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  • Gary Taber avatar

    Purpose

    Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,602 views

    Having purpose, what is it?

    Our Purpose We all may have wondered why we are here and why we are alive. Some people have wandered around most of their lives looking for their purpose. Some would define it as being successful in the business world, having a lot of money, to be the smartest or number one at work, or having ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Purposeful

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,904 views

    Coming from spiritual death, the believer now not only has life but also has a purposeful life - a life that has the honor and glory of God as its object.

    PURPOSEFUL! EPHESIANS 2:8-10 Before an individual comes to Christ, Ephesians tells us that he or she is dead in trespasses and sins. His or her life has little or no meaning in light of eternity. When a person comes to Christ, the Word of God tells us that the Holy Spirit quickens or gives new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purpose Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 22, 2020
     | 7,451 views

    You can either accept your trials and they will become heavenly blessings or you can fight your trials and they will become heavy burdens.

    Over the past three weeks, we’ve been taking a Biblical look at hardship … what the Bible says it is … why we experience hardship … and how we should respond to the trials and challenges of life from a Biblical perspective. God uses the trials and hardships of life to teach us … to help us grow ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    On Purpose

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 12, 2025
     | 2,512 views

    God saved you to bear fruit for Jesus Christ. If you profess to be a Christian, but you aren’t bearing fruit, you need to examine yourself and make some course corrections before it’s too late.

    Purpose By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - When we look at people the condition of the world the desires of society the aspirations and goals of our governing entities, we understand that everything is designed toward the dark side, self-existence, self-promotion, self-acclamation, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    God's Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 10, 2004
    based on 164 ratings
     | 9,708 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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    Purposing

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 30, 2014
     | 11,206 views

    How did Daniel have the power to do the right thing when everyone else was doing wrong? PURPOSING... he purposed in his heart. How do we "purpose"?

    Purposing 605 BC – Babylon is new world superpower—King Nebuchadnezzar – Comes to Jerusalem, capital of Israel and defeats it but… Let’s it alone – except taxes and takes a few select young men of royal blood Puts them through intense deprograming … ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purposing Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015
     | 8,026 views

    Let me give you a life principle Commitments are not made in the heat of battle but before the battle begins. The decision not to defile yourself sexually is not made in the back seat of a car in the heat of passion… they are made before.

    Purposing Daniel 1:18 605 BC – Babylon is new world superpower—King Nebuchadnezzar – Comes to Jerusalem, capital of Israel and defeats it but… Let’s it alone – except taxes and takes a few select young men of royal blood Puts them through intense deprograming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living With Purpose

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,853 views

    What we have is given to us, they are not ours. We are given what we can handle by God's sovereign will. We are all different, designed to be that way. We are to invest what we have been given. Our focus is on doing our best, not in comparing or compe

    Beginning from Chapter 24 (p.9), Jesus started to talk about the “signs of the end times”. • He will return one day, but just before He does, what can we expect to see. The disciples asked Him in 24:3. • Jesus went on describe the signs of the end times. Until 24:36 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas On Purpose Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Dec 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,391 views

    Learning from the heralding messages of the Angels to the Shepherds. In this first message of our Christmas series we learn to respond like the shepherds... to pause our normal activity, search out Christ, and come to a place of worship. This series conc

    THE PURPOSE OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2: 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding Rest

    Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,475 views

    In the midst of the holiday season, we talk about peace and yet our lives are moving at incredible rates of speed. How do we slow down in our world and experience the peace God promises?

    As I was thinking this past week about what to talk about, I decided to share with you a little about where I am in my spiritual journey and what God has been showing me recently. No matter how I live throughout the year, every year around the holidays I find myself tired. Have you ever thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purpose Of Authority Series

    Contributed by Michael Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,854 views

    This series deals with how to properly honor the authorities in our life.

    Honoring Authority The Purpose of Authority Opening Statement This can be a very touchy subject due to the misuse of authority by people with wrong motivations. Or, it can be taken as a means to set oneself up on a pedestal. This series is about neither. It is about teaching what Godly authority ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Knowing Your Purpose In Life

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,650 views

    Learning how to find your purpose in Life through God.

    Knowing Your Purpose in Life I received a letter a while back from a guy I know. From all appearances he’s got his act together. He is a good Christian, attends church regularly and he’s financially successful. He’s a nice guy too; he doesn’t seem to have any hidden agendas or ulterior motives. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    True Purpose Series

    Contributed by John Baggett on Sep 30, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,693 views

    From the sermon series TRUE NORTH. Remembering that God’s Purpose is discovered through the TRUE CALL, TRUE WAY, TRUE GOAL. The Apostle Paul is our example of recognizing and fulfilling Gods Purpose for our lives.

    TRUE PURPOSE Text: Acts 16:6-12 What makes the difference between a good parent and a GREAT parent? What makes the difference between a good teacher and a GREAT teacher. What makes the difference between a good coach and a GREAT coach. What makes the difference a good follower of Christ and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Victory

    Contributed by David Dewitt on May 2, 2004
    based on 81 ratings
     | 33,494 views

    David gives us a fool proof pattern for finding victory in our lives.

    Finding Victory 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 May 2, 2004 Some years ago a young man approached the foreman of a logging crew and asked for a job. "That depends," replied the foreman. "Let’s see you fell this tree." The young man stepped forward and skillfully felled a great tree. Impressed, the foreman ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Finding Encouragement!

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,751 views

    So tonight as we face discouragement, we will learn three areas of our spiritual lives where we can be encouraged.

    Finding encouragement! Pm November 15th 2009 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Introduction If we look around our world today it is so easy to be discouraged. We here that the unemployment rate in on the rise, some folks go to work each day worried that it will be there last day. Divorce rates on climbing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist