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  • Christine Forehand avatar

    Something's Gotta Give!

    Contributed by Christine Forehand on Nov 3, 2009
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     | 8,785 views

    Something’s gotta give in three areas of the church: in our circumstances, in our worship, and in our outreach.

    Genesis 32:28 (AMP) 28And He said, Your name shall be called no more Jacob [supplanter], but Israel [contender with God]; for you have contended and have power with God and with men and have prevailed. The phrase, “something’s gotta give” has its basis in an older phrase ’give and take’ which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Reason I Live

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 1, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,965 views

    The Bible says we were created for the purpose of pleasing God. I wonder how much pleasure the Lord gets from our lives?

    The Reason I Live… Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. The Calling of Every Christian Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. [Rev. 4:11] As believers, we were created to serve and worship God. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj avatar

    Skilled Or Committed - 6 Series

    Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 17, 2015
     | 3,293 views

    •What have I received (Advice), what am I doing with it (Purpose)? •Proverbs 20:5◦Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,But a man of understanding will draw it out.

    •What have I received (Advice), what am I doing with it (Purpose)? •Proverbs 20:5◦Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,But a man of understanding will draw it out. Skilled Inherited through Advice •Certain things in life are inherited:◦Genes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    The Archer And His Arrows Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 7, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,720 views

    Using the illustration of an Archer taking gnarly wood to make a championship arrow, we discuss purpose in and for life. It is not the wood that matters, but the skill of the Master Arrow Maker.

    The Archer and His Arrows PPT 1 Series Title Bow and Arrows PPT 2 Today's message title We are starting a series of messages on Bow and Arrows. We will look at several different archers: God, man, satan. We will talk about the arrow making process and the purpose of arrows, and we will use these ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Happiness Is In Your Hands

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 3, 2014
     | 5,936 views

    Gives seven helps that will lead you to happiness

    “Happiness is in Your Hands” August 3, 2014 I believe that God is a happy God. He is a joyful God. I believe heaven is filled with love and laughter. Angels are singing; saints are shouting in joy; there is a euphoria that we can only dream about. This is the destiny of the Child ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Is There Not A Cause?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 19, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,718 views

    "Is there not a cause?" David's question is a pretty good question today, too. What are we concerned about? What cause motivates our lives, our church? You see, we need a cause that motivates us!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2019) TEXT: 1 Samuel 17:20 29; Deuteronomy 6:7 A. In the New King James Version of the Bible, in 1 Samuel 17:29, we read these words, "And David said, ‘What have I done now? Is there not a cause?’" Do you know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Him We Live, Move & Have Our Being

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 5, 2015
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     | 41,441 views

    A message about our purpose and identity is in God.

    Title: In Him We Live, Move & Have Our Being Theme: It is in God (Christ) that we are complete. Now we must fulfill His purpose. Text: Acts 17:28 Offering Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:19 storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why Church

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 20, 2014
     | 6,461 views

    This Sermon examine why Christians should attend church

    Why Church Ephesians 5: 25-32 Intro: How many of you remember the comedian Flip Wilson? For those who don’t know him, he was a ground breaking black comedian. His show ran for four years, from 1970 to 1974. He created many memorable characters in his show and one of them was a pastor of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Failure Is Not An Option

    Contributed by Camesha Handy on Nov 29, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,815 views

    I delivered this message at a graduation service for an anti-gang group known as the Youth Reclamation Committee.

    Failure is Not an Option • Give Acknowledgements • Explain the Theme • Explain the history of the quote • Explain speech • “People fail because they don’t know what they’re supposed to be doing. What their purpose is, why they even exist. “My ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gathering To Grow Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011
     | 6,407 views

    We must turn around (‘repent’) from the depth of our self-will… and give ourselves…immerse ourselves (‘be baptized’) in the life of Jesus…now risen and ruling and revealing God’s will.

    Gathering to Grow Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – October 16, 2011 Intro – I want to begin by asking a question: Why are you here? Why are we here together? It’s always good to stop and consider WHY we are doing something… what the purpose is. Because when we loose clarity on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 1, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 26,594 views

    In today's lesson we learn that God has given a variety of spiritual gifts for the purpose of building up the body of Christ.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn about more about that in a message I am calling, “Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Meaning Of Life

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,300 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 10 regarding we are exhorted to live for the purpose that we were created for. How do you bring glory to an all-sufficient, perfect, infinitely beautiful, infinitely wise, infinitely powerful, overflowing God?

    Text: 1 Cor 10:31, Title: The Meaning of Life, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/14/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Up until 450 years ago, everybody believed that the universe, and the sun, and the planets revolved around the earth. THEN, in 1543, Copernicus told them that the earth wasn’t the center of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Entering The Race Pt.1

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,818 views

    Paul uses the analogy of a runner to describe the Christians spiritual growth. No living-breathing believer has reached their goal of Christlikeness, but like the runner in a race, you must continue to pursue it. To pursue means to begin to dream, to p

    Entering the Race Philippians 3: 12-14 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Life’s Major Pursuit

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 24, 2010
    based on 119 ratings
     | 1,951,076 views

    Pursuing God ❶. Gives us a Desire to Be Like Him ❷. Reveals the Truth About Ourselves ❸. Enables Us to Interpret Our World ❹. Makes Us Stronger & More Secur

    Trivial Pursuit board game - Created 1979 is a game in which progress is determined by a player's ability to answer general knowledge and popular culture questions - The object of the game was to answer a correct question in each of 6 categories such as Geography, Sports and Leisure, History, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cook avatar

    The Road To Renewal

    Contributed by David Cook on Mar 27, 2010
     | 12,751 views

    Going back to the place where we first encountered the Lord can lead to spiritual renewal.

    How many of you this morning are thirsty for renewal in your life? I’ve been praying for you this week in a way I’ve never prayed before. I’m asking God to make you thirsty for Him. I’m asking that God will make you restless for renewal and revival. Everyone one of us needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist