Sermons on Your Purpose Is Unique:

Let Your Light Shine Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 9, 2003

So what is the purpose of lighting the whole room? Is it to enable outsiders to see how clean we are, perhaps to see our new carpet, our qualifications up on the wall or perhaps how beautiful we may look?

SERMON---LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE---Mt 5:14-15 He said to them, “Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don’t you put it on its stand? For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed; and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open. If anyone has ears to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-15

Denomination: Methodist

Living In Your Extended Years

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025

When God grants an extension of life, it is not just for personal pleasure or ease—it is for purpose. Hezekiah’s 15 extra years were not an accident; they were an opportunity to realign with God's agenda and make a greater impact.

LIVING IN YOUR EXTENDED YEARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 38:5 Supporting Texts: Psalm 90:12, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Ephesians 5:15-17, John 9:4, 2 Kings 20:1-11 INTRODUCTION: When God grants an extension of life, it is not just for personal pleasure or ease—it is for purpose. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Empty Cisterns

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Oct 5, 2007

You may be sitting here fully understanding that you could be going down the wrong road. You have seen warning signs that your life may not be pleasing to God. And you want this to change.

Three Warnings of Empty Cisterns Jeremiah 2:4-13 All Scripture Marked NLT: Tyndale House Publishers. (2004). Holy Bible : New Living Translation. "Text edition"--Spine. (2nd ed.). Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House Publishers. All Scripture Marked “The Message”: Peterson, E. H. (2002). The Message : The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray When Your Back Is Against The Wall

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 6, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to Teach The Hearers What To Do When They Are Suddenly Outnumbered and Overwhelmed by their circumstances.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Camp Walker Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: How To Use Prayer During Life’s Emergencies: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where's Your Worth? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 2, 2013

Where do you find your "self-worth"? Is it in God, or in yourself? The Pharisees looked for their importance in themselves and ended up robbing God of His glory to gain their own. How can avoid the traps that ensnared these highly religious leaders?

OPEN: "Sometime, when you're feeling important Sometime, when your ego's in bloom Sometime when you take it for granted, You're the best qualified man in the room. Sometime when you feel that your going, would leave an unfillable hole, Just follow this simple instruction, and see how it humbles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Revelation To Philadelphia -. The Open Door Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

The Letter to the Philedelphians - Looking at the opportunities God gives us

The Revelation to Philadelphia -. A little trivia quiz this evening - you may want to take out a piece of paper to write the answer down How many doors are in this sanctuary? Don’t turn around and count – just take a guess, and write it down How many doors are in this sanctuary? Second, how ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 12, 2007

When the Pharisees approach John the Baptist demanding to know his credentials John never responds with who he is, but who he knows and who he represents. Learn the value of being an agent for Jesus Christ.

How do you want people to think of you? I guess it depends on the situation-and your age. When I was younger I wanted to be cool, and I was so not. Today I could be thought of in many roles: husband, son, father, pastor, writer, or musician. When I’m with other pastors I could want to be thought of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Nine “a“ Source Of Abiding.

Contributed by Dr Kory Letoa on Sep 4, 2011

Things to strength your relationship with God.

Topic: Nine “A“ Source of Abiding. I Abiding a Christ-like walk. 1 John 2:6 (GW) 6 Those who say that they live in him must live the same way he lived. II Abiding in Christ. John 15:1-8 (GW) 1 {Then Jesus said,} “I am the true vine, and my Father takes care of the vineyard. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:5-6

Denomination: Holiness

Rev.# 75~21:1- 4 All Things Made New Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 29, 2010

Chapter 21 begins a new section of the Book of Revelation: all of the judgments, the deaths, heartaches and pains are finally gone for ever, its simple beyond our mental comprehensions of such harmony and perfect peace. In this chapter we see that the his

REV.# 75~21:1- 4 ALL THINGS MADE NEW 10-16-10 Lets not confuse the Millennium here on this earth as Christ is reigning from Jerusalem, as this earth as we’re used to will be completely renovated, lets not confuse it with the New Heaven and new earth. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate Volunteers

Contributed by John Harvey on May 13, 2004

By volunteering in the church you fulfill a purpose in your life, your ministry

Celebrate Volunteers! Intro: Ministry could never happen without the faithful service of so many people. From those who teach, to those in the nursery, to those who set up coffee and those who lead worship, all of the ministry you do is important. Recognize volunteers by having them stand One ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Resume In Your Life Series

Contributed by Christopher Sealey on Nov 12, 2007

God’s resume in your life is a document, which contains a chronological listing of experiences in your life through which He was working to instruct, to teach, to counsel and to watch over you. The purpose of developing it is to increase you faith in Him.

Introduction Online encyclopedia Wikipedia.org, defines a resume as a document containing a summary or listing on relevant job experience and education, usually for obtaining an interview when seeking employment. A resume is often the first item a potential employer encounters regarding a job ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Get Ready For A Shift!

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

Do you feel like you are in turbulent place in your life and nothing seems to be going right? I have good news for you! God is shifting you into a place of blessing! Get ready for a shift!

Scriptures: Isaiah 40:1-5 Psalm 126:1-6 As we read in the scriptures, Isaiah was prophesying to a people who were in a backslidden state. They knew that they were the apple of God’s eye through the covenant that Abraham had with God. Abraham obeyed God and God counted him as righteous. Because ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Convince God

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Jan 16, 2006

But when you realize that it is God who can rise you up; you suddenly, find yourself ashamed and this could be the reason on why it is hard to be close to Him. You’re thinking that God is hard to convince.

Theme: How to Convince God Text: Genesis 32: 22-31 Place: FBC Kodiak, Alaska Date: January 15, 2k6 Intro: Illus: Three handsome male dogs are walking down the street when they see a beautiful, enticing, female Poodle. The three male dogs fall all over ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now That I've Got Your Attention PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon explores how we can perceive God's plan, prepare for His purpose, and proceed in His path, using Moses' encounter with God as an example. Key

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather together as a family of faith, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the nourishment of God's Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each one of us, in our own unique way, is part of the grand ...read more

Topics: Bible College, Commencement Address

The Purpose Of God's Love

Contributed by Mark Hall on Apr 17, 2023

Knowing God’s love gives purpose and meaning for living a godly life. I give my full permission for this sermon to be used for the glory of God

I give permission for this sermon to be used in its entirety as long as it is for the glory of God. THE PURPOSE OF GOD’S LOVE Please open your Bibles to 1 John 3 as we continue our series on godly living with today’s message, the “Purpose of God’s Love.” This message is vitally important to every ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Romans 5:8, Romans 8:35-39, Matthew 22:37, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible