SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Purposeful Life:

showing 202,591-202,605 of 203,430
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Happy Birthday America!

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 600 ratings
     | 46,261 views

    Reminding the people of God concerning our spiritual heritage and the need to depend upon His power and guidance.

    Happy Birthday America! Psalm 33 HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! You will be 225 years old this Wednesday. That’s a long time for a nation to remain free. But, when you take the long, historical view, you’re just a CHILD among the nations. Egypt, China, Japan, Rome, or Greece—they all had much longer ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jeremy McCombs avatar

    Slaves And. Heirs Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Mccombs on Aug 3, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 6,797 views

    Part four of the Symbols of the Covenants series. A look at what it means to be under the old and new covenants.

    Slaves vs Heirs Opening Song: Just as I Am Scripture: Romans 8:14-17 Review of parts 1 through 3 of Symbols Series Lets begin in Galatians 4:1 because the whole of chapter 3 and 4 are dealing with the old and new covenants. Paul starts here by giving an illustration. (read vs. 1) Now lets ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Steve Gladwell avatar

    Worship The Lord

    Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Aug 16, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,835 views

    The importance of worship

    In my Christian life so far, I have been fortunate, or depending on your viewpoint, unfortunate enough to be present in Churches where there have been considerable discussions about worship. Some of these have involved changes in hymnbooks – do we keep our old book or move to Mission Praise. Some ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Weber avatar

    Understanding Matthew 24 Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 19,972 views

    The first in a series of messages on Matthew 24 & 25, this message focuses on understanding that Matthew 24 is primarily pointing to the destruction of Jerusalem and warning us not to waste time predicting the time of Christ’s return. Rather, be prepared at all times.

    Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Understanding Matthew 24" You can’t read the article that appeared in the Atlanta Journal, June 5, 1997 without some remorse and sympathy for Clarence Jackson. "The clock struck midnight and Clarence Jackson didn’t turn into a millionaire." Jackson, who is 24, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Pilon avatar

    Which Do Have, Christ Or Religion?

    Contributed by Steve Pilon on Apr 27, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 3,263 views

    There is a difference between Christianity and religion and the difference is important to God.

    Title: Which do you have? Christ or religion? 483 years ago an event took place in Europe that would forever change the face of the Christian church. This event began when a German monk by the name of Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the church door at Wittenberg and as a result of that action ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Limiero avatar

    The Hammer And The Donkey

    Contributed by David Limiero on May 1, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,876 views

    A narrative message for Palm Sunday contrasting the arrival of "The Hammer" (Judas Maccabeus) with that of Jesus.

    FIRST MOVEMENT: The Hammer They called him “the Hammer.” He probably got the name from his style of warfare. He attacked hard and fast, guerrilla-warfare style. The Hammer was a seasoned warrior. And, because of his success against overwhelming odds, he was a hero to his fellow Israelis. Israel ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Gullick avatar

    Advent - Getting Ready

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 2, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,517 views

    A sermon that highlights the urgency in being prepared for Jesus and 3 things we can do.

    It is time now for me to tell you the story of the three little pigs. That’s right the Story of the three little pigs. Once upon a time there were three little pigs - There was Horace and Maurice and Doris. The Mama pig whos name was Loris and her husband Boris had a problem. Basically no ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Todd Riley avatar

    Jesus' Virgin Birth Series

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 128 ratings
     | 7,776 views

    An exposition of Isaiah 7

    Islington Baptist Church December 17, 2000 Isaiah 7 Scriptures: II Chronicles 28, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38 Last week I began a series that is focused upon various Messianic prophecies of the OT scriptures. Old Testament words from God regarding the future Savior and what he would be like ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Smithson avatar

    Cause And Solution To Conflict

    Contributed by Richard Smithson on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,239 views

    Shows the cause of conflict and how to solve conflict in our lives

    Cause and Solution to Conflict Matthew 6:13 Introduction: (KJV) “...For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.” (Message Bible) “You’re in charge!” “You can do anything you want!” “You’re ablaze in beauty!” 1. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Pay Close Attention To "It"

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 8, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,037 views

    How Peter encourages us to listen to the Word of the Prophets very carefully - referring to the Transfiguration.

    February 10, 2002 2 Peter 1:16-21 16 We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    What Would Jesus Say To Santa Claus

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,914 views

    The title says it all.

    Well it won’t be long now. Just eight more days and it will be Christmas Eve and then we all know what happens then right? That’s right, Santa comes. Whether we like to admit it or not the primary figure in most homes this Christmas won’t be Jesus it will be Santa. And we can rant and rave about ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Never Abandoned Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 19, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,849 views

    Sermon for Pentecost Sunday, intended as the first of three on the Trinity, all based on John 14. The Holy Spirit does not abandon His church, but if we are not obedient before claiming His support, we may forfeit His power. And if we do not acknowledge

    If you believe you’ve been abandoned, you have two choices: either you can indulge in something that may soothe you temporarily, or you can watch for the power that will lead you out to success. If someone that matters to you has walked off and abandoned you, you can either pretend ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    How Rude Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,285 views

    David, Pt. 6 of 15

    HOW RUDE (1 SAM 25) Public Agenda, a non-profit group, interviewed more than 2,000 people in its study on civility and manners called “Aggravating Circumstances: A Status Report on Rudeness in America.” The group revealed that eight in 10 Americans say a lack of respect and courtesy is a serious ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Presents Or Presence ?

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 140 ratings
     | 13,443 views

    Giving our family presents for Christmas is great ! But sharing with them "presence" is greater !

    Presents Or Presence? Matthew 2:1-11 1. Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2. Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Just Say No Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 24, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,657 views

    Like Job’s friend Zophar, we eagerly find faults with others, thinking that pointing out their mistakes is all that is needed, and failing to build a relationship first. Contrast with Christ, who "became sin" for us.

    We are studying the very human issue of faultfinding during this Lenten season. We are using the story of Job and his friends, if you call them that, as they tried to console him, no, really, instruct him in his misery. Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, three miserable comforters, Job said, because ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist