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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    The Purpose Of Msalc

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,875 views

    Shares how we discovered our purpose as a church.

    “The Purpose of Abundant Life Church” April 29, 2007 For the last six months many of us have studied, in-depth, Rick Warrens “Purpose Driven Church”. I have tremendous respect for Rick and believe him to be a wise man of God. He has a unique way of simplifying and communicating the process of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Purpose Of Angels Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 100 ratings
     | 9,982 views

    The past few years has produced many books about angels.Most of the things that we believe about angels have been told to us through hear say, fantasies, and misinformation

    Angel Ministry 1 The past few years has produced many books about angels. Not only Christian books but many secular books, trash magazines, and TV shows. 70% of Americans believe in angels. Most of the things that we believe about angels have been told to us through hear say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Greater Purpose Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,770 views

    Part of an extensive study in Philippians, we are reminded here that God has a greater purpose for our trials.

    Content in Christ: A Study in Philippians A Greater Purpose Phil. 1:12-14 Illus. Old mule fell into a ditch. “Shake it off and step up”. What do you do when the “stuff” of life piles up on you? Phil. – Content in Christ. Review (love, encouragement, prayer) Memorize? Up to this point, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Purpose In Living Series

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 11, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 6,761 views

    Jesus provides for all people a purpose and meaning to life that will truly bring fulfillment and satisfaction.

    "A Purpose in Living" Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION 1. People today are groping for some kind of meaning to life. People are turning to illegal drugs, immoral lifestyles, and some to suicide because life is a meaningless cycle of disappointment and despair. 2. Many Christians suffer in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blueprints For Purpose Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 30, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,144 views

    Sermon in the series Blueprints

    Series: BLUEPRINTS Sermon 3: Blueprints for Purpose Mark 9:37-41 When Christianity began there were no denominations. All believers were one! They were called by many names believers for their faith, brethren for their love, disciples for their knowledge, saints for their holiness, servants for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of The Star

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,760 views

    Brief message for candlelight service.

    The Purpose of the Star Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11 Introduction After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Purpose Of The Prophetic

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,235 views

    The main purpose of prophecy is to encourage and edify the body of Christ. By means of a prophetic Word, believers can be assured how much God loves them and how valuable they are to Him. This will certainly bring them closer to the Lord.

    THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPHETIC The main purpose of prophecy is to encourage and edify the body of Christ. By means of a prophetic Word, believers can be assured how much God loves them and how valuable they are to Him. This will certainly bring them closer to the Lord. He who speaks in a tongue ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Life On Purpose

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,735 views

    I can’t forget the story one of our members tells about his childhood.

    I can’t forget the story one of our members tells about his childhood. He asked his dad the big question: "Why am I here?" That’s a thoughtful question from a little boy. Here’s what his dad said. "How the h___ do I know?" My friend is still reeling from the shock of that response. But how would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cycle Of No Purpose Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,678 views

    Are you tired of having no purpose? Are you weary from wasting all of your energy on unproductive things? Are you ready for a change? Are you willing to trust God?

    THE CYCLE OF NO PURPOSE Jonah 1 Two gas company service men, a senior training Supervisor and a young trainee were out checking meters and parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked there way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking out her kitchen window watched the two men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifted For A Purpose

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 30, 2015
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     | 11,330 views

    In Paul's opening remarks to the Corinthian Christians, he reminds them that they have been given spiritual gifts for a purpose.

    Gifted For A Purpose 1 Corinthians 1: 4-9 Intro: During the depression there was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage, so he was in danger of losing his ranch. With little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,223 views

    Why Christians need to fulfill the Great Commission

    Introduction: Christ’s final words to his followers are known as the great Commission. The most well-known passage is probably the one found in Matthew 28:18-20. Although all four gospels and the Book of Acts have a slightly different form of it, they all give the same basic message. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bud Rose avatar

    What's The Purpose? Series

    Contributed by Bud Rose on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,689 views

    The second sermon in a series on the power of the Holy Spirit and what His purpose is today in the lives of believers.

    WE’VE GOT THE POWER – 2 “WHAT’S THE PURPOSE?” Introduction: Last Sunday, I spoke on, “Where It All Began”. We talked about where and when the New Testament Church actually began. I hope we can all agree that according to Scripture, that The New Testament Church began on Resurrection Sunday, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Empowered For A Purpose

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,199 views

    cts 1:4-8 outlines the purpose of Christ’s ascension into heaven and the coming of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1 gives the exit strategy of Jesus. Jesus told them to wait in Jerusalem until they received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. (verse 4)

    Empowered for a Purpose Acts 1:4-8 The last chapter of Luke and the first chapter of Acts Dr. Luke testifies to the final words of Jesus and His ascension into heaven. Why didn’t Jesus continue His ministry on earth? He rose from the dead. Why didn’t He continue to lead His disciples in ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    The Purpose Of The Parables Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 11, 2020
     | 6,042 views

    Jesus uses parables to either reveal callous hearts where the word is being taken away, or reveal receptive hearts which have an increasing harvest.

    Message Matthew 13:10-17 “The Purpose of the Parables” Today we are starting a series of sermons which will look at the Parables of Jesus. “Parable” is the English translation of a Greek word which literally means “to place alongside”. From this literal meaning we get the idea that a parable is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The Purpose Of This Place

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 6, 2022
     | 7,171 views

    The purpose of this place you are in currently is to shape and mold you into the image and likeness of Christ so that you can fulfill your purpose in the Kingdom of God as a citizen, servant, ambassador and king to rule and reign with Christ.

    The Purpose of This Place By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The Kingdom of God is not a religious institution, a spiritual club, or even your local church or denomination. The Kingdom of God is the realm where God reigns supreme, His authority is recognized, and His will is obeyed. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic