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    “our Opportunity In Discipleship” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 9, 2012
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    Being a disciple and making disciples is an opportunity to be blessed and to be a blessing.

    Last time, we looked to verse 24 as we talked about the priority of discipleship. Discipleship refers to my growing to become more like Christ. Making disciples is what every church is obligated to do: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations . . .” - Matthew 28:19 (NIV) And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Teach Us To Number Our Days

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 30, 2021
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    Moses had witnessed those who had lived many years, carrying the wealth and riches of Egypt, but they all died in the wilderness and failed to receive the promises of God. Moses prays "So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom."

    Subject: "Teach Us to Number Our Days" Text: Psalms 90:12 “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Introduction: Moses dealt with Israel for more than 80 years. Just think about all that has taken place in the last 50 years. During the last 50 years, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Purpose In Pain - Hearing In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Payne on May 30, 2017
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    The fourth message in our "Hearing God" series

    Hearing God Session 4 Purpose in Pain - Hearing in the Wilderness Isaiah 35:1-9 It's only natural, considering the geography of the Middle East, that many of the Old Testament Scriptures, especially when dealing with the Prophets, refer to the desert. In Hosea, God (speaking of Israel) says, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Finishing A Race With Our Heads Held High

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2017
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    Say this, “Preparation is the key.” An admirer of a famous person said, “So how did you become so successful?” The famous person replied, “About 40 years of training and staying committed.” ( Faithfulness and fruitfulness are synonymous.)

    Finishing A Race With Our Heads Held High Philippians 3:12-14NKJB 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Purpose&potential Of Prevalent People

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 4, 2010
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    It is only in God that we discover our: origin, Identity,meaning,purpose,significance and our destiny. Every other path leads to a dead end.

    Purpose & Potential of Prevalent People Colossians 1: 16-18 15-18We look at this Son and see the God who cannot be seen. We look at this Son and see God’s original purpose in everything created. For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Purpose Part Two Series

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Feb 23, 2020
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    As Children of God we are founded, consecrated, sanctified, & ordained. What great purpose that gives us. Can we live up to such a great calling? We can, because we have help!

    Sermon series- purpose 2 - God is with you to carry out His purpose. - The greatest desire God has for mankind is for us to be His children. - With that knowledge comes the next phase of our purpose. - Walking with “Father God” - When it comes to doing any kind of work, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Alms And Prayer SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 28, 2023
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    The place of alms and prayer in the life of a believer

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a new opportunity to grow in our faith and deepen our relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. ...read more

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    He Is Our Peace

    Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 6, 2002
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     | 5,347 views

    This sermon was preached at Franciscan University during a unity service designated for the purpose of prayer for worldwide peace.

    HE IS OUR PEACE! UNITY SERVICE – FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY 1/24/02 I would like to express gratitude to God for the occasion for we have gathered this evening and to those who have participated in the preparations. To Father Scanlan, Pastors James Edward Murray, Calvin McLoyd and to Catherine Heck ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Unpredictable God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 28, 2009
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     | 9,937 views

    God chooses to let things happen or supernaturally intervenes based upon His own purposes.

    Our Unpredictable God (Acts 12:1-23) 1. We love predictable sayings. In Texas, for example, they say, "Everything is big in Texas." But not always. 2. This week, we read of a special birth in Indonesia. Take note that Indonesia is not in Texas: KISARAN, Indonesia – Indonesia’s heaviest-ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Measure Our Days

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010
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    The purpose of this message is to show us the brevity of life and encourage us to pursue things of everlasting value.

    MEASURE OUR DAYS Psalm 39:4-7 INTRODUCTION: A. What are you planning on doing tomorrow? 1. How about next week? 2. Got plans for next month or even next year? 3. I ask these questions because we are prone to think that life is both predictable and controllable. a. I doubt there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purpose Driven Worship - Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 14, 2004
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     | 16,126 views

    Most of us think we have worshiped when we have felt the music has been uplifting and the sermon challenging... but Scripture seems to say something else. What do you think God believes is the mark of true worship?

    OPEN: I love to collect stories, jokes and all kinds of odd information. As I was going through my files, I happened on the following oddities about how did we ended up with the measurements we now use as a society. • Inch – was based upon a King by the name of Edgar… and an inch was the distance ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Purpose Driven Strength - Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 22, 2004
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     | 19,514 views

    Paul rejoiced in his weaknesses and hardships and difficulties... was he crazy? No, he had learned the source of strength in his weakness.

    OPEN: Years ago, the story was told of a Sunday School teacher who – on the Sunday before Thanksgiving - was encouraging the children in her class to share things they were grateful for. A little boy was asked what he was thankful for, and he thought for a moment. Then the boy went through a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Centrality Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 7, 2014
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    Second week of the Ephesians Series. God designed the Church to Be Christ centered. If we are Christ centered we will speak well of God and fulfill our purpose.

    Intro: We said last week that the culture is opposed to the person and principle of Jesus Christ. We must remember that we are chosen in Christ to please and praise God. We are continuing to clear our thoughts about the church with this powerful theology that encourages us to keep our lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Search For Satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 22, 2024
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     | 2,850 views

    We will never find our purpose in life if we put the pursuit of our pleasures above God’s priorities.

    The Search for Satisfaction Rev. Brian Bill Ecclesiastes 2:1-17 July 20-21, 2024 According to the 2024 World Happiness Report, the U.S. ranks 23rd on a global measure of happiness across 143 countries in the world. This is worse than last year, when we came in at number 15. Americans under 30 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose And Power Of His Resurrection

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 19, 2013
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     | 18,792 views

    The resurrection of Jesus has a purpose to be fulfilled in our lives and a power made available unto us. Our knowledge of this purpose and power will make us victorious Christians.

    THE PURPOSE AND POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION Study Texts: 1 Corinthians 15:17-19, Philippians 3, 4-11 There is a purpose for which Christ rose from the dead, and there is a power made available to us through His resurrection. We need to know both the purpose and the power for us to enjoy maximally our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal