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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    The Purpose Of Ministry

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 3, 2004
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    A Wednesday Evening Outline, looking at Why we serve ..... "Often we forget the why of ministry. We work on refining the “hows” of ministry, yet neglect and sometimes forget why we are doing ministry. Paul, in his closing remarks wants to remind us of

    THE PURPOSE OF MINISTRY Romans 15:14-22 INTRODUCTION: In these few verses, as Paul is in the midst of the farewell portion of his letter, he takes time to lay out the function of ministry. Often we forget the why of ministry. We work on refining the “hows” of ministry, yet neglect and sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purposeful Ministry Series

    Contributed by Jeff Stewart on Oct 19, 2002
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    Describes the role of the pastor, deacons and members of a purposeful church.

    Purposeful Ministry September 29, 2002 Oran FBC Selected Scriptures INTRODUCTION: Over the last few weeks we have discovered and examined the purposes of the church. We have learned that churches must evangelize, not only overseas, but also right in their own backyards (Acts 1:8). We have also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purposed Discipline Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 14, 2003
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    In 1 Corinthians 5, Paul severely admonishes the church for it’s failure to discipline an erring brother. The lesson we need to take from the Corinthian problem is: Don’t Forsake Christ’s Plan of Discipline.

    Purposed Discipline Series: Studies from 1 Corinthians 5:1–13 1 Corinthians INTRODUCTION UCLA sociologist, James Wilson, has observed an interesting fact about city life: The crime rate escalates on those streets where broken windows are not repaired. His study showed that the failure to replace ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Purpose Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on Apr 13, 2003
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    Sermon Series on Malachi #9

    Sermon Series on Malachi #9 The Purpose of the Church Malachi 3:16-19 1. Feared the Lord. Job 28:28 Those that feared the Lord spoke to one anther they were betrayed by their speech. Just as evildoers are betrayed by their speech. John 13:34-35 2. Fellowship with other believers. Heb. 3:13 Heb. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meaningful Purpose

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 6, 2006
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    The purpose of this message is to encourage the believer to strive to be used by God to do great and mighty or good and menial things.

    Meaningful Purpose Acts 13:26-37 26 "Brothers, children of Abraham, and you God-fearing Gentiles, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent. 27 The people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize Jesus, yet in condemning him they fulfilled the words of the prophets that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purpose Of Fasting

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on Nov 5, 2002
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    Outline for a message to prepare our Church for a week of fasting and prayer at the beginning of 2002

    Dec. 2, 2001 intro Many look at fasting as a convenient way to twist God’s arm to do something, or earn enough spiritual points to get what they want. They never fast joyfully, prayerfully, Need to Crucify the Flesh...James 4:1-3 Purpose: to get your flesh out of the way so the Spirit of God can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    For What Purpose?

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
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    Ever have a day off thinking you will accomplish some things but by the end of the day nothing is done. It is true - if you aim at nothing your bound to hit it. - What are you aiming at?

    Cows have a wonderful life. There only purpose in life is to get fat. They are fed and fed for that purpose. They graze , chew their cud and sleep, that’s all. Ever watched a cow graze and wander till their lost. Some people shop like that. The end of their purpose is not good. They get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
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    seeing evangelism as the purpose of the church

    Intro: We have started talking about the purpose of the church. I hope you came out to church on purpose this morning. If so, for what purpose? We mentioned last week that the church exists to celebrate the presence of God: Worship. But, there are other purposes as well. What would you think ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purpose Of Prayer

    Contributed by Micah Fries on Jan 19, 2005
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    Helping believers to understand that the foremost purpose of prayer is to draw the pray"er" closer to God.

    The Purpose of Prayer Hebrews 10:19-23 Intro: Since we understand that prayer is not intended to "change God’s mind", why does prayer exist? The answer is, first of all, to draw the one praying closer to God, among other things. See Phil. 4:6-7 (esp. Vs. 7) 1. Access (19) We achieve access into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007
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    Christmas is not about getting what we want rather Christmas is about getting what we need. The first Christmas God was using pinpoint accuracy to bring his plan to fruition to give us what we needed most; a savior!And that is the real purpose of Christma

    Introduction: A young boy desperately wanted a bicycle for Christmas, so he asked his parents for the bike; His parents wanted to teach him the importance of prayer, so they suggested the young boy should write a letter to Jesus and pray for one instead." Not pleased with the response of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Purposeful Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 22, 2007
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    This is a study on the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 6th sermon in the series.

    Sermon on the Mount Pt 6 Purposeful Prayer Matthew 6: 5-15 And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you they have their reward. [6] But you, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Noble Purpose

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 21, 2013
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    To enumerate the items that made us gold and silver in GOD's sight without our effort.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we for noble purposes? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the items that made us gold and silver in GOD's sight without our effort. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:20 (Amplified Bible) But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Purpose Of Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 6, 2016
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    Why Christians need to fulfill the Great Commission

    Introduction: Christ’s final words to his followers are known as the great Commission. The most well-known passage is probably the one found in Matthew 28:18-20. Although all four gospels and the Book of Acts have a slightly different form of it, they all give the same basic message. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Sep 1, 2016
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    When a Church misses its God given purpose, it becomes a social gathering

    BIBLE STUDY THEME: UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIVINE LIFE PURPOSE TOPIC- THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH 1 TEXT- MATTHEW 16:18-19, 1 COR 12:12-27 INTRODUCTION- There are questions about the purpose of the church even in this present cruel generation. These questions are as follow: why was the church of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Purpose Of The Word

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
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    Word of God

    Psalm 119:129-136 The Purpose Of The Word - Illumination I. The Laws In God's Word 129 Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them. Ps 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The statutes of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness