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    Secret Of Life

    Contributed by Dj Thomsen on Jul 28, 2016
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     | 5,733 views

    In Matthew 22 Jesus actually gives us the secret of life that so many search for.

    What is the secret of life? Have you ever been asked that question? Or maybe you have asked that question yourself in one of those kind of quiet, contemplative moments in your life. Maybe one crystal clear summer night you were lying on your back on the grass looking up at the millions of stars ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Purpose

    Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,270 views

    Having purpose, what is it?

    Our Purpose We all may have wondered why we are here and why we are alive. Some people have wandered around most of their lives looking for their purpose. Some would define it as being successful in the business world, having a lot of money, to be the smartest or number one at work, or having ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Live A Purposeful Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 8, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 54,803 views

    Learn from Jesus, who live His life with a clear purpose, with the right priorities and with a godly passion.

    We long to live a purposeful life. One Christian author Rick Warren wrote a book, "The Purpose Driven Life", with a subtitle, "What on earth am I here for?" It turned out to be a bestseller, because that’s the cry of the human heart. We want to live life with meaning and purpose. I want to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living Life On Purpose

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 36 ratings
     | 21,878 views

    God’s call of Jeremiah reveals that He has a purpose for all, and that discovering that should be our highest goal.

    Introduction: This morning I want us to look at God’s call of another one of His prophets—the Prophet Jeremiah. Last week we saw God call Isaiah through a vision of heaven that prompted Isaiah to Look UP and see the holiness of God—to Look INWARD and see his only sinfulness as well as God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building A Life Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,598 views

    How to have purpose in Life

    Building a Life of Purpose Acts 13:36 Scripture reading (36) Millions of people go through life without any real sense of why they are here and what they ought to be doing in life. It might surprise you to know that the wisest man who ever lived seems at times to have had just such a perspective ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,081 views

    We see how God fits us to the task he has for us.

    Nehemiah Sermon 2 The Purpose Driven Life (Nehemiah 1:1-4; 2: 11, 17) Part 1: Rebuilding the Wall (Ch. 1-2) A. Preparation (Ch. 1-2) 1. The Person Prepared 1:1,11 2. The Priority Elevated 1:2 3. The Pain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life Lived On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009
     | 4,229 views

    This is an expository message on Paul’s personal testimony to the church at Ephesus.

    “A Life Lived on Purpose” Acts 20:17-38 June 22, 2008 Hardly any of life’s goodbyes are as dramatic—and thus well-remembered—as those words of General Douglas MacArthur when, forced to leave the Philippine island fortress of Corregidor, his goodbye contained the promise: “I shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Our Incomparable Christ: Creatoin Series

    Contributed by Darryl Bell on Apr 6, 2016
     | 4,657 views

    Jesus' role in creation gives meaning and purpose to our lives.

    Our Incomparable Christ--Creation; Col 1:15-20; 11-22-15; 1st of 4. Something I’ve been doing the last few years is to in-vite people to join me in giving a message. At the end of my talk I will invite you to share your insights or questions that come out of what I’ve said. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Living Transformation

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 25, 2013
     | 3,304 views

    1. What Things Do People Pursue In Life? 2. Directive Thinking 3. Why Death- v.6? 4.What Will We Believe?

    Onesimus was an unfaithful servant when he fled from his master Philemon. But while on the run he came to know the Master. As a transformed man, he served God faithfully and was invaluable to Paul’s ministry. When Paul sent him back to Philemon, he commended him as one “who once was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Works

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 16, 2013
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     | 7,691 views

    Jesus very clearly said, ’let the people around you see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven.’

    Good works! Mathew 5:16”Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Good works? Who thinks of it anyway? It’s all about ‘office work, business work and home work!’ Jesus very clearly said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Outlive Your Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,776 views

    We are made to make a difference. Do not just spend your life, invest it. Believe that God can use you, and accomplish His purposes on earth.

    [The thoughts in this sermon has been taken from Max Lucado's book Outlive Your Life.] You were made to make a different. We are not here to just make a living. • If we are called to be disciples of Christ, we are called to make a difference with our lives. Max Lucado shared this story in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Life Without A Compass Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,814 views

    During the times of the judges, Israel has lost sense of who God is and what His will is. They do not know the meaning and purpose of life. We need a compass in life, and that compass is God.

    Judges 17:1-13 Life Without A Compass ES 13 Sep 15 1706 Do you know where North is? Which direction is North? How can you tell? • If we are not sure, can we decide where North is? Can we all just agree to pick one direction and call it North? • Can we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Forward In Faith 7: Why Are You Here? A Communion Reflection

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,185 views

    WHY ARE YOU HERE? Have you ever asked yourself, “Why did God permit me to wake up this morning? Why is my heart still beating, & my lungs still breathing?

    Why are you here? A Communion Service Reflection Tonight I want to ask the question: WHY ARE YOU HERE? Have you ever asked yourself, “Why did God permit me to wake up this morning? Why is my heart still beating, & my lungs still breathing? Why am I here? What is the purpose of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Awesome Purpose

    Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Oct 31, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,658 views

    This sermon explores the question, What is the meaning of life? With the answer being found in God and his purpose for our lives.

    “An Awesome Purpose” Jeremiah 1: 1-10 A little boy came home from church looking visibly upset. His mother asked what was wrong. "We learned a stupid song in Sunday School today." "What was the song?" the mother asked. "It says Jesus wants us to be his sunbeam." ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Adopted For A Purpose - Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 18,588 views

    Adoption is often seen, by those who have been adopted - as a mark of rejection or abandonment. But God sees it as an opportunity and an adventure.

    OPEN: One woman shared a story of her childhood as a victim of polio. She said, “When my mother left me in Sunday School I always asked to wear her locket. She thought I liked the locket, but that wasn’t it at all. I knew I wasn’t worth coming back for, but I knew she would come back for her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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