Sermons on Woman Of Purpose:

Preparation For Easter

Contributed by Carol Patterson on Apr 24, 2008

Having our hearts ready for Easter, will make Easter special.

March 16, 2008 “Preparation for Easter” Matthew 21:1-10 Crowds on Palm Sunday Jesus allowed the parade He fervently prepared His disciples I. Worship A. Following the crowd B. What constitutes “real” worship? 1. Intimacy with the Savior 2. Enjoyment of serving a. Service not a burden or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

No More Lone Rangers

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 6, 2008

A sermon on the doctrine of the Trinity (Godhead) and how this applies to us! Starting point is 2 Corinthians 13:14

No More Lone Rangers- 2 Corinthians 13:14 Sermon for 5/4/2008 Introduction: Bring an egg and how that displays the trinity. 3 parts but still one egg- Might help some. WBTU: A. (2 Cor 13:14 NIV) May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Compassion Risks Others' Criticism

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 10, 2009

To be an effective and compassionate church, we must risk the criticism of those who would like us to do church within our old confines. But not to take risks may cause our best to leave us. This is a time to work for peace, family life, community.

“Something there is that doesn’t love a wall, That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it, And spills the upper boulders in the sun; and makes gaps even two can pass abreast.” "Something there is that doesn’t love a wall …” So speaks the poet Robert Frost, reflecting on the ravages of a New ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Nation Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 14, 2011

A nation is more than just the walls but the people. For the people to be a people of God, they need to return to the worship of God. 2 things we learn from this chapter, that we need to take note of: (1) watch our character, and (2) remember our identi

RECAP Last Week Sermon Pointers - Schemes of the Enemy - He seeks to: (1) Distract you. We overcome it by planned neglect. Focus on the GREAT work. (2) Defame you (rumours & gossips). We take care of our character; trust God to take care of our reputation. (3) Discredit you (intimidate you). ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Speaks Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011

In this text, Philip gives us an example of how we, as the people of God, should interact with God when he speaks to us today.

* The power of words (use examples of powerful words) * The power of God's words ("God said" is used over 1000 times in Scripture) - Creation: "And God said" -- "and it was so" - Jesus raised the dead when he spoke - Jesus calmed the sea when he spoke - Jesus drove out evil spirits and healed the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Acts 8:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

07 Which Way From Here? Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 29, 2011

Lifes Journey is based on the choices we make

Einstein was once traveling from Princeton on a train when the conductor came down the aisle, punching the tickets of every passenger. When he came to Einstein, Einstein reached in his vest pocket. He couldn't find his ticket, so he reached in his trouser pockets. It wasn't there, so he looked in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Polished Arrow

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011

This is a sermon about God’s purpose for you and God’s purpose for the church. We are polished arrows meant for a very special purpose!

Isaiah 49:1-7 NIV (Will be read later in the sermon) A Polished Arrow [The Light Revealed: As Inclusive] To bring up a bit of background to this morning’s text… it comes in a time in Israel’s history that is filled with troubles. To help prepare us for this text, we need to have a quick ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Week Too Live

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 13, 2010

Following Mark on Jesus last week. Sunday–Demonstration, Monday—Authority, Tuesday-Conflict. Wednesday-Silence, Thursday-Preparation, Friday-Suffering

- If you had one week to live, what would you do? - Some Answers I would go skydiving, rocky mountain climbin, 2.7 seconds on a bull named fu- man-chu. I would love deeper, and spoke sweeter. This is how i live i hope that someday you get the chance to live like you were dyin. Really i would do all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Just Sit There

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 17, 2010

Faith generates action - faith empowers the work of the church.

Don't just sit there James 2:14-2:18 Just a couple of weeks ago we finished up on a series of messages that I had hoped offered encouragement for the members of this church to be ready to receive God vision …perhaps even to spark a yearning to look for what God wants to do with us. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus' Cousin John Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

Imagine having the privilege of introducing a famous cousin to an audience. That was John’s task – he was to introduce the most famous person in all of history – his cousin Jesus.

Jesus’ Cousin John The Book of Mark 1:1-8 I. Isn’t it great to have cousins? A. I can remember when we were young we would go visit our relatives once in a while. 1. It was always fun to hang around with my cousins who were the same age but had different circumstances from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does The Church Exist?

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

Let us remember that as the church, God has put us in charge of something extremely important. God has put us in charge of witnessing for Christ in all places and at all times.

One of the realities about the church of today is that there are a large number of believers that are very confused. I am not speaking about the false doctrines and sects; I am speaking about the confusion that there is reference the purpose of the church. I say this because when we ask a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Live It Up

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 9, 2011

Worship is not always a holy activity.

“Live it Up!” Romans 12:1“Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, {which is} your spiritual service of worship. (NASB) There are many skewed pictures of living it up; High-society images of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Full-Filled

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011

Using the illustration of a balloon to show how we are to full-filled in God, and to rejoice in him.

One Sunday afternoon in late February, my family and I went out to brunch after the morning’s worship services. Upon leaving, my girls asked the hosts if they could have a balloon. Certainly they said – what color? So, my two youngest each were given a balloon, a huge helium-filled ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Journey

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 16, 2011

“Life is not a journey to the grave with intentions of arriving safely in a pretty well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming ... WOW! What a ride!” Just the word “Journey” sounds

The Journey Genesis 12:1-3 Now the LORD had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. 2 I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. 3 I will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dream On Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 26, 2012

Dreams happen when we let our imagination run wild, when we choose to think outside the box, when we throw off all of the constraints of the way things are and imagine the way things could be. So what is a dream? A dream is God’s picture, vision or bluepr

Dream On... Genesis 37:1-11 In our Scripture today, Joseph, one of 12 sons of Jacob had a dream where he would rise up in authority over his brothers and they would bow down to him. He told his brothers about this dream and from that point on, his life and his family’s life was never the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Methodist