SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Serving God Purpose:

showing 3,916-3,930 of 227,013
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Davon Huss avatar

    Thriving Instead Of Just Surviving

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,398 views

    A sermon on Acts 4:23-37 on how a church can thrive in the most hostile of environments. (Thanks to Jay Hardison for the outline)

    Sermon for 1/15/2006 Acts 4:23-37 Introduction: A. Sing- Peter and John went to pray. They met a lame man on the way. He held up his palms and asked for alms; and this is what Peter did say: Silver and gold have I none, but as I have give unto thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Too Much Participation?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 20, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,159 views

    A sermon on Nehemiah 12 on characteristics of a great celebration (worship service). Must have preparation and participation!

    Sermon for 2/18/2007 Introduction: A. Gordon Dahl said, “Most middle-class Americans tend to worship their work, work at their play, and play at their worship.” B. Worship really isn’t a fair word for what we do here on Sunday mornings. It is more like a celebration. Jesus Christ has risen and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Your Life As Bread thumbnail

    Your Life As Bread Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 554 views

    Our ordinary lives, like bread, can be blessed, broken, and given by Jesus to serve a greater purpose. We are called to see our lives as more than just ordinary, but as a means to serve and bless others.

    Ever thought about how bread is like, everywhere? Seriously, think about it. In France, they've got baguettes and croissants. In Mexico, they've got tortillas. In India, they've got naan. And here in the US, we've got good old sliced white bread. Bread is like the most ordinary thing ever, right? ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Back From The Dead

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,643 views

    What are the marks of a church that is alive?

    Back From the Dead Acts 2:42-47 June 6, 2004 We are a church that is alive, and that excites me. We are in an enviable position in Benton. We have caught the embersI am familiar with so many little churches in our own and other denominations that are lamenting their fall upon hard times. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    I Will Share The Responsibility Of Our Church Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,766 views

    The sermon reminds us of the importance of every member actively participating in the evangelistic purpose of the church.

    Membership Covenant I Will Share the Responsibility of Our Church Matthew 28:18-20 January 11, 2004 Intro: A. [Pastor will sing, “People Need the Lord” (Greg Nelson/Phil McHugh, 1983 River Oaks Music Co., BMI)] B. This will be the second in our series of sermons on our new membership ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • clinton smith avatar

    Our Commitment To Ministry Series

    Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,701 views

    This sermon is an exposition of the acronym F-I-R-S-T Essentials for a balanced church ministry. Forget ourselves and lend a helping hand for the benefit of others.

    Jesus was concerned about people. He was drawn to the crowds. But He did not see the crowds as a sea of faces. Rather, He saw each individual. He looked beyond the surface what other saw to see people for what the really were. He was touched by what He saw. He understood the depth of their needs ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    In God We Trust?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 9, 2021
     | 4,452 views

    To serve God we need a holy respect and absolute trust. In dark nights of hard trials do we run to God or do we run away from him? Let us study some trust verses in the Bible.

    IN GOD WE TRUST? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com OUR MONEY SAYS: IN GOD WE TRUST, is this a valid conclusion? There are several things that can seldom be recovered. A stone that is thrown, a word after it is said, a missed opportunity, wasted time, trust after it is lost. WHAT IF? ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Who Is A Wise Man?

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 3, 2022
     | 3,316 views

    Wisdom and knowledge are the most two sought after qualities in life. What is wisdom? Jesus teaches that wisdom is the practical understanding of the mind of God.

    James is saying, “Who knows the mind of God?” Who among you has no will of his own? C.H. Spurgeon, “The right use of knowledge.” Wisdom is seeing all things from God’s point of view. Proverbs 1:7, 10:27. The message of the Bible is, “There are two ways you and I can use our days. We can spend them ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    God's Voice

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 17,031 views

    In order to live a life of success, a life of completeness, a life with a purpose and assignment for God, we must first know His voice. The voice of God – do you know it? You must hear the Word of God directly from God.

    Introduction o In order to live a life of success, a life of completeness, a life with a purpose and assignment for God, we must first know His voice. o The voice of God – do you know it? o You must hear the Word of God directly from God. o God is always speaking, but we are to busy with our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    The Lamb Of God

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 14, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,478 views

    What are we here for? What is the purpose of the church? Let’s understand how important pointing to Jesus is. Let's look at John the Baptist’s example of pointing to the Lamb of God in John 1:29-42.

    What are we here for? What is the purpose of the church? Let’s understand how important pointing to Jesus is. Let’s look at John the Baptist’s example of pointing to the Lamb of God in John 1:29-42. The Lamb of God John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Two Bowls Of Water

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 3, 2014
     | 3,881 views

    In the Gospels there are two bowls of water, one of which represents self interest and the other represents service Which bowl will you take?

    The two bowls of water TSJ/TAS 28-09-2014 Often in life we have both of the two bowls of our readings offered to us in various situations of life. The two bowls recorded in our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Do We Follow God? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,525 views

    We ought to be able to show the world Who we serve by our actions and our words. Therefore, how we live our lives for Christ must be focused on Him, always.

    Do we follow God? Galatians, Part 8 Galatians 4:8 – 4:20 Introduction - Purpose of the letter 1. To teach 2. To correct 3. To point us to Jesus - Recap from last week: - We discussed who are considered “sons of God” • Those in the faith (Those who have placed ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Allen avatar

    Why Worship? Series

    Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,931 views

    A sermon examining why we worship.

    Two young newlyweds were preparing to enjoy their first baked ham dinner in their new apartment. The new wife got the meat out, setting it on the cutting board. She then took a knife and chopped off both ends of the ham with a knife and tossed the two small ends in the garbage can. "Wait a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    O Day Of Rest And Gladness

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,682 views

    Sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Series B. Preached 6/18/2006 @ Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, Forest City, Iowa (ELCM) Some material from Concordia Pulpit Resources.

    Pentecost 2B. Deuteronomy 5:12-15 “O Day of Rest & Gladness” 6/18/2006 Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, Forest City, Iowa (ELCM) Source Material: Concordia Pulpit Resources, Vol. 13, No.3 Sermon Outline Introduction: Every day seems to have its own personality. Fats Domino sang a song called “Blue ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Praise Him!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,887 views

    Are you praising Jesus for the right reasons? Or are you praising Jesus for the wrong reasons? You decide!

    Praise Him! Thesis: Are you praising Jesus for the right reasons? Or are you praising Jesus for the wrong reasons? You decide! Texts: Matthew 21:1-17 Mark 11:1-10 Luke 19:28-44 John 12:12-19 Historical Background: What is Palm Sunday all about? Why did they wave Palms? Looking at the time frame ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational