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  • James Capps avatar

    Purpose Of The Church - Part One Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 145 ratings
     | 55,963 views

    An overview of the Five Purposes of the church from the Purpose Driven Church by Rick Warren.

    The Purpose of the Church Exodus 9:16 & Philipians 2:1-11 Part 1 – overview Everyone has a purpose. Everything we do that is worthwhile has a purpose God gave us the church with a purpose in mind…why is it that so many times the church seems so out of touch then? I think when the world, that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    My Purpose Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Mar 4, 2020
     | 3,804 views

    Father God not only walks with us throughout the battle, but He equips us to fight the battle, & do His great Will.

    Sermon series- purpose 3 - God equips you to carry out His purpose. - As a Child of God it is the greatest encouragement to know that our daddy, Father God, is always with us. - Well, the next great move in our purpose filled life is, God is going to equip you to carry out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Purpose Of Preaching The Cross?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 8, 2025
     | 119 views

    The Lord gives us what we need to do His Will. It is not of ourselves.

    What is the Purpose of Preaching the Cross? Acts 3:12-26 It is not our words, it is not our strength, nor is it our own person that has any power in the work that we do for Christ. But it is the power of God through Christ that we are enabled to do what we do and how we do it. The sermon that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stewardship Of A "Patchless” Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 66 ratings
     | 19,119 views

    The Pharisees lived by a "patches" theology - if they could patch over the sin in their lives, the hole didn’t exist anymore. But Christians are not called to patch our old way of life. Do you know what we’re to do instead?

    OPEN: I’ve noticed over the years that kids love jokes that are plays on words. For example, when I was a kid (now I never did this myself, you understand), but I’ve known kids who would call a neighbor and ask: “Is your refrigerator running?” (pause). When the person on the other end of the line ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Find The Way - Our Purpose Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,205 views

    2 of 3 messages on the mission, vision, and core values of Meridian Christian Church. This message explores the importance of seeking the lost.

    Find the Way: Our Purpose The Tourist Lost Next Door A young Filipino, traveling in Chicago, registered at the Hotel Sherman. Taking a walk, he became lost. He was ignorant of the name, location, and appearance of the hotel, and so was unable to find it again. Consequently, he selected another ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Brock avatar

    What Is The Purpose Of Spiritual Gifts? Series

    Contributed by Tim Brock on Sep 16, 2011
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     | 16,189 views

    Exactly what does the Bible mean when it speaks of a Spiritual Gift?

    I heard a story about 3 sons who left home & went out to make their mark upon the world & did quite well. One day the sons talked about the different ways they were able to pay back their elderly mother for all of her generous sacrifices. 1. The 1st son said, “I built a big house for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Part 5 Of 8 - Communion And Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,448 views

    Discusses the symbolism behind the communion service and how participating in the Lord’s Supper impacts the believers day to day life.

    Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 5 - Communion and Church Tonight we are in part 5 of our series Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church We have been looking at various aspects of “church” in an effort to understand how the different ways we practice our faith impacts our daily lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    16 - The Israelites Chosen With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Jun 13, 2021
     | 2,546 views

    This is the 16th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans and talks about the fact that God had chosen the people of Israel for a very special purpose.

    Romans 9:1-5 1 I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my countrymen according to the flesh, 4 who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Noble Purposes Part 2

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013
     | 2,592 views

    To enumerate the things done for us by GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you for noble purposes? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things done for us by GOD. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:21 (Amplified Bible) So whoever cleanses himself [from what is ignoble and unclean, who separates himself from contact with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Purpose - Seeking The Lost Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 254 ratings
     | 34,507 views

    Let’s understand why we seek the lost. Secondly, let’s look at how we seek the lost. Thirdly, let’s see the reward of searching.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. During the next few weeks I want to speak on subjects that we, as a congregation, need to consider again, messages that deal with our purpose, why we are a church, & why God has called us to do the things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Plans Of Man And Purposes Of God

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 10, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,416 views

    A man’s plans may be one thing (Proverbs 16:9), but it is God’s purposes that prevail (Proverbs 19:21).

    MAN’S PLANS AND GOD’S PURPOSES. Ruth 3:1-5; Ruth 4:13-17. The days of the judges (Ruth 1:1) were turbulent times. ‘There was no king in the land, and everybody did what was right in his own sight’ (Judges 21:25). Anarchy ruled, and God disciplined His people through cycles of invasion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Purpose - Daring To Care Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 317 ratings
     | 39,108 views

    When you look closely at the history of the first church there in Jerusalem, you see an exciting & growing church. And as they grew, they became more & more concerned about helping those in need.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019)) TEXT: Matthew 25:31-40; Acts 4:32-35 A. During the past 2 weeks we've been looking at the purpose of the church & found that as a church we're called first of all to seek & to save the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Servant Songs Of Isaiah #3: Obedience Of Servant Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,578 views

    This is #3 of the 5 Servant Songs in Isaiah. This sermon focuses on the obedience of the Servant (Jesus). Obedience in: 1. Speaking 2. Listening 3. Suffering 4. Purpose

    February 29, 2004 Title: Servant Songs #3: Obedience of the Servant Text: Isaiah 50:4-9 Introduction 1. Today is the first Sunday during the Lenton season. But, actually, Sundays aren’t counted as part of the season of Lent... Lent consists of the 40 days leading up to Easter...minus the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    God’s Purpose For The Law

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,942 views

    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

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Ecclesiastes Chapter Three Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,394 views

    What if there was no God - what would life be like? It would be meaningless - Meaningless.... The book of Ecclesiastes looks at life from the view that there in no God. This is a verse by verse look into chapter three of Ecclesiastes.

    Ecclesiastes Chapter Three Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NASB) There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven-- Solomon's point in this section is that God has a plan for all people. Thus, he provides cycles of life, each with its work for us to do. Although ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational