Sermons about Purposeful Living

Sticking With God's Plan And Purpose

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 26, 2011

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Here we find a troubling passage in which Jesus is driving the money-changers and their customers out of the Temple. What was the problem, and do we still do it today?

Passage: Matthew 21:12-17 Intro: This is a story that we are a little uncomfortable with. 1. because we are a little bit taken aback by the strength of Jesus’ behavior. 2. He is knocking over tables and chairs, hitting people with a whip. 3. if we would be honest, we would almost ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God’s Purpose For The Law

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010

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There are two very different ways of looking at the Law. Here is the one that Jesus taught.

Passage: Matthew 12:1-14 Intro: It’s hard for us to imagine the kind of conflict that trailed Jesus wherever He went. 1. hard for us, as non-Jewish people, to really understand the incredible grip that the OT Law had on people, and the radical departure from that view that Jesus brought. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Heavenly Purposes For Filthy Lucre

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 18, 2016

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What did Jesus teach about money?

Sermon Intro Why is money referred to as filthy lucre? Because we all sin, all money is tainted by sin of some kind. Is filthy lucre usable for heavenly purposes? Goal Let’s learn that filthy lucre can be used for heavenly purposes. Sermon Plan We will discuss a shrewd manager and his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing God’s Purpose For Your Life Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 31, 2020

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Most people never discover the true purpose for their lives. In the text. Philippians 3:12-14. we have a revelation of what life is all about. This message examines 4 points of understanding that undergirds a meaningful Christian life.

We are progressing in a study of Philippians; our text today is in chapter 3. In this chapter we are given a revelation of what life is all about. Sadly, most people never discover the true purpose of their lives. In fact, most Christians never grasp it. They often pursue the same goals that the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29, Philippians 2:12, Amos 6:1, Revelation 3:16-17, James 1:23-25, Hebrews 12:1-5, 1 John 2:15-17, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Luke 12:20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Keys To Fulfilling Divine Purpose Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 18, 2025

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The fulfilment of destiny is not automatic; it requires understanding, diligence, and obedience.

KEYS TO FULFILLING DIVINE PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:21, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 2:10, Acts 13:36, Philippians 1:6 INTRODUCTION: Every man is created for a purpose. God does nothing without intention, and no one is an accident on the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is The Purpose Of Preaching The Cross?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 8, 2025

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The Lord gives us what we need to do His Will. It is not of ourselves.

What is the Purpose of Preaching the Cross? Acts 3:12-26 It is not our words, it is not our strength, nor is it our own person that has any power in the work that we do for Christ. But it is the power of God through Christ that we are enabled to do what we do and how we do it. The sermon that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Strikes At His Purpose Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2003

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3rd in a three part series on the three occassions Jesus spoke about His death on the way to Jerusalem

JESUS STRIKES AT HIS PURPOSE MARK 10:32-45 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

My Purpose Part 3 Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Mar 4, 2020

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Father God not only walks with us throughout the battle, but He equips us to fight the battle, & do His great Will.

Sermon series- purpose 3 - God equips you to carry out His purpose. - As a Child of God it is the greatest encouragement to know that our daddy, Father God, is always with us. - Well, the next great move in our purpose filled life is, God is going to equip you to carry out ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision Behind Our Purpose Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Apr 4, 2007

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What is a church’s vision to accomplish its purpose? How do we accomplish God’s plan? Do we see the need? Do we respond with concern? Do we respond with action?

INTRODUCTION For the past several months, we have been involved in discussions, research, and prayer regarding the Future of this Church. In 2 Business Meetings, you approved and asked the leadership to determine the feasibility of moving. First, I want to thank you for your cooperation, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

16 - The Israelites Chosen With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jun 13, 2021

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This is the 16th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans and talks about the fact that God had chosen the people of Israel for a very special purpose.

Romans 9:1-5 1 I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my countrymen according to the flesh, 4 who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-18, Malachi 1:2-3, Luke 14:26, Matthew 10:37-38, Exodus 33:19, Exodus 9:16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divine Dialogue -- Purpose Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018

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Second in prayer series dealing with the purpose of Prayer

“Divine Dialogue” Part Two I. PERSEPCTIVE ON PRAYER -- What is it? A. PRAYER MISUNDERSTOOD & MISUSED B. PRAYER PROPERLY UNDERSTOOD As we have emphasized, prayer is simply humble conversation with God both as Sovereign King and Loving Father. Prayer is honest expression of our heart to God’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Colossians 4:2-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Dancing Before The Lord (Worship 2) Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008

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If we truly worship God, then our lives, like David’s will be seen by others as we leap and dance before the Lord!

2 Samuel 6:13 I. GET OUT OF THE ROUTINE If you haven’t noticed were doing things a little different this morning. It’s easy for us to get to the point where we’re just going through the routine of things. It’s easy because we’re creature of habit. We end up going through the motions and we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Broken Cisterns

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

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There is a Fountain of Living Waters who never disappoints.

(read Jeremiah 2:9-13) In his commentary on the book of Jeremiah, Andrew Blackwood says this: “Many Palestinians were dependent upon cisterns, laboriously carved from the rock. Cistern water at best is flat and tasteless; it is easily contaminated with various types of growth that produce ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:9-13

Denomination: Orthodox

Easter Sermon - Pierced For A Purpose

Contributed by Pastor Dre on Apr 14, 2014

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Here is a Good Friday sermon that I preached and would like to share with you all. You can also use it as a great Resurrection Sunday Sermon.

Pierced for a Purpose Isaiah 53:1-6 John 19:16-18 This morning I would like to ask you to get a hold of your Bibles and open them up to the book of Isaiah chapter 53 lets read at verse 1 We are going to read 6 verses: 1 - Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Purpose And Plan For Gender Series

Contributed by J. D. Greear on Jul 12, 2013

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Biblically, men and women are given specific, differing commands to follow. The two genders are a more complete view of the image of God than would one gender by itself.

The ancient view of marriage was that marriage is primarily functional. Established economic stability. Give you kids who could take care of you in old age. So choose a woman whose family was wealthy and had good birthing hips. The modern view of marriage is that marriage is about romantic ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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