Sermons on What Is The Purpose Of Life:

Why I Still Love The Church

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Nov 27, 2004

IN SPITE OF ALL THE SHORTCOMINGS AND PROBLEMS FOUND IN THE CHURCH,, I STILL HAVE A LOVE FOR THE CHURCH. LET ME GIVE YOU SOME REASONS WHY

EPHESIANS 5:25 TEXT.HUSBANDS LOVE YOUR WIVES EVEN AS CHIRST ALSO LOVED THE CHURCH AND GAVE HIMSELF FOR IT. INTRO. SOME SAY THE CHURCH IS FULL OF HYPOCRITES. SOME SAY THE CHURCH NO LONGER PORTRAYS THE LOVE OF CHIRST. SOME SAY THE CHURCH HAS BECOME A SOCIAL ORGANIZATION. THE MAJORITY OF ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

The Results Of A Wrong Decison

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Dec 4, 2004

WE MAKE DECISIONS EVERY DAY IN ACTS 27 WE SEE SOME RESULTS OF A WRONG DECISION,,,

TITLE, (THE RESULTS OF A WRONG DECISION) ACTS 27 1-44 READ TEXT VERSE ACTS 27:10-11 (V10) AND SAID UNTO THEM ,SIRS I PERCEIVE THAT THIS VOYAGE WILL BE WITH HURT AND MUCH DAMAGE NOT ONLY OF THE LANDING AND SHIP BUT ALSO OF OUR LIVES. (V11) NEVERTHELESS THE CENTURION ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

To Whom Is The Blessing?

Contributed by Tony Skaff on May 20, 2006

To whom is the blessing and to whom is the woe? The blessings mentioned in Luke 6 are usually misunderstood.

1stBBC To whom is the blessing and to whom is the woe? Luke 6:20-26 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. "Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. "Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Swing Wide You Heavenly Gates

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 30, 2006

Let’s get this straight from the start- who is in charge of all this? This earth? And what is His will for it?

"Swing wide you heavenly gates". Psalm 24. WBC 28.05.06am Introduction Inspiration is a funny thing. Something clicks… it’s like the Lord runs a highlighter through it- and you just know you should preach on it It just didn’t feel right to preach on JOS 3:5 Joshua told the people, "Consecrate ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah's Calling

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jan 14, 2008

A call to revival.

Isaiah’s Calling Scripture Reading: Isaiah 6:1-13 Isaiah 6 1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 2 Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: *other

Bringing Friends & Relatives To Jesus

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 29, 2007

Most people are brought to Christ through the example and testimony of someone they love.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Bringing Friends & Relatives to Jesus Dr. Elmer Towns October 28, 2007 A. JOHN 1:37-45 “The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. Then Jesus turned, and seeing them following, said to them, ‘What do you seek?’ They said to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:37-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Big If Of A God Sent Revival.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Aug 5, 2003

THE CHURCH NEEDS A HEAVEN SENT REVIVAL.

PSALM 85, VERSE 6,KJV. WILT THOU NOT REVIVE US AGIAN THAT THY PEOPLE MAY REJOICE IN THEE. TITLE, THE BIG IF OF A HEAVEN SENT REVIVAL. THE NEED OF THE HOUR IS THAT GOD SEND A REVIVAL, A.IN OUR HOMES , B.IN OUR HEARTS, C.IN THE HOUSE OF GOD. OUT LINE, THE BIG IF OF A HEAVEN SENT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Making Sense Of Life And Death

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 3, 2009

Life has to be more than what many in our time think it is. It does have meaning, as does death, if we live out of our sense of the purposes of God and if we have Christ as our constant companion.

He was all of thirteen years old, just beginning to emerge from boyhood and to fill out a little. He seemed, to look at him, alert, intelligent, full of the mischief you would expect from somebody entering the awkward years. His voice wavered between high-pitched laughter and the creaking croaking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen In Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 23, 2012

Paul explains our chosen position in Christ in this text. 1- We are chosen in Christ 2- We were chosen in Christ before the world 3- We were chosen in Christ for a purpose

INTRO.- Special children we are. My mother and father were probably greatly surprised on December 9, 1944 when they got two babies instead of one: Steven Ray and Sharon Rae. I’m not sure if they knew at that time if they were getting one or two babies. Sharon was the fat baby at over 5 lbs. and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-4, Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembering What God Has Done Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 4, 2002

The purpose of memorials in our lives.

A Study of the Book of Joshua Sermon # 4 “Remembering What God has Done” Joshua 4 God realizes that we often forget what he has done for us. In Deuteronomy. 6:12 Moses issued a final warning to Israel just before they entered the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24, Joshua 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Driven Life! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 31, 2011

What is it to really want it, that right relationship with God? To hunger and thirst after it, what are teh consequences of attaining it?

A driven life: Matthew 5:6 Jesus, God’s righteousness revealed, The Son of Man, the Son of God, His Kingdom come. Jesus, redemption’s sacrifice, Now glorified, now testified His Kingdom come (http://www.stlyrics.com/songs/a/australiahillsongs8787/thiskingdom492891.html. Sighted 31/08/2011) In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

We Have A Purpose (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 14, 2008

We need to discover our specific SHAPE so that we will know what kinds of service God has ordained for us.

A. The story is told of a little boy named Johnny who had trouble pronouncing the letter “R”. 1. To try to help him with the problem, his teacher gave him this sentence to practice at home: “Robert gave Richard a rap in the rib for roasting the rabbit so rare.” 2. A few days later the teacher ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Matters To God Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

Sermon’s purpose is to motivate people to pray, "God, give me your heart for lost people."

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Giants: What Does It Mean To Live By Faith? Series

Contributed by Ron Dunn on Aug 28, 2006

What does it mean to walk with God? What does it mean to live by faith? What does it mean to step out and trust God in a situation? I think many of us, like that little boy, would like to know what belief is. What do you do when you’re trusting God—do you

Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chosen In Him Before Time With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 8, 2025

This sermon explains that believers were chosen by God not based on human merit but "in Christ" and has a specific, life-altering purpose.

Introduction Verse 3 told us that God has blessed us with all spiritual blessings. Now, in verse 4, Paul explains the very first and most foundational blessing from which all others flow: we were chosen by God. Everyone longs to be chosen—for a team, for a promotion, for a relationship. It gives us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist