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  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Sufferings Purpose Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 12, 2011
     | 8,681 views

    Is there a purpose in suffering? The earthquake and subsequent tsunami make us ask many questions especially if we have not trusted Jesus. Suffering reveals the good that we ignore before disaster. Suffeing calls us to examine the shortness of our life

    Intro: Just three weeks ago we began the suffering portion of this study called incarnate. Today as we draw to a close on our teaching of suffering it is in the face of large scale disaster in Japan that will cause an extended period of suffering for many. If you remember we talked about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Jesus Used Healing In His Ministry

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,120 views

    Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the disciples to drag Jesus into a complicated discussion about sin and suffering, Jesus stated an important fact about sickness when He said, "This blind ma

    How Jesus Used Healing in His Ministry John 9:1-9:38 Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the disciples to drag Jesus into a complicated discussion about sin and suffering, Jesus stated an important fact about sickness when He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Refining And Purification

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Oct 27, 2024
     | 572 views

    I have for you toady a story that illustrates the message of 1 Peter 1:6-7, which speaks of how trials refine and strengthen our faith, much like gold is refined in fire. This story highlights the theme of enduring hardship for a greater purpose.

    Refining and Purification ((((SLIDE)))) Todays message comes from 1 Peter 1:6-7: In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, ((((SLIDE)))) 7 so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Restored To Lead - (Lesson From Peter On Denying Christ)

    Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Dec 6, 2024
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    This is a message for anyone who feels like their failure has disqualified them from God’s plans. Through Peter’s story, we see that failure is not the end; it’s an opportunity for God to show His grace and call us into greater purpose.

    Expository Sermon: Restored to Lead Key Text: John 21:17 – “He said to him the third time, ‘Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?’ Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, ‘Do you love Me?’ And he said to Him, ‘Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.’ Jesus said to him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Suffering For A Purpose

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 12, 2019
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     | 14,763 views

    “I gave my back to those who strike, and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard; I hid not my face from disgrace and spitting.” (Isaiah 50:6)

    Introduction: Palm Sunday begins the final week of Jesus Christ’s life on earth. It begins with His Triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Jesus was known to travel on foot or by boat on a few occasions but this time He chose to ride on a donkey for the first time. He was welcomed with the waving of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Purpose Of Prayer

    Contributed by Micah Fries on Jan 19, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,779 views

    Helping believers to understand that the foremost purpose of prayer is to draw the pray"er" closer to God.

    The Purpose of Prayer Hebrews 10:19-23 Intro: Since we understand that prayer is not intended to "change God’s mind", why does prayer exist? The answer is, first of all, to draw the one praying closer to God, among other things. See Phil. 4:6-7 (esp. Vs. 7) 1. Access (19) We achieve access into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purposes Of God

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 3, 2012
     | 4,460 views

    Though we do not know the answer to all the whats and whys in this life we do know that God has a purpose for everything that happens.

    The Purposes of God Daniel 4:28-37 Nebuchadnezzar in his pride boasted about what he had done in building such a great kingdom and God caused him to lose his sanity a put him among the beast of the fields. When he regains his sanity he comes to the understanding that God’s purposes are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of The Prophetic

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 29, 2013
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     | 5,231 views

    The main purpose of prophecy is to encourage and edify the body of Christ. By means of a prophetic Word, believers can be assured how much God loves them and how valuable they are to Him. This will certainly bring them closer to the Lord.

    THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPHETIC The main purpose of prophecy is to encourage and edify the body of Christ. By means of a prophetic Word, believers can be assured how much God loves them and how valuable they are to Him. This will certainly bring them closer to the Lord. He who speaks in a tongue ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Purpose Of The Pastor

    Contributed by Larry Bergeron on Aug 31, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 24,305 views

    The Purpose of the Pastor is to do two things: 1) Love His Lord, and 2) Feed His Lord’s Sheep

    THE PURPOSE OF THE PASTOR John 21:14-17 By Dr. Larry A. Bergeron Red Bay Church of God / September 24, 2000 / AM Turn In Your Bibles To The Gospel Of John, Chapter 21, Verses 14 Following. We Will Be Reading From This Passage In A Moment. INTRODUCTION Last Week we looked at the topic of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Greater Works Than Jesus

    Contributed by David Carter on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,312 views

    SOUL WINNING SERMON

    GREATER WORKS THAN THESE SHALL YOU DO JOHN 14: 12-16 You say how can this be? Jesus walked on water – Jesus raised the dead. Jesus did many miracles! How can we do greater works than Jesus? V. 12 – “THE WORKS THAT I DO” What work did Jesus come to do? Lk. 19:10 – For the son of man is come ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purpose Of Parables

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,589 views

    Discussion of Jesus’ words about why He used parables in His teaching.

    The Purpose of Parables Matthew 13:10-17 August 27, 2006 Introduction Have you heard the parable about the three athletes? Three athletes are about to be executed. One is a short dark haired hockey player; one is a bald headed tennis player, and the third is a tall blond haired soccer ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Chris Smith avatar

    The Purpose Of Breakthrough

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Mar 30, 2020
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     | 20,598 views

    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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    Power With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 12, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,821 views

    Part one of this series deals with the Holy Spirits power in the Church of today. What is it for and what does God want from us?

    Walking In the Spirit Pt 1 ¡V Power with a Purpose Acts 1:4-11 George Barna ¡V several years back brought a man to the US from China to see the church and it¡¦s impact. As he left Barna asked him what he thought of the church in the US ¡V ¡§It¡¦s amazing, he said, how much you have accomplished ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Truth For A Troubled Soul Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018
     | 3,204 views

    Message 35 in our journey through John's gospel. This is the second of three messages focusing on our future hope described in John 14.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Truth for a Troubled Soul” Part Two – John 14:12-15 REVIEW I. The Public Ministry of Jesus 2-12 II. The Private teaching and ministry of Jesus 13-17 A. Forgive one another with a servant’s humility. B. Love one another with God’s supernatural love. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    A Purpose In The Heart

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,810 views

    The most powerful of God’s men have often stood alone to become a testimony to the world.

    A PURPOSE IN THE HEART TEXT: Daniel 1:3-8 Daniel 1:3-8 KJV And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king’s seed, and of the princes; [4] Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal