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  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Purpose Of The Cross

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 22, 2014
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     | 29,217 views

    1. SUBSTITUTION 2. ATONEMENT - COMPENSATION 3. PROPITIATION 4. RECONCILIATION 5.REDEMPTION 6. JUSTIFICATION 7. ADOPTION

    THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS OUTLINE 1. SUBSTITUTION 2. ATONEMENT - COMPENSATION 3. PROPITIATION 4. RECONCILIATION 5.REDEMPTION 6. JUSTIFICATION 7. ADOPTION THE MESSAGE THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS 1. SUBSTITUTION ******************** Through the cross, Christ died as our substitute ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Purpose Of Tragedies

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
     | 4,723 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies Luke 13:1-9; 34-35 In this passage, Jesus gives us the purpose of death and tragedies. These verses are filled with awesome implications about the way the world really is. And it is not the way people think it is. My aim today is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    The Purpose Of The Furnace

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 19, 2014
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     | 21,785 views

    This text encourages us to know that God uses trials to burn up our bondage; God does not want to fry us - He wants to free us.

    King Nebuchadnezzar made a golden statue whose height was sixty cubits and whose width was six cubits; he set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. 2Then King Nebuchadnezzar sent for the satraps, the prefects, and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the justices, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    Saved For A Purpose

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 10, 2013
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     | 13,086 views

    You don't have to be a theological scholar to figure out what God expects of those who follow Jesus. He made it really clear. Take care of those who are in need in Jesus Name because you love God and you love people.

    What followers of Jesus call the providence of God the world calls coincidence. I have so many stories about how God's providence showed up in our life just when we needed it to. I'm sure you have some, too. Kristi and I marvel at how God has provided for us in various ways through the years; an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Miles Mc Pherson avatar

    The God Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013
     | 9,005 views

    God created you for His glory and He designed you. You are not an accident.

    Let’s see your bibles 123,123, say word. Let’s see your pens, lesson plan, lesson plan. Let’s turn to 1 Corinthians 1, 1 Corinthians 1, 1 Corinthians 1. 1 Corinthians 1. My wife is a very wise shopper. She, there are many things about her that I love. In the morning service ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    The Purpose Of Storms

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 19, 2013
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     | 20,553 views

    There is only one thing that matters when you are facing a storm and it's found in Luke 8. I believe the message will bless you and help you understand more clearly who you are as a son or daughter of God.

    The Purpose of Storms How many of you have been on your way to a meeting or to visit relatives in another city or state and it began to rain? At first the rain comes down in a steady flow and you turn your windshield wipers on to one of the lower speed settings. The windshield wipers are able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    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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    Living With Purpose

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 13, 2011
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     | 6,832 views

    What we have is given to us, they are not ours. We are given what we can handle by God's sovereign will. We are all different, designed to be that way. We are to invest what we have been given. Our focus is on doing our best, not in comparing or compe

    Beginning from Chapter 24 (p.9), Jesus started to talk about the “signs of the end times”. • He will return one day, but just before He does, what can we expect to see. The disciples asked Him in 24:3. • Jesus went on describe the signs of the end times. Until 24:36 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    The Purpose Of Loving Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
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     | 3,514 views

    This passage is a continuation of what we learned last week in the previous passage, on how we learned what we are not supposed to do when we’ve been mistreated by others. That is, we are not to retaliate in like kind. The Biblical principle of an "eye fo

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 10 The Purpose of Loving Pm service January 4th 2008 Matthew 5:43-48 Introduction No Subject is more important than the subject of human relationships. God is creating a family of believers who are to live together eternally. Therefore, He wants that family to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Purpose And Promise Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 30, 2010
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,590 views

    1- The purpose of the law 2- The promise of God

    INTRO.- ILL.- One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the President’s beard and surrounding vicinity, while the ball ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Purpose Of The Scriptures Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 20, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,141 views

    Why did God give us the Bible? Why did He feel that He needed to inspire man to write the words that lay before us. These are just a few of the questions that I believe are answered in the text for today.

    God’s Perfect Word The Purpose of the Scriptures 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Intro: In our text tonight, Timothy is challenged to maintain a close relationship with the Word of God. Paul tells him of the benefits that come from such a relationship. He is reminded that it is the Scriptures which have taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    Living On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,920 views

    Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

    HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE LIVING ON PURPOSE Sunday April 13, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:21 Intro. A. How do you think you are living your life today, on purpose or by default? If you had to give me an answer I am pretty sure all of would say that we are living ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Joel Smith avatar

    Clueless On Purpose

    Contributed by Joel Smith on May 18, 2009
     | 5,237 views

    Choose Christ rather than cluelessness.

    When I was growing up one of the highlights of the year took place every September. We were all euphoric when the Davidson County Agricultural Fair rolled into town. As a kid I liked the rides and the cotton candy and candy apples. As a teenager and young adult, I enjoyed the fair because it was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    A Life With Purpose Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,493 views

    Every life needs to be like Paul’s life, which was driven by purpose. Paul gives us the what and the how of purposeful life.

    A Life with Purpose Romans 15:20-33 * When I was a kid, watching WW2 movies and TV shows was a big thing. One of the things I remember is hearing a guard raise his gun and say, “State your purpose.” Whether someone gained entry or not, depending on them having a stated purpose which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Purpose Of Liturgy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2013
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     | 6,973 views

    We need to understand what the Council Fathers intended for Liturgy, and the two things most people think they wanted which are not what they actually said they wanted.

    Monday after Epiphany 7 January 2012 Sacrosanctum Concilium The mission of the Church on earth is exactly the same as the mission of Jesus during His thirty-some years on earth. He was, and we must be, the fulfillment of the twin commandment of God: love God with all our hearts and love our ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic