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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    God's Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 10, 2004
    based on 164 ratings
     | 9,698 views

    We all need to discern God’s purpose for our lives.

    INTRO.- Eph. 5:17 “Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” We all need to understand the Lord’s will or the Lord’s purpose for our lives. If we claim to believe in God the creator and Christ the Savior we must seek to understand their will/purpose for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus' Third Appearance

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,680 views

    Jesus revealed Himself to His disciples on three different occasions, but He reveals Himself to us every time we look up to HIim and talk to Him.

    Text: “This is the third time Jesus showed Himself to His disciples after He was raised from the dead” (v. 14). The first time Jesus appeared to his disciples was the evening of Resurrection Day. This took place in Jerusalem or someplace near Jerusalem where the disciples were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Joy To The World Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 127 ratings
     | 92,217 views

    Christmas Carol Series #2: There is Joy when the King is Received; When the Savior Reigns; When the Sinner Repents; When Truth rules with Grace

    Joy to the World! Christmas Carol Series #2 (adapted from Michael Luke and Bob Russell) SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 98:2-9 INTRODUCTION: This December we’re talking about some of the Carols we sing every year at Christmas. Today we’ll take a look at a song Isaac Watts wrote almost 300 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Witnessing - Joy To The World Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 14, 2023
     | 1,330 views

    Christmas witnessing is all about sharing the Joy that we received with others, the joy is not about shopping, food or anything materialistic but Jesus himself.

    For more sermons visit our: Website Sermon series :https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=discipleship Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/hope-for-all-creation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Celebrating Advent: From Worry To Worship Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 16, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,049 views

    If you want to turn your worry into worship, then come to Jesus this Christmas, and then go tell the world what He has done for you.

    A woman was doing her last-minute Christmas shopping at a crowded mall. She was tired of fighting the crowds. She was tired of standing in lines. She was tired of fighting her way down long aisles looking for a gift that had sold out days before. Her arms were full of bulky packages when an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Seals And Trumpets And Bowls, Oh My! (Revelation 6-16) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 8, 2025
     | 191 views

    Revelation 6–16 can feel like the scariest part of the journey—war, famine, plagues, and wrath. But behind every seal, trumpet, and bowl stands a merciful God whose justice is never chaotic, always redemptive. When God wins, we win—and the story that began with mercy ends with mercy.

    Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Revelation 6. Some of you may find this hard to believe, but back in the olden days—the 1970s—there was no streaming, no DVDs, and definitely no pause button. VCRs existed, but they cost over a thousand dollars, so nobody you knew actually had one. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believing While Not Knowing Where

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 24, 2007
     | 1,739 views

    The first of a three part series, ‘Do You Believe?

    Several years ago a friend e-mailed me a humorous and poignant reminder about the aging process and what aging entails. It is entitled, ‘What I Want in A Man’ (Slide 1) What I Want In A Man, (at age 24) 1. Handsome 2. Charming 3. Financially Successful 4. A Caring Listener 5. Witty 6. In Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    8th Church Anniversary Arise & Shine -River Of Life Church

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2024
     | 1,985 views

    This sermon is for a church's eighth anniversary. The congregation is a West African Church from Liberia and focuses in on the pastor and his struggles.

    8th Church Anniversary Arise & Shine -River Of Life Church By Rick Gillespie- Mobley Isaiah 60:1-3 Summary: This sermon is for a church's eighth anniversary. The congregation is a West African Church from Liberia and focuses in on the pastor and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Two Sinners Say I Do Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on May 7, 2012
     | 5,408 views

    What's the biggest problem in your marriage? It's probably not what you think it is! If we desire God's best for our marriages, and indeed for any relationship, we need to understand what the root cause of the problems we experience really turns out to

    When Two Sinners Say, “I Do” - Luke 11:17 - May, 6, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon - #4 [Ideas for this message came in part from Dave Harvey's book entitled "When Sinners Say I Do" - I highly reccomend it for any couple!] You have probably heard the story of the hillbilly who ...read more

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    Three Faith Anchors

    Contributed by Clarence Peters on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,348 views

    Endurance is inspired by the resurrection, by our love for others, and by the prospect of reward at the finish line.

    Three Faith Anchors Text: 2 Tim 2:8-13 9/3/04 Function: The listener will take courage to continue in the faith amidst possible discouragement. Every day, people like you face difficult circumstances. Some of these things you face just might be hard hitting enough so that your faith takes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    All That Glitters Is Not Gold Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,553 views

    Mature Christians walk by faith and not by sight.

    All That Glitters Is Not Gold Text: Genesis 13:1-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sight. Leaving the reception desk they came to the elevator ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Be A Message Of Blessing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 79 views

    We are called to shine Christ’s light through everyday acts of kindness and presence, bringing hope and God’s love to those around us.

    There are evenings when the sky looks like God tossed diamonds across black velvet. You step outside, breathe deep, and remember that the world is bigger than your worries. Streetlights glow. Porch lights flicker. A candle on a kitchen table warms a whole room. And into this very world—our ...read more

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    Encountering Jesus (2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 11, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,267 views

    In John 4, the Samaritan woman encounters Jesus and experiences a scandalous conversation, a secret confession, and a startling conversion.

    Encountering Jesus (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/11/2015 I read a story this week about an Amish family visiting the big city for the first time. They were amazed by everything they saw. Having grown up and lived all their lives on a rural farm everything was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God’s Purpose For Our Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,174 views

    Introduction: Most of us have attended a high school or college graduation at some time in our life.

    The students who are graduating are told by the commencement speaker that they are preparing to enter the adult world, and that each and every one of them have talents and skills they can contribute to making this a better world in which to live. This is true, but if the commencement speaker was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Journey Through Acts (Part 7) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024
     | 1,340 views

    In Acts 9, Paul's conversion reveals an unshakable conviction and an unexpected confrontation, which ultimately to an uncommon conversion.

    The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (7) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 9:1-22 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/6/2017 As most of you know, we’re already seven weeks into a ten-week journey through the book of Acts and it feels like we’ve barely begun. In sense, Acts 1:8 seems to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church