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  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Clarifying Our Mission And Purpose, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,215 views

    Unless we know who we are, where we are going and who we are trying to minister to, how can we fulfil our mission as a church family?

    What are we aiming for? Clarifying our mission and purpose Part 2 Review: Write down on a paper, last weeks main point of the message. Put your name at the top of the paper and pass it forward. The main thrust of the message was, Do we know who we are as a church? What do we stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    What Is Our Main Purpose As A Youth Group?

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,253 views

    What kind of people does it take to make a strong & effective youth ministry?

    What kind of people does it take to make a strong & effective youth ministry? What do they look like? Carry a Bible with them regularly. Bring notebook to take notes on messages. Have a great desire to be involved. Who is the most important person in a youth meeting? The new ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "God's Purposeful Plan For You: God's Foreknowledge” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,658 views

    As believers, we are being changed day by day into the very image of Jesus Christ.

    1. Nothing is wasted by God. He’s working all things together for the good to those that love Him, those that are called. • Called according to HIS PURPOSE. • What’s that purpose? Look at v29. • A change… a TRANSFORMATION. A CONFORMATION! As a BORN AGAIN BELIEVER, you and I are being changed day ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heroes #5: Daniel's Purpose, Purity And Promotion Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,202 views

    The Bible says that the people who know God will be strong and have great adventures. Daniel and his three friends’ lives are an example for us to how we can have our own excellent adventures in God.

    HEROES #5: DANIEL’S PURPOSE, PURITY AND PROMOTION OPENING HUMOUR: Talk about wedding yesterday. Three weeks after her wedding day, Joanna called her pastor in hysterics. She was crying, “Pastor, John and I had our first fight together! It was awful. What am I going to do?" The pastor, leaning ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Understanding The Twelve Purposes For Trials, Trouble, Testing

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,373 views

    A survey of the Bible texts concerning trials

    UNDERSTANDING THE TWELVE BIBLICAL PURPOSES FOR TESTING, TRIALS & TROUBLES 1. God allows trials so that we might become stronger Christians (James 1:3, 4) Reason #1 To Praise The Lord! “My brethren count it all joy when ye fall into divers generations; knowing this that the trying of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Discovering Our True Purposes As Planned By God

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,235 views

    This sermon helps us identify and consider what our purpose is first as a community of faith and secondly as individuals.

    One of the most helpful things for us in life is to have a clear understanding of our purpose in life. A purpose gives us clarity of why we do some things and not others. A purpose helps us understand who we are and where we are going. A purpose helps us prioritise and determine what is helpful ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    His Promise, His Patience, Our Purpose!

    Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 10,577 views

    After Jesus' death Peter and the other disciples went back to their fishing boats. Jesus reminds them of what they were called to do. let us not go backwards but rely on God and his promises - he has a purpose for each of us!

    The Bible amazes me how you can read a passage over and over and then one time you stumble over a new way of looking at it. In my case I was reading a book called ‘Searching for God knows What’ by Donald Miller when he linked these two passages: Matthew 4 vs. 18-20, which says: As ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Life's Purpose - Exodus Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
     | 4,955 views

    A sermon explaining how everything begins with worship in God's great plan.

    INTRODUCTION • How important is worship? • There is nothing more important. • All God does begins with worship…not activity. • Worship is not singing songs…but surrendering to God. • Healing, deliverance, destiny all here. I. HIS POWER IN PEOPLE • ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    How Do We Fulfill Our Purpose? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 14, 2013
     | 7,947 views

    Last week we defined our purpose which is: "Connecting people with Jesus Christ and each other". Today, using Scripture as our guide, we are going to learn the "how". (Acts 13:13-52)

    How do we fulfill our Purpose? Acts 13:13-52 Introduction When this series first started we discussed the imp of being a biblical church -- The church of Acts is a tremendous model for us to examine / follow -- When it comes to following Christ, there is really NO more perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sean Lester avatar

    What Was John's Purpose For Writing His Gospel? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 13, 2016
     | 4,758 views

    This message informs the hearer of the purpose of the gospel, and by so doing direct them to study the gospels in order to know what kind of life Jesus has for them.

    The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series What did John say was his purpose for writing his gospel? But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:31 Purpose: This message informs the hearer of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Let’s Wake Up To Our Purpose! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 1, 2017
     | 10,819 views

    Rise & Shine: A Wake Up Call: Let’s Wake Up to our Purpose – 1 Corinthians chapter 10 verse 31 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: Question: What do we exist as a Church and as individuals? Answer: For the glory of God. Question: How can we glorify God? Answer: Twofold: • (1st). You glorify God by who and what you are. • (2nd). You glorify God by what you do, Your conduct: SERMON BODY: Ill: Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    Seven-Fold Purpose Of Marriage - A Biblical View Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 28, 2014
    based on 29 ratings
     | 42,912 views

    “The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." (Genesis 2:18)

    The Original purpose of marriage, family, relationship and Completion in Scripture are found in the Book of Genesis. Listen as I read Genesis 2:18-24. According to Dr. David Mace, "Poor communication is the main problem in 86% of all troubled marriages." A Happy and healthy home is one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • rob hall avatar

    What Do You Look For In God's Purpose? Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Dec 1, 2014
     | 4,197 views

    What God is trying to do in and with our world

    What do you look for in God’s purpose? Text: Eph. 3:10-11 Intro: 1. If you were to describe God’s purpose to someone what would you say? 2. Generally we think of salvation and punishment, heaven and hell 3. Jesus uses various terms and concepts to describe his mission: seek and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Holy Bible: Its Subject, Purpose, And Revelation

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 10, 2021
     | 2,219 views

    This is the first message in a series on Basic Christian doctrine, being an introductory look at what real Christianity is all about, starting with the central theme and purpose for the existence of God's Holy Word.

    I am convinced that the average "follower of Jesus Christ" does not have a clue as to what he or she believes concerning the authority and inspiration of Holy Scripture, the person and nature of God, the person, work, and Lordship of Jesus Christ, the work and mission of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Pursuing God’s Purpose For Your Life Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 31, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,000 views

    Most people never discover the true purpose for their lives. In the text. Philippians 3:12-14. we have a revelation of what life is all about. This message examines 4 points of understanding that undergirds a meaningful Christian life.

    We are progressing in a study of Philippians; our text today is in chapter 3. In this chapter we are given a revelation of what life is all about. Sadly, most people never discover the true purpose of their lives. In fact, most Christians never grasp it. They often pursue the same goals that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic