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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    New Life On Purpose: Worship Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 22, 2010
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     | 8,188 views

    We were created to worship our creator in spirit and in truth.

    New Life On Purpose: Worship Text: Jn. 4:23-24; Eph. 5:19-20; Heb. 10:25 Introduction 1. Every organization, whether it is a business, civic group, or church, has to know its purpose in order to be successful. a. A business has to know what its product is and whom it plans to sell it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Purpose Filled Love - Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 7, 2004
    based on 76 ratings
     | 12,885 views

    Many people down thru the ages have been "purpose driven"... but have failed to understand the most important part of what makes us a Christian. Do you know what might have been missing in their lives?

    OPEN: A mother looked out a window and saw Johnny playing church with their three kittens. He had them lined up and was preaching to them. The mother turned around to do some work. A while later she heard meowing and scratching on the door. The cats were obviously upset and frightened. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Embracing God's Purpose For Men PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 744 views

    This sermon emphasizes our identity as God's deliberate, purposeful creation, encouraging us to live in alignment with His divine design and purpose.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and we are here, together, ready to bask in the warmth of God's Word. Isn't it amazing how God's creation reflects His glory and reminds us of His love for us? We are His ...read more

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    A Purpose And A Need To Remember Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 21, 2008
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     | 4,758 views

    Our need for and use of memorials.

    Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 4:1-9, 19-24 Title: A Purpose and a Need to Remember I. The Need for Memorials • To Remember Deuteronomy 6:12-15 -- 12 then beware, lest you forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. 13 You shall fear the LORD your God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Supremacy Of Christ Is Demonstrated In Our Church Life

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,877 views

    This sermon takes the list of names at the end of Colossians and turns them into an illustration of what the church should be.

    The Supremacy of Christ is Demonstrated in Our Church Life Colossians 4:7-18 November 25, 2001 Intro: A. [The Wrong Virgin] A minister had run out of time to prepare for a sudden funeral. Using the latest technology, he went to his computer and found the funeral service he had used last, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fulfilling God's Vison By Connecting With Our Community

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,986 views

    In this passage in Luke Jesus makes it clear that His Vision for His followers and the church is to connect with the surrounding community.

    Fulfilling God’s Vision by Connecting with Our Community Luke 9:1-6 In this passage in Luke Jesus makes it clear that His Vision for His followers and the church is to connect with the surrounding community. Jesus sent out his twelve apostles and gave them power and authority to cast out demons ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What Does God Think Of Our Worship?

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 13, 2007
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     | 2,703 views

    Does our worship honour God by including by being devoted to his glory?

    No source is known for a compendium of ’12 reasons why I don’t wash (or go to church), though it sounds as though it must have come from a small boy. It goes like this: 1. I was forced to wash as a child 2. I’m not dirty 3. I’ll wait until I’m older, then I’ll be dirtier 4. There are too many ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    How Do We Measure Our Success?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 65 ratings
     | 31,621 views

    God expects His churches to be successful, but how is our success measured?

    God’s Glorious Church How Do We Measure Our Success? Ephesians 3:21 Woodlawn Baptist Church February 20, 2005 Introduction As we enter into this portion of our services this morning, I want to once again welcome each of you and tell you that it is good to be here in the Lord’s house with you. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship? Living Our Whole Lives As Worship

    Contributed by Clive Parnell on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,620 views

    What is worship? Who should we be worshipping? How can we live a life of worship?

    Living our whole lives a worship to God Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your truth, we eagerly wait for you; for your name and your renown are the desire of our hearts’ Isaiah 26:28 I want start by asking you a question – What is the most important thing in your life? You might say well God of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lifesong – Singing Our Part In A Song Of Praise Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,851 views

    LIFESONG – Singing our Part in a Song of Praise As a church we are collectively called to sing a LIFESONG of praise to God. How do we do that? What does Paul teach us here in Romans 12 about singing our part in a song of praise to God? We will focus o

    LIFESONG – Singing our Part in a Song of Praise Romans 12:1-8 INTRODUCTION: The animals decided to get together to organize a school. They developed a curriculum of climbing, swimming, running, and flying. All animals were required to take all the subjects. The duck was excellent in swimming, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus' Baptism: One Small Step For The Man-God, One Giant Leap For Mankind

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 8, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,085 views

    Make sense of the purpose of Jesus' baptism and it's ongoing comfort.

    When U.S. astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to place a boot onto the moon’s surface, he intoned: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Armstrong meant of course that the distance from the bottom rung of the lunar lander to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Fulfilling Our Destiny

    Contributed by Terry Owens on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 97 ratings
     | 8,114 views

    God has a purpose for your life; find out how to find and fulfill your purpose in life.

    I. Before we can begin to fulfill our destiny we must be in right relationship with God. a. Salvation is more than Mental acknowledgement. i. James 2:19 “Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.” ii. Demons won’t be in heaven. b. Salvation is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Christian's Primary Purpose PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 682 views

    Explores the Christian's primary purpose of being witnesses of Christ's love and grace, and how to live out this purpose daily.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, united in our faith and our love for Him who first loved us. Today, we find ourselves on the precipice of a profound exploration of the Christian faith, a deep and meaningful understanding of our ...read more

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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Don't Work Hard To Be Rich

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,809 views

    To show that gathering riches here on earth is not our purpose but JESUS is.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you working hard to be rich? Don't do that according to this verse. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that gathering riches here on earth is not our purpose but JESUS is. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 23:4-5 (Amplified Bible) 23:4 Weary not yourself to be rich; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You A Laborer?

    Contributed by Daniel Cruz on May 20, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,947 views

    Laboring connects us to our purpose, we are expected to labor in the kingdom

    ARE YOU A LABORER? (What every Christian must know) By Pastor Daniel Preached Sunday May 17th 2015 Let me begin today by saying Jesus was a laborer Laboring is not just a means by which we receive wages as a compensation for our labor But laboring is also a powerful connector to purpose. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational