Sermons on The Purpose Of Life:

Responding To The Seasons Of Life Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 16, 2009

7th in a series from Ecclesiastes. We can’t change the seasons of life - we can only choose how we respond to them.

It has been said that there are four seasons to a man’s life: • There is the time when he believes in Santa Claus. • There is the time when he no longer believes in Santa Claus. • There is the time when he is Santa Claus. • There is the time when he looks like Santa Claus. I also found a couple of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

My Story And My Passions #4: Dreams

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 23, 2016

The life of Joseph is an example for us to look at, to help us to realize how we can see all of our extraordinary dreams, hopes and desires become a reality.

MY STORY AND MY PASSIONS #4: DREAMS INTRO TO TOPIC: I’ve been dreaming a lot lately. Not dreams from the Lord, or about the future, just literal dreams. God spoke through these… • When I was a kid I had a dream of being a superhero – who didn’t? • From grade 8-12, I had a dream of becoming a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: *other

The Real Worship Wars Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 23, 2007

The real war is not about music but with society, Satan and self.

The Real Worship Wars Philippians 2:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 9/23/07 www.pontiacbible.org Drama: “Dueling iPods” What were your thoughts during this drama? How did it make you feel? Did it make you uncomfortable?   Where are you sitting? Which character are you?  Did it make you sad as they moved ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Essentials For Life Together Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

The life of the early believers and church was most unusual. It was a far cry from the way the church and its believers live today. Yet, as we study their lives, we get a clear picture of the essentials for living together and for fulfilling the mission

The life of the early believers and church was most unusual. It was a far cry from the way the church and its believers live today. Yet, as we study their lives, we get a clear picture of the essentials for living together and for fulfilling the mission of the Lord. The first thing we see is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

An Intentional Spiritual Life Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 20, 2001

Second in a six part series of living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

Living an Intentional Life: SPIRITUALLY Introduction: This week we will continue our series on Living an Intentional Life. Remember that the three key words in describing an intentional life are purpose, discipline and vision. Living intentionally means that we have an agenda for our own lives. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:31, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Running For My Life

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 22, 2020

Christians are called to stand on the firm foundation, with the seal of God and then to run for His Glory! We run from sin; run after holiness and run with the saints. Paul assures Timothy that God's firm foundation stands. It stands unshaken. His promises are sure.

Christians are called to stand on the firm foundation, with the seal of God and then to run for His Glory! We run from sin; run after holiness and run with the saints. Paul assures Timothy that God's firm foundation stands. It stands unshaken. His promises are sure. Then Paul says, “Having this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-22

Denomination: Methodist

Living A Life That Counts!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

We only have one life to live -- make it count for the Kingdom.

Living A Life That Counts! 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 Once upon a time there was an office manager who lost his job during a recession. In his sadness he wandered into a park, found himself an empty park bench, and sat down. After a while another man came strolling along. The second man was especially ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Owner's Manual For Life

Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Jul 16, 2007

A manual we can always trust.

"Owner’s Manual For Life" OPENING: Illustration: Use handful of "owner manuals" for curling iron, alarm clock, cell phone, digital camera, cooking stove etc. (Hold up each individually and say... This one shows me how to operate this camera...and so on.) It will take us a lot longer to know ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: The Journey Of Life

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Dec 10, 2005

This sermon explores 4 characteristics you must have to succeed in our Journey of life for truth and life. It contrast these characteristics with Narnia, the Magi and ourselves.

Narnia: The Journey of Life Matthew 2:1-12 Intro.: A. How would you define life? Some perhaps might say that life is happiness, success, family, longevity, etc. But those are really Goals in life. What is life? - Ecc. 3:2; there is a time to be born and a time to die. - We know that there is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Adventist

Facidng The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2015

Life isn’t easy it is not always a bed of roses, or maybe it is and sometimes that bed of roses is filled with thorns. So how do you deal with those thorns that may crop up in your life from time to time?

Facing the Storms of Life John 6:15-21 Monte T. Brown January 18, 2015 Sunday Morning Stapp Zoe Baptist Introduction: Life isn’t easy it is not always a bed of roses, or maybe it is and sometimes that bed of roses is filled with thorns. So how do you deal with those ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Tools Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 12, 2022

Tools are defined as a device or implement, especially one held in the hand, used to carry out a particular function.

Steve Maraboli, an American author once remarked: “Accept yourself, your strengths, your weaknesses, your truths, and know what tools you have to fulfil your purpose.” Deuteronomy 19:5 confirms: “For instance, a man may go into the forest with his neighbour to cut wood, and as he swings his axe to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:23, 1 Peter 2:1-25, Ephesians 2:10

Walking In The Newness Of Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025

Walking in the newness of life means living according to the divine nature we have received through Christ.

WALKING IN THE NEWNESS OF LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 6:4 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, Ezekiel 36:26-27, Ephesians 4:22-24, Colossians 3:9-10 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life begins with a spiritual rebirth. When a person accepts Jesus as Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4, Galatians 2:20, Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Theology For Body Life

Contributed by Robert Odle on Jan 20, 2003

How do we live out a triune vision for life?

A Theology for Body Life (John 17:20-26) Theme: God lives in community and created us to live in community. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased knowledge. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able to see that the Trinity is more ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Divine Blueprint For Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 6, 2025

This is the 4th Sermon in the Series, "In The Beginning".

Series: In The Beginning… [#4] THE DIVINE BLUEPRINT FOR LIFE Genesis 2:1-25 Introduction: In these early chapters of Genesis, we see how God creatively and purposefully shaped the World and all living beings. These verses remind us that our lives are not a coincidence; they are intentionally ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Living An Intentional Life

Contributed by James Constable on Nov 15, 2005

John 15 4-5 Remain in me and I will remain in you. We must live an intentional life to remain in Him.

Sermon: Living an Intention Life I started thinking about our “walk with Christ” and what it is that God calls us to do. One thing I think we are called to do is to live an ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5

Denomination: Methodist