Sermons on Purposeful Life:

Sarah: Defeating Your Own Purpose Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 17, 2009

You can defeat what you know you want and ought to do by using immoral means or by destroying relationships to do it. But Christ is able to give us a new spirit.

The membership of this church is almost two-thirds female. That would be reason enough for us to have a series of sermons on the lessons that women can teach us. But that is not the only reason I have planned a three-part series of messages around the theme, Designing Women. I have planned this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Christmas: God’s Glory Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 31, 2012

Our goal should be to reveal and reflect the person and reputation of God in everything we do. To live for God’s glory is to live our lives in such a way that His reputation is enhanced among men. Christmas is about God’s Glory!

Intro: When we think of the birth of Jesus it would be best to think of His entrance into this world as History. Why? It is His story of how God came entered the world and paid for the penalty of mans sin for His glory. Look at Luke 2.14 as the Angelic host proclaimed the theme and ending of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

We Have A Purpose (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 14, 2008

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

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Overview Of Matthew: His Person And Purpose Series

Contributed by D. Troy Hassell on Dec 19, 2000

Who is Matthew and why did he write the book?

A Study of Matthew The Overview of his Person and Purpose Introduction: Hanging Bathroom Shower Curtains. Usually 12 rings that you have to snap in place. They are the hardest things to snap. When the curtain is secured to the rings which is on the pole, you usually have a curtain that does what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

God's Eternal Purpose For Us In Him

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 6, 2007

God works in us for His eternal purpose in prayer

GOD’S ETERNAL PURPOSE FOR US IN HIM Eph. 3:14-21 Good Advice Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. Don’t believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want. When you say, "I love you," mean it. When you say, "I’m sorry," look the person in the eye. Never laugh at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Cost Of Distraction PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025

Stay focused on God’s calling, resisting distractions and lesser pursuits, so your life’s work aligns with what truly matters in God’s eyes.

Some weeks feel like a parade of interruptions. Phones ping, pressures pile, promises pull, and before long our attention drifts like a leaf on a windy day. You set out to do the thing God has put in your hand—raise a child, love your spouse, serve your neighbor, finish that assignment, shepherd ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:3

Topics: Great Work, Purpose, Focus

Our Purpose: To Magnify God In Worship Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

5th in 5-part series of casting vision and clarity for the purpose of our church.

OUR PURPOSE: TO MAGNIFY GOD IN WORSHIP PSALM 100; 33:1-4, ACTS 2:42,43; 46-47 INTRODUCTION: In his book, Exit Interviews: Revealing Stories Why People Are Leaving the Church, William Hendricks took a survey asking folks why they no longer attended church. Surprisingly, the most common ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

God’s Purpose & Promise Series

Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Mar 4, 2015

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

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Celebrate God's Purpose For Your Giving" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

What purposes does God work out in our lives when we give financially to support His work?

1 Chronicles 29 tells the story of how David and the people of Israel took up an offering for the construction of the temple which David was told by God would be built by his son and successor, Solomon. It is a beautiful story of what happens when Gods people give generously to God’s work. I once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Choice Of Israel Is In The Sovereign Purpose Of God Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 23, 2019

God is not obligated to save anybody, for all deserve to be condemned. Even Israel was chosen only because of His grace and love.

(32) The Choice of Israel is in the Sovereign Purpose of God Romans 9:14-24 14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? Certainly not! 15 For He says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whomever I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whomever I will have compassion.” 16 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Purpose: Praise, Provision, And Forgiveness

Contributed by Rakesh Sharma on Oct 25, 2024

In a world filled with distractions and challenges, the power of prayer remains a vital lifeline for our spiritual journey. As Jesus taught His disciples, understanding how to pray can transform our communication with God, guiding us to align our hearts with His will.

>> Bible Verse Reading Luke 11:1-4 (NIV) One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, Luke 11:5-8, Luke 11:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Purpose For Healing A Paralytic Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 28, 2016

Jesus came to heal sinners

We continue our worship by listening to what God wants to tell us through the Gospel of Mark. Open your Bibles to Mark 2….. read along with me v1-17….. We have noted in chapter 1 of Mark that the news about the power of Jesus, both physically and spiritually, have spread throughout the land and so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Created You For A Specific Purpose

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 7, 2019

The children of God Almighty are made for honour and their honour shall surely come out to glorify God

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *GOD CREATED YOU FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE* Romans 9:17-24 King James Version (KJV) 17 For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:17-24

Denomination: Charismatic

Apostasy – Part 1 The Divine Purpose Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007

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

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 16, 2004

Gospel of John provides some of the clearest explanations of who he was, who he claimed to be, and what he asked of his followers. We’re going to spend the next couple months taking a look at this book, written for the sole purpose of helping people to k

Who Is This Jesus? John 1:1-18 September 11/12, 2004 Don Jaques INTRO: TRIVIA QUESTIONS Who was the 2nd president of the United States? John Adams Who is the American League leader in batting percentage? Ichiro Suzuki Which movie won the Oscar for Best Movie in 2004? Lord of the Rings: Return ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational