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  • Randy Trotter avatar

    Presence Driven Series

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,637 views

    The importance for God’s People to have His Presence in their lives leading and guiding them. His Presence will Drive our beings.

    “PRESENCE DRIVEN” INTRODUCTION: Most of us, if not all of us, have read the book “ The Purpose Driven Church” by Rick Warren. It is a wonderful book. If you haven’t read it I suggest you get a copy of it & read it. Recently I heard a friend of mine say the other day say something I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Broken: How God Uses Defective People

    Contributed by John Beukema on May 1, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,372 views

    The Bible is filled with stories of fractured lives and messy situations. From these we can learn truths about how God works.

    Bob Dylan wrote a song called “Everything is broken.” Here are some of the lyrics. Broken bottles broken plates Broken switches broken gates Broken dishes broken parts Streets are filled with broken hearts Broken words never meant to be spoken Everything is broken. He’s right. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Promise Of Hope: Living In God's Plan Jeremiah 29:11-14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 25, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 20,100 views

    In Jeremiah 29:11, God assures us of His plans for our lives and we discover hope, purpose, and assurance, even amid uncertainty. Let us explore together how we can be transformed by the truth of God's divine plan.

    The Promise of Hope: Living in God's Plan Jeremiah 29:11-14 Introduction: Today, we gather to delve into the comforting words found in Jeremiah 29:11, where God assures us of His plans for our lives. In this passage, we discover hope, purpose, and assurance, even in the midst of uncertainty. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Who Knows: For Such A Time? Plan?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 5, 2022
     | 2,434 views

    God has a plan and purpose for every living person. Who knows but God's plan might be for such a time as this! God's plan includes you! Identify God's plan for you!

    WHO KNOWS? FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS: GOD KNOWS THE PLANS HE HAS FOR YOU! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers!@aol.com WE DON’T WANT GOD TO HAVE TO BYPASS US… GOD LET ME BE THE VESSEL YOU USE TODAY! We can be bullheaded and ignore God’s words and directions for our life. We can tend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Cooney avatar

    Why Palm Sunday?

    Contributed by Mark Cooney on May 27, 2006
    based on 56 ratings
     | 19,806 views

    Palm Sunday defines Jesus’ purpose and how His purpose impacts our lives today.

    John 12:12-19 Palm Sunday~April 9, 2006 WHY PALM SUNDAY? Introduction: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    Are We Living In The End Times? How Should Christians Live? Series

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 31, 2024
     | 2,168 views

    This sermon explores a topic that has sparked curiosity, speculation, and even fear throughout the ages: Are we living in the end times?

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to reflect on a topic that has sparked curiosity, speculation, and even fear throughout the ages: Are we living in the end times? This question, while intriguing, often leads to varying interpretations and responses. More ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    You Were Shaped For Serving God

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 7,715 views

    The fourth purpose of our lives is to serve God.

    (Note: The title, and some of the ideas for this message came from Rick Warren’s sermon of the same name.) This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". We began by establishing that God made us for a reason, every one of us. No one here this morning was a mistake ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Were Made For A Mission

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 127 ratings
     | 9,668 views

    The fifth purpose for our lives is to share the gospel.

    (Note: The title and some of the ideas for this message came from the Rick Warren sermon of the same name.) Today we turn to the fifth and final purpose for our lives, which is to carry out our mission in the world. Now, as we saw last week, we each have a ministry to other believers, to those in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Men Enter Heaven

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,470 views

    Death is inevitable for those now living. The sole exception will be should the Lord return. Christ offers life for all who receive Him. Our responsibility is to prepare for the inevitable, trusting Him.

    “The other [thief] rebuked [the first], saying, ‘Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.’ And he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wifi For Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,012 views

    This sermon encourages believers to live purposeful lives focused on eternal, unseen realities, guided by God's pursuit of us, as illustrated in 2 Corinthians 4:18.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to be here with you today, standing on the firm foundation of our faith, bound together by the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here, not by accident or chance, but by divine appointment. This is a sacred moment, a holy huddle, ...read more

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    A Life Changing Discovery Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,467 views

    The women discovered an empty tomb. The implications of their discovery changed their lives and ours forever.

    Mathew 28: 1-10 “A Life Changing Discovery” INTRODUCTION What would your list consist of if I were to ask you to name some of the greatest discoveries of history? This would be a list of discoveries that changed our lives. My list would include: A sun centered solar ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Our Great Mission

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 5, 2008
     | 2,329 views

    Humans tend to one of two extremes when we look at the problems plaguing this world. One extreme declares, “We can solve these problems. We can clean up this mess if we all work hard enough.” The other extreme cries out in despair, “We will never solve

    Introduction: “Before you were born, God planned this moment in your life. It is no accident that you are [here this morning]. God longs for you to discover the life he created you to live – here on earth, and forever in eternity.” Citation: Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life, © 2002, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • John Gaston avatar

    Why Did God Put Me On Planet Earth?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 8, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,137 views

    The Bible teaches we have a definite purpose. It's to influence the people around us to make the choice to serve Jesus Christ. A C.S. Lewis quote captures to eternally critical job that we dare not neglect for the lost's sake!

    WHY DID GOD PUT ME ON PLANET EARTH? Ps. 138:8, TLB. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There were three guys who wanted to be in the Olympics, but didn’t know how to enter. So they went to the gate of the Olympic Village to see how other athletes got in. 2. Soon a big, hulking guy walked up with bulging ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Only New Year’s Resolution That Matters

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,674 views

    This message is about discovering God's will for your life

    The Only New Year’s Resolution That Matters Proverbs 16:1-4 One Sunday while serving at Aldersgate UMC, we had a guest speaker from GA in town for an Evangelism Conference. His message could be summed up as this: to be an effective servant of God, you have to discover God’s will and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Enjoying God Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008
     | 4,476 views

    We were created, planned to bring pleasure to God. This is what answers the burning question in each of us…why do I exist?

    1. Review: 1. Week One: i. We cannot understand or attain our purpose in life apart from God. ii. We learned that having a purpose gives meaning to our lives. iii. Having and pursuing your purpose prepares you for eternity. 2. Week Two: i. This life is preparation for the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist