Sermons on Purposefulness:

Living With Purpose

Contributed by S S on Aug 3, 2009

Sermon on Daniel 1-6 - Living with purpose.

Living with purpose Daniel 1-6 1. Participating in unholy practices (Dan 1 -- meat or vegetables) - Dan 1:8; 2:20, 27, 28, 47 - what are the things that corrupt, defile us? Sinful acts, behavior, attitudes, thoughts, speech, games, material things - Live a life that is holy & pleasing to God: ...read more

Denomination: *other

A Life With Purpose Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 31, 2009

Every life needs to be like Paul’s life, which was driven by purpose. Paul gives us the what and the how of purposeful life.

A Life with Purpose Romans 15:20-33 * When I was a kid, watching WW2 movies and TV shows was a big thing. One of the things I remember is hearing a guard raise his gun and say, “State your purpose.” Whether someone gained entry or not, depending on them having a stated purpose which was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:20-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose In Suffering Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

Why? Isn’t that the question most of us ask when we experience suffering? Is there a purpose for suffering? If so, what is it? The answers to those questions are not easy to discover. And many times, when we find the answer, we don’t like what we find.

I’m sure that many of you were doing the same thing that I was doing on Thursday evening. We had finished with the evening session of the pastors conference and I was planning on going back to the room and doing some studying. My laptop had other plans. It crashed. So I turned on the TV to catch ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Purpose

Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 18, 2013

the true definition of purpose from the standpoint of the bible

UNDERSTANDING PURPOSE Rom 8: 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

John's Purpose

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 14, 2012

John the Baptist's purpose was to point people to Jesus.

JOHN’S PURPOSE John 1:6-9, 15-28 1) John’s purpose was to testify. John 1:6-9. John was a ‘witness to testify’. John’s purpose was to point people to Jesus. For the purpose that people would believe in the one, true light and so be saved. That should be our purpose ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of Liturgy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2013

We need to understand what the Council Fathers intended for Liturgy, and the two things most people think they wanted which are not what they actually said they wanted.

Monday after Epiphany 7 January 2012 Sacrosanctum Concilium The mission of the Church on earth is exactly the same as the mission of Jesus during His thirty-some years on earth. He was, and we must be, the fulfillment of the twin commandment of God: love God with all our hearts and love our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25

Denomination: Catholic

Life On Purpose Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Book sermon from Mark. Jesus' mission on earth was one of careful planning and execution and a life given over to Him ought to reflect the same care and effort.

I saw a picture of little twins the other day. They both were wearing red T-shirts. One said, “I was planned!” The other one said, “I was a surprise!” I wondered – how could they tell which one was the surprise? I have news for you – whether you were planned ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 Purpose Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 21, 2013

1)The Elements of Purposeful Unity (Philippians 2:1) 2) The Essence of Purposeful Unity (Philippians 2:2a), 3)The Expression of Purposeful Unity (Philippians 2:2b)

It’s not too difficult to see the effect of strife. Internationally, we see conflict and hostage taking. In North America, we just came out of a hockey lockout after many months of people not working. In Canada, native blockages have meant disrupted travel, and shipping. In Ontario, many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2

Denomination: Other

The Purpose Of Tragedies Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies Luke 13:1-9; 34-35 In this passage, Jesus gives us the purpose of death and tragedies. These verses are filled with awesome implications about the way the world really is. And it is not the way people think it is. My aim today is to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 22, 2014

1. SUBSTITUTION 2. ATONEMENT - COMPENSATION 3. PROPITIATION 4. RECONCILIATION 5.REDEMPTION 6. JUSTIFICATION 7. ADOPTION

THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS OUTLINE 1. SUBSTITUTION 2. ATONEMENT - COMPENSATION 3. PROPITIATION 4. RECONCILIATION 5.REDEMPTION 6. JUSTIFICATION 7. ADOPTION THE MESSAGE THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS 1. SUBSTITUTION ******************** Through the cross, Christ died as our substitute ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purpose Of Tragedies

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies Luke 13:1-9; 34-35 In this passage, Jesus gives us the purpose of death and tragedies. These verses are filled with awesome implications about the way the world really is. And it is not the way people think it is. My aim today is to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reconnecting With Purpose Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 23, 2014

CONNECTING WITH GOD REESTABLISHES OUR PURPOSE

Reconnecting with Purpose John 15:1-8 9/29/13 Introduction Video: Live in me Video Reconnecting with God changes our perspective on everything, including how we live, the purpose of our lives.  CONNECTING WITH GOD REESTABLISHES OUR PURPOSE Look how Jesus describes this reconnecting ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Saved For A Purpose

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 10, 2013

You don't have to be a theological scholar to figure out what God expects of those who follow Jesus. He made it really clear. Take care of those who are in need in Jesus Name because you love God and you love people.

What followers of Jesus call the providence of God the world calls coincidence. I have so many stories about how God's providence showed up in our life just when we needed it to. I'm sure you have some, too. Kristi and I marvel at how God has provided for us in various ways through the years; an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013

God created you for His glory and He designed you. You are not an accident.

Let’s see your bibles 123,123, say word. Let’s see your pens, lesson plan, lesson plan. Let’s turn to 1 Corinthians 1, 1 Corinthians 1, 1 Corinthians 1. 1 Corinthians 1. My wife is a very wise shopper. She, there are many things about her that I love. In the morning service ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of The Parables

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 19, 2014

Jesus teaches that the purpose of his parables is to reveal or conceal truth.

Scripture We are studying the life and ministry of Jesus as it has been recorded in The Gospel of Luke. Two main features characterized Jesus’ ministry: teaching and miracles. We have already examined a number of examples of each. Jesus used illustrations masterfully in his teaching. His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed