Sermons on The Purpose Of Favour:

Why Am I Here? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand and embrace God's purpose for our lives, knowing that He is always at work, even when we can't see it.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today we're going to take a deep dive into the book of Jeremiah, specifically chapter 1, where we learn about God's call to Jeremiah. This passage isn't just about Jeremiah, though. It's about all of us, how God has a purpose for each one of us, and how ...read more

Topics: Purpose

Making Sense When Life Makes No Sense PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

Explores the wisdom of Ecclesiastes, encouraging us to perceive life's purpose, acknowledge God's power, and pursue His glory.

Welcome, beloved family in Christ. Gathered here today, we stand on the precipice of a grand revelation, a divine truth that has the power to transform our lives. We are here to gather wisdom from the sacred words of Ecclesiastes, words that have weathered the test of time and have been a beacon of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:8-14

Topics: Purpose

Helpful Routines For A New Year

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 6, 2007

Jesus and his family went to the Passover Feast according to custom. It was a helpful routine and not an empty ritual for them. This talk offers four helpful routines for the Church: Praying, Eating, Worshipping and Serving Together (PEWS).

Luke 2: 41-52 Midnight mass – Church on Christmas Day – Presents all opened before 6am – No presents until after Christmas lunch – Turkey with all the trimmings – A family walk in the afternoon – A football match on Boxing Day – Turkey sandwiches for a week – New Year resolutions – A special diet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:42-52

Denomination: Anglican

"Three F's Of Church Ministry"

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 12, 2007

There are many aspects to our ministry within the church, here are three as given by Paul; that are critical to ministry effectiveness

• In Ephesians 2:19-22; Paul is explaining to the Church of Ephesus the importance of the presence of the Spirit within the church • Many churches have services but having services does not equate to experiencing God • John 4:24: “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Very Early Church

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 21, 2006

Lessons from the very early Church and encouragement for believers and seekers to put their faith in the apostles teaching, be part of the Church family, worship God and reach the lost!

Not long after the death and resurrection of Jesus Matthew, Mark, Luke and John wrote down the most important aspects of the birth, the life, and the teaching of Jesus. They recorded the details of his death and his resurrection from the dead. Luke then went on the record the details of the life of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Anglican

The Church

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Apr 25, 2007

This is a simple sermon on the purpose of the church using the word CHURCH as an acrostic for the outline.

CHURCH 1. The Church is not the building. 2. This sermon is an acrostic. Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. {Peter: this name signifies a rock} Romans 15:1-16 “C” (Verses ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Blessing Of Wisdom

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 23, 2025

Wisdom is a divine gift that brings direction, prosperity, and favour into the life of a believer.

BLESSING OF WISDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:7 Key Verse: “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” (Proverbs 4:7) Supporting Texts: James 1:5; Ecclesiastes 7:12; Proverbs 9:10; Colossians 1:9-10 INTRODUCTION: Wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church As A Prophet Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 5, 2003

“I am sending you to them, and you shall say to them, ‘thus says the Lord God.’ As for them, whether they hear or whether they refuse – for they are a rebellious house – yet they will know that a prophet has been among them” Ez. 2:4-5.

Theme: The Church as a prophet of God Text: Ez. 2:1-5; 2 Cor. 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-6 We have been watching and listening to what has been going on at the National Reconciliation Committee meetings and I believe God is using this forum to speak to us as Ghanaians. As Ghanaians the allegations coming ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6, Exodus 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praise Leads Us In Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Sep 1, 2006

Its not our singing that brings a change in the Atmosphere! Its our praise and worship that attracts the Lord, and leads us into His Glory

IAN JOHSNON www.papelim.org.nz When Israel was ordered by the Lord, into ranks and tribes When they crossed the red Sea Whenever they moved forward and travelled on (Numbers 2) Whenever they went to war (Judges 1:1-2) Whenever they were called to stand before the Lord One tribe always took ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Leaving It All On The Field Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 23, 2008

Sixth sermon in series focuses on the biblical purpose of worship--with emphasis on a lifestyle of worship and surrender to God.

LEAVING IT ALL ON THE FIELD Doing Life Together—Part 6 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:1 (NIV) Leave It All On The Field—“To exert maximum effort, to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: *other

Mission Driven

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 10, 2009

Let me ask you a question this morning? What drives you? What gets your heart pumping, your mind churning and your hands and feet working? Everybody has something which drives them in their lives. Just as all of us have something in our lives which drive

Mission Driven Phil. 3:13, Revelation 17:17 Let me ask you a question this morning? What drives you? What gets your heart pumping, your mind churning and your hands and feet working? Everybody has something which drives them in their lives. For some it’s their kids, for others it’s their work, for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Methodist

I Will Live In-Between #5 Chosen For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

We are all created with a divine purpose. We need to let God show us what that purpose is.

I Will Live In-Between #5 Chosen for a Purpose (Luke 5:1-11) ~ Intro: Growing up I used to wonder how people got chosen for different things. Things like sports and other kinds of teams. The choosing I wondered about the most was regarding dating. Why did girls choose guys that they did? And why ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

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

Saying Grace

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

What is grace? What do we do with it? As well, this is an introduction to the purposes of our church, which spell GRACE.

John 1:1-5, 10-18 – Saying Grace I read a story this week by a fellow named Ray Raycroft, who I think is a pastor in Michigan. He says the story is true. Apparently, two pastors were on their way to Atlanta, Ga. for a large Christian men’s gathering. One of them had never been in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist