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    You Were Made For This PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024
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     | 1,482 views

    This sermon explores our purposeful pursuit of God, the power to overcome through Christ, and our potential when actively participating in God's work. Key

    Good morning, my dear friends. As we gather here today, we are united in our desire to seek God's wisdom and to understand His will for our lives. We find ourselves on the threshold of another day, another opportunity to grow in our faith and to walk in the footsteps of our Savior, Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Building A Purposeful Life

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 23, 2019
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     | 11,961 views

    This sermon is a part of our discipleship series on building God's house within our lives. Today's sermon looks at building a purposeful, or a purpose-filled life.

    Building God’s House Building a Purposeful Life Ecclesiastes 1 Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!7EkigSYB!aWspSqZp4_v3_YMbyM2KAubdFMIpvSBkraSXxpa9Wtk Over the years I have spoken a lot on this subject. I even have a chapter in my book, “From Here to There,” talking about it. And maybe that’s because ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Don't Work Hard To Be Rich

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 3, 2015
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     | 5,168 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
     | 9,423 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

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    Purpose, Process And Promise

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 26, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 43,014 views

    God has something significant for your life. Every life is a plan of God. You are here not by chance or by accident. But you are here by divine providence this sermon is about the purpose, process and promise that God has for every life.

    Purpose, Process and Promise God has something significant for your life. Every life is a plan of God. You are not by chance or by accident. But you are here by divine providence this sermon is about the purpose, process and promise that God has for every life Purpose Psalm 139:16 Your eyes saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Disciples Of Jesus Have The Heart Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 18, 2021
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    Jesus' own life and purpose was to serve and to give, and as His followers that must be our purpose as well.

    A. One day a kind old gentleman saw a little boy who was trying to reach a doorbell. 1. The boy asked the old gentleman for his help, and the old man lifted the boy up so the boy could push the doorbell. 2. As the old gentleman put the boy back on the ground he asked the boy, “What now, little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cog In The Wheel To Purpose In The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012
     | 4,378 views

    Transformation always seeks to be at work in multiple levels in our lives.

    Cog in the Wheel to Purpose in the Kingdom John 9:1-41 April 10, 2011 INTRODUCTION When most people think of how they'd like their lives transformed. Many of them would give assent that they would mind being in the shoes of Geza and Zslot Peladi. Geza and Zslot are two brothers who spent ad ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Pt. 2--Dot Com: Communicating Our Message Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on Apr 26, 2008
     | 2,479 views

    There are approximately 1.64 million computers in the United States. 69% of US households have internet access. Many people understand computer lingo.

    The Church in a Wired World Do we still fit? thegathering@trinity.COM--Communicating Our Message What is our message? *The world is sick *The sickness is sin *There is only one cure—a relationship with God through Jesus Christ How do we communicate? Acts 2:5-11 (NLT) 5 Godly Jews from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living With Eternal Purpose Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 29, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,454 views

    How do we keep on living on purpose for God regardless of our circumstance?

    “Life is short; eternity is long. It is only reasonable that this short life be lived in light of eternity.” - Charles Spurgeon James refers to the two extremes of human existence and illustrates why thinking in terms of eternity is beneficial for the Christian. 1. It will keep us from despair - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 3 - The Purpose Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 8, 2020
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     | 6,351 views

    The American church has lost its bearing on true worship. It is time for the church to recall the and return to our God-given purpose for the church to worship

    On December 14, 1996, the 763-foot grain ship, The Bright Field, was heading down the Mississippi near New Orleans, Louisiana, when it lost control, veered toward the shore and crashed into a riverside shopping mall. At the time, the Riverwalk Mall was crowded with some 1,000 shoppers causing ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Essential Equipment: Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002
    based on 344 ratings
     | 34,794 views

    Do we live our lives on purpose, by accident? Do Christians have a destiny?

    ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT - ON PURPOSE TEXT: Phil. 3:7-14 QUESTION: Do you know what your purpose is? What is it that drives you, what motivates you? (give the audience time to write down what they think their purpose is). OPEN: One of the most challenging courses at the University of Denver was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    2009: A Year Of Purpose

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 13, 2009
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     | 2,582 views

    As we live our lives with a sense of the eternal, it empowers us to live for the purposes of God.

    Birds tend to have- limited vision- Eagle can see up to five miles and beyond. While many birds migrate- eagle stays in their territory, year after year. They are very dependable- will remain in their territory even when a storm approaches. Other birds fly in fear while the eagle catches the wind ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Purpose Of The Broad Wall

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022
     | 2,564 views

    The verse that we are going to use for our text contains the words, “...the broad wall.”

    God could have said, “...the wall,” but He intentionally use an adjective to described the wall as being a BROAD WALL. WHY DID GOD INTENTIONALLY TELL US THE WALL WAS A BROAD WALL? He did this for a special reason. Illus: If you were to go to the library and do some research on what qualifies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Our Pastor Guides Us To Rebuke And To Live With Purpose!

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Mar 6, 2009
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     | 4,803 views

    We can see how quickly satan can attack. In a short time Peter went from confessing Jesus to rebuking Jesus. Jesus teaches us how we can be on guard against our wiley foe as well as how to live with purpose for Him.

    (see also Mark 8:27-30) for context. Dear beloved in Christ... In our Gospel reading there is much to grab our attention as Jesus is in process of predicting his death and resurrection. We hear about how Jesus must suffer many things and that we are called to take up our cross and follow Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    New Life On Purpose: Work Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,043 views

    We are committed to minister to each other and our community in humble service.

    New Life On Purpose: Work Text: Jn. 13:3-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: The great violinist, Niccolo Paganini willed his marvelous violin to city of Genoa on condition that it must never be played. The wood of such an instrument, while used and handled, wears only slightly, but set aside, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist