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  • Joe La Rue avatar

    God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Learns From Jesus Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2008
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    A consideration of discipleship.

    Title: God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Learns From Jesus Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be, Sermon # 3 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Text: Matt 11:28-30 Date Preached: January 27, 2008 Introduction A. In the late 1800’s a book was published by Charles Sheldon called In His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Purpose For The Law

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010
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    There are two very different ways of looking at the Law. Here is the one that Jesus taught.

    Passage: Matthew 12:1-14 Intro: It’s hard for us to imagine the kind of conflict that trailed Jesus wherever He went. 1. hard for us, as non-Jewish people, to really understand the incredible grip that the OT Law had on people, and the radical departure from that view that Jesus brought. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    When Jesus Showed Up Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019
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    Jesus showed up, not by chance or by accident but by divine providence. Have you ever wondered why He came when He did? Paul answers our question for us.

    WHEN JESUS SHOWED UP GALATIANS 4:4-6 INTRODUCTION: One preacher delivered a sermon on these verses entitled “When God’s Clock Struck”. God always keeps His appointments. God’s timing is always perfect. Someone once said, “He may be slow but He’s always sure.” Jesus showed up, not by chance or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The True Nature And Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by Martin Scarce on Nov 11, 2002
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    Everyone has an idea of what the church is and its purpose. But what does Jesus say about the church? What is his desire and purpose for the church? Based upon the confession of Peter Jesus reveals the truth about the church.

    “The True Nature and Purpose of the Church” Reading – Matthew 16: 13-25 INTRODUCTION Illustration: When I was growing up there were a number of experiences that left an indelible impression upon. I think we all go through an impressionable stage in life. For me, the thing that left an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reason Jesus Came To Die: To Accomplish A Prophetic Purpose

    Contributed by John Newbaker on Feb 25, 2020
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    The most important question concerning the death of Jesus Christ is why did he come and die? What did Jesus accomplish by his death? Why did he have to suffer so much? What was really happening on the cross?

    Series: The Reason Jesus Came to Die Title: To Accomplish a Prophetic Purpose 1John 3:8 Read text. Underscore the word purpose [For this purpose]. The most important question concerning the death of Jesus Christ is why did he come and die? What did Jesus accomplish by his death? Why did he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Purpose – Why Did Jesus Come?

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 23, 2015
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    Jesus gave witness to God's love through His actions.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: March 13, 2015 Date Preached: March 15, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: His Purpose – Why did Jesus Come ? Text: Luke 19:1-10 (NLT) ETS: Jesus gives witness to God’s love thru His actions! ESS: We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Where To Find Purpose In Life” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 25, 2019
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    Purpose in life is found only through a personal connection with God through faith in Jesus Christ.

    In this special emphasis on living life on purpose, we are going through the Dave Ramsey course, “Financial Peace University.” When people think about Dave Ramsey, they often think about getting out of debt, etc. But what people need to know is that the teaching he shares through financial Peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Calling

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 2, 2014
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    He is calling you today, will you answer His call?

    Mark 1:16-20-And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” They immediately left their nets and followed Him. When He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "united For A Purpose"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 23, 2023
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    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

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Full - Pt. 3 - Purpose Full Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 26, 2017
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    We prefer full over empty! Jesus says He came that we might have abundant (full) life. Do we? Do we even know what we should be full of?

    Full Pt. 3 - Purpose Full I. Introduction Are you full? If so, what are you full of? Your "fullness" will determine what overflows to every area of your life. And yet the truth is that if we find ourselves closer to the "e" than the "f" we are in the majority. In a recent study of 1,000 churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Listen To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 14, 2004
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    A sermon focussing on listening to Jesus for purpose and direction and vision in our lives individually and collectively.

    Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday Yr C, 22/02/2004 Based on Lk 9:28-36 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Listen To Jesus” Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Remember Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 1, 2022
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    2 Timothy 2:8-13 gives us encouragements when suffering for the gospel.

    Introduction Late one night, Emanuel Lighe returned home to find police waiting for him. There was a death in the village, and Lighe’s name topped the suspect list. Cuffed and detained, Lighe was questioned well into the night at the police station. He was refused the right to leave. Hours turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    You Have A God Given Purpose

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 13, 2018
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    Your purpose here on earth is God written and God spoken, if only you would push to the latter, no man can destroy it.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you Topic: YOU HAVE A GOD GIVEN PURPOSE John 18:37-38 King James Version (KJV) 37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “the Purpose Of Christmas” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 15, 2014
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    Christmas is all about the grace of God.

    Paul sums up the purpose of Christmas is one word, “grace.” Someone has pointed out that GRACE could be defined as: God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense - All that God is free to do for you and me because of all that Christ has done for us. He humbled Himself so that we might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Strickland avatar

    God's Purpose For Your Life Series

    Contributed by Bryan Strickland on Mar 7, 2017
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    This is a sermon series about how God meets our Deepest needs Through the prayer in which Jesus teaches the Disciples and us how to Pray.

    GOD'S PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE God Is The Answer to Your Deepest Needs Part 3 of 7 Matthew 6:10 A friend once asked Isidor I. Rabi, a Nobel Prize winner in science, how he became a scientist. Rabi replied that every day after school his mother would talk to him about his school day. She wasn't so ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God