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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    God's Purpose In Deliverance

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 4, 2005
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     | 5,063 views

    We usually want deliverance, but God has an additional purpose beyond just rescuing us. In this famous battle passage, the purpose of God is clear.

    Passage: Judges 7:1-22 Intro: As we have followed the faith adventure of Gideon, we have seen something. 2. God’s purpose was much more than the deliverance of Israel from the Midianites who visited annually like unwelcome in-laws 3. it was to deliver them with the goal of teaching a positive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Purpose/Destiny I

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013
     | 5,149 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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    What Is The Purpose Of Life

    Contributed by F R on Aug 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,529 views

    Gen 1:1

    We know we’re supposed to be looking for something. It’s got something to do with "happiness"—but what is it: Money? Success? Family? Friends? Self-sacrifice? Beating your competitors? All of these? None of these? Confusing and unsettling, isn’t it? Perhaps the only way to find out where we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul’s Purpose Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 24, 2018
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     | 7,935 views

    Here he thanks God through Jesus Christ, the Mediator, because the faith of the Roman Christians was proclaimed throughout the whole world.

    (2) Paul’s Purpose Romans 1:8-13 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. Whenever possible, the apostle began his letters by expressing appreciation for whatever was commendable in his readers; a good example for all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church As Servant

    Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 15,316 views

    James and John had to be taught to rethink the definition of success. Do we need the same lesson?

    George W. Truett, a well-known pastor, was invited to dinner in the home of a very wealthy man in Texas. After the meal, the host led him to a place where they could get a good view of the surrounding area. Pointing to the oil wells punctuating the landscape, he boasted, “Twenty-five years ago I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Is The Church? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 25,078 views

    Jesus said He would build His church. What did he say about it’s foundation, function, fruit and future?

    WHAT IS THE CHURCH? A man bought a new hunting dog. Eager to see how he would perform, he took him out to track a bear. No sooner had they gotten into the woods than the dog picked up the trail. Suddenly he stopped, sniffed the ground, and headed in a new direction. The inexperienced dag had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Church's Foundation

    Contributed by David Marks on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,148 views

    The origin of the word Church can be found in the Greek word ecclesia which means “those called out.” So the church is made up of those who have been called out of sin into righteousness (I Peter 2:9). The word Church can refer to individual congregation

    What does God desire for the Church in the year 2005? In order for us to answer this question we need to look at what the Church is and how the Church was started. The origin of the word Church can be found in the Greek word ecclesia which means “those called out.” So the church is made up of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Purpose Of Our Trials

    Contributed by Vincent Oliver on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 17,052 views

    The lessons of Israel’s forty-year period of testing in the wilderness can serve to define and explain the trials and tests during our spiritual journey.

    “The Purpose of Our Trials” Pastor V. P. Oliver Deuteronomy 8:2 (1-6) "And you shall remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not.” Because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Practical Purpose Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Stephen Owenby on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,038 views

    This sermon is about the 5 practical purposes of the local church.

    „« One day while studying the passage we are looking at this morning, I was praying for help me to come up with a simple way to help people remember the purpose of the church. It was soon after that I was reading in Matt 5:16 where Jesus said ...let your light shine before men, that they may see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Eternal Purpose

    Contributed by John E Miller on Feb 14, 2012
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     | 7,779 views

    What God secures for His own eternal pleasure is the greatest answer to the cross of Christ.

    Ephesians ch.2 Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus contains three wonderful strands of teaching; firstly God’s view of the believers’ exalted position in His presence, secondly, his divinely revealed understanding of the church as Christ’s body and thirdly, how the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord's Supper, On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 5, 2016
     | 5,096 views

    Jesus initiated the Lord's Supper on purpose. In it we see the Imaging of his death; the Intellect of God; the Instruction of God; and the Inspiration for Disciples.

    1. Groundhog Day Punxsutawney Phil is a groundhog that comes out of his burrow on Gobbler's Knob, Pennsylvania, each February 2 to predict the weather. According to legend, if Phil sees his shadow, there will be 6 more weeks of cold weather. If he doesn't see his shadow, spring will come ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Purpose Of Human Life Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 27, 2021
     | 4,470 views

    Where is God? Then we keep thinking and asking: What is happening with the world? What is the Purpose of Humanity? Why God created Human beings? Does he lose control over his creation? to find the answer, kindly read through this sermon.

    Theme: Purpose of Human Life Text: Genesis 1:26-31 Introduction: My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you all in the name of our Lord saviour Jesus Christ. The Lord is good, and his love endures forever. Today, we are meditating under the theme: Purpose of Human Life, based on Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Choices: Purpose Or Popularity Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018
     | 6,719 views

    Will we choose purpose over popularity. The answer makes all the difference in the world.

    Who are we? Basically, we are the sum total of all the choices we’ve made in our lives up until this point. Granted, when we were children, there were choices made on our behalf, but since we’ve become adults we have to own our choices. Who do we want to be tomorrow? The answer to that question is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Death Through Adam, Life Through Christ Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 21, 2019
     | 7,870 views

    Because of Adam's sin, we all become sinners and face the condemnation of God. But because of Christ, we can be born again and receive God's grace and Christ's righteousness. The choice is ours!

    Introduction: A. Today we return to our series on Paul’s Letter to the Romans called “Pursing Righteousness From God” and we will focus our attention on the second half of chapter 5. B. One day a little girl was flipping through the old family Bible, when a leaf, that someone long ago had pressed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Power Of His Purpose

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 3,583 views

    How Paul was lead by his power

    Power of His Purpose Victory Temple A/G PO Box 911 Waco, Tx. 76703 Pastor Danny Williams Philippians 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; Intro: I want to start this message this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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