Sermons on Serving God Purpose:

Have We Been Chosen For A Specific Purpose?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 27, 2023

You may never know when you will be picked, or chosen, to do or be in a position of prominence. The outcome of that said choosing will depend upon the state of your heart.

In this chapter, the king chooses a new queen. In Chapter 1, King Ahasuerus, had a party to show off his queen, Vashti. She refused so the king banished her and stripped her royalty. After banishing Vashti, the king sent officers out to gather fair young women of all the lands to choose a new ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 10, 2012

This is a sermon on putting God first in our lives

Title: In the beginning God. Text: Genesis chapers 1-11 Introduction This week we are starting a new sermon series based on the E100 Bible reading challenge. We are encouraging everyone in the church to read 5 passages of scripture a week for 20 weeks. So that at the end of the 20 weeks Bible ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Only One Thing

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 15, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: What do we really need in this life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we only need JESUS IV. TEXT: Luke 10:42 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) There is only one thing worth being co

I. EXORDIUM: What do we really need in this life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we only need JESUS IV. TEXT: Luke 10:42 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Plans Of Our Hearts

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 9, 2010

Some think they have a grasp on their future and what is best for them. Truly only God knows what is best for us, we must concede to His leadership.

THE PLAN OF OUR HEARTS It has been over 4 months since I have preached a sermon, For ten years I preached almost every week, sometimes two different messages and at least four revivals that I can remember doing. Being away from the pulpit has made me long for the Word, presented with passion, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It’s Not Hard

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 11, 2010

Often, people say, “If God would only speak audibly telling me what He wants me to do life would be so much easier.” God wants us to do His will, nothing more, nothing less, and nothing else. But realize that knowing and doing God’s isn’t that hard.

It’s Not Hard Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Introduction: As the golfer approached the first tee, a hazardous hole with a green surrounded by water, he debated if he should use his new golf ball. Deciding that the hole was too treacherous, he pulled out an old ball and placed it on the tee. Just then he ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20, Deuteronomy 30:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

When Terror Strikes

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 13, 2016

Today's sermon takes it's cue from the terrorist event of 9-11. It looks at what we as believers are to take away from this event to live fruitful and effective lives. We'll look at our need then to trust in God, His purposes and promises.

When Terror Strikes Fifteen years ago on September 11, there were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks upon the United States by al-Qaeda, an Islamic terrorist group. Almost 3,000 people were killed and over 6,000 injured. Four commercial airliners were hijacked. Two of them slammed ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Foursquare

God Is Not Finished With You Yet

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025

No matter where you are in life, God is not finished with you yet. He has started a good work, and He will surely bring it to completion. Even when things seem delayed, difficult, or discouraging, trust that He is working behind the scenes.

GOD IS NOT FINISHED WITH YOU YET By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:  Philippians 1:6 "Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ." Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11 Isaiah 43:18-19 Job 42:12 Romans ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 43:18-19, Job 42:12, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David – A Man Of Destiny

Contributed by Nathaniel Sadela on May 29, 2017

Examining the life of David briefly...

David was a shepherd boy whom God took from the sheepfold, to dwell in the palace. This man was called by God, ordained for greatness, even when no one was mindful of him. David eventually became a man dear to God’s heart. The first time the name of David was mentioned in the Bible was in Ruth ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 8, 2009

Jesus said He would build His church. What did he say about it’s foundation, function, fruit and future?

WHAT IS THE CHURCH? A man bought a new hunting dog. Eager to see how he would perform, he took him out to track a bear. No sooner had they gotten into the woods than the dog picked up the trail. Suddenly he stopped, sniffed the ground, and headed in a new direction. The inexperienced dag had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Approach To Worship Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Oct 5, 2002

We all know that worship is important, both to us and to God. This psalm is believed to have been written after the ark was carried to Jerusalem. The question is asked "who can approach the Lord?" This psalm lists three conditions that we need to remem

THE APPROACH TO WORSHIP Psalms 24 Some time ago, for our Wednesday night Bible studies, we covered a course on the church. Some of you were here and perhaps you remember that I passed out a sheet of paper with a list of various missions/functions of the church, including such things as evangelism, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Unchanging God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025

God’s immutability, or unchanging nature, is one of His defining attributes. In a world where everything is subject to change—people, circumstances, and seasons—God remains constant. His character, promises, and purposes are eternal and unshakable.

THE UNCHANGING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Malachi 3:6 “For I am the Lord, I do not change; therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.” Supporting Texts: James 1:17 Hebrews 13:8 Numbers 23:19 Psalm 102:27 Isaiah 40:8 INTRODUCTION: God’s immutability, or unchanging nature, is one ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17, Hebrews 13:8, Numbers 23:19, Psalm 102:27, Isaiah 40:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Ministry Acceptable To God?

Contributed by Rohith Krupal Gokula on Nov 19, 2018

What is acceptable and pleasing ministry to God.

When John and James requested Jesus to grant them seat one on the right and another on the left in the glory, remaining ten disciples heard it and began to be indignant at James and John (v41). Then Jesus called all of them and gave them a timeless lesson which is contrary to the philosophy and ...read more

Major Adjustments Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 23, 2003

Part 6 of series on Blackaby’s Experiencing God: All are called to make adjustments to be disciples, regardless of personality. We have to give up old habits, change our time use, redirect our finances, to enter this city and change it.

The old farmer claimed that he could command his mule with nothing more than a few soft words, no whips or prods necessary. She would respond, he claimed, with nothing more than gently spoken commands. So his buddy down at the feed store asked for a demonstration. “Prove to me that your old mule ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

When You Fast

Contributed by Teresa Vinson on Jul 31, 2008

This sermon gives forms and purposes of fasting.

Forms of Fasting 1) Normal Fasting - abstaining from all forms of food, solid or liquid; but not from water. Jesus fasted 40 days Matt 4:2 2) Absolute Fast - abstainging from both food and water. Saul after being smitten by the light fasted three days with neither food or water. Acts 9:9 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whole-Hearted I Series

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Jan 28, 2011

Series on the life of Caleb, the benefits of serving God "wholeheartedly"

Whole-Hearted HOTL 2011 Expound on Caleb: Numbers 14:24 (ESV) 24 But my servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit and has followed me fully, I will bring into the land into which he went, and his descendants shall possess it. whole•heart•ed ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13

Denomination: *other