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  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Sufferings Purpose Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 12, 2011
     | 8,582 views

    Is there a purpose in suffering? The earthquake and subsequent tsunami make us ask many questions especially if we have not trusted Jesus. Suffering reveals the good that we ignore before disaster. Suffeing calls us to examine the shortness of our life

    Intro: Just three weeks ago we began the suffering portion of this study called incarnate. Today as we draw to a close on our teaching of suffering it is in the face of large scale disaster in Japan that will cause an extended period of suffering for many. If you remember we talked about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Purpose

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 5, 2012
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     | 12,754 views

    Simple Definition for Purpose: The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or a goal:

    The Power of Purpose Text: Romans 8:28NKJ Before you ask for prosperity, ask for purpose. Before you ask for relationships, ask for direction. “A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for.” Everything has purpose, and you were created for purpose. Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Purpose Of Calvary

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
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     | 9,327 views

    A look at what the cross of Christ means for us today. Preached during a community Good Friday service.

    Hebrews 9:11-14 1. Jesus obtained eternal redemption for you and me. a. By dying on the cross and being raised from the dead, Christ paid the debt for our sins. b. Many have forgotten this foundation point today and live as though something they have done has earned them eternal life or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Cross-Purposes

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
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     | 3,527 views

    Jesus was dead, so what is to be done with the body. Watch how God makes sure that His Son is honored, and how that is with cross-purposes with what men want to do. Is it any surprise that God wins?

    Passage: Matthew 27:57-66 Intro: So Jesus is dead, the crowds are gone, the drama is over, ( or so most thought) 1. the sun has reappeared, but for just a few more hours 2. the earth has stopped shaking, and there is nothing left but the sad sight of three mutilated corpses on crosses. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Living On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,572 views

    Our lives are not to be lived haphazardly, but guided by the purposes of God.

    Living on Purpose Acts 28:1-31 Intro: Video clip of Acts 28 & Paul’s life. [44:45] Prop: Our lives are not to be lived haphazardly, but guided by the purposes of God. Interrogative: How does this happen? How can we stay in alignment with God’s purposes? TS: This closing chapter of Acts leaves ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    A Life With Purpose Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,281 views

    Every life needs to be like Paul’s life, which was driven by purpose. Paul gives us the what and the how of purposeful life.

    A Life with Purpose Romans 15:20-33 * When I was a kid, watching WW2 movies and TV shows was a big thing. One of the things I remember is hearing a guard raise his gun and say, “State your purpose.” Whether someone gained entry or not, depending on them having a stated purpose which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of The Scriptures Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 20, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,014 views

    Why did God give us the Bible? Why did He feel that He needed to inspire man to write the words that lay before us. These are just a few of the questions that I believe are answered in the text for today.

    God’s Perfect Word The Purpose of the Scriptures 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Intro: In our text tonight, Timothy is challenged to maintain a close relationship with the Word of God. Paul tells him of the benefits that come from such a relationship. He is reminded that it is the Scriptures which have taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Keion Parrish avatar

    Parenting With Purpose

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,740 views

    How to Guide your childrens with Purpose

    MOTHER’S DAY SERMON Scripture: Psalm 78:18, especially verse 4 Parenting with Purpose Introduction: Today is that wonderful Sunday we call Mother’s Day, a day when we celebrate our moms and the priceless role they play in family and society. Moms, it’s not my intention today to add to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power For A Purpose

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 13,468 views

    I preached this message building up to Pentecost Sunday.

    Power for a Purpose! 4/29/07am Acts 1:8 NLT But when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, you will receive power and will tell people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Let’s start this morning with a question: Agree or Disagree? GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living On Purpose

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,163 views

    The question has haunted many in the nightmares of ruptured families. Or, as members of the body of Christ we have often been searching while questions keep jumping out at us repeatedly. “Why am I here? What is my purpose?

    The web-slinging superhero has gone and done it again! Spiderman 3 opened on May 6, 2007 and on opening night grossed in excess of a staggering M$151 US – and climbing! This movie was different from Spider 1 and 2 in that Peter Parker, a.k.a. Spiderman, was forced to deal with what the overview ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    Saved For A Purpose

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,512 views

    You don't have to be a theological scholar to figure out what God expects of those who follow Jesus. He made it really clear. Take care of those who are in need in Jesus Name because you love God and you love people.

    What followers of Jesus call the providence of God the world calls coincidence. I have so many stories about how God's providence showed up in our life just when we needed it to. I'm sure you have some, too. Kristi and I marvel at how God has provided for us in various ways through the years; an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Miles Mc Pherson avatar

    The God Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013
     | 8,806 views

    God created you for His glory and He designed you. You are not an accident.

    Let’s see your bibles 123,123, say word. Let’s see your pens, lesson plan, lesson plan. Let’s turn to 1 Corinthians 1, 1 Corinthians 1, 1 Corinthians 1. 1 Corinthians 1. My wife is a very wise shopper. She, there are many things about her that I love. In the morning service ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    The Purpose Of The Furnace

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 19, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,471 views

    This text encourages us to know that God uses trials to burn up our bondage; God does not want to fry us - He wants to free us.

    King Nebuchadnezzar made a golden statue whose height was sixty cubits and whose width was six cubits; he set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. 2Then King Nebuchadnezzar sent for the satraps, the prefects, and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the justices, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shine Thomas avatar

    Provoked To Purpose! Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 27, 2015
     | 20,595 views

    God has called you to produce sometime divine, blessed, and outstanding and he stands with you to thrust you to your destiny.

    For more sermons visit our: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=encouragement Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/how-will-you-finish Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Purpose Of Tragedies Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
     | 5,600 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies Luke 13:1-9; 34-35 In this passage, Jesus gives us the purpose of death and tragedies. These verses are filled with awesome implications about the way the world really is. And it is not the way people think it is. My aim today is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational