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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
With God center in our lives, seeking to conform ourselves to the image of His Son, seeking to serve His will as Christ’s Ambassadors we will fulfill His purpose for our lives.
God’s Purpose For Our Life 11/11/07 PM Reading: Luke 4:16-21 Introduction How would you describe your life if you were to use just one word? Frantic? Fatigued? Frustrating? Maybe some of us would say Fun? Fulfilling? I wonder if any of us might use the word "Focused?" Focused is a word we can apply ...read more
Scripture: Luke 4:16-21
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
THE THREEFOLD PURPOSE OF THE INCARNATION : COMPREHENSION - DEMONSTRATION - SALVATION
THE THREEFOLD PURPOSE OF THE INCARNATION : COMPREHENSION - DEMONSTRATION - SALVATION OUTLINE 1. COMPREHENSION 2. DEMONSTRATION 3. SALVATION INCARNATION The birth of the Lord Jesus Christ was an incarnation. He was God who took the form of a human being. Even before his birth , the ...read more
Scripture: John 1:1-14
Denomination: Pentecostal
Introduction: Most of us have attended a high school or college graduation at some time in our life.
The students who are graduating are told by the commencement speaker that they are preparing to enter the adult world, and that each and every one of them have talents and skills they can contribute to making this a better world in which to live. This is true, but if the commencement speaker was ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18
Denomination: Baptist
Knowing God’s love gives purpose and meaning for living a godly life. I give my full permission for this sermon to be used for the glory of God
I give permission for this sermon to be used in its entirety as long as it is for the glory of God. THE PURPOSE OF GOD’S LOVE Please open your Bibles to 1 John 3 as we continue our series on godly living with today’s message, the “Purpose of God’s Love.” This message is vitally important to every ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:1, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Romans 5:8, Romans 8:35-39, Matthew 22:37, John 13:34-35 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Explore the intersection of faith and suffering, emphasizing that even in times of pain and doubt, we can trust in God's wisdom, find comfort in His presence, and discover purpose in our suffering.
Good morning church family. Today, we're diving into some deep waters together. We're going to tackle the tough issues of pain, doubt, and suffering in our lives and how they intersect with our faith in God. It can be hard to understand how a loving God can allow us to go through such tough times. ...read more
Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19, Psalm 34:18-19
Topics: Upset With God, God's Judgement
The purpose for which God sent His Son to die for us is to guide us to live and walk in obedience to His will here on earth as it is being done in Heaven.
Doing the Will of God: The Greatest Sense of Purpose. Study Text: John 4: 31 - 34 Introduction: - Jesus laid down for us a perfect example of what our priority and sense of purpose in life should be: Doing the Will of God. - If you have truly met with God, your greatest desire and sense of ...read more
Scripture: John 4:31-34
The average lifespan is about 25,520 days (Psa. 90:10). In light of this, don’t you think it would be so wise to use those days fulfilling God’s purpose for your life? God has a purpose for you that is greater than your wishes, ambition, occupation or eve
Intro: The average lifespan is about 25,520 days (Psa. 90:10). In light of this, don’t you think it would be so wise to use those days fulfilling God’s purpose for your life? God has a purpose for you that is greater than your wishes, ambition, occupation or even your happiness. The word “purpose” ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:28
Denomination: *other
God’s number one purpose in my life is to make me like Jesus.
Question: What is God’s Purpose for my Life? 1) God’s Promise. Vs. 28 What doesn’t this verse say? What does this verse say? Key: God has a great way of bringing good out of bad. 2) God’s Purpose. Vs. 29 Genesis 1:26-27 Key: God’s number one purpose ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:28-31
I want to present a Biblical answer to the perplexing problems we face as a Church, the body of Christ, who are endeavoring to do a work for God in this godless age.
2Tim. 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-4
When we learn to follow God’s will for our lives and do it with joy then we will conduct ourselves in a manner that is worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Philippians Chapter 1 (part 2) – “Life with purpose!” On the Lighter side of life: Light bulb jokes from the book 1002 Humorous Illustrations. Pages 223-225 Q: How many Calvinists does it take to change a lightbulb? A: None: God has predestined when the lights will be one. Q: How many Arminians ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
We will experience adversity but our success is predicated upon how well we handle our trials.
Purpose won’t Kill Me Though He Slay Me Yet Will I Trust Him, but I will maintain mine own ways before him. Job 13:15 Everyone that knows the story of Job would assert that Job is the master of suffering, having to endure adversity that is unknown to any ordinary man ...read more
Scripture: Job 13:15
Our inheritance in Christ
God’s Purpose & Promise Ephesians 1: 9-14 Eph 1:9, 10 And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10 to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment-to bring all things ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-14
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
I have been a pastor 45 years... I am sad to say as a whole few know their spiritual purpose. If we do not know our purpose how will we ever accomplish God's goals?
THE GUIDING LIGHT… HOW DO I DEFINE MY PURPOSE? (This is a two part lesson) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I use a compass, hourglass, shofar. TODAY’S LESSON HAS SEVERAL MAIN CHARACTERS : *DAVID (The King of Israel); *JOAB (The mighty general); ...read more
Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, James 1:22-25
Denomination: Assembly Of God
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