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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Divine Reversals

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 7, 2009
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    Jairus and his spouse had one daughter, the age of twelve. Their whole life centered around her. She was precious; she had her parents in her pocket. Understandably, they would do anything for her.

    Divine Reversals Text: Luke 8:40-42 40.So it was, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him. 41 And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Powers avatar

    Love With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jason Powers on May 3, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
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    Discovering the purpose of our "personal relationship with our Lord and Savior" by looking at Exodus 3:1-10. God wants to save His people, and He chooses the ordinary things to be His spokesmen.

    “First Love: Love with a Purpose One of the catch phrases of Christianity is the phrase, “personal Lord and Savior.” It’s a good phrase; it implies several things: § It implies that Jesus and God are personal, that they’re intimately concerned with the very smallest details of your life. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Divine Rescue

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 21, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
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    Lent 4: Apart from God we are spiritually dead. In this condition there is no ability to do anything to help ourselves. But God reanimates us through the Gospel - the voice of Jesus - and saves us and makes us his workmanship.

    As a little boy, I spent a lot of time with my dad. My father owned a taxis business and I was his constant companion. One of places we often went to was Reynosa, Mexico. This is a large border city not too far away from where we lived. Dad would go there to buy stuff or to go have lunch or ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Divine Jealousy Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 6, 2025
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    If you want to keep from being deceived, follow only a leader, who, like a father, jealously guards your pure devotion to Christ, generously cares for you, and genuinely shows you his true self.

    Pastor John Ortberg asks us to imagine picking your car up from the shop after a routine tune-up, and the technician says, “This car is in great shape. Clearly you have an automotive genius to take great care of your car.” Later that day, your brakes fail. You find out you were out of brake fluid. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    His Presence Brings Perspective

    Contributed by Hiram Claudio on Mar 2, 2006
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    Even in the fire, the presence of God was more overwheleming than a fire that had already killed 2 guards.

    His Presence Brings Perspective (Daniel 3 – NKJV) This chapter opens with: • The king making an image of gold (90 feet tall and 9 feet wide) • King sent word, when the music is heard, everyone is to bow to it • Not just bow to it … “fall down and worship” – verse 5 • If you don’t – right to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Purpose Of Parables

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
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    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

  • Miles Mc Pherson avatar

    The God Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013
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    God created you for His glory and He designed you. You are not an accident.

    Let’s see your bibles 123,123, say word. Let’s see your pens, lesson plan, lesson plan. Let’s turn to 1 Corinthians 1, 1 Corinthians 1, 1 Corinthians 1. 1 Corinthians 1. My wife is a very wise shopper. She, there are many things about her that I love. In the morning service ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Called For A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 13, 2017
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     | 28,793 views

    Why has God called called us? What is His purpose for us?

    2 Timothy 1:8–12 (NKJV) According to Julie Iovine in the New York Times, in the 1990s many owners of small farms in America began to reduce their wholesale farming to a mere sideline and instead started using their property for another purpose: entertainment farming. Other terms for this new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Word On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 19, 2017
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    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

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    Every Man Stood In His Place

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
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    Helping people find their place in God’s plan is one important part of the church’s responsibility.

    EVERY MAN STOOD IN HIS PLACE Judges 7:21 INTRO: A speaker to youth did a takeoff on the story of Gideon, presenting Gideon as a modern-day Rambo. The experiences of Gideon are indeed exciting and adventurous. I read about a minister who used the story of Gideon in speaking to a group of fifty or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letting Jesus Build His Church

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Apr 4, 2006
     | 2,818 views

    Jesus promised to build His church, but we often get in His way. Want to know how to work in partnership w/ Jesus so that He can do His job of building the church?

    Letting Jesus Build His Church Matthew 16:13-20 After Caesarea Phillipi, Jesus heads to Jerusalem for the cross. What did the disciples need to understand before this could happen? They needed to know who Jesus was. The needed to know . . . v.13-15 There is no other hope for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Drawn Out For Purpose Series

    Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,133 views

    No matter what it looked like God was working in the mist of the life of Moses even before he was named. Because of the divine plan of God the ark was retrieved by of all people, Pharaohs’ daughter!

    {Thank God for a Hearing ear & a receiving heart} Exodus 2: 1- 10 (Exodus 2:10 KJV) And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses: and she said, because I drew him out of the water. Have you ever stop to ask yourself why ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Honoring Our Mothers: A Divine Command SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    We are commanded to honor our fathers and our mothers. This is not an option. Jesus honored his mother Mary, who is a wonderful role model for all mothers. The mother of Jesus experienced unhappiness on several occasions but she is 'blessed among women'

    I recently came across a humorous job description for mothers, highlighting the challenging and demanding nature of their role. While it may be lighthearted, it reflects the immense responsibility and selflessness required of mothers. Today, we will explore the importance of mothers and the ...read more

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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    God Uses All Things For His Purposes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,736 views

    To lead the people to understand how Joseph’s enslavement is allowed to happen by God’s sovereign wisdom for the saving of many lives.

    Hard Times Joseph Becomes a Slave – Gen. 37;39:1-20 Preparation for The Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how Joseph’s enslavement is allowed to happen by God’s sovereign wisdom for the saving of many lives. 2. Explanation of the Aim: There are times when we go through hardships ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    The King’s Purpose For His People Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 23, 2013
     | 6,162 views

    God saw the bondage of His people, and He predestined an epic story of redemption and freedom that brought them to Him. As he brought them to Sinai, He reminded them how He had delivered them from Egypt, and how he carried them on eagles wings . . .

    6/11/2006 “The Kingdom of Heaven” Lesson #2 Title: “The King’s Purpose for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist