Sermons on The Purpose Driven Life:

Called To Be His Heart For The World Series

Contributed by Art Good on Jun 8, 2007

In this final sermon in the series we are going ee that we have been called to be His heart for the world! When someone is passionate about someone or something we say their heart is really in it. What was Jesus’ heart really into?

Called to be His Heart for the World I have a confession to make. The other night I snapped. My wife and I get a dozen or so “Sales calls” a day. I was watching an NBA playoff game and the phone rang…and it was a sales call, so I grabbed my referee’s whistle, leaned into the mouthpiece and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Still Blessed

Contributed by Michael Martin on Feb 25, 2007

The Blessing of Staying in God’s House

(Psa. 84:1-12) "Blessed are they that dwell in thy house..." The word "Blessed" in the Bible means "contentment, happiness, fulfillment!" The implication is that those that are content, happy and fulfilled are truly BLESSED! In this wicked, lost and dying world, we can still have peace and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Prisoners Were Listening

Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 19, 2005

The purpose and power of praise!!!

Acts 16:22. Then the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates tore off their clothes and commanded them to be beaten with rods. 23. And when they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them securely. 24. Having ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living With Strength And Courage Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006

The first of three sermons addressing the need for the church to go into the city, and bring spiritual victory to lives.

(Began sermon with a background on the life of Joshua. . .modeled after the old TV series, "This is Your Life") JOSHUA – THIS IS YOUR LIFE A favorite Bible character of mine. The story picks up in Exodus 24:9 (read through verse 18). Joshua was with Moses as they descended the mountain and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

An Unmistakable Aroma

Contributed by Steven Shubert on Nov 17, 2004

There are some fragrances that have unique associations to each of us; there are others, however, that are unmistakable. The aroma of worship is an unmistakable aroma to God.

An Unmistakable Aroma John 12:1-7 I. Introduction A. Each of us has certain fragrances that are almost instantly recognized by our sense of smell. 1. Not so long ago, when I applied a small amount of Stetson® cologne (which I don’t usually wear), my daughter told me “You smell like ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 2 Of 8 - Music And Church Series

Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 22, 2002

Outlines the purpose and benefits of music as a part of the worship experience.

Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 2 – Music and Church “Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music.” Psalm 98:4 “Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints.” Psalm 149:1 If you come to church here on a Sunday morning you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Carry Him To His Mother

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008

The hurting need to come to church.

Carry Him To His Mother 2Ki 4:18 And when the child was grown, it fell on a day, that he went out to his father to the reapers. 2Ki 4:19 And he said unto his father, My head, my head. And he said to a lad, Carry him to his mother. 2Ki 4:20 And when he had taken him, and brought him to his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:18-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is My Church!

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 21, 2005

Church just doesn’t happen. The church will be vibrant and fruitful if I (all of us) make it happen.

This is my church Purpose: The work of the church won’t just happen. It takes all of us doing what God would have us do. 1. Nehemiah bullets · Background of the fall of Israel (God had promised Israel that if they would obey him, He would always protect them and prosper them. But after David came ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Bearers Of The Light Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007

The church has been called to bear the light of God’s truth to a dark and dying world.

Series: Being the Body Bearers of the Light Matt 5:14-16 One of the most amazing sights on my mission trips to the mountains of Honduras is people walking to church at night. Unless you have been there it is hard to picture just how rugged the are the roads and just how dark it can be. But the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turns In The Path To Life

Contributed by James May on Feb 3, 2010

Life is a journey that takes us down many paths, but there is only path that leads to Heaven and eternal life. We have to find it at the foot of the Cross.

Turns in the Path to Life Wednesday, February 03, 2010 By Pastor James May Matthew 7:13-14, "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living The Simple Life Series

Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006

Series on Christian Stewardship This is s two part story written as the capstone of the series.

Sermon Title: Living the Simple Life Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: March 6, 2005 Subject: Living the Uncomplicated Life Introduction Once upon a time their lived a wealthy prince. He was given everything his heart could desire. He was educated by the best scholars in private tutoring and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Holiness

Cultivating A Lifestyle Of Worship

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003

Worship is more than music or a service on Sunday mornings. Worship is encountering God and walking away forever changed.

June 23, 2002 Scripture Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Speaker: Jeff Williams Audio Version Cultivating a Lifestyle of Worship Good morning!› My mother-in-law has told me for years, ìWords are spirit.î› By this she means that words have a life of their own.› They can bless or curse, encourage or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 26, 2002

We must celebrate His majesty.

IT DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS! Psalm 8:1-9 S: Worship Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE MUST CELEBRATE HIS MAJESTY. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Psalm 8, four reasons why we celebrate the majesty of God. The _____ reason we celebrate the majesty of God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Prayers, Food, Praise, Growth"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 9, 2008

Looking at the first Church in Acts for a model of who we can be.

Acts 2:42-47 “Prayers, Food, Praise, Growth” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org This is the first picture of the first group of individuals who made up the first Christian Church! They are our forbearers. They are our brothers and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Do We Worship Each Week? Series

Contributed by Brent Baker on Sep 20, 2005

If we love God then we will want to worship Him!

Why Do We Do What We Do? Why Do We Worship God Each Week? Psalms 100 1-5 & John 4:19-24 This week in our Why do We Do What We Do series, we are talking about Why do we spend time worshipping God each week? I shared that title with someone this week and they said to me well the answer to that one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ