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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Pain Has A Purpose

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,448 views

    We all know pain is going to be a part of life. The main question is "why". If I understand God’s purpose for pain I can deal with it.

    March 12, 2006 Second Sunday in the Season of Lent -------------------------------------------------- Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Fulfilling God's Purpose Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,753 views

    Sermon 6 in Galatians series

    Fulfilling God’s Purpose The Problems of Fulfilling God’s Purpose with Man’s Plan We try to do it on Man’s Schedule We try to do it in Man’s Strength (Galatians 4:23) The Consequences of Fulfilling God’s Purpose with Man’s Plan It results in Separation (Galatians 4:29-30) It results in Slavery ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pursue Your Purpose Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Mar 18, 2020
     | 8,605 views

    Ezra and Nehemiah provide a biblical background for us. They led a people facing far more difficult circumstances to a point of great success in their work, in their national identity, and in their new understanding of faith.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured What is your purpose? How do you pursue your purpose? People around the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Building A Life Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Darryl Dash on Nov 12, 2000
    based on 319 ratings
     | 38,440 views

    Lessons from Nehemiah on how to build a life of purpose

    Building a Life of Purpose We’re in a series called “Building for Life,” and today we’re going to talk how to build a life of purpose. I’d like you to travel with me back to 1940. The place is London, England. The man we’re going to look at is Winston Churchill – a man who lived with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wonder Of His Purpose Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,800 views

    Jesus gives purpose to life.

    “THE WONDER OF HIS PURPOSE” LUKE 8:26-38 INTRODUCTION: George Moore tells the true story of Irish peasants in the depression era that were hired by a wealthy benefactor to build some roads. When they started the job the men worked well, they sang their Irish songs and put their total energies ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'2: ‘the Wife Every Church Should Marry!’ Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2024
     | 957 views

    The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'2: '‘The WIFE Every Church should Marry!’ (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: WIFE Acrostic for... Worship. Instruction. Fellowship. Evangelism. "Making sense of the ministry", by Warren Wiersbe, Statement #1: The foundation of ministry is character. statement #2: The nature of ministry is service. statement #3: The motive for ministry is ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Purpose For Your Life

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024
     | 631 views

    All of us have things inside of us that could destroy the mission, that threaten to eat up our purpose and our goals and our life.

    What are you here for? Is there not a cause? Opening illustration: My wife and I pioneered and were instrumental in reviving the underground church in the Middle East. We served there for 14 years. No news media will ever tell you that the Spirit of God is moving in a powerful way in the Middle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Nelson Thomas avatar

    The Truth About Division In The Church At Corinth 1corithians 1:12, 13 Series

    Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 5, 2020
     | 2,771 views

    Apostle Paul analyzes the schism in Corinth church and explains what division in a local assembly is.

    “Now I say this, that each of you says, "I am of Paul," or "I am of Apollos," or "I am of Cephas," or "I am of Christ." Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? “ 1Corinthians 1:12.13 They had minimum four ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Up And Sideways Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Rick George on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,568 views

    We must have a vertical (worship toward God) and a horizontal (edification of the church) philosophy of worship.

    Have you ever wondered “Why do we gather together on Sunday mornings? What is the purpose of carving out of our busy week 2 – 3 hours to come to a place to be with other people to sing songs and to listen to a guy speak?” What is the purpose of congregational worship? I mean, you could be home ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Threefold Purpose Of The Incarnation

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 30, 2020
     | 5,488 views

    A). COMPREHENSION B). DEMONSTRATION C). SALVATION

    CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS THE THREEFOLD PURPOSE OF THE INCARNATION OUTLINE A). COMPREHENSION B). DEMONSTRATION C). SALVATION INTRODUCTION THE INCARNATION The birth of the Lord Jesus Christ was an incarnation. He was God who took the form of a human being. Even before his birth , the prophets ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Purpose/Destiny I

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013
     | 5,586 views

    Our purpose and destiny should be Jesus

    Mat 16:13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? Mat 16:14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. Mat 16:15 He saith unto them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Do You Need The Church

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,777 views

    A sermon about what the church provides for the believer. Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, Ministry, Evangelism

    Why Do You Need The Church? Psalm 122 . Vance Packard calls America “a nation of strangers.” • Today: an epidemic of loneliness in our society. (4 out of 10 experience intense loneliness) • “Everywhere you look, there are signs that people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Multipying By Addition Or How Churches Grow

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 7, 2013
     | 4,752 views

    A sermon detailed why the NT church grew and what we can do to grow too.

    “Multiplying By Addition or How Churches Grow” Acts 2:41-47 Act 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. I’ve been a minister now for better than 39 years and one of the main focuses of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Taking Ownership Of The Church, Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 15, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,854 views

    The church is YOUR church family. Not just God’ s church, not just pastor’s church, but your church as individuals.

    What are we aiming for? Taking ownership of the church Part 4 A. Today this church is no longer… Only God’s church Pastor Rich’s church Today this church becomes your church Today you become responsible for her health and vitality. From here on out, you become responsible for ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "What's The Big Deal About Church?” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 16, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,663 views

    Paul explains how the church is a really "big deal" in the plan of God and how it should, therefore be a "big deal" to us.

    A word that Paul uses in our passage for today is one that he also uses elsewhere in this book. That word is “mystery. The word “mystery,” is used by Paul in verses 3, 4, 6, & 9. What is Paul referring to when he uses this word? The word, “mystery” might make us think of Agatha Christie, Sherlock ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist