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  • Richard L. Brown avatar

    An Awesome Purpose

    Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Oct 30, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,160 views

    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

  • Mark Baker avatar

    The Purpose Of The Path

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Sep 17, 2011
     | 7,190 views

    The older I get the more I realize how precious and valuable my time is. Time is something we only have once, so we have to make good use of it. We only have so many days to do what we have been given to do here on the Earth, and I want my days to count.

    James 4:14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. The older I get the more I realize how precious and valuable my time is. Time is something we only have once, so we have to make good use ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Given And Shed For You

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 25, 2024
     | 464 views

    A sermon for Palm Sunday, Year B

    March 24, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 11:1-11; Mark 14:1-15:47 Given and Shed for You Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “And being found in human form, he humbled himself and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Reconnecting With Purpose Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 23, 2014
     | 8,077 views

    CONNECTING WITH GOD REESTABLISHES OUR PURPOSE

    Reconnecting with Purpose John 15:1-8 9/29/13 Introduction Video: Live in me Video Reconnecting with God changes our perspective on everything, including how we live, the purpose of our lives.  CONNECTING WITH GOD REESTABLISHES OUR PURPOSE Look how Jesus describes this reconnecting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    An Offering Given In Purity Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 15, 2021
     | 2,839 views

    Every believer ought to be a philanthropist in that they seek the welfare of those around them. That is not to say that we support ungodly behavior, but that we seek to assist those in need.

    An Offering Given in Purity Matthew 6: 1-4 Today we begin a new chapter in our study of the Sermon on the Mount, but it is just a continuation of what we have studied in the past. We are still dealing with the message Jesus preached to the multitudes. His focus has shifted somewhat, but He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Almendarez avatar

    On Any Given Sunday

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,426 views

    Using the analogy of draft day in the NFL and how a team is put together we see that when the game is played anything can happen.

    “Any Given Sunday.” Hebrews 10:11-18 On any given Sunday is a term familiar to those who enjoy professional football. This term refers to the competition that goes beyond what the so-called experts say about anyone team. This is a term that speaks of intangibles. Things like heart, character and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • John Oscar avatar

    The Purpose Of Storms Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 2, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,078 views

    Ever wonder why God allows hard times and situations? Find out how God uses the storm to keep us close to HIM.

    Storms of Life Series The Purpose of Storms CCCAG June 2nd, 2019 Today we are going to explore the foundational truth behind why God allows different types of Storms to come into our lives. Scripture- 1 Cor 3: 10-15 Intro: Yellowstone In 2002 my family and I traveled to Walla Walla WA to see my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Perry Greene avatar

    A Word On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 19, 2017
     | 4,030 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

  • James May avatar

    The True Purpose Of Ministry

    Contributed by James May on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,917 views

    Jesus earthly ministry shifted into a different realm when he went past meeting the needs of the flesh to forgiving the sins of men. Suddenly he wasn’t just another Rabbi, because only God could forgive sins.

    The True Purpose of Ministry By Pastor Jim May Jesus was just beginning his earthly ministry. To recap what has been happening in the first chapter of Mark, He had walked along the seashore and called Simon Peter and Andrew, his brother, as they were casting their nets into the sea and they cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living With Purpose Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 13, 2023
     | 3,367 views

    Living with Purpose Series: REBOOT: Fresh Start for a New Year Brad Bailey – January 15, 2023

    "Living with Purpose Series: REBOOT: Fresh Start for a New Year Brad Bailey – January 15, 2023 Intro Welcome. Great to have you here. I have to begin by asking… WHY are you here? I don’t mean why are you here in this gathering…. I mean ...why are you here at all? Why do you exist? It’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Carl Willis avatar

    The Law Served Its Purpose Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,617 views

    The law was given for guidance until Christ completed His work on the cross.

    The Law Served Its Purpose Galatians 3:19-26 July 18, 2007 Galatians 3:19-20 (NLT) Well then, why was the law given? It was given to show people how guilty they are. But this system of law was to last only until the coming of the child to whom God’s promise was made. And there is this further ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ask And It Shall Be Given

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 3, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 27,049 views

    Ask and it shall be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

    Theme: Ask and it shall be given Text: Gen. 18:20-32; Col. 2:12-14; Luke 11:1-13 Read Lk. 11:9-10 "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Hicks avatar

    Forgiveness Given And Received

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
     | 2,536 views

    The Lord’s Prayer teaches us that forgiveness is important and that we are to forgive as Christ has forgiven us.

    Forgiveness Given and Received Matthew 6:9-15 Please stand with me as we read together this morning’s very familiar text. It is a prayer, and so we can read it like a prayer to God today. Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored. May your Kingdom come soon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Living The Life Given Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 26, 2012
     | 5,069 views

    We like to think about what life would be like if only our conditions changed. What we need to be thinking about is how to live well with the conditions already given.

    Introduction What would you change about your condition if you could? You know that if you changed, then you would be able to get closer to God and to serve him better. Would it be your job? Getting out of school? Perhaps you would like to change your very body – be taller or shorter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Revived In God's Love: Revisioning

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 20, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,399 views

    Post-revival sermon, calling us to see in our midst the possibilities of the new Jerusalem -- a church/community built on the basis of the old one, where all persons of all backgrounds are invited by our people and where those with challenges are given he

    My mother had the habit of walking with her eyes fixed on the ground. Wherever we would go, my father and my brother and I would be looking all around, enjoying what there was to see, but mother would be plodding along behind us, looking at the ground. We used to tell her, “You’re missing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist