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  • David Rumley avatar

    Rearview Mirror Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,905 views

    What are you driven by in life? This sermon discusses the purpose of the rear view mirror (referencing the past; and why it is small and the windshield (focusing on the present and the future).

    DRIVEN BY ETERNITY Opener: What are you driven by? 1 Peter 2: 1 So get rid of all malicious behavior and deceit. Don’t just pretend to be good! Be done with hypocrisy and jealousy and backstabbing. 2 You must crave pure spiritual milk so that you can grow into the fullness of your salvation. Cry ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Cornelius' House"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 17, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,591 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that when the Holy Spirit fell on the people in Cornelius’ House - their hearts were transformed and they began to prophesy.

    17 May 2009 Sixth Sunday in Easter U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: When the Holy Spirit fell on the people in Cornelius’ House, before they knew it, they were transformed (and had become new), and were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Witness

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,778 views

    Exposition of John 1 regarding truths about John the Baptist. He knew his purpose, knew Jesus and his life reflected it.

    Text: John 1:6-8, Title: The Witness, Date/Place: NRBC, 10.9.11, AM A. Opening illustration: Steve Jobs passing this week B. Background to passage: C. Main thought: A. Man Who Knew His Purpose 1. A Witness to Christ – John 1:6-8 2. A voice of one crying in the wilderness, make straight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,238 views

    Lord’s Supper message focused on its purpose: To reflect on our lives, remember what Christ did for us on the cross, and reveal it to others.

    Lord’s Supper Service 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 1, 2009 Scripture Reading (1 Corinthians 11:23-32) 1. As we think about these verses tonight, the first thing we need to do is reflect on our own life... *Paul points this out in vs. 27-29: 27. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Life Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,390 views

    The purpose of this message is to help us see the necessity of faith in the life of a child of God and encourage us to live by faith in the finished work of Christ on the cross.

    LIVING A LIFE OF FAITH Habakkuk 3:16-19 INTRODUCTION: A. Well we have come to the end of our study of the book of Habakkuk – today is our final message 1. And I hope you have come to understand what Habakkuk did – as long as we live in this world we must be Living A Life Of Faith! 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is The Sum

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 1, 2010
     | 3,679 views

    The author of Hebrews gives the summary of the book in one chapter. The whole purpose of Hebrews was to capture the interest and faith of the people -- this is nut-shelled in this one chapter.

    I. REST IN HIS PERSON (WHO HE IS) A. THE LIVING POSSESSION B. THE LAMB’S POSITION C. THE LONE PRE-REQUISITE II. RELY ON HIS PLAN (WHAT HE’S DONE) A. THE LEVITICAL PRIESTHOOD B. THE LOST PERSPECTIVE C. THE LORD’S PERMANENCE III. REMEMBER HIS PROMISE (WHAT HE SAYS) A. THE LAW’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "I Just Want Bread"

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2011
     | 3,788 views

    It's Bible verses we have heard many times but, in this day of politically correctness... the true meaning and purpose sometimes gets lost

    Bible says in John 6:35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; Jesus also said in John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. It's Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cleansing Of A Leper Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,410 views

    This message details the healing of the leper, showing how Christ touches the untouchable, but also how uncurbed zeal may prove detrimental to the purposes of God.

    The Cleansing of a Leper Text: Mark 1:40-45 Introduction: By the time we come to verse 40 of this chapter we find the Lord turning aside from Capernaum to reach out with the gospel into the towns round about. Verse 39 tells us that, “He preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Song Of Zechariah

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013
     | 9,028 views

    The song of Zechariah reveals that saying “yes” to God’s pursuit, promises and purposes brings God’s peace

    In 1963 Andy Williams released his first Christmas album which contained a song that has become one of the top ten holiday songs of all time – “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”. So it’s not surprising that the song has been recorded by nearly 20 other artists ranging ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians Really Living For Christ

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,933 views

    My purpose this morning is to get us to take a fresh look at what it means to give it all over to Jesus, and not just talk about it.

    10-23-04 Christians really living for Christ Text: Luke 9:18-9:26; 57-62 Introduction There is a great old chorus that I love to sing. Maybe you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meaning Of Motherhood

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 11, 2013
     | 7,213 views

    God's plan for mothers is more than meets the eye. Let's look at two purposes of motherhood that God has made plain in His word.

    Today is Mother’s day, 2013. Let me show you a couple of slides that depict motherhood a bit. Slides: 1. Four generations of women 2. A mother and baby 3. Psalm 131 4. Mom with shouting son 5. Mom and finger pointing daughter 6. Mom pointing finger at teenage son 7. Mom and dad arguing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace And Peace Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 2, 2011
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,813 views

    Let's check out the purpose of God's grace in Christ. Why given? 1- To reveal God 2- To rescue people 3- To receive glory

    INTRO.- ILL.- 77 year old preacher Charles Swindoll (senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, in Frisco, Texas) recalled a spanking when he turned thirteen years old. Chuck said, “Having just broken into the sophisticated ranks of the teen world, I thought I was something on a stick. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgive! Always Forgive!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 17, 2013
     | 8,752 views

    There is a price to forgiveness, but there is also a promise of forgiveness that releases the power of forgiveness so we can exercise the patience of forgiveness in order to fulfill the purpose of forgiveness.

    Mat 18:15-35 KJV Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    The Four Aspects Of Balanced Maturity

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,118 views

    This beautiful balanced growth of Jesus is the pattern for our own growth and maturity so that we will fulfill God’s plans and purposes for our life.

    Intro: From His birth until age twelve, Luke 2:40 tells us that the child Jesus grew both physically and spiritually. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him. Our main text Luke 2:52 also says that Jesus kept advancing in the four areas of growth – wisdom, stature (physical), ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Without Hindrance Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,069 views

    For Lent and for Black History Month, with a focus on Africa: the purposes of God will be accomplished, though not without difficulties and sacrifice. Examples of African Christians to show this truth.

    I cannot imagine how Paul did it. Here he is, in prison, chained to a soldier, and he is talking about hope and making plans for the future. How can anyone with half a brain do that? Does he not understand how perilous is his predicament? Chained! Awaiting trial! And yet he can say, “It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist