Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Sabbath Purpose:

showing 1,396-1,410 of 87,702
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Redeeming Your Time - Embrace Productive Rest Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 759 views

    This sermon explores the importance of rest as modeled by Jesus in scripture, and discusses three rhythms that can help us balance productivity and rest in our lives.

    If you have been with us for the last three weeks, you have come a long way and hopefully feel more confident about redeeming your time. A quick recap for those who may have missed: In Ephesians 5:15-17, God commands us to “redeem the time.” Why? So that we can do “the will of the Lord.” We’ve been ...read more

  • The Temple Of The Lord

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,412 views

    Time and again God had warned his people not to worship anything or anyone else but Him, but they continued to do whatever they wanted to do. They were going to the Temple supposedly for the purpose of worshipping the Lord on the Sabbath Day, but were di

    Recently, I have been doing an in depth study of some of the major prophets of the Bible. Great men such as Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Jeremiah have always been favorites of mine (and, I know the same is for some of you). The words of these prophets can bring to us things that we may have never ...read more

  • Our Great Mission

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 5, 2008
     | 2,236 views

    Humans tend to one of two extremes when we look at the problems plaguing this world. One extreme declares, “We can solve these problems. We can clean up this mess if we all work hard enough.” The other extreme cries out in despair, “We will never solve

    Introduction: “Before you were born, God planned this moment in your life. It is no accident that you are [here this morning]. God longs for you to discover the life he created you to live – here on earth, and forever in eternity.” Citation: Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life, © 2002, ...read more

  • Huddle Up! Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,847 views

    Using a football analogy throughout this series. This sermon is an overview of the series on living the five biblical purposes together in community

    Prelude Music—(This week we’re starting a new series with a football metaphor so we’re using “Jock Jams” music for prelude. Whatever countdown you pick please mute it and go with the Jock Jams music instead) Opening Set: (A) Everybody Praise the Lord (G) Holy is the Lord (E) Let Everything that ...read more

  • What On Earth Am I Here For? Series

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,814 views

    Sooner or later we all ask the question, "Why did God create me?"

    Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Christianity 101: What On Earth Am I Here For? Romans 15-16 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, July 20, 2008 Today is a monumental day. We are finishing ...read more

  • Why Did God Put Me On Planet Earth?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 8, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,849 views

    The Bible teaches we have a definite purpose. It's to influence the people around us to make the choice to serve Jesus Christ. A C.S. Lewis quote captures to eternally critical job that we dare not neglect for the lost's sake!

    WHY DID GOD PUT ME ON PLANET EARTH? Ps. 138:8, TLB. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There were three guys who wanted to be in the Olympics, but didn’t know how to enter. So they went to the gate of the Olympic Village to see how other athletes got in. 2. Soon a big, hulking guy walked up with bulging ...read more

  • 02 Pursuing What Matters: The Church At Birth Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 17, 2012
     | 3,062 views

    Features of the early church. 1. v. 3-4 - They Were In Fellowship With The Resurrected Jesus 2. v. 5 They Received The Promise Of The HS 3. v. 12-13 They Were Obedient To His Word 4. v. 14 They Were United In Spirit 5. v. 15-20 They Honored Th

    - What do the disciples think will happen when they receive the SP? – (v. 6) - What are some major ways their idea of the kingdom differs from Jesus? – (v.7-8) - HS brings newness of life - What are the features of the early church? 1. v. 3-4 - They Were In Fellowship With The ...read more

  • The Only New Year’s Resolution That Matters

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,440 views

    This message is about discovering God's will for your life

    The Only New Year’s Resolution That Matters Proverbs 16:1-4 One Sunday while serving at Aldersgate UMC, we had a guest speaker from GA in town for an Evangelism Conference. His message could be summed up as this: to be an effective servant of God, you have to discover God’s will and ...read more

  • Continuing The Journey Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012
     | 12,377 views

    Paul’s prayer and God’s focus is to complete the work which he has started in us. I want to give you 4 critical tools to help you pursue and live out your life purpose.

    Continuing the Journey Philippians 1:3-6 Before God created us, He had a purpose in his mind. I love what God told Jeremiah, “I knew you before you were in your mother’s womb.” Jer. 1:5 To know means to know intimately, inside and out, to know the very fiver of your being as ...read more

  • Enjoying God Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008
     | 4,280 views

    We were created, planned to bring pleasure to God. This is what answers the burning question in each of us…why do I exist?

    1. Review: 1. Week One: i. We cannot understand or attain our purpose in life apart from God. ii. We learned that having a purpose gives meaning to our lives. iii. Having and pursuing your purpose prepares you for eternity. 2. Week Two: i. This life is preparation for the next ...read more

  • Here’s The Church

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,549 views

    What the church is and is not

    HERE’S THE CHURCH Ephesians 1:22-23 Sunday, June 7, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction They tell me the story that long ago there was a small church, in a small town, in a small county, where a small congregation had tried for years to get the biggest “sinner” in town, Sam, to come to ...read more

  • Bartimaeus

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jul 17, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,878 views

    Are you in need of a miracle? How hard do you need it? How desperate are you?

    Today we are going to read our Bibles in Mark 10:46-52 but first I would like to tell you about a parable. PARABLE OF THE PENCIL The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box. "There are 5 things you need to know," he told the pencil, "Before I send you out into the ...read more

  • Give It A Rest

    Contributed by George Casady on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,257 views

    Encouagement for God’s people to take a God-given sabbath rest.

    Give It A Rest Exodus 23:10-12 What advice can I give you for the New Year? I pondered this as I anticipated this morning worship service. What practical friendly pastor-like advice might I give that would be helpful and apply to pretty much our entire church as we look ahead to a New ...read more

  • He Will Gather His Chosen From The Four Winds

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 20, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,967 views

    “He will send His angels and gather His elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens” Mark 13:27.

    Theme: He will gather His chosen from the four winds Text: Dan. 12:1-3; Heb. 10:11-14; Mark 13:24-32 Everyone would like to know his or her future. Although many people would not admit it the first thing they read in the papers or magazines is the horoscope. Many people also very often search for ...read more

  • Reflect The Purposes Of Christmas #3 - "(To Proclaim) Recovery Of Sight" Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,670 views

    Third in series reflecting on the "mission statement" of the Messiah.

    Reflect the Purposes of Christmas #3 – “(To proclaim) Recovery of Sight for the Blind.” John 9 December 15, 2002 Introduction John Newton’s famous hymn has a famous line that most of us are familiar with. “I was blind, but now I see.” He was not talking about physical sight, but about ...read more