Sermons on Purposeful Affection:

No "pay For Play" In God's Economy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 22, 2023

God Does Not Need Anything from Us. It's the Other Way around.

Twelfth Sunday in Course 2023 The words of Jeremiah today sound very much like a political candidate’s lament over the words of an enemy: Here’s what my opponent is plotting: “Denounce him. . .perhaps he can be deceived, then we can overcome him. . .” But really, those of us who have been around ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:10-13, Romans 5:12-15, Matthew 10:26-33

Denomination: Catholic

Is There Not A Cause?

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 5, 2026

God’s word is never idle—it creates purpose and calls for response. Like David, we are not defined by the roles others assign us, but by the word God has spoken over our lives. When that word becomes a cause, faith moves from observation to obedience.

As David stood in the Valley of Elah, the battle between Israel and the Philistines was nearing a breaking point. For forty days, the giant Goliath had stepped forward to issue his challenge, defying the armies of the living God. And for forty days, no one answered him. The silence was not caused ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:29, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, 1 John 2:20, 2 Corinthians 12:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Different Expressions Of Faith Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

Faith according to our spiritual giftedness.

A. MANY PURPOSES FOR FAITH 1. Get more faith. “From faith to faith” (Rom. 1:17). a. Intensity, you get more faith. b. Variety, you get different kinds of faith. 2. When faith is not enough. “Oh you of little faith” (Matt. 14:31). 3. When faith is unable. “Weak in faith” (Rom. 14:1). 4. Most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of John The Baptist

Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Dec 11, 2025

When Mary visited Elizabeth and greeted her, Elizabeth was six months pregnant. Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then she returned home (v. 56). Perhaps she returned to Nazareth in Galilee before Elizabeth gave birth to her baby.

I. Birth and naming of John (vv. 57~65) Finally, when Elizabeth’s days to give birth were fulfilled, she gave birth to a son (v. 57). At that time, many neighbors and relatives heard it and rejoiced together (v. 58). Jews circumcise their sons eight days after birth, and at that time, relatives ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Prepares Esther (Esther 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 14, 2025

How does God prepare someone for His purposes?

Did God patiently prepare an orphan girl to become queen? Was there a greater purpose in these events? Let’s look at Esther 2. How did the king seek a substitute for his estranged queen? After these things, when the anger of King Ahasuerus had subsided, he remembered Vashti and what she had done, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Safe In His Hands

Contributed by Major Stewart on Dec 27, 2025

Safe in His Hands proclaims how God protects His purpose amid danger. Through Matthew 2, this sermon reassures believers that divine calling attracts opposition, but obedient faith rests securely in God’s sovereign covering and purposeful care.

SAFE IN HIS HANDS Text: Matthew 2:13–23 (NIV) Beloved, one of the most comforting and challenging truths in all of Scripture can be summed up in this declaration: What God ordains, God protects. What God purposes, God preserves. What God plans, God guards. We love to talk about the birth of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Use What You've Got PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon explores faith, obedience, and God's provision in desperate circumstances, using the story of a widow's interaction with the prophet Elisha.

Welcome, beloved family, welcome. We gather here today, united in spirit and purpose, to delve into God's Word, to seek His wisdom, and to find comfort and guidance in His eternal truth. We stand on the precipice of a new day, a new week, a new opportunity to live out the love of Christ in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Topics: Finding Purpose, What You Have

You Were Made For This PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024

This sermon explores our purposeful pursuit of God, the power to overcome through Christ, and our potential when actively participating in God's work. Key

Good morning, my dear friends. As we gather here today, we are united in our desire to seek God's wisdom and to understand His will for our lives. We find ourselves on the threshold of another day, another opportunity to grow in our faith and to walk in the footsteps of our Savior, Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 25:14-30

Topics: God's Purpose, Working Through Us

Take This Job And...love It!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 15, 2005

How to enrich our work lives and affect eternity, no matter what our vocation is. Powerpoint template available at website.

Take this Job and . . Love It! Mark 14:3-9 powerpoint template at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TakeThisJob.html Introduction Is the work you are doing good work? Do you love your work? I have talked to people who say “pastor I love my job.” I have also heard people say “I hate my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Everlasting Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

This sermon explores the unchanging, powerful, and promising nature of God's love, emphasizing that nothing can separate us from this divine affection.

Good morning, beloved congregation, it is indeed a blessing to gather today in the house of the Lord, to exalt His name and seek His wisdom. The world outside may be tumultuous, but here, in the quiet sanctuary of our faith, we find peace. We find solace. We find love. Ah, love. The very essence of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Topics: Love Of God, Never Fails

The Church Of The Helping Hand!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Aug 2, 2010

It’s thrilling when people are helped and blessed by the hands of Christian people. But the ultimate priority and the consummate goal of all we do is the salvation of souls. The greatest thing that can happen here is when a person gives their life to

THE CHURCH OF THE HELPING HAND Acts 9:32-41 - Peter traveled about the country, he went to visit the saints in Lydda. There he found a man named Aeneas, a paralytic who had been bedridden for eight years. "Aeneas," Peter said to him, "Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and take care of your mat." ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-41

Denomination: Christian Church

Sunday Morning Follow-Up

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 13, 2012

A discussion on the meaning and intent of worship.

Text: 1 Cor 14:1, 26, Title: God Truly Among Us, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/12/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: this chapter covers a number of specific things about prophesy and tongues, but we have dealt with them as spiritual gifts in previous messages, so if you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday Morning Follow-Up

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 13, 2012

A discussion on the meaning and intent of worship.

Text: 1 Cor 14:1, 26, Title: God Truly Among Us, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/12/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: this chapter covers a number of specific things about prophesy and tongues, but we have dealt with them as spiritual gifts in previous messages, so if you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Way We Were, Pt 4 Leader Following Without Gaps Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Sep 22, 2009

Some leaders like a Gap, some follower create a gap, the way god meant his Church to be was good leaders leading and good followers following. you can also listen on line at www.preaching.co.nr

We shall discover today that “Church as it was meant to be” was clearly a leader- following community of believers. We know the passage so well, that says “they devoted themselves to the apostles teaching…….” Acts 2:42. This highlights the fact that they came under the teaching and leadership of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Sermon Is Hot Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

When the sermon is hot it talks about one’s sin, it makes known one’s need, and it builds up one’s hope.

Title: “When the Sermon is Hot” Text: Psalms 39:3 Focus: “…then spake I with my tongue…” When the sermon is hot it talks about one’s sin, it makes known one’s need, and it builds up one’s hope. No one is exempt from having to deal with issues in life. I really don’t have a definition for issues, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:3

Denomination: Baptist