Sermons about Specific Purpose

A Specific God In A World Of Options

Contributed by Michael Trask on Feb 13, 2006

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We are the Burger King generation. We are used to being told to "have it your way." But if we are going to be saved or helped by the Lord, it will be in his way.

Day after day we are confronted with a vast array of options. So many options that it will make your head spin. A question as simple as, “How do you want your hamburger?” can be quite a challenge. According to Burger King, the home of the Whopper, there 1024 different ways for a customer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Guidance For A Specific Course Of Action Series

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Jan 30, 2007

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How is one to know God’s will in making a choice?

GUIDANCE FOR A SPECIFIC COURSE OF ACTION. Acts 16:10 A decision must be made within a very short time. How is one to know God’s will? We will therefore, lake the principles already given and apply them to a particular problem. 1) Begin with prayer. Tell God all about your difficulty in detail, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Specific Place And Time To Pray Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Nov 15, 2006

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As we read Daniel 6, we find out that Daniel had a specific place and time where he prayed. He allowed nothing, absolutely nothing to interfere with his prayer time. No wonder they could find no corruption in him. He was very close to God and the fruit

A Specific Place and Time to Pray Daniel Speaks to Us Today Series By Greg Johnson http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel 6 Have you ever been placed in a situation where you knew that your obedience to God would bring you trouble? Daniel chapter 6 describes to us a situation that Daniel was ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here Am I...send Someone Else, Pt. One

Contributed by Chris Beam on Jul 11, 2015

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God calls specific people to specific places for specific purposes. When God called Jonah, his response was quite different that that of the prophet Isaiah. Whereas Isaiah said, "Here am I. Send me!" Jonah said, "Here am I...send someone else."

Series: Jonah and the City Here am I... Send Someone Else, Pt. One Jonah 1:1-2 This morning I want to begin a study of the life of Jonah. This first message I’ve actually broken in two, so this week I’ll preach part one and next week I’ll preach part two. God calls specific ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Some For A Reason, Some For A Season, And Some For A Lifetime

Contributed by Anthony Sosa on Jan 14, 2025

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Have you ever wondered why God places certain people in your life or calls you to a specific task? Some callings are meant to fulfill a specific purpose, others to last only for a season, and a few are designed to span a lifetime—all serving God’s greater plan for His kingdom.

Some for a REASON, some for a SEASON, and some for a LIFETIME The concept that “God calls some into a specific ministry for a reason, some for a season, and some for a lifetime” reflects the biblical understanding of the variety, purpose, and timing of God’s callings. Throughout Scripture, we see ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14, Acts 8:26-40, John 3:30, Exodus 3:12, 2 Timothy 4:7, Proverbs 3:5-6, Ecclesiastes 3:1, 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Certain Man (Or Woman)

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 17, 2024

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We are talking about the real deal here; not some imaginary being or figment of the imagination.

A Certain Man Luke 10:30-34 30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30, Acts 5:1, Acts 14:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Created For A Purpose PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

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Understand God's purpose for our creation, our call to follow Jesus, and how our obedience to Him glorifies God.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going dive deep into the heart of God's purpose for creation, our call to follow the Messiah, and how we can glorify God through obedience. To kick things off, let me share a quote from Jerry Bridges. He once said, "The person who fears God seeks to live all of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:6-7

Topics: Messiah, Following

Living On Purpose

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jul 25, 2009

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I got this idea from a sermon I saw on SermonCentral. Very few fulfill the purpose of God in their lives so they never fully know the fulness of life God has for them.

“LIVING ON PURPOSE” LWC July 26, 2009 I’ve teaching on “PURPOSE” on Wednesday nights for some weeks now. It’s something God has impressed on my heart. I know that if we are to live any kind of “Righteous, Successful Christian Lives” we need to understand our “PURPOSE” in life, given by God! God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gospel Of John (Lesson 2): Handpicked Eyewitnesses Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 17, 2020

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God has chosen us for a specific purpose at this time in human history. If we will follow Him, he will lead us into the fullness of His truth. We must order our loves rightly.

John 1:19-51 Contrasts characterize the Gospel of John. John presents two alternatives: Light or darkness, Truth or falsehood, Life, or death. Some words that we encounter repeatedly are Truth and witness, testify, bear witness, and record. The fourth Gospel uses these words 47 times. The other ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Of Hope

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jul 21, 2023

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Hope is God's gift to the believer. The fact is that God Almighty put you on this earth with a specific purpose. You have a divine destiny that no one else on this planet can achieve but you.

Hope is God's gift to the believer. David writes in Psalms 42:5, "Hope though in God". Say that with me. "Hope thou in God". Jeremiah writes, "For I know the plans I have for you," saith the Lord, "They are plans for good, plans to give you a future and a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enjoy The Day, We Do Not Have Many Of Them - Psalm 118:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 26, 2024

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Our lives are made up of a finite number of days, each one crafted by God for a specific purpose. Yet how many of us truly enjoy the day, recognising that it is a precious, irreplaceable gift?

Enjoy the Day, We Do Not Have Many of Them - Psalm 118:24 Psalm 118:24 (NLT) – “This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” Introduction How often do we let the gift of today slip through our fingers, weighed down by worries of tomorrow or regrets of yesterday? Our lives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24, Lamentations 3:22-23, Philippians 4:4, Psalm 90:12, James 4:14, Matthew 6:34, Proverbs 27:1, Matthew 6:19-20, Ephesians 5:15-16, Colossians 4:5, Psalm 92:1-2, Psalm 16:1, 2 Corinthians 6:2 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purpose Of Msalc

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 29, 2007

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Shares how we discovered our purpose as a church.

“The Purpose of Abundant Life Church” April 29, 2007 For the last six months many of us have studied, in-depth, Rick Warrens “Purpose Driven Church”. I have tremendous respect for Rick and believe him to be a wise man of God. He has a unique way of simplifying and communicating the process of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Holiness

Married With Purpose Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

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Message 20 in our exposition of Exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message focuses on the purpose of marriage.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Married with Purpose” 1 Cor 7 Introduction It doesn’t take a great deal of research or study to realize that marriage in the world is in big trouble. Cohabitation has dramatically increased. People do not see a reason for getting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Understanding Purpose

Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 18, 2013

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the true definition of purpose from the standpoint of the bible

UNDERSTANDING PURPOSE Rom 8: 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Specifics Of Christian Development - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 22, 2008

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This is sermon #4 in a series of messages concerning Developing Christian character.

The Specifics of Christian Development, Part 2 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro Today we are going to continue our consideration of the specifics of Christian character development. We note that Peter is very specific concerning what character qualities we should seek to develop as a Christian if we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

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