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  • John Gaston avatar

    Whatever Your Hand Finds, Do!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 25, 2013
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    What work you should do for God is not a mystery; God says your work is "near at hand." You don't have to go far to find it. We will look at WHAT job you're to do, HOW to do it, and WHY you should do it.

    WHATEVER YOUR HAND FINDS, DO! Eccles. 9:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR GENRE: LAZY JOKES 1. What do you call a lazy baby kangaroo? A pouch potato. 2. ‘Yo momma so lazy’ Jokes a. Yo momma so lazy, she has a stay-at-home job and STILL can't get to work on time. b. Yo momma so lazy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding "My" Spot

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Dec 8, 2007
     | 3,696 views

    Finding our nitche in Christ

    Finding “My Spot” 1 Corinthians 12:1-12:31 Imagine the Master Carpenter’s tools holding a conference: Brother Hammer presides, but several suggest he leave the meeting because he is too noisy. Brother Hammer replies, “If I have to leave this shop, Brother Screw must go also. You have to turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Purpose Of Evangelism. (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 12, 2013
     | 4,554 views

    Our job, our task, our responsibility, our mission is to proclaim the gospel (To tell people what God has done for us).

    Prospector and the cowboy-No, sir but I always wanted to. We need to be motivated! There is a story told about a man who was accused of some wrongdoing and was brought before a judge. When the judge asked if he had an attorney to represent him, the man answered, "No, I can't afford one." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Purpose For Your Life

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024
     | 537 views

    All of us have things inside of us that could destroy the mission, that threaten to eat up our purpose and our goals and our life.

    What are you here for? Is there not a cause? Opening illustration: My wife and I pioneered and were instrumental in reviving the underground church in the Middle East. We served there for 14 years. No news media will ever tell you that the Spirit of God is moving in a powerful way in the Middle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Scattered To Find What Mattered

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 28, 2006
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     | 4,232 views

    In the midst of the penalty (for avenging the violation against his sister Dinah), Levi and his descendants (the Levites) rediscover God’s purposes

    INTRODUCTION A. Read Genesis 34:1-4, 11-17, 25-26 B. Read Genesis 49:5-7 I. BATTERED A. Dinah Was Battered – Her Purity Forcibly Taken From Her By Foreign Prince B. Covenant Symbol (Circumcision) Was Battered – Abused By Jacob’s Sons C. Males Of The City Were Battered – Terrible ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Our Purpose Is To Love All Those Who Enter Our Doors

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 31, 2021
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    This is part 4 of our Church Purpose Statement. What does it mean to love all those who enter our doors and accept them in our mindst.

    Our Purpose: To Love All Those Who Enter Our Doors Luke 10;25-37 John 13:1-20 I want you to hold the following people inside your head as I describe them. He found out that the cancer he thought was gone had come back and the doctors didn’t know what should the next step should be. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Following God's Plan Not Ours Series

    Contributed by Chris Stevens on Feb 10, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,584 views

    First in a three part study looking at seeking the purpose God has in our life.

    Finding Our Purpose: Following God’s Plans…not Ours! 2 Kings 5:1-19 • Interesting things to note here are: o God has a way of bringing people right where they need to be.  Samaritan girl taken slave.  Put in care of Naaman’s wife. o We may go a lifetime until we realize why, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Silence In Our Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 30, 2011
     | 2,537 views

    Both verbal and nonverbal communication between lovers is crucial; in the same way, the Bride and Bridegroom communicate in worship.

    Monday of 18th Week in Course St. Alphonsus Spirit of the Liturgy The miracle of Jesus walking on water is found in all the Gospels except Luke’s. Only Matthew gives the incident in all its fullness, including Peter’s hesitant walk. There is something of a liturgical dialogue in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    What Is The Purpose Of My Life?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 3, 2022
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     | 10,793 views

    One man, back in Persia, was about to discover & live out God's purpose for his life. His name was Nehemiah. And from his example I believe we can find a way to answer an important question in our own lives.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Nehemiah 1:1-10, 6:1-2; Ecclesiastes 3:11 ILL. It was 1940, & a time of great crisis in Europe. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Is God In Your Life

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Apr 21, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 18,412 views

    We all live our lives in bubbles. Our goal should be to have God in the center of our bubble. Where is God in your bubble?

    Mark Engler Leonard Christian Church Leonard Missouri Where is God in your life? INTRO: In camp last summer I taught a class. The class I taught was for the Jr. High week 1, and the class was to be on Practical Christian Living. Practical Christian Living is something that we should have down ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Find A Job PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 633 views

    Trust in God's plan for our lives, including our employment journey, and find comfort in His promise of a hopeful future.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're gonna dive into a topic that's real and personal to many of us - the journey of employment. We've all experienced the roller coaster ride of job searching - the highs of getting that interview, the lows of the rejections, the uncertainty of the waiting. But ...read more

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    Identiy, Vision And Purpose Series

    Contributed by George Mansfield on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,960 views

    To optimize our effectiveness and maximize our faithfulness to God we must live with purpose.

    SERIES: NEW THINGS FOR A NEW YEAR LESSON: IDENTITY AND PURPOSE. INTRODUCTION: It is inconvenient at this time of year to make new plans, both personal and corporate. We call them “New Year’s Resolutions.” We desire to do better in the future than the past. Allow me to suggest three areas of focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Uncut Pages Of Life

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,555 views

    There are moments of opportunity waiting to be opened in our lives.

    Philippians 3:13-14 – “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,” “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” l. INTRODUCTION ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go For The Gulp Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 7, 2003
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,625 views

    50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE - MARY If we are going to see our dreams become a reality then we have to learn to STEP OUT OF OUR COMFORT ZONES!

    A nation that has suffered under Saddam Hussain’s oppressive hand is getting its first taste of freedom; people are beginning to dream again. Over the last few weeks we have been watching American and coalition forces strive to bring freedom to the Iraqi people. By air and land the Republican ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Questioning God: Between Pain & Purpose PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,265 views

    Explore the intersection of faith and suffering, emphasizing that even in times of pain and doubt, we can trust in God's wisdom, find comfort in His presence, and discover purpose in our suffering.

    Good morning church family. Today, we're diving into some deep waters together. We're going to tackle the tough issues of pain, doubt, and suffering in our lives and how they intersect with our faith in God. It can be hard to understand how a loving God can allow us to go through such tough times. ...read more

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