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  • Wes Richard avatar

    A Purpose Driven God Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,904 views

    God works out his purposes in a world beset with sin.

    Last Sunday, after church, the kids mime ministry team left immediately to give a presentation at Future Church of Tomorrow on 12th Street. As we left, the adults counted all the noses to make sure we had everybody and we formed a caravan of vehicles so we could get there without getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Living With A Common Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,079 views

    The truest community is found in a gathering of people who are learning to become Jesus-trusting disciples and are committed to making Jesus-trusting disciples.

    Living with a Common Purpose: Making Disciples Pastor Jim Luthy Last week we talked about the awakening in America to the problem of individualism. Rising from our slumber after the terrorist attacks, the people of our nation are giving blood, giving money, giving thanks, and giving in to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Purpose Is Determined By Perspective Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,406 views

    Living with an Eternal Perspective changes how we live. When we are oblivious to the end of our lives and to the shortness of our days, we live as if there is no tomorrow.

    PDL: Your Purpose is Determined by Your Perspective 1. Introduction: a. Review i. Last week we looked at “why you need a purpose in life.” We examined some of the principles for having a purpose. ii. .Things like 1. “we cannot understand or attain our purpose in life apart from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encountering God's Purpose Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 37 ratings
     | 22,991 views

    These verses summarize the Book's strategy, subject, & purpose. The strategy was to use selected works or "signs" of His subject, Jesus, which illustrate Jesus' character, demonstrate His power, & relate Him as the answer to man's great needs.

    JOHN 20: 30-31 ENCOUNTERING GOD'S PURPOSE For many scholars these last two verses of chapter 20 constitute the conclusion of John's Gospel with chapter 21 being John's personal appendix. These verses summarize the Book's strategy, subject, and purpose. The strategy was to use selected works ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Living Life On Purpose

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 12,451 views

    A sermon that was developed by reading some of the Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren.

    Living With Purpose, Not Many Are Doing It. Pastor Glenn Newton June 29th, 2003 Jer. 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. NIV Prov. 13:7 “A pretentious , showy life is an empty life; a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    God's Purpose In Hardship

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 29,665 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Understanding God’s purpose in the midst of our hardships...

    God’s Purposes in Hardship Romans 5:3-8 This morning I want to talk with you about a subject that is close to each and every one of our hearts - and that is this . . . God’s Purpose in Hardship As hard as it is, we have to answer the difficult questions. We cannot simply ignore them hoping they ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Is Your Purpose?

    Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,288 views

    Finding out your purpose in life through rebuilding your relationship with the Lord.

    Close Your eyes and repeat after me. Say, “Lord you are welcome in this place.” Now say it like you mean it. Let's put the bad things from our week at the door to His house Grab your bible and say this with me; This is my Bible I am what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fulfilling God's Purpose Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,660 views

    Sermon 6 in Galatians series

    Fulfilling God’s Purpose The Problems of Fulfilling God’s Purpose with Man’s Plan We try to do it on Man’s Schedule We try to do it in Man’s Strength (Galatians 4:23) The Consequences of Fulfilling God’s Purpose with Man’s Plan It results in Separation (Galatians 4:29-30) It results in Slavery ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pain Has A Purpose

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,334 views

    We all know pain is going to be a part of life. The main question is "why". If I understand God’s purpose for pain I can deal with it.

    March 12, 2006 Second Sunday in the Season of Lent -------------------------------------------------- Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Life Lived On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009
     | 4,460 views

    This is an expository message on Paul’s personal testimony to the church at Ephesus.

    “A Life Lived on Purpose” Acts 20:17-38 June 22, 2008 Hardly any of life’s goodbyes are as dramatic—and thus well-remembered—as those words of General Douglas MacArthur when, forced to leave the Philippine island fortress of Corregidor, his goodbye contained the promise: “I shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The True Purpose Of Ministry

    Contributed by James May on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,862 views

    Jesus earthly ministry shifted into a different realm when he went past meeting the needs of the flesh to forgiving the sins of men. Suddenly he wasn’t just another Rabbi, because only God could forgive sins.

    The True Purpose of Ministry By Pastor Jim May Jesus was just beginning his earthly ministry. To recap what has been happening in the first chapter of Mark, He had walked along the seashore and called Simon Peter and Andrew, his brother, as they were casting their nets into the sea and they cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Living Life On Purpose

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,293 views

    This New Year's message teaches the importance of a God-given vision. When our hearts are filled with divine purpose, we are strengthened to resist temptation and live meaningful, productive lives.

    Intro Our primary text is Proverbs 29:18: “Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction (NIV)”i The KJV says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Both versions are instructive. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Isaac's Prayer: A Prayer For Children Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 27, 2015
     | 11,690 views

    If you want to lay hold of God’s willingness in prayer, just keep on asking God to keep His Word, counting on Him to work in unusual and unstoppable ways.

    Mark Ashton, in his book, A Voice in the Wilderness, talks about a small boy who was writing a letter to God. Christmas was approaching and he wanted to ask God for certain Christmas presents he badly wanted. He began his letter with these words: “I've been good for six months now.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Neil Johnston avatar

    Devoted Series

    Contributed by Neil Johnston on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,758 views

    The early disciples were devoted to the Apostles Teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread and prayer.

    Series – looking at the early church. Acts 2:43 says, “Everyone was filled with awe…” The early church was awesome! Truth In Review: • The local church can be awesome or it can be awful. The church is awesome when God’s Spirit is prominent and is leading the hearts and minds of His people. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Wonder Of His Purpose Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,711 views

    Jesus gives purpose to life.

    “THE WONDER OF HIS PURPOSE” LUKE 8:26-38 INTRODUCTION: George Moore tells the true story of Irish peasants in the depression era that were hired by a wealthy benefactor to build some roads. When they started the job the men worked well, they sang their Irish songs and put their total energies ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church