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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Shine Brightly For Christ In The New Year

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 6, 2022
     | 3,111 views

    You see faith in Christ is the beginning of a journey of growth and development. Growth and development is not automatic. Growth and development are brought about by God’s power working in us both the desire and the ability to fulfil His purpose in our lives.

    Sermon: Shine Brightly for Christ In the New Year Philippians 2:12-16 “Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. 13 For God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Remembering What God Has Done Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 487 ratings
     | 180,236 views

    The purpose of memorials in our lives.

    A Study of the Book of Joshua Sermon # 4 “Remembering What God has Done” Joshua 4 God realizes that we often forget what he has done for us. In Deuteronomy. 6:12 Moses issued a final warning to Israel just before they entered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Armstrong avatar

    United In Love Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,720 views

    Setting a purpose for Christian living.

    Christians without goals are a little like Alice in the fairy tale ‘Alice in Wonderland’. In a conversation between her and the Cheshire Cat, Alice asked, ‘Would you tell me please, which way I ought to go from here’? ‘That depends a good deal on where you want to get to’, said the cat. ‘I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Elevate To The Next Level - "Living In The In-Between”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 737 views

    We’re examining the idea of elevating discipleship to the next level, and how we do this according to God’s purpose. In today’s study we’ll be looking at living our lives in-between, that is, between birth and death, or from inception to its completion.

    Elevate to the Next Level “Living in the In-Between” In our time together, we’ve been examining this whole idea of elevating discipleship to the next level, or “Leveling up.” To accomplish this, I want to talk about living our lives according to God’s purpose. And while we’ll be looking at this ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Keys To Understanding How God Works In Our Lives

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 27,699 views

    This sermon helps us to understand how God works in our lives and highlights the following 1.PURPOSE 2.PLEASURE 3.PROMISE 4.PATTERN 5.POWER 6.PURITY 7.PROGRESS

    7 KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING HOW GOD WORKS IN OUR LIVES ************************************************ OUTLINE 1.PURPOSE 2.PLEASURE 3.PROMISE 4.PATTERN 5.POWER 6.PURITY 7.PROGRESS THE MESSAGE 7 KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING HOW GOD WORKS IN OUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    The Paradox Of Pain

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 17, 2015
     | 6,713 views

    We rejoice in our sufferings, because God uses them in our lives and has a purpose for our good and His glory

    The Paradox of Pain TCF Sermon October 13, 2013 There is a Calvin and Hobbes comic strip that sums up what life often feels like, and I think even for us as a fellowship, it describes at least part of our experiences in the past few years. It’s a series of panels, each depicting a scene ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Williams avatar

    Back To Life

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 8, 2024
     | 707 views

    The resurrection tells us that life and all we have lived for isn’t without purpose and meaning and that it does not end at the grave.

    Luke 24:1-12 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Made To Be In God's Family Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Feb 27, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 15,392 views

    Part 3 - This series is looking into the purpose of life and how to live them out. This message deals with purpose #2 Made to be in God’s Family.

    Living a Purpose Driven Life part 3 (Made to be in God’s Family) Brian A. Moon (Based on the book The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren) At the annual family-reunion picnic, a young bride led her husband over to an old woman busily crocheting in a rocker. "Granny," she said, touching the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Intentional God - Intentional Living

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 18, 2024
     | 1,839 views

    Paul shares with us these main truths: 1. THE GOOD GOD of Creation (the Lord God Almighty – Father, Son and Holy Spirit) is an Intentional God. 2. He calls us to live a life INTENTIONALLY IN CHRIST.

    Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14; Psalm 23 Theme: Intentional God – Intentional Living Paul shares with us these main truths: 1. THE GOOD GOD of Creation (the Lord God Almighty – Father, Son and Holy Spirit) is an Intentional God. 2. He calls us to live a life INTENTIONALLY IN CHRIST. INTRO: ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God's Vision For You

    Contributed by Paul Mulani on Dec 12, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 41,081 views

    God has a vision for you. He created you with a purpose but many people don't live out that purpose. This sermon is on how to live out God's purpose or destiny for you.

    How to Live According to God’s Vision for You The word of the LORD came to me, saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew[a] you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” 6 “Alas, Sovereign LORD,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worshiping In Spirit

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,761 views

    A look at the idea of worshiping in spirit (followed the next week by a sermon on worshiping in truth).

    WORSHIPING IN SPIRIT II Samuel 6 Whenever a discussion takes place about worship, it seems that it will inevitably find its way back to music. Hymns and Praise Choruses. Traditional, contemporary or modern. But one thing we know for sure, regardless of what preference you align with. . .both ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Called To Be Victorious

    Contributed by Joseph Mcgaha on Feb 10, 2016
     | 5,699 views

    Exposition of I Peter 5:8-11 with attention given to verse 10.

    Called to be Victorious – I Peter 5:8-11 1. The Lord’s Position. - He is Sovereign. - He is Seeking. 2. The Laborer’s Problems. - Temporary Suffering - The Tactics of Satan 3. A Living Progression. - Stablish. - Strengthen. - Settle. 4. A Lasting Proclamation. - Praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “three Questions For Us To Ask God” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,637 views

    How can we discover the purpose for life?

    Today we are begin a new series called “Don’t Duck Your Destiny.” We’re going to talk about living the purposeful life God calls us to live. I want to be right up front and say that if we are going to discover the reasons why we are here and the purposes we should be living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is The Law Sin? Certainly Not!

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 19, 2021
     | 1,482 views

    God gave His Law to show us just how messed up we really are, and warn us of the danger that sin poses in our lives.

    Alba 10-17-2021 IS THE LAW SIN? CERTAINLY NOT! Romans 7:7-13 What if your child or grandchild, only three years of age, would take off on a journey on her own to explore the area around your home. She wouldn't know the dangers that are out there. If you lived in town, she might blissfully ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rejoice In The Lord

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 9, 2025
     | 663 views

    "Rejoice in the Lord" is a vital safeguard for believers, strengthening their faith and anchoring them in God’s truth. It is not just a choice but a divine calling—an essential posture of worship and a defining mark of Kingdom people, living with purpose to fulfill God's mission.

    “Rejoice in the Lord” “Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.” (Philippians 3:1, ESV) “That’s about it, friends. Be glad in God! I don’t mind repeating what I have written in earlier letters, and I hope you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist