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  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    6 Church Killers

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
     | 11,817 views

    It seems that Satan was neutralizing local churches 300 years ago in the same way he is today...

    6 Church Killers John 10:10 (KJV) 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. It seems that Satan was neutralizing local churches 300 years ago in the same way he is today. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Purpose Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 22, 2020
     | 7,300 views

    You can either accept your trials and they will become heavenly blessings or you can fight your trials and they will become heavy burdens.

    Over the past three weeks, we’ve been taking a Biblical look at hardship … what the Bible says it is … why we experience hardship … and how we should respond to the trials and challenges of life from a Biblical perspective. God uses the trials and hardships of life to teach us … to help us grow ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    The Purpose

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
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     | 4,931 views

    Why do we care about the unreached? What difference does it make? What is all the fuss about anways? Those questions will be looked at

    2 Peter 3:12 PURPOSE Missions Conference 2001 Introduction A. It’s that time again. It is that time once a year were we… B. Many of you have grown up in this Church. Maybe in an Alliance Church all the time. It seems like all your hear about is missions…. C. I know many of you are sick of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Purpose"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 32,803 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that before they were born God had formed and shaped them for a particular PURPOSE, which requires His Holy Spirit to set them apart in preparation for His Service.

    Jeremiah 1:5 (MSG) *Jeremiah 1:5 (GW) 7 May 2006 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegue, South Korea BIG IDEA: The Lord who formed and shaped us knows the particular PURPOSE he intended us for, but unless He Sanctifies us by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    How Is Foreign Missions Relevant To Kemc (Or Your Local Church) Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,846 views

    Our missions committee asked me to write a sermon in response to the question "How is foreign missions relevant to our church?"...this is the result.

    HOW IS FOREIGN MISSIONS RELEVANT TO Kemc? This question has been asked lately as we reviewed the effectiveness of our annual missions conference. There is a feeling out there that missions has shifted so substantially in the last decade that we question the need for foreign involvement. But that ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Curing Church Conflict-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2011
     | 2,857 views

    1 of 3. James revealed the solution for conflict within the local church body. There is a known cure for conflict within the local church. But how is it challenged ? The cure for church conflict is challenged by....

    CURING CHURCH CONFLICT—I—James 4:1-17 Attention: *Our own behaviors can circumvent the very cure we need. Need: The tensions in my church are are obvious. As soon as you step on the property you know it. Visitors sense it. The community talks about it. Everybody hates it. We’re losing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • R. Darrel Davis avatar

    Building His Church - His Way

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Feb 24, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,236 views

    A message about the church

    Building His Church - His Way Matthew 16:13-19 (Focus v. 18) Introduction: Gregory Elder tells of growing up on the Atlantic Coast, where he spent long hours working on intricate sand castles. One year, for several days in a row, he was confronted by bullies who smashed his creations. Finally he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Chooses The Place Of Worship

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016
     | 4,041 views

    To show that GOD have chosen your local church so that we can serve GOD there, as we come out and overcome this worldliness. 1 John 4:4 (Amplified Bible) Little children, you are of God [you belong to Him] and have [already] defeated and overcome them [

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you nurture your children? Yes. GOD commanded me to bring up my children in the nurture and admonition of the LORD. Ephesians 6:4 (King James Version) And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. II. AUDIENCE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Do You Love The Church? Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,672 views

    A sermon examining the attributes of those who truly love the local church.

    DO YOU LOVE THE CHURCH? I Thessalonians 2:1-13 When Dwight L. Moody was in London during one of his famous evangelistic tours, several British clergymen visited him. They wanted to know how and why this poorly educated American was so effective in winning throngs of people to Christ. Moody took ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradley White-Findeisen avatar

    Etymology Of Life For The Church

    Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Feb 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,822 views

    Our understanding of words like OBEY, WORSHIP, and CHURCH and the purpose of our gatherings has consequences effecting our lives as individuals and as the Church.

    After one of the first performances of Handel's Messiah, one nobleman complimented the composer on the entertainment that he had given the town. My lord, said Handel, I should be sorry if I only entertained them. I wish to make them better. So let it be here this morning. I find the field of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Purposive Will Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 18, 2023
     | 2,263 views

    There is a purpose for every act of God in the lives of the redeemed children of God. God does with a purpose. Those who live in Christ are guided by his spirit. Most of the times, may be boring, not creative and may not to the expectations of the times. But God leads to the best of our lives.

    Theme: Purposive Will   Text:  Isaiah 46:1-13 Greetings: The Lord is good, and his love endures forever. Joke: A young man asked his pastor to pray for the will of God. . The Pastor, laid his hands on his head and said, “By the will of God, you will walk today!” The boy smiled at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rickey Broach avatar

    Defining Our Purpose

    Contributed by Rickey Broach on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,406 views

    THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH WORLD TODAY WHO HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH REALLY IS IF WE ARE GOING TO SEE A REVIVAL OF LOST SOULS BEFORE JESUS COMES THE CHURCH IS GOING TO HAVE TO UNDERSTAND ITS PURPOSE AND BE MOTAVATED BY THAT PUR

    DEFINING OUR PURPOSE ACTS 26:16 – 18 16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; 17 Delivering thee from the people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Purpose Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,052 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "God’s Gift Of..."

    Family Worship December 20, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: God’s Gift Of… [#5] PURPOSE Ruth 4:13-22 Introduction: Through my years of school, I have taken many history classes. One of the things that always interested me was in trying to figure out if any of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Living With Purpose

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,657 views

    How well are we connecting, communing, growing, serving, and sharing as a Church family and as individuals? These 5 purposes (fellowship, worship, discipleship, service, and evangelism) must remain central for us to be and do who God has called us to be a

    Living with Purpose at CLC Intro: Have you ever wondered why you are here on planet Earth? Why did God make you you instead of somebody else? Granted, we may see a lot of things we would like to and perhaps need to change about ourselves, but it is helpful to remember that God made us who we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    A Vision Of Purpose

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 15, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,907 views

    The church faces many difficulties and obstacles while serving the Lord. While these are unavoidable, we do not have to allow them to defeat us. We must maintain our focus on the Lord and follow the vision He has provided.

    A Vision of Purpose Ephesians 3: 20-21 The church at Ephesus was dear to Paul. His ministry among them spanned three years. The church there began with just twelve believers (Acts 19:7), but through faithful effort they experienced amazing growth. Knowing the success in Ephesus, Paul desired them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist