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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Got Purpose?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,671 views

    Running to win only makes sense if you’re chasing the right prize

    Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Chosen For Purpose

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Jul 13, 2023
     | 2,692 views

    What have God chosen you to do for Him in His Kingdom?

    By the help of the Holy Spirit, I would like to try and preach this message with this thought,” CHOSEN FOR PURPOSE”. What have God chosen you to do for Him in His Kingdom? As a matter of fact, have you answered THE CALL and have you purposed in your heart to accept the CALL placed upon you? Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding God

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,018 views

    This is a sermon that I delivered at a Church Picnic. It is about finding God in the love of a friend and letting others find God in you.

    Finding God, Isaiah 55:6 Introduction I heard a story recently about a man who was playing hide and seek with his two year old daughter. They were upstairs in his house and the little girl had decided to hide into one of those closets with the folding doors. When he called, “Where’s Shelley?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Gene Haraldsen avatar

    The Purpose Of Prayer

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,223 views

    When we don’t understand the purpose of prayer we will be disappointed with and discouraged by the experience of prayer.

    The Purpose of Prayer Examining the Motives behind our Prayers Turn to Romans 8 There are many different types of prayer: public, private, group, family, church, national, confession, petition, intercession, fasting, short, long… Three-year-old Donna, who loved to pray before meals, would ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding Neverland

    Contributed by Jerry Goff on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,925 views

    Neverland and Peter Pan have entertained children and adults for generations, but there are misconceptions among Church people that are nothing less than fantasy with no foundation in reality.

    FINDING NEVERLAND June 19, 2005 Jerry Goff Magnolia Springs A/G Hurley, Mississippi There is a movie that was released recently entitled “Finding Neverland. The movie was nominated for several academy awards and explains how the author of Peter Pan, James Barrie, was inspired to write the very ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Find The Book

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 22, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 27,534 views

    I invite your attention to the examination of a boy named Josiah, whose times thrust him into a role he did not choose. The narrative of Josiah is remarkable on a number of levels.

    TITLE: FIND THE BOOK SCRIPTURE: II KINGS 22:1-14 This morning, I invite your attention to the examination of a boy named Josiah, whose times thrust him into a role he did not choose. The narrative of Josiah is remarkable on a number of levels. Josiah was (8) eight years of age when he became ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Comfort

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022
     | 2,409 views

    Most of us, at one time or another, have attempted to comfort someone in distress. We all have different ideas about how this should be done.

    Illus: Did you hear about the three men that were dying of terminal diseases? They all began to talk about how they never thought this is how they would leave this world. A nurse thought she would bring some comfort to these three fellows by asking them, “If you had a choice, how you would like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    God's Purpose Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,813 views

    This is the 5th study in the study "God Is On The Job". This study looks at God’s over all purpose being fulfilled.

    GOD’S PURPOSE Ruth 4:13-22 Through my years of school, I have taken many history classes. One of the things that always interested me was in trying to figure out if any of those famous people were in my family line. I remember one day talking to my Mamma, my dad’s mother, about her parents ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Balance

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,299 views

    Are you sure what you believe and practice is balanced on God's scale?

    In my years since becoming a Christian, I have found that people in general tend to be like pendulums that are normally broken to either stay on the Left or Right side of the swing without ever seeing the middle or they are stuck in the middle and never move at all. Indeed the ones that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Armed With A Purpose" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,650 views

    Sermon 13 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. 3 For the time already past is ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Find The Word

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Jun 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,060 views

    FIND THE TRUTH FOR LIFE IN GODS WORD, READ IT, EXPOSE YOURSELF TO IT, AND DO NOT HIDE FROM IT. PREACH IT! TEACH IT!BUT PLEASE DONT SMOTHER IT.

    FIND THE WORD Rev. Scott Epperson 6/3/07 (2Ki 22:8) And Hilkiah the high priest said unto Shaphan the scribe, I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD. And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan, and he read it. (2Ki 22:9) And Shaphan the scribe came to the king, and brought the king ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,360 views

    The 2 priority purposes of the Church are to bring glory to God & to bring people to know God. Anything that gets in the way of that is just window dressing.

    Matthew 28:16-20 Romans 15:1-13 Question: What is the purpose of Church? What does it do for us / for the community? Answers: Shouted out answers during the service included to share our faith, to bring glory to God, to be Jesus hands and feet. The problem is what would God say should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    Finding Forgiveness

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,956 views

    The funny thing about forgiveness is that it doesn’t just set them free, it sets you free, too. It frees you from the acid of resentment. It allows the wound to begin healing.

    Mary Karr’s uncle had endured all he could stand! The tall Texan grabbed his chain saw and began to split his own house into two halves. He was sick and tired of living with such an unforgiving woman to whom he had not spoken in months. He had enough. He divided his house and moved her portion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Finding Rest

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 24, 2023
     | 1,283 views

    What does Jesus have to say about rest?

    Finding Rest Matthew 11:28-30 Good morning everyone, today we are going to look at Jesus words to us about rest. For some of us, you’ll see that you need rest. For some others you will be awakened to the fact that maybe you have rested enough and you need to get busy. Let’s pray Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Finding The Lost Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,082 views

    This is the fourth sermon in a series of five to help my congregation become more outward focused. It is based on the church outreach program titled - "Outflow". God wants us to seek the lost, rejoice when the lost are found, and keep looking.

    Finding The Lost – Overflowing Outreach Over the past few weeks we have been looking at how God wants to give us an overflowing life – an abundant life. A life so full of His joy, His peace, and His love – that it spills over into the lives of those who are around us. In John ten – ten it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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