Sermons on Series The Five Purposes Of The Church:

Getting To Know God

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

A Five Part Series In Getting To Know God - We start with God already knows YOU

I am excited to start this journey with you on “Getting To Know God”. Some of you reading this have not made the decision to follow the Lord yet and some of you have been following Jesus for many years. Some of you made the decision to follow the Lord but somehow the worries of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

God’s Purpose For Our Life

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010

With God center in our lives, seeking to conform ourselves to the image of His Son, seeking to serve His will as Christ’s Ambassadors we will fulfill His purpose for our lives.

God’s Purpose For Our Life 11/11/07 PM Reading: Luke 4:16-21 Introduction How would you describe your life if you were to use just one word? Frantic? Fatigued? Frustrating? Maybe some of us would say Fun? Fulfilling? I wonder if any of us might use the word "Focused?" Focused is a word we can apply ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Pride Destroys A Church Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 2, 2023

This is the seventh message in a series we're doing on 1st Corinthians. Today we're talking about how a little leaven will leaven the whole lump, and how Church discipline not only keeps the integrity of a congregation, but how it is actually a loving act to the sinning member.

Text: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Now we've been in 1 Corinthians for a while, and we've seen Paul address a few of the issues that were going on in that Church. And I don't know about all you, but I'm thankful that God chose to add this book to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Created You For A Specific Purpose

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 7, 2019

The children of God Almighty are made for honour and their honour shall surely come out to glorify God

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *GOD CREATED YOU FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE* Romans 9:17-24 King James Version (KJV) 17 For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:17-24

Denomination: Charismatic

Divine Chastisement - The Purpose And Final Outcome

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 16, 2025

What does our Lord do to bring the persistently sinning Christian back into the "right track"!!!

Divine Chastisement -Purpose and Final Outcome _hand this man *over to Satan* for the destruction of the flesh,[a][b] so that his spirit may be saved on the day of the Lord.- 1 Cor 5:6_ _Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:4-6, 1 Timothy 1:19-20

Denomination: *other

Mark#1: Uncommon Faith Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 21, 2001

This sermon introduces the series and illustrates the faith that is necessary to build a prevailing church.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #1: Uncommon Faith Matthew 16:13-18 June 24, 2001 Intro: A. [What the Church Really Needs, Citation: Father John McKenzie. Leadership, Vol. 15, no. 2.] If the church were to lose its hierarchy, its clergy, its vast collection of buildings, its stores of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gideon - The Mighty Man Of Valor - Part 4 Of A Series Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Jul 31, 2017

Many times the workings, methods, and ways of God seem to make absolutely no sense. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to why God does things the way He does.

Gideon - The Mighty Man of Valor “Reduction for Victory” Part 4 of a Series We could also call this series The Life and Times of Gideon. In the previous three messages in this series, we have been studying the transformation of a man. He started out as a fearful man of low confidence and no ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ Prepared The Church For Life Beyond His Death

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 9, 2007

A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Series C

6th Sunday of Easter, May 13, 2007, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world, that through his death and resurrection, we might be restored to a right and meaningful ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

How Can A Good God Send Anyone To Hell? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2018

Third in a five part series that attempts to answer hard questions about God, the Bible and faith.

ENGAGE Growing up, I wasn’t particularly opposed to God. In fact, as I look back, I certainly believed there was a God, and for much of my early life I just assumed that since I wasn’t an axe murderer or a thief and that I’d done more good things than bad things in my life that one day I’d go to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Will Of God: The Greatest Sense Of Purpose

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 14, 2024

The purpose for which God sent His Son to die for us is to guide us to live and walk in obedience to His will here on earth as it is being done in Heaven.

Doing the Will of God: The Greatest Sense of Purpose. Study Text: John 4: 31 - 34 Introduction: - Jesus laid down for us a perfect example of what our priority and sense of purpose in life should be: Doing the Will of God. - If you have truly met with God, your greatest desire and sense of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon # 50 - Which Side Are You On? Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 19, 2025

As Jonah fretted and fumed that God withheld His judgement on the people of Nineveh, God saw a people who were ignorant and could not decipher between right and wrong. God calls the church to disciple their members, and grow them in maturity so all will be found in God’s eternal Kingdom.

Let us thank the Lord for the many lessons we learnt from the life of Jonah. We have come to the final part of this study. When I began this series, I did not expect that it would be such a long one, and I am grateful to the Lord for all that we have learned in this process, and all glory to God ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:9-11, 2 Peter 3:9, Ephesians 4:11-15, Matthew 25:31-34, Matthew 25:35-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

God's Invitation Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006

Sermon five in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

We have spoken in this series about how God calls us to develop an intimate and growing love relationship with Him. How is this done? Well, it is all possible because of God’s initiative. God took the initiative in this relationship by giving His Son for us at Calvary. “But God showed how ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Christmas: God’s Glory Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 31, 2012

Our goal should be to reveal and reflect the person and reputation of God in everything we do. To live for God’s glory is to live our lives in such a way that His reputation is enhanced among men. Christmas is about God’s Glory!

Intro: When we think of the birth of Jesus it would be best to think of His entrance into this world as History. Why? It is His story of how God came entered the world and paid for the penalty of mans sin for His glory. Look at Luke 2.14 as the Angelic host proclaimed the theme and ending of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Directions For The Church’s Ministries Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 10, 2024

Today, we should be devoted to making disciples, to gathering together for strength, and this is what we see as the continuing mission of the church! Will we obey and continue to share the only message that matters to a world in desperate need?

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 21 God’s Directions for the Church’s Ministries Acts 14:8-28 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Camper – appreciate your understanding for a time Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-28, Luke 9:23, Nehemiah 9:6, Psalm 116:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Striving To Be A Church Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 12, 2014

This sermon explores important principles that help ensure that we are being the church that belongs to Christ

Introduction: A. I like the story told of the man who was shipwrecked on a beautiful, deserted South Pacific island. 1. Five years later, he was discovered by a passing a naval ship. 2. Upon their arrival at the shore the rescue party was met by the shipwreck survivor. He said, “I'm so glad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ