Sermons on Pursuit Of Purpose:

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

Full - Pt. 3 - Purpose Full Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 26, 2017

We prefer full over empty! Jesus says He came that we might have abundant (full) life. Do we? Do we even know what we should be full of?

Full Pt. 3 - Purpose Full I. Introduction Are you full? If so, what are you full of? Your "fullness" will determine what overflows to every area of your life. And yet the truth is that if we find ourselves closer to the "e" than the "f" we are in the majority. In a recent study of 1,000 churches ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Be A Miracle For The Hurting--Hands Full On Purpose

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 15, 2015

Naomi and her family left home because of a drought. They were hurting. In Moab things got worse. Her support structure was gone. She came to Moab, beautiful, lovely and blessed. She left bitter and heart broken. One person stood in thE GAP.

BE A MIRACLE FOR HURTING PERSON ... HANDS FULL ON PURPOSE TURNS INTO A MIRACLE --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There was a circle of young boys gathered around a cute little puppy dog. One by one they were talking. The deal was whoever could tell the biggest lie won the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Purpose For You! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

God’s number one purpose in my life is to make me like Jesus.

Question: What is God’s Purpose for my Life? 1) God’s Promise. Vs. 28 What doesn’t this verse say? What does this verse say? Key: God has a great way of bringing good out of bad. 2) God’s Purpose. Vs. 29 Genesis 1:26-27 Key: God’s number one purpose ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Accomplishes His Purposes Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 24, 2016

Nothing can thwart God's puposes. God accomplishes His purposes through us.

Power is a test of our character. When we are given the power to do what we want, what we choose to do will reveals WHO we really are. • Whoever leads has great power. And that’s what worries many. • That’s probably what makes the US Presidential election so tense. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“the Purpose Of Christmas” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 8, 2014

Thoughts on Christmas from 2 Corinthians 8:9.

Paul sums up the purpose of Christmas is one word, “grace.” Someone has pointed out that GRACE could be defined as: God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense - All that God is free to do for you and me because of all that Christ has done for us. He humbled Himself so that we might ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

“the Purpose Of Christmas” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 15, 2014

Christmas is all about the grace of God.

Paul sums up the purpose of Christmas is one word, “grace.” Someone has pointed out that GRACE could be defined as: God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense - All that God is free to do for you and me because of all that Christ has done for us. He humbled Himself so that we might ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose And Proof Of The Resurrection - Easter Sermon

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 19, 2008

Just like the end of the world is actually only the beginning, this was not the end for Jesus. He Who was is ’the Beginning’ is just getting started! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Purpose and Proof of the Resurrection Matthew 27:50-28:15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PurposeProof.html After 6 hours on the cross Jesus cried aloud, “It is finished!” And then He died. Is this the end of He Who was in the beginning? Will Christianity die out in a short lived puff of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Purpose In Your Barrenness

Contributed by Margaret Minnicks on Jun 3, 2013

God had an ultimate purpose for the barrenness of biblical women such as Hannah in the Old Testament and Elizabeth in the New Testament.

Usually when we think about Hannah, no doubt we think about her prayer for a son. Today, let’s go deeper into the story and see that Hannah’s barrenness served a purpose. When we speak of women being barren in the Bible, it is usually in reference to a woman being childless. However, the word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of The Purpose Of Jesus’ Birth Series

Contributed by Charl Swart on Dec 26, 2015

What is the significance of the Purpose of the Birth of Jesus. People today forget what the true reason is, especially around Christmas. They forget why Christ was born and some do not see t as significant. But the birth of Jesus was very significant.

INTRODUCTION Today is the last sermon that I will be giving for the year. We have had a great year and we can only thank God for this. We have seen how He had His hand in every aspect of this church and how he made changes in people’s lives and relationships and their finances. We have seen ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Purpose For Our Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

Introduction: Most of us have attended a high school or college graduation at some time in our life.

The students who are graduating are told by the commencement speaker that they are preparing to enter the adult world, and that each and every one of them have talents and skills they can contribute to making this a better world in which to live. This is true, but if the commencement speaker was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose For Us

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 20, 2022

These verses show that God's purpose is to provide good for those who love Him and are the called. So what does it mean: "called according to His purpose"? I think the context of this statement provides the answer.

Alba 2-20-2022 GOD'S PURPOSE FOR US Romans 8:26-30 Purpose, it is important in life isn't it. You find it everywhere. There is even a website called onpurpose.org. Its founder and CEO, Tom Tippin made the following statement: “We believe in putting purpose before profit. We're a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Having A Purpose Without Power?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 28, 2022

What does it mean to have a purpose without power? Are we talking about having power or having a purpose?

What does it mean to have a purpose without power? Are we talking about having power or having a purpose? Or is there power in purpose? Sounds a bit confusing, does it not? There is an old story from roughly over 20 years ago about an elementary teacher. I do not know who the author is, so let me ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Purposes For His People Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 12, 2022

God will accomplish His plan for His people. After correcting them In Zechariah 7, God affirms His undying love and paints a picture of the future He has in mind for them. Zechariah 8:1-8 is a beautiful lesson on GRACE.

At the beginning of Zechariah 7 a delegation of Jews from Bethel asked whether they should continue the fasts that they had been observing in memory of the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple almost 70 years ago. Since the 70-year captivity was ending and the temple was being rebuilt, perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-23, Deuteronomy 7:6-8, Jeremiah 30:6-10, Isaiah 48:1, Romans 14:17, Luke 1:37, Matthew 24:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic