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  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    Evangelism On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 9,707 views

    This is the second sermon in a series called "On Purpose." Instead of just letting evangelism happen, we need to put forth a concerted effort to reach the lost for Christ.

    EVANGELISM ON PURPOSE 1 Corinthians 16:5-9 INTRODUCTION: A. Several years ago I had the opportunity to learn at the feet of a preacher by the name of Marvin Phillips 1. Marvin is a fiery kind of preacher with a great heart for evangelism a. During that week he talked a lot about doing things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Life With Purpose Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,514 views

    Every life needs to be like Paul’s life, which was driven by purpose. Paul gives us the what and the how of purposeful life.

    A Life with Purpose Romans 15:20-33 * When I was a kid, watching WW2 movies and TV shows was a big thing. One of the things I remember is hearing a guard raise his gun and say, “State your purpose.” Whether someone gained entry or not, depending on them having a stated purpose which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's The Purpose? Series

    Contributed by Bud Rose on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,777 views

    The second sermon in a series on the power of the Holy Spirit and what His purpose is today in the lives of believers.

    WE’VE GOT THE POWER – 2 “WHAT’S THE PURPOSE?” Introduction: Last Sunday, I spoke on, “Where It All Began”. We talked about where and when the New Testament Church actually began. I hope we can all agree that according to Scripture, that The New Testament Church began on Resurrection Sunday, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Purpose And Promise Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 30, 2010
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,611 views

    1- The purpose of the law 2- The promise of God

    INTRO.- ILL.- One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the President’s beard and surrounding vicinity, while the ball ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Purpose Of Prayer

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2014
     | 6,441 views

    We are to pray so that we might commune with God and share with Him the most deeply felt needs of our lives. We are to express to God the gratitude and the praise and the joy we feel in Him and in salvation. Paul elaborated on the purpose of prayer.

    Title: The Purpose of Prayer Text: “Meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.” (Colossians 1:3-4). Bible Reading: Colossians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Thorns Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,260 views

    Tests, weakness, God's power, grace

    THORNS 2 Cor 12: 7-10 September 2, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Why did God put thorns on roses? Well, here is the answer from a Harvard Science Professor… Rose plants have prickles not thorns. Prickles are sharp ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Purposeful Ownership Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on May 2, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,022 views

    Purposeful ownership is reflected in conscious obedience, investing in the eternal, not the temporary and brings eternal fulfillment.

    “Purposeful Ownership” May 1, 2005 Intro: Today we are going to begin a series of talks dealing with living a life that matters. We want to focus on the aspects of life that really count, and look at how we are called to oversee or “steward” our lives. It is my hope that over the next few weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,767 views

    Why can’t people help but say "I love this place" It is because of our purpose and strategy. This message deals with why we exist as a church.

    “I Love this Place” part 1 (The Power of Purpose) Brian A. Moon One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Purpose Of Living

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 9, 2022
     | 2,918 views

    Every one of us has a purpose for living – EVERY ONE!

    Illus: Even the hobo on skid row has a purpose for living. WHAT IS HIS PURPOSE FOR LIVING? Everyday his purpose for living is to DRINK ALL THE BOOZE HE CAN GET FOR THAT DAY! And when he wakes up the next day the process starts all over again. Illus: One man had a goal in life. He was going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Living

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 15, 2021
     | 2,610 views

    Every one of us has a purpose for living – EVERY ONE!

    Illus: Even the hobo on skid row has a purpose for living. WHAT IS HIS PURPOSE FOR LIVING? Everyday his purpose for living is to DRINK ALL THE BOOZE HE CAN GET FOR THAT DAY! And when he wakes up the next day the process starts all over again. Illus: One man had a goal in life. He was going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Minister On Purpose Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,921 views

    This message looks at ministry or service. “Every believer isn’t a pastor, but every believer is called into ministry. God calls all believers to minister to the world and the church. Service in the body isn’t optional for Christians” - Rick Warren

    This morning we’ll be viewing the purpose of “ministry” or “service.” In The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren says, “Growing up, you may have thought that being ‘called’ by God was something only missionaries, pastors, nuns, and other ‘full-time’ church workers experienced, but the Bible says ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Plan Your Work; Work Your Plan

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,428 views

    four Points on getting a job done

    Plan Your Work; Work Your Plan Ezra Ch. 1 Building a Bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn John Roebling was the engineer with the idea of bridging the river and tying Manhattan Island with Brooklyn. It was a fabulous idea, but all the bridge-building experts and structural engineers said it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Forward With A New Vision

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,234 views

    God has a great plan for the church.

    August 30, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Haggai 2:1-9 Subject: Building the Church Title: Moving Forward With a New Vision It is good to be back home from vacation. For the first time in recent memory we have come back really refreshed. Now it is time to get back to the work of God in the church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Purpose Of Temptation

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 21, 2001
    based on 239 ratings
     | 14,519 views

    Our immediate reaction to a heartache, or a successful achievement that took years to overcome, must be one of getting ready for the next hurdle. If you don’t have any hurdles to jump in your life – if there aren’t any goals set for you right now – if yo

    The Purpose of Temptation Chris Smith Matthew 4:1-2 Oscar Wilde once said that he could resist everything except temptation. An old cartoon had the two characters looking at each other with a caption below them saying, “How come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation beats the door down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of God

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 17, 2011
     | 5,705 views

    A message of confident hope in times of trouble. When life makes no sense, we may boldly move forward, knowing that all things work according to the purpose of God. We don't have to understand it ourselves when we know that God does understand!

    The Purpose of God Romans 8:28 May 29, 2005 OPEN: I stood dismayed in the kitchen of our newly acquired country home--I had accidentally submerged my left foot in a tray of fresh wall paint. A few minutes later, as I took off my comfortable, hole-in-the-toe painting sneakers, I regretted that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist