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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Fouth in the advent series with a focus on the purpose of Messiah’s coming to the earth.
4th Sunday of Advent “The PURPOSE of Messiah” Why did He come down? INTRODUCTION This year we have revisited the Christmas story by focusing on the prophecies concerning the coming Messiah available to Jews and Gentiles hundreds of years before His coming. The prophecies revealed his person, ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:45
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
You were made to fulfill your divine purpose
For we are what God has made us….. Ephesians 2:10 INTRODUCTION: "We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works ...." • Our English word "poem" comes from this Greek word translated "workmanship." Think about it--there is no one in the world like you. We all compare ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10
Denomination: Methodist
Every life has purpose
“Purpose of life” November 17, 2019 John 10:7-10 “Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go ...read more
Scripture: John 10:7-10
Denomination: Holiness
Pentecost sums up the gospel with simplicity and audacity: Jesus Christ offers salvation to all, and the church exists to proclaim it.
“United for a Purpose” Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost. What is Pentecost? I’ve had many long-time church members over the years who weren’t familiar with what this day is about, and it is an incredibly significant day in the life of the church. It ranks up there close to Christmas and ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21
Denomination: United Methodist
Most of us are tired and weary of the same old, same old when we come to church. We don’t want to feel like when we attend that we are simply going through the motions. People no longer come to church because it is the right thing to do.
Many of us feel weary and uninspired when we attend church. We long for something deeper, something that will give our lives meaning and purpose. We no longer come to church out of obligation; we come seeking answers to life's biggest questions. One of these questions is, "What on earth am I here ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12
Topics: Purpose In Life
A message about the purpose of worship. Do you ever wonder why you come to church and do this thing called worship week after week?
John 4:4-30 4He had to go through Samaria on the way. 5Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired from the long walk, sat wearily beside the well about noontime. 7Soon a Samaritan ...read more
Scripture: John 4:4-30, Matthew 4:10
With Jesus as our leader or 'coach' all believers are called to the SAME team to follow Him. He leads us, but to what? What is the purpose of following Christ? Paul makes that known here in Col 2 and this morning we will see what he means...
Sermon Brief Date Written: Sept 25, 2014 Date Preached: Sept 28, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Purpose! Sermon Text: Colossians 2:1-23 [ESV] Introduction: Over the past few weeks we have learned that ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23
Denomination: Baptist
In a time when the pace of life is ever-accelerating, and our senses are constantly bombarded with stimuli urging instant action and reaction, the Biblical virtue of self-control remains as pertinent as ever.
OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Edmund Hilary the first man who conquered Mount Everest was asked by an interviewer about his passions for climbing mountains. He gave this reply: "It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves." Peter the Great of Russia is quoted as saying, "I have been ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Our lives should involve a diligent search for truth and wisdom. Why Bible study must accompany Bible reading and prayer and how how Bible Study provides FRAMEWORK for all the other disciplines.
Purpose and Value of Bible Study (Fifty Days of Consecration #7) 1 Timothy 4:1-16[1] 5-1-05 Intro I want to begin this morning by sharing with you some results from a Bible knowledge test published by the Vancouver Sun. Here are some of the answers given by people who said they knew the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16
Denomination: Charismatic
This message urges a return to passionate, powerful, and personal prayer, due to the tremendous needs of our churches and our world.
Poignant Purpose for Passionate Prayer Text: Col. 4:2; James 5:16b Intro: In Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he urges them to “continue in prayer.” The word translated “continue” meant that the Colossians were “to give constant attention…unremitting ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 4:2
WE ARE CREATED WITH A DIVINE ASSIGNMENT ATTACHED TO US
THEME: UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIVINE LIFE PURPOSE LESSON ONE: INTRODUCTION MAIN TEXT – PROVERBS 16:1-11 1) DEFINITION Well, there are multiple interpretations of what life purpose is. It may be called a spiritual calling and it can also be seen it as a higher instruction from God. Beyond ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-11
Denomination: Pentecostal
Exactly what does the Bible mean when it speaks of a Spiritual Gift?
I heard a story about 3 sons who left home & went out to make their mark upon the world & did quite well. One day the sons talked about the different ways they were able to pay back their elderly mother for all of her generous sacrifices. 1. The 1st son said, “I built a big house for our ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13
Denomination: Christian Church
An overview of the Five Purposes of the church from the Purpose Driven Church by Rick Warren.
The Purpose of the Church Exodus 9:16 & Philipians 2:1-11 Part 1 – overview Everyone has a purpose. Everything we do that is worthwhile has a purpose God gave us the church with a purpose in mind…why is it that so many times the church seems so out of touch then? I think when the world, that’s ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 9:16, Philippians 2:1-11, Exodus 9:1-35
Explore the profound meaning and implications of Christ's reign, as stated in 1 Corinthians 15:25, focusing on its necessity, symbolism, and impact.
Good morning, Church Family! Today, we're diving into a powerful message from the heart of 1 Corinthians. We're going to explore the profound meaning and far-reaching implications of one of the most foundational truths of Christianity - Christ's reign. Our Scripture for today comes from 1 ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:25
Topics: Christ, Reigning King
I want to write about a topic that affects many of us is contentment with ourselves. Many people go to great lengths to hide their age, from cosmetic procedures to fashion choices.
We struggle to be happy with the way we are, the way we look, and the way we are aging. We live in a world that constantly bombards us with messages telling us we need to be younger, prettier, stronger, and more successful. In today’s society, there is a prevalent trend of attempting to reverse ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 139:14, Proverbs 16:31
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