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  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    The Church On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 5, 2004
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    This is the first in a four part series called "On Purpose." God said by using these 4 principles the people of Babylon would succeed in doing whatever they planned.

    THE CHURCH ON PURPOSE Genesis 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION: A. For the past several years we have had a yearly theme for the overall ministry of the church 1. 2002 - Aim Higher a. 2001 - Harvest b. 2000 - Whoever is thirsty, let him come. c. Others: What Would Jesus Do? Higher and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Purpose In The Process

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Sep 11, 2017
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    There is a reason and purpose why God doesn't change us overnight. There's Purpose in the Process.

    Title: Purpose in the Process (Timeless Truths Wk 1) Text: Galatians 5:16-26 Bottom Line: There is a reason and purpose why God doesn't change us overnight. There's Purpose in the Process. Intro Welcome to our first service at our new permanent, temporary location! Where are all my 1st service ...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

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Purpose And Presence Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 8, 2003
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    Should we (as individuals and churches) be Purpose Driven or Presence Driven? (answer: both! But we need the Presence of God to bring People, Preaching, Prophecy and Power)

    Purpose and Presence Mark 2:1-12 WBC 10 Aug 2003 am I want to speak this morning about the importance of us being people, and a church, with a Purpose… but who also seek the Presence of God PURPOSE It’s very easy for us as individuals to fall into one of two camps: - ‘I’m an active kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Prayer

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 22, 2004
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    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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    Living With Purpose

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 13, 2011
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    What we have is given to us, they are not ours. We are given what we can handle by God's sovereign will. We are all different, designed to be that way. We are to invest what we have been given. Our focus is on doing our best, not in comparing or compe

    Beginning from Chapter 24 (p.9), Jesus started to talk about the “signs of the end times”. • He will return one day, but just before He does, what can we expect to see. The disciples asked Him in 24:3. • Jesus went on describe the signs of the end times. Until 24:36 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Harvey avatar

    Purpose Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 8, 2005
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    Prayer serves many purposes in our lives. The best purpose may be that prayer changes our focus, but prayer also changes our actions

    The Purpose of Prayer 02/06/05 Intro: We are in week 2 of a 3 week series on prayer. Last week we looked at the priority of prayer and the need for a focus and worship of Christ as we approach him in prayer. I issued you a challenge of spending 15 minutes each morning focusing your mind and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying With Purpose

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
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    The Lesson to be learned here is that prayer which begins with sighing generally ends in singing. We need to pray with purpose. We need to spend each day in prayer to God.

    PRAYING WITH PURPOSE-- PSALMS 5:1-12 Introduction: Those who believe in and practice set forms of prayer can find no justification for such in the Book of Psalms. There is a complete disregard for mechanical praying throughout the book. When you have a burning concern, praying come from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Smith avatar

    The Purpose Of Breakthrough

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Mar 30, 2020
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    Breakthrough- an act or instance of moving through or beyond an obstacle. an act or instance of removing or surpassing an obstruction or restriction. It means to Burst Thru!!!! Jesus is the Lord of Breakthrough

    The Purpose of Breakthrough Isaiah 6:1-8 NIV Breakthrough- an act or instance of moving through or beyond an obstacle. an act or instance of removing or surpassing an obstruction or restriction. Burst Thru!!!! Football Team & Red Rover!! Jesus is the Lord of Breakthrough David defeated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purpose Of Tongues

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 14, 2008
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    DESCRIBES THE THREE PURPOSES OF TONGUES IN THE SCRIPTURES

    THE PURPOSE OF TONGUES 9/6/07 THREE PURPOSES 1. ONE OF THE NINE SPIRITUAL GIFTS OF ADRESSING THE CHURCH- 2. THE WITNESS OF ATONMENT OF SIN- EVIDENCE OF H.S. INFILLING. 3. PRAYER LANGUAGE- HAVE TONGUES CEASED? 1 Cor 13:8-10 8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purpose Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 17, 2022
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    The goal of the Christian life is to be more like Christ. God gave us the most precious gift possible in sending Jesus Christ. If we want to become Christ-like it will involve learning to freely and generously give our financial resources.

    Henry Parsons Crowell contracted tuberculosis when a boy and couldn't go to school. His Father and brother died of tuberculosis, and he should have died of it too. He made a contract with God. If he were spared he would use his abilities to amass large sums of money for evangelism. For the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purpose For Christ Series

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012
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    When you are BROKEN, remove the thinking of, “Well, if the Lord wants to BLESS me, He’ll BLESS me.” EVERYTHING is UNDER YOUR CONTROL! You are a CHILD of GOD! The Lord have ALREADY BLESSED (w/o FINDING FAULT) you, it’s all up to you to POSSESS it! RISE UP,

    “KNOWING your IDENTITY. Why am I here for?” I. P - POSSESSION through CHRIST. II. P - POSITION in CHRIST. III. P - PURPOSE for CHRIST. Scripture – Luke 15:28-32 (Good News Translation): 28The older brother was so angry that he would not go into the house; so his father came out and begged him to ...read more

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  • Jim Drake avatar

    The Purpose Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
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    As Christians today, we have to endure testing. But God doesn’t only call us to endure it, He calls us to have joy in it. He calls us to have joy in it because there is a purpose behind it.

    1. Testing produces patience (3) 2. Testing produces perfection (4) 3. Testing wants wisdom (5) 4. Testing finds faith (6-8) JAMES 1:2 It’s back to school time, isn’t it? Teachers are excited. Parents are excited. Kids are excited. You can just feel the excitement in the air, can’t you? Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Noble Purpose

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 21, 2013
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    To enumerate the items that made us gold and silver in GOD's sight without our effort.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we for noble purposes? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the items that made us gold and silver in GOD's sight without our effort. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:20 (Amplified Bible) But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Decker avatar

    His Time, His Turn, His All Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 4, 2009
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    Jesus entered into time, turned toward us, and gave us His all. (Communion Meditation)

    HIS TIME, HIS TURN, HIS ALL Romans 5.6-8 S: Communion C: Jesus Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: JESUS ENTERED INTO TIME, TURNED TOWARD US, AND GAVE US HIS ALL. PA: How is the change to be observed? • Jesus is an example to follow. • We respond gratefully to His love. • We worship, and commit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist