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  • Christopher Nerreau avatar

    The Cleansing Power Of Confession

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 24, 2004
    based on 165 ratings
     | 34,266 views

    • The Purpose Of Confession • The Power Of Confession • The Promise Of Confession

    April 7, 2004 Title: Confession and Cleansing Text: 1John 1:9 Introduction: A Story of Greek Mythology: • Hercules was called to clean a large barn that had not been cleaned in nearly 30 years. • He picked up two mighty rivers and redirected them toward the barn • The rivers flowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    A Vision For Christlikeness

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,192 views

    The primary purpose of God is to form us into Christlikeness.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! A Vision for Christlikeness Pastor Jerry C. Vargo Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Truth About Trials

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002
    based on 719 ratings
     | 151,186 views

    A sermon about the purpose of trials in our life

    TITLE: The Truth About trials TEXT: James 1:2-12 THEME: trials, faith, believers under test, testings, perseverance P.S. The Christian does not have to be a victim of his circumstance, but can have victory even in times of trials and testings. INTRODUCTION: Max Lucado, In the Eye of the Storm, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why We Share Communion

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 420 ratings
     | 40,272 views

    A seeker-aware exposition of the purpose for the sharing of communion

    Why We Share Communion Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29   A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother told her that she thought it added to the flavor by allowing the meat to better absorb the spices, but perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Foundation Of Our Existence

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,786 views

    This is a message giving the purpose for our existence as Christians.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! The Foundation of our Existence Pastor Jerry C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What About The Lord's Supper?

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Apr 6, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 6,078 views

    A sermon investigating the purpose of the Lord’s Supper.

    INTRODUCTION "What’s for supper?" A question that is heard millions of times each day around our world. Most people have favorite foods. I pastored people who thought a meal was not a meal without meat and potatoes. Others who were never satisfied with a supper that did not include rice. Some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Get To Know Yourselves

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,994 views

    LEARNING OUR PLACE AND PURPOSE FOR GOD IN THIS LIFE.

    GET TO KNOW YOURSELVES. INTRO: WHAT DOES GOD WANT OUT OF YOU? 1: WHAT ARE YOU GOOD AT? A) WHAT IS YOUR TALENT? B) YOUR GIFT C) THE THING GOD GAVE YOU SPECIAL ABILITY TO DO BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE YOU KNOW POINT: WE’RE ALL GOOD AT SOMETHING, SPORTS, BOOKS, COOKING, TEACHING, LEADING, ENCOURAGING, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What On Earth Am I Here For?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,193 views

    The introductory sermon to a 40 Days of Purpose campaign

    (1) As I began writing this sermon, I had trouble deciding how to start because I wasn’t sure where to start. I have preached on the five purposes, (worship, outreach, fellowship, discipleship, and service) in the past and I think that many here have read the book, The Purpose Driven Life. Yet I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Lesson 1: Finding Your Wall To Build

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 8, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,926 views

    Your purpose in life is to be a Wall Builder for God.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Everyone has a challenge. “God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life.” –Bill Bright 2. Your purpose in life is to be a Wall Builder for God. The walls you are building could be a family, a child, a business, a ministry, a reputation, a person you are mentoring, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Year Planner Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Jul 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,994 views

    An introductory message, explaining the prophetic purpose of the feasts.

    God’s Year Planner Text: Leviticus 23 Introduction: On the wall of my study I have a Year Planner. Every year I secure a chart which lays out the days of the year so that I can see, at a glance, where I am supposed to be and what I am supposed to be doing. In the book of Amos 3:7 we read; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Made To Be In God's Family Series

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,450 views

    This sermon contnued a purpose driven life Series

    Families are great things! In fact one of the perks about coming to Sandridge was moving closer to my extended and immediate family. And some of My greatest and fondest memories are of Sunday afternoons at my grandparents house- Squeezing all of us in a compact car to ride into the country or all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Believer

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,280 views

    The Believers Purpose; Prospect; and Peace as seen in Philippians

    THE BELIEVER [In Philippians] I. THE BELIEVERS PURPOSE Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. To me, living means opportunities for Christ [LB]. For to me life is Christ and death is profit. [BBE] If I live, it will be for Christ, and if I die, I will gain even more. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Can The Church Offer?

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,135 views

    The purpose of the Church as expressed in Acts 2:42

    What Can the Church Offer? Acts 2:42 INTRO.: Many are not aware the Day of Pentecost is the birthday of the Church. On the first Pentecost after the resurrection of Jesus, the Holy Spirit fell on the Apostles of Jesus in fulfillment of Jesus’ promise. Through the Holy Spirit, the Apostles were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pigs On The Beach Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,273 views

    It seems that Jesus travels to the Gerasense for a specific purpose.

    It wasn't your typical day at the beach. Instead of beach umbrellas, lounge chairs and a sandcastle, we have a cemetery, a violent man, the supernatural, outraged citizens and pigs. And I'm pretty flexible, especially about beaches, but I draw the line at pigs on the beach. This is week four of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    The Motive For The Moment Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 5, 2011
     | 3,754 views

    Prayer should be prayed with purpose and Right intentions!!!

    The Motive for the Moment Luke 11:1 Luke 11:1 One day he was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said, "Master, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6: 5-7 5And when thou prayest, thou shalt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational