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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Making God Smile - Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 82 ratings
     | 15,226 views

    Not all gifts bring God delight. What could possibly make it so that God would not take pleasure in what I try to do for Him?

    OPEN: (I went up on podium with t-shirt and tie that my two children had bought me for my birthday) A week ago last Wednesday was my birthday. My daughter bought me this tie (with Jesus on a blue background), and my son picked out this t-shirt (with a lion and Jesus and the message: "King of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Formed To Be Friends Of God - Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 26, 2004
    based on 100 ratings
     | 14,157 views

    Jesus said that we’re His friends... but what do friends of God do???

    OPEN: Friendship is an elusive commodity. I have sought quotes and illustrations on this topic and found only a few observations I found to be enlightening… but the few that I did find were enlightening: One Native American Indian Tribe described a friend as: “someone who carries my sorrows on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The State Of The Church-- What's The Purpose Of Bethany Church?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,345 views

    The message encourages members to think about what is the purpose of the church.

    THE STATE OF THE CHURCH --WHAT’S THE PURPOSE OF BETHANY CHURCH? Acts 2:42-47 (TMNT) They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers. Everyone around was in awe¡Xall those wonders and signs done through the apostles! And all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Re-Establishing Evangelism As Our Primary Purpose Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,997 views

    Evangelism is still the primary purpose of the church. It was important to Christ and should be important to those who claim to follow Him.

    (The outline of this message comes from David Waddle, Sr. Pastor of Grace Heartland Church, Elizabethtown, KY, and a mentor to me in the ministry) SERIES: “THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH IN 2005” TEXT: MATTHEW 28:18-20 TITLE: “RE-ESTABLISHING EVANGELISM AS OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE” INTRODUCTION: A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    How Do We Fulfill Our Purpose? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 14, 2013
     | 8,019 views

    Last week we defined our purpose which is: "Connecting people with Jesus Christ and each other". Today, using Scripture as our guide, we are going to learn the "how". (Acts 13:13-52)

    How do we fulfill our Purpose? Acts 13:13-52 Introduction When this series first started we discussed the imp of being a biblical church -- The church of Acts is a tremendous model for us to examine / follow -- When it comes to following Christ, there is really NO more perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pursuing God’s Noble Purpose

    Contributed by Carl Palatino on Feb 14, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,240 views

    How to pursue God's Noble purpose

    Pursuing God’s Noble Purpose 2 Timothy 2:21-24 Introduction: Godlessness and worldliness were invading the church. If the church failed to fulfill its purpose, God's truth would cease to go out into the world. The church would fail if its leaders failed to expound God's truth to the saints ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    Things Working Together According To His Purpose Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 9, 2013
     | 8,929 views

    God causes all Thingsto work together for GOOD to those who love Him and are called, according to His Purpose: This is part 4 in a series on Romans 8:28.

    Things Working Together According to His Purpose Romans 8:28-31, Ephesians 1,2 Some things get accomplished in a shorter time than others. We have been working on Romans 8 for a few weeks, but God has been working on me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Life's Purpose - Exodus Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
     | 5,039 views

    A sermon explaining how everything begins with worship in God's great plan.

    INTRODUCTION • How important is worship? • There is nothing more important. • All God does begins with worship…not activity. • Worship is not singing songs…but surrendering to God. • Healing, deliverance, destiny all here. I. HIS POWER IN PEOPLE • ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heroes #5: Daniel's Purpose, Purity And Promotion Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,302 views

    The Bible says that the people who know God will be strong and have great adventures. Daniel and his three friends’ lives are an example for us to how we can have our own excellent adventures in God.

    HEROES #5: DANIEL’S PURPOSE, PURITY AND PROMOTION OPENING HUMOUR: Talk about wedding yesterday. Three weeks after her wedding day, Joanna called her pastor in hysterics. She was crying, “Pastor, John and I had our first fight together! It was awful. What am I going to do?" The pastor, leaning ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Clarifying Our Mission And Purpose, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,299 views

    Unless we know who we are, where we are going and who we are trying to minister to, how can we fulfil our mission as a church family?

    What are we aiming for? Clarifying our mission and purpose Part 2 Review: Write down on a paper, last weeks main point of the message. Put your name at the top of the paper and pass it forward. The main thrust of the message was, Do we know who we are as a church? What do we stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    What Is Our Main Purpose As A Youth Group?

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,321 views

    What kind of people does it take to make a strong & effective youth ministry?

    What kind of people does it take to make a strong & effective youth ministry? What do they look like? Carry a Bible with them regularly. Bring notebook to take notes on messages. Have a great desire to be involved. Who is the most important person in a youth meeting? The new ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Who Am I, And What Is My Purpose? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 40,982 views

    Well today through this passage of scripture, my prayer is that you may be encouraged, and then take it and apply it to your life and leave with a different outlook on your life, after you find out who you are, and what your purpose is.

    Who am I, and what is my Purpose? Am service August 31st 2008 1 Peter 2:9-10 Introduction A beggar lived near the king’s palace. One day he saw a proclamation posted outside the palace gate. The king was giving a great dinner. Anyone dressed in royal garments are welcome. The beggar went on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Tola And Jair: When The Purpose Gets Lost Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 26, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,723 views

    GOD IN HIS DELIVERANCE STORY IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING CHARACTER IN US, EVEN AT THE PRICE OF PAIN.

    Tola and Jair: When the Purpose gets Lost Judges 10:1-16 8/16/09 INTRODUCTION My older sister Sue is panicked by mice. She lives in an old farm house, next door to the house we grew up in. One night she went into her kitchen and saw a mouse scury underneath the pantry door. Wanted it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    Economic Empowerment Part 2: Prosperity With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,660 views

    This is the second in a series of messages on godly finances, specifically how people move past a poverty mindset to a prosperity mindset.

     I realize that this series makes people nervous  I’ve preached ____ messages and need to bring a balanced diet  I realize these are not heaven or hell issues  But, I want to see you prosper in all ways • You don’t do yourself any favors if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Our Purpose "Doing Three Things With Excellence"

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,401 views

    This sermon looks at the 3 fold nature of our purpose statement and elaborates on each of them which are 1 right relationship with God, 2 equipped for the ministry of Jesus Christ, 3 make a difference in the lives of others.

    Our Purpose: “Doing Three Things With Excellence” 1/24/2010 Psalm 46:1-11 Colossians 3:12-17 In Life-sharing and Pioneers, we have been looking closely at our purpose statement, and what we as a church mean by it. Let’s say it together: Our purpose is to enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed