose Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 15, 2011

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Like the Gospel writer Luke, as Christians pray and offer whatever they are doing for Jesus Christ, God will use them for His glorious purposes!

We are starting a new message series with the Gospel of Luke. As you know, the New Testament starts with 4 Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. What does the word Gospel mean?? The word gospel came from the old English word “Godspell”, which means good news. The Biblical Greek word for gospel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Purpose Of Christmas: God’s Glory Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 31, 2012

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Our goal should be to reveal and reflect the person and reputation of God in everything we do. To live for God’s glory is to live our lives in such a way that His reputation is enhanced among men. Christmas is about God’s Glory!

Intro: When we think of the birth of Jesus it would be best to think of His entrance into this world as History. Why? It is His story of how God came entered the world and paid for the penalty of mans sin for His glory. Look at Luke 2.14 as the Angelic host proclaimed the theme and ending of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Living According To God’s Purposes

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 28, 2017

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This sermon is part of our "Living as a Christian" series as it looks at living life on purpose for God.It deals with how we are to live our lives according to God's purposes, and the tragic consequences when we don't. (This sermon has recently been updated)

Living Purposely (Turn to Ecclesiastes 1:2-15) Last week in our “Living as a Christian” series, we looked at “Living Opportunistically” as we seize the opportunities God places in our lives. To follow up on that teaching, today I’d like to look at “Living Purposely,” or better yet, living our ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-15, Acts 13:36

Denomination: Foursquare

The Significance Of The Purpose Of Jesus’ Birth Series

Contributed by Charl Swart on Dec 26, 2015

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What is the significance of the Purpose of the Birth of Jesus. People today forget what the true reason is, especially around Christmas. They forget why Christ was born and some do not see t as significant. But the birth of Jesus was very significant.

INTRODUCTION Today is the last sermon that I will be giving for the year. We have had a great year and we can only thank God for this. We have seen how He had His hand in every aspect of this church and how he made changes in people’s lives and relationships and their finances. We have seen ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Are Holy - Set Apart For A Purpose

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 10, 2015

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How do we become Holy? The Hebrew word translated Holy is Qodesh it means a sacred place or object set apart consecrated and dedicated to God. Beloved there is a vast difference between Holy and Purity.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are three Scripture readings prior to the Message. The appointed Scriptures for this day are: 1 Samuel 1:4-20; Hebrews 10:10-25, and Mark 13:1-8 When Satan,..... tempted the woman in the garden, it was not with great theological points of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 3:13-16, Hebrews 10:10-25

Denomination: Anglican

"The Purpose Of Christ’s Coming”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 3, 2015

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Why did Jesus come to earth?

Zechariah and Elizabeth had no children and were well beyond child-bearing age. But the Bible tells us that once, when Zechariah was taking his turn as part of the priestly tribe of Levi, serving in the temple, that the angel Gabriel appeared and told him they he and Elizabeth would have a son who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Purpose For Healing A Paralytic Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 28, 2016

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Jesus came to heal sinners

We continue our worship by listening to what God wants to tell us through the Gospel of Mark. Open your Bibles to Mark 2….. read along with me v1-17….. We have noted in chapter 1 of Mark that the news about the power of Jesus, both physically and spiritually, have spread throughout the land and so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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