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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Purpose Of Living

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 15, 2021
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    Every one of us has a purpose for living – EVERY ONE!

    Illus: Even the hobo on skid row has a purpose for living. WHAT IS HIS PURPOSE FOR LIVING? Everyday his purpose for living is to DRINK ALL THE BOOZE HE CAN GET FOR THAT DAY! And when he wakes up the next day the process starts all over again. Illus: One man had a goal in life. He was going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Living

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 9, 2022
     | 2,762 views

    Every one of us has a purpose for living – EVERY ONE!

    Illus: Even the hobo on skid row has a purpose for living. WHAT IS HIS PURPOSE FOR LIVING? Everyday his purpose for living is to DRINK ALL THE BOOZE HE CAN GET FOR THAT DAY! And when he wakes up the next day the process starts all over again. Illus: One man had a goal in life. He was going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Storms

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 19, 2013
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    There is only one thing that matters when you are facing a storm and it's found in Luke 8. I believe the message will bless you and help you understand more clearly who you are as a son or daughter of God.

    The Purpose of Storms How many of you have been on your way to a meeting or to visit relatives in another city or state and it began to rain? At first the rain comes down in a steady flow and you turn your windshield wipers on to one of the lower speed settings. The windshield wipers are able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stories With Purpose!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 22, 2024
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    Stories With Purpose! - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Why did Jesus speak in Parables? Parable #1. The Sign Of Jonah (vs 29-30 & 32) Parable #2. The Queen of The South (vs 31). Parable #3: The Lamp of The Body (vs 33-36). SERMON BODY: Ill: • (1). A teacher tells this story in Readers Digest magazine. • Performing Mozart should ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    True Purpose Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007
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    How do you view your wealth, Paul gave the true purpose of wealth in his first letter to Timothy

    Introduction: This past Spring, our church was involved in a spiritual campaign called 40 Days of Purpose. The jest of the campaign asked the question, “What on Earth am I here for?” Each of us has a purpose; God did not design us to drift through life having little or no impact on others. Rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Missional Attitude: Humility

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Sep 22, 2009
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    The ONLY way we can live out or fulfill our mission to love God absolutely and love others sacrificially is through a genuine and pervasive attitude of humility.

    OUR MISSIONAL ATTITUDE: HUMILITY Kick It Up Sunday – September 13, 2009 Perth Bible Church Rev. Todd G. Leupold Please note: This message is inspired by and adapted from a message called “Greatness, Humility, Servanthood” by John Piper (8/30/2009). INTRODUCTION As we seek to spiritually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Divine Design For Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2023
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    The concept of God's divine design for our lives, emphasises how our plans align with His purpose.

    "The Divine Design for Our Lives" Introduction: Welcome the congregation and introduce the key verse: Proverbs 19:21 (NLT) - "You can make many plans, but the Lord's purpose will prevail." Explain that today's sermon will explore the concept of God's divine design ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Greater Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 14, 2024
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     | 4,368 views

    Is your purpose in life to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him. If so... how do we do that?

    A man named William Barclay once observed that “There are two great days in a person’s life. The day we are born and the day we discover WHY.” Hmmm. the day we discover WHY we were born! Well, that’s interesting. Lots of people never even consider why they were born. I mean, they kind of drift ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Filled For Purpose Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025
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    The infilling of the Holy Ghost is not optional—it is essential. God fills you because He has called you. You are not filled just to enjoy spiritual experiences but to fulfil a divine assignment.

    FILLED FOR PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Supporting Texts: Luke 4:1, Ephesians 5:18, Romans 8:14, Joel 2:28-29, Acts 1:8 INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit did not descend on the day of Pentecost just to excite believers or to make them speak in tongues. He came to equip them ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Provoked To Purpose! Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 27, 2015
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    God has called you to produce sometime divine, blessed, and outstanding and he stands with you to thrust you to your destiny.

    For more sermons visit our: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=encouragement Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/how-will-you-finish Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Got Purpose?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 12, 2009
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     | 3,807 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

  • John Raulerson avatar

    The Purpose Of Christmas

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007
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     | 12,424 views

    The purpose of Christ coming into the world is to restore to man what man lost in the fall

    THE PURPOSE OF CHRISTMAS Matt 1:21 "And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins." As we enter the Christmas season most of us would be amazed at the large number of people who could not tell us the true meaning of Christmas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenneth R. Jenkins avatar

    Chosen For Purpose

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Jul 13, 2023
     | 3,432 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

  • Gene Haraldsen avatar

    The Purpose Of Prayer

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 22, 2004
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     | 10,545 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

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    God's Purpose Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,589 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