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Object Lesson: The Purpose Of A Teapot

Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009

OBJECT LESSON: THE PURPOSE OF A TEAPOT Does a teapot serve a purpose until it has something to pour out? So too are we meant to be full – ready to pour out what we have been filled with. This is the Body of Christ - meant to become full of Christ so that we might be poured out on those in need. ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Denomination: Pentecostal

Looking For Purpose In Life? Then Serve ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 22, 2009

Looking For Purpose in Life? Then Serve Others We need to ask ourselves on a daily basis the following questions: "What are we going to do to be a better Christian? What are we going to do to make our homes happier? What are we going to do to make our church better? What we are going to do to help ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7

Tags: Servanthood

J.s. Bach On The Purpose Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 30, 2010

J.S. Bach on the Purpose of Music J.S. Bach said, “All music should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the soul’s refreshment; where this is not remembered there is no real music but only a devilish hub-bub.” He headed his compositions: “J.J.” “Jesus Juva” which means “Jesus help ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Tags: Music

Simon Birch: A Purpose In Life

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 26, 2011

SIMON BIRCH: A PURPOSE IN LIFE How many of you remember a movie by the name of Simon Birch that came out in 1998? It tells the story of a twelve-year-old boy named Simon Birch who, despite his physical disabilities, believes that God has a plan for his life. "Simon was born tiny and with an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:8

Tags: Examples Of Faith

Giving Brings Hope And Purpose

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 29, 2011

GIVING BRINGS HOPE AND PURPOSE I have a friend that called me last night. I have known him for many years and he has been struggling with uncertainty like most folks in his business. He was also questioning, "Is this what the Lord wants me to do?" Well, he just came back from a trip where he was ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose

Focus On God's Purposes, Not Yours  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 7, 2013

FOCUS ON GOD'S PURPOSES, NOT YOURS Blackaby states in Experiencing God, "You never find God asking persons to dream up what they want to do for Him" (28, workbook) He adds, "To live a God–centered life, you must focus your life on God’s purposes, not your own plans. You must seek to see from ...read more

Tags: God's Sovereign Will

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man Without A Purpose Is Like A Ship ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder - a waif, a nothing, a no man. Have a purpose in life and having it, throw such strength of ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

What Purpose Do These Denominations Play? ...

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

What purpose do these denominations play? Charles Spurgeon, great Baptist preacher of 19th century London uses an illustration. Spurgeon said: “When I read [Genesis 6:14, about rooms in Noah’s ark] I thought it would serve for a point in the parable… Those who lived in one room did not stand or ...read more

Tags: Unity, Church Practices

Denomination: Methodist

The Real Purpose Of Books Is To Trap The Mind ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

The real purpose of books is to trap the mind into ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Rick Warren ("Purpose Driven") Accurately ...  PRO

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 4, 2008

Rick Warren (“Purpose Driven”) accurately observes: “We can measure our servant’s heart by how we respond when others treat us like servants. How do you react when you’re taken for granted, bossed around, treated as an inferior…? Unfortunately, a lot of our service is often self-serving. We serve ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Son Of God Came For This Purpose: To Destroy ...

Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008

The Son of God came for this purpose: to destroy the devil’s work. NCV Jesus not only came to restore and to redeem, but to wage war. When is the last time you destroyed anything evil? Have you toppled any strongholds lately? This week? Will you next week? Evil can be destroyed in many different ...read more

Tags: Restoration

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Character Is That Which Reveals Moral Purpose, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Character is that which reveals moral purpose, exposing the class of things ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Strong Lives Are Motivated By Dynamic Purposes; ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Strong lives are motivated by dynamic purposes; lesser ones exist on wishes and inclinations. The most glowing ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

To Forget One's Purpose Is The Commonest Form Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

To forget one's purpose is the commonest ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

The Purpose Of All Higher Education Is To Make ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The purpose of all higher education is to make men aware of what was and what is; to incite them to probe into what may be. It seeks to teach ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Education's Purpose Is To Replace An Empty Mind ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind ...read more

Tags: Culture

The Prime Purpose Of Eloquence Is To Keep Other ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The prime purpose of eloquence is to keep other ...read more

Government, Though Necessary For Many Purposes, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Government, though necessary for many purposes, is no more a precision instrument for constructive social change ...read more

Tags: Government

The Purpose Of Having An Open Mind Is The Same ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The purpose of having an open mind is the same as having an open mouth, the object being ...read more

Tags: Learning

Journalisms Ultimate Purpose [is] To Inform The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Journalisms ultimate purpose [is] to inform the reader, to bring him each day a letter from home and never to ...read more

Tags: News