Sermons on purpose of words: showing 5,326-5,340 of 188,368

Let Everything That Has Breath Praise The Lord

Contributed by C Vincent on Mar 22, 2010

Written for the ladies day of prayer; examining praise and the psalms around psalm 150

Ladies Day of Prayer JCC 05.03.10 Psalm 150 Each of the last 5 Psalms begins with, “Praise the Lord,” and each Psalm increases in praise and joy until we come to the last one Psalm 150 For the psalmist, “praise the Lord” was definitely not a cliché but an ecstatic expression ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Satisfaction

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 1, 2017

The Rolling Stones sang a song titled, “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction.” Mick Jagger’s song perfectly describes the theme of the book of Ecclesiastes. Life without God at its center is vain, meaningless and unfulfilling.

Satisfaction Chuck Sligh October 1, 2017 BIBLE READING: Psalm 63:1-8 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Ecclesiastes 1. INTRODUCTION Illus. – I remember one time as a teenager waiting in the car while my mother was talking with someone. I turned the key and flipped on the radio and heard a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

We Know... Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 15, 2023

We don't always act like we know that all things work together for the good to those who love the Lord and are called

We know that… Romans chapter 8:28-31 Galatians 5:16-18 Greeting- Good morning everyone! If you would turn to Romans 8 and Galatians 5 we will be there in a minute. We have been in a study of Christianity 101 and walking through some passages of Romans. I have been praying for us because I desire ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Nazarene

Living A Grace-Full Live Series

Contributed by Dan Myer on Jan 31, 2008

It is the deepest desire of God for us to grow in his grace and to become all that he has established and purposed for us to become in him. He has created us to have purpose and value here on earth and to have purpose and power in the eternal realm! Th

Living a Grace-full Life SERIES: WHAT’S SO AMAZING ABOUT GRACE? Pastor Dan Myer "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." 2 Peter 3:18 (NIV) “…to know the love of Christ… that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:19 Intro: This is one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church: More Than Just A Meeting Place

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 17, 2019

Church is more than a place to go on Sunday

THE CHURCH: MORE THAN JUST A MEETING PLACE COL. 1:18 I. INTRODUCTION THE CHURCH DOES NOT EXIST FOR THE PURPOSE OF WAREHOUSING SAINTS OR SINNERS. NOR DOES THE CHURCH EXIST TO PROMOTE PEOPLE, PROGRAMS, OR POPULARITY. THE CHURCH SHOULD NOT BE A PLACE WHERE WE AIR OUR DIRTY LAUNDRY ON THE FRONT PAGE ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating The Sunday School

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 24, 2006

This sermon examines the Biblical purpose that is fulfilled through a Sunday School ministry.

Today, I want to lead you in a celebration of the Sunday School. Why do we promote Sunday School since it is not mentioned in the Bible and Jesus did not establish it? Where did it come from? Sunday School began in the 1700’s in Gloucester, England with a man named Robert Raikes. Mr. Raikes, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Proclamation Of Hope

Contributed by John Harper on Jan 2, 2009

Hope is a strange thing. It will give you confidence in the bleakest of times. But hope is not any good unless you have your hope in someone that will not let you down. There are a lot of things that we hope for, and a lot of things that we wish for. The

“The Proclamation of Hope” Hebrews 10:19-25 November 30, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: Hope is a strange thing. It will give you confidence in the bleakest of times. But hope is not any good unless you have your hope in someone that will not let you down. There ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Your Place Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 10, 2009

How do you get a sense of well being, identity and purpose? Is it by how you feel inside and how you compare to others outside? Paul gives us some wonderful advice on how to deal with this as a member of the body of Christ.

Last time we talked about how to respond to God’s mercy—by making ourselves available to God by putting ourselves on the altar as a living sacrifice, shunning the molding of the world on our character externally, while embracing the transformation of our character internally by the presence of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Unity That Guides Our Steps Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012

Purpose, unity, direction, impact

A UNITY THAT GUIDES OUR STEPS Acts 2:42-47 (p 772) February 27, 2011 INTRODUCTION: When I was 6 years old my family took a trip out West…we traveled in a dodge Van that converted into a little camper…5 of us crammed into this little space…but it was one of my favorite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To Ecclesiastes Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 11, 2010

This sermon introduces us to the book of Ecclesiastes.

Scripture During the 2007 NFL regular season, New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady set the record for most touchdown passes (50) in a regular season, paving the way for his winning the MVP award. At the age of 30, he has already won three Super Bowls—an accomplishment that sets ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Know That...

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 19, 2023

We know all things work together for good to those who love the Love the Lord and called to His purpose

We know that… Romans chapter 8:28-31 Galatians 5:16-18 Greeting- Good morning everyone! If you would turn to Romans 8 and Galatians 5 we will be there in a minute. I am so glad to be here I can hardly stand it. I have been waiting for this day! I have been praying and believe with all my heart ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Nazarene

No Pain, No Gain - The Story Of The Laodicean Church

Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 22, 2007

A historical look at the church of Laodicea, with present day application.

Laodicea: Revelation 3:14-18 Laodicea. What thoughts does this conjure up in your mind? It is a word that we like to throw around as a people. Whenever things are not as we feel they should be, we blame it on being the Laodicean Church, and possibly this is quite true. This morning I would like ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Chasing Destiny

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Sep 10, 2011

Saul thought he was just chasing donkeys. What he was about to discover was his real destiny.

I Samuel 9:2-6, 15-17, 20 [2] [Kish’s] son Saul was the most handsome man in Israel—head and shoulders taller than anyone else in the land. [3] One day Kish's donkeys strayed away, and he told Saul, ‘Take a servant with you, and go look for the donkeys.’ [4] So Saul took one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:2-20

The Strange Encounter At Jabbok

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 27, 2020

The night by the Jabbok River made all the difference in Jacob's life. He met the Lord in a powerful way, and his life was changed forever.

THE STRANGE ENCOUNTER AT JABBOK "22 And he arose that night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of Jabbok. 23 He took them, sent them over the brook, and sent over what he had. 24 Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-28, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will You Come?

Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Jul 31, 2010

The beautiful old hymn "Will you come and follow Me" asks us all to consider our call from Christ, both as believers and as church families.

Will You Follow? Last week we sang a hymn that we have sang before. Will You Come and Follow Me was one of the opening songs and I found myself lost in it for the first time. I ‘felt’ the words as I made my feeble attempt to sing. The words to this hymn are comprised of an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible