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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Finding Gold In The Garbage Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 14, 2010
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     | 9,559 views

    No one whose hope is in God will be put to shame. It is not the harsh realities that defeat us but our inability to see God¡¯s goodness and will in them. Trust the Sovereign God who is in control and still very much involved in your life.

    [Main thoughts taken from Max Lucado’s book Just Like Jesus] Theme: A Hopeful Heart Hope is like gold in the garbage. - In the midst of all the trash you find something precious. - In the midst of the darkness you see a ray of light. Look at Jesus at the lowest point of His life - the night ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Praying With Purpose

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 19, 2020
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     | 10,463 views

    In these uncertain times it is important that Christians begin praying with a purpose. This is my first "remote" message to my congregation in light of not being able to worship together because of COVID-19.

    Praying With Purpose Scriptures: Matthew 6:5-8; 25-34; 7:7-8; Luke 22:44-46 As you know, I have been doing a series on the word “IF” and how it is used in Scripture to show some of the conditions that we must meet as we walk in fellowship with God. I will continue this series next week, but this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Energizing Dreams Through Prayer Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 7, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,774 views

    50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE Hannah Put simply, personal and persistent prayer energizes our dreams because PRAYER IS FAITH IN ACTION.

    One of my favorite comics is “The Family Circus.” Once I believe that the father was helping Billy with his homework with the rest of the family there in the kitchen. Dad asks Billy, “What is the greatest power source in all the world?” In turn everyone is pictured thinking what the answer may ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Purposes Of God

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 3, 2012
     | 4,536 views

    Though we do not know the answer to all the whats and whys in this life we do know that God has a purpose for everything that happens.

    The Purposes of God Daniel 4:28-37 Nebuchadnezzar in his pride boasted about what he had done in building such a great kingdom and God caused him to lose his sanity a put him among the beast of the fields. When he regains his sanity he comes to the understanding that God’s purposes are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
     | 3,894 views

    Part 3 in a series on Philippians focusing on the Christian’s purpose

    The Joy of Purpose I. Introduction A. Knowing Your Purpose 1. Hank Aaron and Yogi Berra a) Berra, catcher for the Yankees, was playing against Aaron, Milwaukee Braves, in the World Series. b) Berra was keeping up his ceaseless chatter, intended to pep up his teammates and distract the opposing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,614 views

    seeing evangelism as the purpose of the church

    Intro: We have started talking about the purpose of the church. I hope you came out to church on purpose this morning. If so, for what purpose? We mentioned last week that the church exists to celebrate the presence of God: Worship. But, there are other purposes as well. What would you think ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divine Opportunities & Purpose

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jan 27, 2017
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    God has a great plan for our lives which He wants to see fulfilled. He is watching to see that His Word concerning our lives is fulfilled (Jeremiah 1:12). The devil doesn’t want to see this plan actualized. The way he comes about this is to get us to mis

    Introduction Our lives matter to God. There is a purpose behind your existence… Ephesians 2: 10 tells us that there are good works which God prepared in advance for us to do. Those good works are God’s plan and purpose for our lives; what He created us to do. God doesn’t wait for you to be an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Miracle With A Purpose

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 30, 2023
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     | 4,400 views

    Jesus challenged the disciples to solve an impossible situation because He wanted to test them, to see if they would turn to Him and to God for help. We can trust God to do immeasurably beyond what we ask or imagine.

    Matt 14:13-21 - The Miracle With A Purpose Jesus did many miracles in the course of His ministry but the feeding of the 5000 is the only one recorded in all the 4 Gospels (Matt 14, Mark 6, Luke 9 and John 6). • All four writers find it significant enough to record it down. It was likely so ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Purpose Of Worship Is . . .? Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 3, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 19,223 views

    The purpose of worship is to experience God.

    Have you heard about the little boy who attended church for the first time and was asked how it went? He replied, "The music was nice but the commercial was too long." Or have your heard about the recent experience of a pastor who changed the order of worship so that the sermon was given before ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Life On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,506 views

    Book sermon from Mark. Jesus' mission on earth was one of careful planning and execution and a life given over to Him ought to reflect the same care and effort.

    I saw a picture of little twins the other day. They both were wearing red T-shirts. One said, “I was planned!” The other one said, “I was a surprise!” I wondered – how could they tell which one was the surprise? I have news for you – whether you were planned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Clueless On Purpose

    Contributed by Joel Smith on May 18, 2009
     | 5,233 views

    Choose Christ rather than cluelessness.

    When I was growing up one of the highlights of the year took place every September. We were all euphoric when the Davidson County Agricultural Fair rolled into town. As a kid I liked the rides and the cotton candy and candy apples. As a teenager and young adult, I enjoyed the fair because it was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living With Purpose

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Mar 28, 2023
     | 3,780 views

    What can we learn from young Daniel? We know he "purposed in his heart," but what does that mean? And how can we do what he did?

    It all happened so fast. Before the boy realized what was going on, he had been ripped out of his home. His family could not stop the soldiers from taking him. He had been chosen as one of the prime suspects to be taken to Babylon to stand before the king. With tears in his ears, the boy watches as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 18, 2007
     | 4,246 views

    This the first sermon in a series through the Lord’s Prayer based on the question of a disciple in Luke 11:1 Lord teach us to pray. Jesus uses the word "abba" it is a word of tender, personal connection.

    In Jesus Holy Name April 15, 2007 Text: Luke 11:1-4 Easter II - Redeemer “Prayer With A Purpose” In Luke, Chapter 4 we have a short version of the Lord’s Prayer. A nameless disciple has been watching Jesus for some time. We don’t know exactly how long he has observed Jesus’ life, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Purpose Of Calvary

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,504 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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    The Purpose Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,095 views

    Christmas is not about getting what we want rather Christmas is about getting what we need. The first Christmas God was using pinpoint accuracy to bring his plan to fruition to give us what we needed most; a savior!And that is the real purpose of Christma

    Introduction: A young boy desperately wanted a bicycle for Christmas, so he asked his parents for the bike; His parents wanted to teach him the importance of prayer, so they suggested the young boy should write a letter to Jesus and pray for one instead." Not pleased with the response of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ