Sermons on Purposeful God:

God's Transforming Love 1 John 4:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 26, 2024

1 John 4:9 encapsulates the essence of Christianity — the sacrificial love of God demonstrated through the sending of His Son, Jesus Christ

God's Transforming Love Text: 1 John 4:9 (NLT): "God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him." Introduction: Today we gather to delve into the transformative power of God's love as revealed in 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9, Romans 5:8, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Build Your Future

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013

Only God knows the future. You can only build your future if you build it with God

BUILDING YOUR FUTURE 1. Only God knows the future Colossians 1:15-18 - He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:16

Denomination: Charismatic

The Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

In the year 2002, the Catholic church has come under fire by the news media because of the corruption in the Catholic priesthood.

Those who have studied the history of this church have known something about this corruption for many years. For example, some of the problems today we are hearing about are: (1) THE HOMOSEXUAL PROBLEM IN THE PRIESTHOOD On the Fox News Channel, on “The Factor,” they reported that about 50% of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 24, 2022

In the year 2002, the Catholic church has come under fire by the news media because of the corruption in the Catholic priesthood.

Those who have studied the history of this church have known something about this corruption for many years. For example, some of the problems today we are hearing about are: (1) THE HOMOSEXUAL PROBLEM IN THE PRIESTHOOD On the Fox News Channel, on “The Factor,” they reported that about 50% of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Mans Way And Gods Way!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 9, 2006

PRAYER MANS WAY AND GODS WAY! Showing what man says and does with prayer and cotrast it with Gods way and purpose in our lives.

PRAYER MAN’S WAY AND GODS WAY! I. Man says: We get an answer now and then: A. God wants to answer all the time (Jer 33:3 KJV) Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. (Luke 11:9 KJV) And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Connecting People To God And Each Other

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007

This sermon is titled by the first half of our purpose statement as a church. The message reflects on the importance of helping make the connection to God, and in fellowship with others.

We are in week two exploring the purpose of our church. Last week, we began by exploring the purpose that your pastor, me, feels like has been placed within my life as the leader of this body. The next two weeks we get to broaden the scope. What is our purpose as a church? As that piece of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ: The Visible Image Of An Invisible God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of knowing Christ deeply, understanding His role, and how this knowledge can bring clarity and purpose to our lives.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Welcome to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity, not just as individuals, but as a body, the body of Christ, knit together by the thread of faith, hope, and love. Today we are going to look at the book of Colossians, specifically ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Topics: Jesus, God

Recognize The Image Of God In Every Person PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024

This sermon emphasizes our divine creation in God's image, our purposeful existence, and the importance of recognizing God's presence in our interactions with others.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sanctuary of faith, hope, and love. It is a joy and a privilege to gather together in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we enter into this time of reflection and worship, let us turn our hearts and minds to a passage from the very beginning of our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1

Topics: Value, Priceless

The Passing Of A Loved One Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 7, 2024

When we experience the death of a loved one, memories and feelings run rampant in our hearts and minds. We must allow God to heal us.

1. As we gather here, there are many feelings that are present with us today. I know at death our feelings are touched like no other time. 2. Also present here today, are many memories. These become more precious to me at the time of death, memories of a son, brother, neighbor, and friend. a. I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Ecclesiastes 9:5, James 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Trampled Champ (Part 1: God's Will Vs. Man's Will) Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Aug 14, 2005

A two-speakers’ sermon on Samson. Big idea: God’s purpose won’t ever fail, but we could fail ourselves if we don’t discipline ourselves according to his purpose.

Bumble: Good morning! It’s great to study the Word of God again with you today. Paul (aka Cau) is up here with me. For those who don’t know him, Paul is one of our favorite former gangsta-boys. He started coming to our college group at the end of 2000, and God worked through his life tremendously. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Faith In A Strange Country"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to PURPOSE IN THEIR HEART TO STICK TO GOD’S STANDARDS.

BIG IDEA: GOD CALLS US TO A LIFE WITHOUT COMPROMISE. REFERENCES: Ecclesiastes 12:1a (Remember now thy creator in the days of thy youth..)Romans 12:1 (I beseech thee therefore bretherens that you present your bodies as a living sacrifice); Ephesians 4:27b 9(Neither give place to the devil); ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Equip God's People For Service Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Feb 5, 2004

This is the fourth message in a series of sermons called "On Purpose." Part of our responsibility as God’s Church is to train people to use their God-given gifts and then unleash them to serve.

EQUIP GOD’S PEOPLE FOR SERVICE Ephesians 4:11-13 INTRODUCTION: A. We’ve been talking about being God’s Church on Purpose 1. Instead of just meddling along in our comfort zone hoping that something will happen, we want to be a church that is doing things for a reason 2. We stated that our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trusting God In An Unjust World Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 5, 2017

There will be injustice in this world because man sins. God will judge. He loves justice. We are incapable of true justice or understand God's perfect judgement. God has His purpose.

2 Sam 15:1-12 TRUSTING GOD IN AN UNJUST WORLD ES 5 Feb 17 1667 Life in a sinful world will not be neat and tidy, because sin and sinful people are present. That includes us, before we know Christ. • Over the course of the last few chapters (2 Samuel), we have seen the innocent abused, the guilty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Measure Of What God Will Do Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 13, 2024

Zechariah has a vision centering on Jerusalem being rebuilt, but it is a promise of a spiritual Jerusalem being built which has its foundation in Christ Jesus and its purpose in Jesus as well.

MINOR PROPHETS MAJOR MESSAGE: THE MEASURE OF WHAT GOD WILL DO ZECHARIAH 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION… Hallucinations (step1.medbullets.com/psychiatry/114022/delusions-hallucinations-illusions-and-loose-associations) [adapted] I have never been so sick with fever that I had a hallucination. I have never ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-13, Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rescuing The Mission-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2010

Part 1 of a 3-part sermon. God rescued His mission from/out of Jonah’s obstinance. Thus a hampered mission of God must be rescued from our obstinance/indulgences. But how can it be done? 10 discoveries that can rescue God’s mission.

A Hampered Mission requires... RESCUING THE MISSION-I—Jonah 1:4-17 Rescue: A—4 yr. old Zachary came screaming out of the bathroom to tell me he’d dropped his toothbrush in the toilet. So I fished it out & threw it in the garbage. Zachary stood there thinking for a moment, then ran to mom’s ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-17

Denomination: Baptist