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  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Holy Calling Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 19, 2015
     | 6,888 views

    Examining God's purpose and work in redeeming a people for His glory.

    “Do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sacred Ministry Of Music And Song

    Contributed by Michael E. Bartee Sr. on Oct 8, 2018
     | 4,106 views

    The God ordained purpose for music and song is to usher in His presence.

    Is your Worship experience in church entertaining, or edifying? To be edified means that we are made stronger spiritually, encouraged in the Lord, and inspired to live closer to Him. To be entertained means that we are mere spectators enjoying the sounds, light shows, fog, and performances, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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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
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     | 8,539 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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    Have A Biblical Worldview Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 17, 2014
     | 5,626 views

    God allows things to happen but He always has a purpose.

    Let us remind ourselves what happened in 1 Samuel Chapter 8. The Israelites before the time of King David did not consult with God and they wanted a king. They expressed themselves personally that they wanted to be just like the other nations; they abandoned God and ignored their calling as ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Yolo: You Only Live Once, So Don't Worry Yourself To Death

    Contributed by Travis Hearn on Nov 27, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,536 views

    Worry strangles the peace and purpose right out of our lives.

    I read a funny joke about 2 blondes. I know how you guys wait all week long for one of my cheesy jokes. Well, there were two blonds travelling in an airplane from LA to New York. About an hour into the flight, the pilot announced that they had lost an engine, but NOT TO WORRY, there are three ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    “the Irrevocable God” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 9, 2013
     | 5,441 views

    God's plan in History, His character and His purpose are NOT revocable.

    “The Irrevocable God” Romans 11:25-32 We spent several weeks in Romans 11:17-24, seeing how God has worked sovereignly and supremely in cutting off branches of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Curse Of Religiosity

    Contributed by James Snyder on Aug 7, 2013
     | 4,939 views

    Spiritual leadership and authority is established by God to accomplish kingdom purposes.

    At just about every level of society in our country, there is a crisis. It is a crisis of leadership and authority. There is a breakdown of authority in this generation like no other generation. Family… Government… Politics… Business… Church… Home… Education. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Sayings Of Jesus Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013
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     | 3,994 views

    Jesus in the sermon on the mount now speaks on His purpose for coming

    The Sayings of Jesus Part 4 Matthew 5:17-20 Jesus in His teachings on the mountain challenges all His followers to project the right attitude of believers and in doing so understand that you are going to be persecuted for demonstrating the righteousness of Christ. See: 1 Peter 3:13-17 But if ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Teach Me To Pray Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,728 views

    The purpose of prayer complemented by a model on how we should pray.

    I hope you remember the Peanuts cartoons. One day Lucy and Linus had a chicken wishbone and were going to pull it to make a wish. Lucy was explaining to Linus that if he got the bigger half his wish would come true. Linus said to her, ‘Do I have to say the wish out loud?’  Lucy said, ‘Of course, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "The Danger Of Not Following Christ-Like Leadership"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 3, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,978 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage believers to follow Christ-like leadership.

    “This sermon was preached extemporaneously” 3 May 2009 Fourth Sunday of Easter U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Believers should follow pastoral leadership that is Christ-like. REFERENCES: The door, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    90. The Grace Of Jesus Christ And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 18, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,066 views

    This is the purpose for which we were created – to give glory to God

    IN GOD’S IMAGE 90 – GRACE OF JESUS CHRIST AND FELLOWSHIP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Do We Know About The Ark, Is There Only One?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 10, 2023
     | 860 views

    What is or was the purpose of The Ark? How many Arks have existed?

    No doubt many people have heard about The Ark. But what is The Ark, really? Is it more than the Old Testament story about a man who built a boat and put a bunch of animals on it before a great flood? What is or was the purpose of The Ark? We will take a few moments to go back and see what we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When A King Is Born

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 24, 2023
     | 1,372 views

    Remember the purpose for Christ's coming in His birth.

    When a King is Born! Let me tell you about the birth of a King. You can hear the shots of the artillery in a 21-gun salute. Flags billow, and chapel bells peal loud clanging music into the night. Champagne corks stream through the air by the thousands. People stand together and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Atonement Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024
     | 643 views

    Questions about the purpose of the tabernacle, the Holy of Holies, and the Ark of the Covenant.

    1. What was the purpose of the tabernacle? That God may dwell among His people (Exodus 25:8; cf. 26:1-30). 2. How many separate lights were there on this candlestick? Seven candles (Exodus 25:32, 37). 3. What was symbolized by this seven-fold light? Jesus, the Light of the world (Hebrews 1:3; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Celebrate Sunday

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025
     | 103 views

    Original purpose was rest and/or interruption from work.

    A. THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF THE LORD’S DAY 1. A special day from the beginning. “On the seventh day, having finished the task, God rested from all His work. And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy” (Gen. 2:2-3, NLT). a. God’s example for treating it differently. b. Do holy things on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist