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  • John Gaston avatar

    Written With A Purpose

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 29, 2015
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    The Bible makes at least four statements about itself, and each one of these describes one of the reasons it was given to us. Let's take a look at God’s four reasons for giving us the Bible.

    THE BIBLE: WRITTEN WITH A PURPOSE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. One Sunday morning, while sitting next to her first grade daughter in church, Susan Wright noticed the little one looking at the open Bible in her lap. 2. In a low whisper, she asked, "Did God really write that?" Susan quietly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Gifted For A Purpose

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 30, 2015
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    In Paul's opening remarks to the Corinthian Christians, he reminds them that they have been given spiritual gifts for a purpose.

    Gifted For A Purpose 1 Corinthians 1: 4-9 Intro: During the depression there was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage, so he was in danger of losing his ranch. With little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Awesome Purpose

    Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Oct 31, 2016
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    This sermon explores the question, What is the meaning of life? With the answer being found in God and his purpose for our lives.

    “An Awesome Purpose” Jeremiah 1: 1-10 A little boy came home from church looking visibly upset. His mother asked what was wrong. "We learned a stupid song in Sunday School today." "What was the song?" the mother asked. "It says Jesus wants us to be his sunbeam." ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Daniel's Purpose

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 14, 2016
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    His position, purpose, peril, piety and Promotion

    Sermon Daniel’s Purpose Daniel 1:8 I. His Position In the court of Babylon A Captive Away from Home II. His Purpose He as true to a godly education. No student could have stood this test had he not be thoroughly well taught He was true to conscience He was true to the word of God He was true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Vision Of Purpose

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 15, 2017
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    The church faces many difficulties and obstacles while serving the Lord. While these are unavoidable, we do not have to allow them to defeat us. We must maintain our focus on the Lord and follow the vision He has provided.

    A Vision of Purpose Ephesians 3: 20-21 The church at Ephesus was dear to Paul. His ministry among them spanned three years. The church there began with just twelve believers (Acts 19:7), but through faithful effort they experienced amazing growth. Knowing the success in Ephesus, Paul desired them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purpose Of People

    Contributed by Johnny Byrd on Mar 23, 2017
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    A look at why we were created, and how the purpose of man, According to God is still the same as the purpose He gave Adam.

    Purpose of People Genesis 1:26 English Standard Version Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Purpose Of Liturgy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2013
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    We need to understand what the Council Fathers intended for Liturgy, and the two things most people think they wanted which are not what they actually said they wanted.

    Monday after Epiphany 7 January 2012 Sacrosanctum Concilium The mission of the Church on earth is exactly the same as the mission of Jesus during His thirty-some years on earth. He was, and we must be, the fulfillment of the twin commandment of God: love God with all our hearts and love our ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    1 Purpose Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 21, 2013
     | 4,337 views

    1)The Elements of Purposeful Unity (Philippians 2:1) 2) The Essence of Purposeful Unity (Philippians 2:2a), 3)The Expression of Purposeful Unity (Philippians 2:2b)

    It’s not too difficult to see the effect of strife. Internationally, we see conflict and hostage taking. In North America, we just came out of a hockey lockout after many months of people not working. In Canada, native blockages have meant disrupted travel, and shipping. In Ontario, many ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Cross-Purposes

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
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    Jesus was dead, so what is to be done with the body. Watch how God makes sure that His Son is honored, and how that is with cross-purposes with what men want to do. Is it any surprise that God wins?

    Passage: Matthew 27:57-66 Intro: So Jesus is dead, the crowds are gone, the drama is over, ( or so most thought) 1. the sun has reappeared, but for just a few more hours 2. the earth has stopped shaking, and there is nothing left but the sad sight of three mutilated corpses on crosses. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Purpose Of God

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 17, 2011
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    A message of confident hope in times of trouble. When life makes no sense, we may boldly move forward, knowing that all things work according to the purpose of God. We don't have to understand it ourselves when we know that God does understand!

    The Purpose of God Romans 8:28 May 29, 2005 OPEN: I stood dismayed in the kitchen of our newly acquired country home--I had accidentally submerged my left foot in a tray of fresh wall paint. A few minutes later, as I took off my comfortable, hole-in-the-toe painting sneakers, I regretted that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Thorns Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,103 views

    Tests, weakness, God's power, grace

    THORNS 2 Cor 12: 7-10 September 2, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Why did God put thorns on roses? Well, here is the answer from a Harvard Science Professor… Rose plants have prickles not thorns. Prickles are sharp ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Purpose Of The Gifts

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013
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    Spiritual gifts are abilities given to us apart from our first birth. They equip us to function as members of the body of Christ. Our spiritual gifts, though different, are all useful so we can work together to serve God and each other. We are ide

    The purpose of the gifts Spiritual gifts are abilities given to us apart from our first birth. They equip us to function as members of the body of Christ. Our spiritual gifts, though different, are all useful so we can work together to serve God and each other. We are identified as believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Cross Purposes Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 1, 2011
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    The cross was in view even before there was a single tree from which to make it. We can identify a few purposes or functions of the cross in these verses: The Cross demonstrates God's Justice and Mercy, and Gives Him all the credit!

    Cross Purposes Romans 3:25-31 25 God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished-- 26 he did it to demonstrate his justice at the present time, so as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Purpose Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017
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     | 10,312 views

    Paul promotes the purposes of prayer as Watchfulness, Thankfulness and Effectiveness.

    42 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Word On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 19, 2017
     | 3,941 views

    God created us in his image. Part of that image involves showing compassion.

    1. A Question of the Ages – Why am I here? a. Not many happy, contented people in spite of wealth, fame, accomplishments b. Our purpose is something bigger – everything “under the sun” is vanity according to Ecclesiastes c. Alexander the Great wept b/c there were “no more worlds to conquer;” died ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ