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  • David Owens avatar

    Purpose Makeover Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,363 views

    God gives us the answer to the question we all wrestle with: What is the purpose of life?

    A. If there is one question that every person who has ever lived wrestles with is this: What is the purpose of life? What is my purpose for living? 1. One day a nursery school teacher was working with her students when a fire truck zoomed past. 2. Sitting in the front seat of the fire truck was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Highway Of Holiness

    Contributed by James May on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 47,540 views

    Without Holiness no man shall see God. Every day that we live we are traveling down the "Highway of Holiness".

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When A King Became A Baby

    Contributed by James Mercer on Dec 9, 2013
     | 5,925 views

    A Christmas Sermon that emphasizes that the King was in control of all the events surrounding the incarnation.

    When a King Becomes a Baby Luke 2: 1-7 When Matthew quoted the prophet to declare that one of the names of the little baby would be “Immanuel”, he was making a statement about who the child would be: God with us. He was God long before the stars began to send forth their light or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Plan And Purpose Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009
     | 14,985 views

    When God is in the picture, all the seasons of life become fulfilling.

    SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “GOD’S PURPOSE AND PLAN” ECCLESIASTES 3:1-22 It’s good to be back with you this morning. I hope you enjoyed your guest speakers this past week as much as I enjoyed having a vacation. Several weeks back, we started a series through the book of Ecclesiastes called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Under The Sun Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 1, 2022
     | 2,803 views

    The focus of this sermon is to introduce the series on the book of Ecclesiastes and the idea that life lived in the hear and now (i.e., under the sun) cannot compare to a life lived under the Son (Jesus Christ)

    Good morning. It is great to be back in the ‘burgh rain and all. For some of you who don’t know, I was away for a few weeks for a sabbatical. It was a study time, and I was able to feel somewhat productive. I also had a time of rest. The better news is Debbie and I got to see our lovely ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    When A Nation Is Directionally Challenged Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013
     | 6,597 views

    Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going? Three questions of importance in life. What happens to a nation who forgets her beginning? Solomon issues a challenge to review our purpose.

    Ecclesiastes 10:1-20 When a Nation is Directionally Challenged In 1976, Jimmy Carter, the former Govenor of Georgia, was elected to serve as POTUS. His four years brought high interest rates, long lines at the gasoline stations and the unheard of price of .76 a gallon gasoline. Our embassy in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 21, 2020
     | 5,589 views

    What does it mean to be light?

    Jesus Christ who we celebrate during Christmas stated in John 8:12, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." What did Jesus mean that He is the Light of the world? Jesus of course was giving a word picture, a metaphor; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Numbers Is The Name Of The Game Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 27, 2011
     | 5,740 views

    God’s use of numbers is intriguing and to understand them is to better understand His word. This message was developed after reading Dr. Rogers & Dr. Merritt and is very helpful for study.

    Numbers is the Name of the Game Revelation 1:4, 20 * Years ago schools embraced a simple form of education which was jokingly referred to as the 3 R’s of learning; reading, ‘riting, & ‘rithmetic. Remembering this reminds me of a story which my dad tells and declares to be the truth. In rural ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is Us - Creation Day 6 Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 9, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,887 views

    When Christians deny the biblical creation narrative we see that an enormous robbery has taken place in which someone has stolen from you that which provides shelter for your life and we don’t even know it.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 This is the inaugural worship service for CrossWay Christian Fellowship I wish to thank all of you for being here this ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer (1) Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 30, 2021
     | 4,291 views

    Using spiritual disciplines to help us grow in Christ. Looking at Prayer as one means.

    Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer May 2, 2021 Prayer There’s a story about a small town that had been historically “dry,” it was alcohol free. A bar was going to open on Main Street and upon hearing the news, the only church in town organized an all-night prayer meeting, asking God to intervene. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vanity Of Toil Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 4, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,459 views

    In today's lesson we learn that apart from God, we will not gain anything from toil.

    Scripture We continue in our sermon series on the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes. The writer of Ecclesiastes, also known as “Qoheleth” and “the Preacher,” wanted to know how to live a meaningful life. He tried all kinds of ways to live a meaningful life. Today we shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Quest For Wisdom Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 10, 2016
     | 12,446 views

    Solomon continues his search for meaning and purpose in life.

    A study of the Book of Ecclesiastes Finding Satisfaction In Life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas In Newtown

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,150 views

    What message can Christmas have for those who are going through their own private hell... like those in Newtown, Conn?

    Christmas in Newtown Luke 2:8-14 Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way In the early hours of Friday morning, Adam Lanza shot and killed his mother. I’m Dreaming of a white Christmas… During the first period classes at Sandy Hook Elementary School, a gunman enters the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Most Jesus-Like Characteristic You Can Imagine" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 20, 2012
     | 3,682 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve.

    1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Luke 2:1-20 “What Gives Life Meaning?: The Most Jesus-Like Characteristic You Can Imagine” In the story of Jesus’ birth, Luke begins with, “In those days… “In those days…” In those days things were like they are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • George Durham avatar

    Who Tells You Who You Are?

    Contributed by George Durham on Aug 24, 2016
     | 5,054 views

    John 15:16; 1 John 5:13; Mark 10:14 Baptism is God's initiative of Grace reaching all those created, even infants, & sinners.

    WHO TELLS YOU WHO YOU ARE? John 15:16; 1 John 5:13; Mark 10:14 We Receive Our Identity From Others, From + Expectations Of Friends & Colleagues, From + Labels Society Puts Upon Us, & From + Influence Of Family. To become Christian is to receive a NEW IDENTITY. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist