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  • Dan Borchert avatar

    The Purpose

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
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     | 5,115 views

    Why do we care about the unreached? What difference does it make? What is all the fuss about anways? Those questions will be looked at

    2 Peter 3:12 PURPOSE Missions Conference 2001 Introduction A. It’s that time again. It is that time once a year were we… B. Many of you have grown up in this Church. Maybe in an Alliance Church all the time. It seems like all your hear about is missions…. C. I know many of you are sick of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    People With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,687 views

    "The second message in a series of messages from the sermon on the mount dealing with The Importance Of Our Attitudes."

    Introduction: Last week we looked at The Beattitudes, and the effect that our attitudes today will have on the future events of our life. Today, we are going to look at the importance of "Our Attitude Toward Our Purpose." Everybody likes to have purpose. Even dogs like to feel like they have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reach... With A Purpose

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,403 views

    How does the Church respond to the problems piling up in our world? Jesus tells us to reach...

    Matthew 28:16-21: REACH There are lots of things going on the world today. The question I have for you this morning is – how is the Church supposed to respond? What are you as a Christian supposed to do? The anniversary of 9/11 is this week, and that anniversary reminds us that our world can ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Finding Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,571 views

    Recognize Jesus in our everyday lives, stay focused on Him amidst distractions, and live in obedience to Him, as illustrated by the story of young Jesus in the temple.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're going to delve deep into the book of Luke. Now, you might be familiar with this particular passage – it's where the young Jesus stays behind in the temple, amazing the teachers with His understanding, while Joseph and Mary search for Him anxiously. C.S. Lewis once ...read more

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    Married With Purpose Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018
     | 7,351 views

    Message 20 in our exposition of Exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message focuses on the purpose of marriage.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Married with Purpose” 1 Cor 7 Introduction It doesn’t take a great deal of research or study to realize that marriage in the world is in big trouble. Cohabitation has dramatically increased. People do not see a reason for getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Purpose Of Fasting

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 9,578 views

    Outline for a message to prepare our Church for a week of fasting and prayer at the beginning of 2002

    Dec. 2, 2001 intro Many look at fasting as a convenient way to twist God’s arm to do something, or earn enough spiritual points to get what they want. They never fast joyfully, prayerfully, Need to Crucify the Flesh...James 4:1-3 Purpose: to get your flesh out of the way so the Spirit of God can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life On Purpose

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,081 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 Purpose Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 13,396 views

    What does it mean for the church to walk in a manner worthy of our calling and how do we accomplish this?

    Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Purpose of the Church Text: Ephesians 4:7-16 Introduction: We live in a day and age when it seems that the church is becoming less and less important in our society. Many argue that the greatest challenge the body of Christ faces is not in becoming extinct ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Finding The Way

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 6, 2009
     | 3,231 views

    In accepting Jesus and keeping His commands we find the way to a better life; forgiveness for our sins; reconciliation with God; and the assurance of eternal life.

    Finding The Way 06/26/05 AM Reading: John 14:1-6 INTRODUCTION John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” Even when we think we have all the information we need to find our way it is still possible to be on the wrong path. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Use What You've Got PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023
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    This sermon explores faith, obedience, and God's provision in desperate circumstances, using the story of a widow's interaction with the prophet Elisha.

    Welcome, beloved family, welcome. We gather here today, united in spirit and purpose, to delve into God's Word, to seek His wisdom, and to find comfort and guidance in His eternal truth. We stand on the precipice of a new day, a new week, a new opportunity to live out the love of Christ in our ...read more

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    The Staff Series

    Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Jan 10, 2012
     | 5,923 views

    Paul wrote the book of Ephesians to encourage the church and to define the purpose of the church. So during these next few weeks, I would encourage you to do a study of Ephesians during your daily Bible reading.

    The Staff A Study of Exodus 4:1-5 An Introduction to the series THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH I goggled “The purpose of the church.” There were only 22,600,000 results. Here is one I liked. “It has been taught that the purpose of the church can be broken up into the three ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Staff Series

    Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Jan 10, 2012
     | 4,762 views

    Paul wrote the book of Ephesians to encourage the church and to define the purpose of the church. So during these next few weeks, I would encourage you to do a study of Ephesians during your daily Bible reading.

    The Staff A Study of Exodus 4:1-5 An Introduction to the series THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH I goggled “The purpose of the church.” There were only 22,600,000 results. Here is one I liked. “It has been taught that the purpose of the church can be broken up into the three ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Our Life For God: For His Glory Or Ours? Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,132 views

    This message is intended to help us come to the understanding that we are to live for the glory of God and that our future rewards, or lack thereof, are dependent on how we do.

    OUR LIFE FOR GOD: FOR HIS GLORY OR OURS? Colossians 3:23-25 INTRODUCTION: A. Folks, you are here this morning to bring glory to God! 1. That is what life is all about – God’s Glory! 2. I hope you do, but if not don’t worry, hopefully by the end of our time together you will. B. As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,514 views

    The Ashley Smith story illustrates the power of a purpose driven life. It can be ours too.

    Living with Purpose Romans 8:28; 29-39 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Ashley Smith never suspected that she would ever have to spend a night like that! Not in her worst nightmare! How do you prepare for being assaulted by an escaped ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 6, 2011
     | 5,151 views

    We are on earth to demonstrate God’s glory and goodness to the world by our lives and actions.

    Why on earth are we here? What is the purpose of life? Rick Warren, the author of The Purpose-Driven Life, said to TV news personality Bill O’Reilly that this is the key question that he hears over and over again as he goes around the country talking to people about their lives. And my preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed