Sermons on Series 7 Steps To Achieving God8217s Purpose And Destiny For Your Life:

The Gift Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Dec 9, 2010

After all the turkey of thanksgiving and in the rush of getting the gifts and “bargains” of “black Friday” and planning vacations and family get togethers, we can easily lose sight of what is important and the important thing is Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION After all the turkey of thanksgiving and in the rush of getting the gifts and “bargains” of “black Friday” and planning vacations and family get togethers, we can easily lose sight of what is important and the important thing is Jesus Christ, without whom we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Why Jesus Came To Us!" Series

Contributed by Clay Hallmark on Mar 20, 2006

Message 1 in a series. Why did Jesus come into this world? This series helps us see that Jesus came to show us and say to us, "Your Life Matters."

Message 1: “Why Jesus came to us!” Luke 4:18-19; Isaiah 61:1-2 Today we are beginning a new sermon series that I will preach each Sunday between now and Easter Sunday in April. What I want you to see in the next few weeks is just how important and valuable your life is to Jesus. The way we say it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Purpose And Meaning In Life, Regardless Of Age Or Circumstances

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This is an adaptation of a sermon shared Oct. 2000 by Brian Bill that builds upon 6 statements of purpose that he identifies in the writings of the Apostle Paul. When actualized, these purposes provide meaning to life regardless of one’s age or circumstances.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) A truck driver was hauling a load of 100 penguins to the zoo. Unfortunately, his truck broke down. He eventually waved down another truck and offered the driver $500 to take ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Gathering To Grow Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011

We must turn around (‘repent’) from the depth of our self-will… and give ourselves…immerse ourselves (‘be baptized’) in the life of Jesus…now risen and ruling and revealing God’s will.

Gathering to Grow Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – October 16, 2011 Intro – I want to begin by asking a question: Why are you here? Why are we here together? It’s always good to stop and consider WHY we are doing something… what the purpose is. Because when we loose clarity on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 6, 2016

Why Christians need to fulfill the Great Commission

Introduction: Christ’s final words to his followers are known as the great Commission. The most well-known passage is probably the one found in Matthew 28:18-20. Although all four gospels and the Book of Acts have a slightly different form of it, they all give the same basic message. We are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

#8 - How To Get Your Stuff God's Way Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005

We all need "stuff" -- but are we getting our "stuff" God’s way? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. EIGHTH COMMANDMENT “You shall not steal.” (Ex. 20:15). <ILLUS> “Jesus is watching you.” A burglar broke into a house and began to steal all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Holiness

Two Men, Two Destinies Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 27, 2009

God reveals the dreams of the butler and baker through Joseph and his reward was two years later.

Two men, two destinies Genesis 40 Two Cape Bretoners were lost in the woods and one of them said, “I heard that the best way to get someone’s attention is to shoot three times into the air. So, the other guy shot three times in the air and then they waited for about a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Abundant Life

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 9, 2013

Abundant Life is not things but your reaction to things.

Abundant Life Joh 10:10 "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. WHY AGING ISN’T BAD • Kidnappers are not interested in you. • People no longer view you as a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Purpose Of The Parables

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 26, 2020

Jesus Himself suggests a different reason to that which His disciples might have expected.

THE PURPOSE OF THE PARABLES. Matthew 13:10-17; Matthew 13:34-35. It is possible to ‘Like’ Jesus without really ever knowing what He is all about. For some, He is a wonderful teacher, making ‘it’ all so much ‘easier’: yet what is ‘easy’ about, for example, Matthew 5:21-22 or Matthew 5:27-28? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17, Matthew 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Broken Wings Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 19, 2019

Don’t let your past, steal your future! It's time for your broken wings to fly again. It's time for the caged eagle to soar again.

THE BROKEN WINGS Luke 15:11-19. "11 Then He said: “A certain man had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. 13 And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-19, Judges 16:21-25, Joshua 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Purpose: To Magnify God In Worship Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

5th in 5-part series of casting vision and clarity for the purpose of our church.

OUR PURPOSE: TO MAGNIFY GOD IN WORSHIP PSALM 100; 33:1-4, ACTS 2:42,43; 46-47 INTRODUCTION: In his book, Exit Interviews: Revealing Stories Why People Are Leaving the Church, William Hendricks took a survey asking folks why they no longer attended church. Surprisingly, the most common ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

The Abundent Life Series

Contributed by Larry Bussard on Feb 23, 2008

A series of 9 messages on the Abundent Life

1. The Starting Point is Relationship with God The Abundant Life Series How would you like to: 1. Hear when God is speaking to you 2. Be able to identify what God is doing in and around you 3. Have an ever growing relationship and knowledge of God as He works in and through you I. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enlarge Your Harvest (7 Laws Of Sowing And Reaping)

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Biblical principles of giving

Enlarge Your Harvest (7 Laws of Sowing and Reaping) When I was in high school, my parents were divorced and I lived with my mom near Chicago, but my dad had a farm in Antigo Wisconsin, So during the summers a couple times I went up there and worked on his farm. Sometimes it was fun when I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationship Makes Life Beautiful Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 3, 2014

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" St. Augustine said, “our hearts are restless until we find our rest in Thee.”

Some of the greatest words of spiritual gifts, unity, interpersonal relationship and love in Scripture are found in 1 Corinthians chapter 12 and 13. Listen as I read 1 Corinthians 12:18-25, to you. “But our bodies have many parts, and God has put each part just where he wants it. How ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beattitude 7 Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

Peacemakers

Beatitude Series # 7 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called sons of God Original date May 22, 1999 Revised June 10, 2001 Conflict Jokes "If you were my husband, I’d put poison in your coffee." -- Lady Astor "If you were my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ