Sermons on Purposeful Praise:

Understanding Vision Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 10, 2008

Vision has always been at the heart of serving God and doing His will. So a God given vision has always been at the heart of doing the will of God. God’s vision takes us to new levels and challenges us to do new things we would not think to accomplish our

Unique Vision Daniel 9:22-23 God loves creativity and nowhere is that found more than in creation. Where I grew up in Kansas City, we have an average snowfall of 20 inches a year. One of the things you learn growing up there is that every snowflake is unique. No two snowflakes that have ever fallen ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:22-23

Denomination: Methodist

Knowing Who You Are 1 Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 20, 2011

Part 3 of 6 of the series, "Who Am I"

Title: Who Am I – 3 “Knowing Who You Are” Text I Peter 2:9 It is essential for every believer to understand and know who they are in Christ. So far, in this series, we have determined that the only person who determines who we are is us. Your financial situation does not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Be The Name Sermon Vi: Our Father's Love Endures Forever Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we mature in our walk with the Lord, we cherish the constancy and the permanency of God our Father's love!

THANKS BE TO THE LORD GOD OUR FATHER WHOSE CONSTANT LOVE ENDURES FOREVER! “A dear Christian lady who resided in assisted living expressed it this way: ‘I get my Bible and read until I can’t read anymore. Then I open my hymnal and I sing until I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:7-8

Our Orders

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 8, 2002

As we begin the book of Acts, Jesus gives the church her "fighting orders" - Wait and Witness.

"The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen. 3To these He also presented Himself alive after His suffering, by many convincing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Worship - For God's Glory

Contributed by George Rennau on Apr 28, 2003

Too often We waddle away from worship the same way we came in. Unchanged. It should Not Be. When we Genuinely worship God We are responding to God¡¦s grace giving Him our lives Allowing Him to change us and make us better people.

TITLE: Worship - FOR GOD’S GLORY Psalm 95:1-7 Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. [2] Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. [3] For the Lord is the great God, the great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Start Of A New Church Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 4, 2003

Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner hunched over writing a letter. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. This love letter is to a church that he loves dearly. You see this man in prison is the Apostle Paul. He is writing this letter

Read: Philippians 1:1-2 Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner there chained to the guards. This prisoner is unassuming in appearance and for the moment is very quiet. He is hunched over and completely absorbed in a letter he is writing. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2, Acts 16:11-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Goals Of The Local Church

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 10, 2003

The first word "Life" in the name of our church "Life In Christ" defines acrostically the goals of the local church.

THE GOALS OF OUR CHURCH Acts 2:42-47 42 They were devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Reverential awe came on everyone, and many wonders and miraculous signs came about by the apostles. 44 All who believed were together ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Busy Church Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 12, 2005

How does busyness hurt our ability to witness for Jesus? How does ministry sometimes change our focus from loving the Messiah? Learn how to avoid the trap of busyness from Jesus’ critique of the Ephesian church.

I do some writing professionally. I haven’t had much published - but it’s a craft I care about and work on seriously. One of the best tools a writer has is not spell check - but gut check. By that I mean a critique group. A critique group reads what you’ve written - gives you some things they like ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Prize Of Salvation (August 27, 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

The merchant’s search for the pearl was intentional. The man’s discovery of the treasure was by accident. Yet, both were, sacrificing all that they had in order to purchase their find.

THE PRIZE OF SALVATION Text: Matthew 13:44-46 Just recently, people came from all over the United States into our area and state to see the eclipse. There are some, like me, whose view of the eclipse was probably obscured by the clouds. There were many others who paid the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: United Methodist

The Ministry And Eternal Purpose Of God’s Two Witnesses Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 10, 2023

Consider the message of God's two witnesses: repent and choose (run to) Jesus! In light of what is coming … there is still a way for us to be rescued, but we must choose Him!

Alpha and Omega, Part 35, Revelation Part 12 The Ministry and Eternal Purpose of God’s Witnesses Revelation 11:3-19 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- RE: Redemption has been provided only by Jesus; now we have a choice - Last week, we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:3-19, Daniel 9:27, 1 Kings 20:31, Zechariah 4:11-14, 1 Corinthians 2:4, Hebrews 9:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rev It Up, Hop It Up, Tone It Up, Tune It Up

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 21, 2003

Some things need to be revved up.

INTRO.- ILL.- One lady said, “I always do my exercises regularly every morning. Immediately after waking I always say sternly to myself, “Ready now. Up. Down. Up. Down!” And after two strenuous minutes I tell myself, “OKAY, NOW TRY THE OTHER EYELID.” ILL.- Mark Twain once said, “The only way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing On The Rubbishes Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 17, 2004

For our Annual Theme focus: all that we have accomplished as a church, fine as it is, is flawed. Much remains to be done, but it requires different leadership. This pastor’s departure, however, will not diminish the bond of love.

Some things end, but are not completed. Other things are completed, but do not end. There is a world of difference between the two. Some things end, but are not completed. Some things stop, unfinished. The tragic accident out on I-95 the other day is a reminder of this. Several lives ended ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Designed To Develop Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Oct 28, 2002

Part 2 of a series Evidence from the early church that Christ intends His Church to grow: deep, together and larger.

Trinity Baptist Church October 20, 2002 How Christ builds the Church Designed to Develop Acts 2:41-47 The US has earned a reputation: the land of lawsuits. Only in America would someone spill hot coffee on herself in the car and decide that someone else is responsible. Only in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Why A New Church?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 20, 2006

A message explaining why we decided to plant a church. This can be adapted to show why we need to change formats, names, etc.

An old fisherman used to amaze all the locals with how many fish he was able to catch. It didn’t matter what the weather was like, or how much other fishermen were able to catch, he always caught more than anyone else. The stories became legend, and soon reached the local game warden. He showed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:20-21

Denomination: *other

"What Is Worship?” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 30, 2006

Jesus met the woman at the well in Sychar he not only reached out to her with a love that was great enough to reach over all the barriers in her life and lead her to faith in Him as her personal Savior, He revealed to her some important truths about worsh

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 11 “What Is Worship?” John 4:19-23 George Barna the church statistician in his research has found some very interesting things concerning worship. He found ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-23

Denomination: Baptist