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  • Joanna Rose avatar

    A Goal Worth Of Effort!

    Contributed by Joanna Rose on Jan 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,880 views

    This sermon speaks to a goal worth our time and effort, a goal we see modeled by the appostle Paul himself. That God would have all there is of... (fill in your name).

    Although I don’t always make New Year’s resolutions I do love moments in our lives when pause and evaluate who we are and who we would like to become. It is very easy in the busyness to keep on trekking along without ever stopping to examine where it is that we are headed. There are times when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Suffering In Christianity

    Contributed by Martyn Baxter on Jun 29, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,443 views

    Our purpose and Gods purpose suffering in Christianity, questioining God

    Call to worship Psalm 143 v 1&2 Old Testament Lesson Job Ch 42 vs 1 to 6 New Testament lesson Galatians Ch 5 v 16 to Ch 6 v 10 Often in our world today we see many organisations, charities and governments who seem to be in pursuit of charitable acts and good works based on Humanitarian grounds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    La Iglesia Y Su Proposito

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Aug 9, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,240 views

    What is the purpose of the church and how do we fulfill that purpose.

    El Proposito de la Iglesia Efesios 4:7-16 Estamos viviendo en un tiempo donde la la iglesia tiene menos y menos influencia sobre la comunidad. Muchos argumentan que la mas grande desafio que la iglesia enfrenta hoy no es en desaparecerse, sino ser irevelante. Dios dice asi en su palabra en 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Willing Waiters

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on May 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,036 views

    : The CAUSE of Conflict

    A guide at Blarney Castle in Ireland was explaining to some visitors that his job was not always as pleasant as it seemed. He told them about a group of disgruntled tourists he had taken to the castle earlier in the week. "These people were complaining about everything," he said. "They didn’t like ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Worship For God's Pleasure Series

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,026 views

    Our styles of worship are different in music, preaching, offerings, even annoncements. Do we come together to play church or do we come to really Worship the King of Kings. Dont let worship divide you from what God wants of you. Worship Him in truth

    WORSHIP FOR GOD’S PLEASURE New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg , IN , 6-6-10, Rich McQuinn, Pastor TEXT: I Thess 5:15-20, Revelation 4:11, Psalm 149:1 I Thessalonians 5:15----Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Rebuilding The Nation Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 14, 2011
     | 9,444 views

    A nation is more than just the walls but the people. For the people to be a people of God, they need to return to the worship of God. 2 things we learn from this chapter, that we need to take note of: (1) watch our character, and (2) remember our identi

    RECAP Last Week Sermon Pointers - Schemes of the Enemy - He seeks to: (1) Distract you. We overcome it by planned neglect. Focus on the GREAT work. (2) Defame you (rumours & gossips). We take care of our character; trust God to take care of our reputation. (3) Discredit you (intimidate you). ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Life Is Too Precious To Waste Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
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     | 12,997 views

    Beginning of the Forty Days of Purpose series; why knowing our purpose is so vital

    Life Is Too Precious to Waste Ephesians 5:15-18 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Life is too precious to waste! It is! But you can! Life can be wasted. We all know that. We see it happen. We talk about it. A talented, bright, energetic young ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj avatar

    Skilled Or Committed - 6 Series

    Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 17, 2015
     | 3,260 views

    •What have I received (Advice), what am I doing with it (Purpose)? •Proverbs 20:5◦Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,But a man of understanding will draw it out.

    •What have I received (Advice), what am I doing with it (Purpose)? •Proverbs 20:5◦Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,But a man of understanding will draw it out. Skilled Inherited through Advice •Certain things in life are inherited:◦Genes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Crown Of Thorns

    Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,430 views

    Was there a purpose to the crown of thorns?

    Crown of Thorns John 19:1-3 Have you ever experienced a moment in your life when everything changed? The moment occurred and because it occurred everything changed in your daily existence. Maybe it was your wedding day, or the birth of a child…maybe it was the day you bought your house or got ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Our Place

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,846 views

    This sermon discusses the fact that Christ is the center of God’s plan for the world not us, and the need for Christians to accept their place in His plan.

    Finding Our Place Ephesians 1:18-22, Matthew 5:14, John 8:12, 9:5, 2 Corinthians 3:18 October 14, 2004 I. Last week I mentioned the fact that for centuries humans thought the Earth was the center of the universe, and if we are honest the way we act a lot of the time, makes it look as if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just A Few Men

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 31, 2009
    based on 94 ratings
     | 20,548 views

    It only takes one or two to gain victory for the Church.

    JUST A FEW MEN Text:1 Samuel 14:1-6 Saul was king in Israel and Israel was at war with the Philistines. Jonathan, Saul’s son had led an army that attacked the Philistines and destroyed a garrison of soldiers. Of course, that only served to anger the Philistines ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Wants You To Know Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,530 views

    God has planned you to be a masterpiece with a perfect plan for your life but we must allow Him to work through and in us!

    INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered, - how do I know the will of God for my life? - Who do I marry? Direction of career? - Buy that house? Date that person? - ETC! How about you? Been There? NEXT 4 Weeks: “DISCOVERING & EXPERIENCING GOD’S WILL” Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) 10 For we are God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    Reflection B.1 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / How To Approach The Question

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020
     | 1,408 views

    We should ask whether God has a purpose in coronavirus. It's a logical and reasonable question to ask. But we first need to think about how to even approach the question.

    In my second Reflection I wrote: “Some Christians are asking why we’re experiencing this pandemic. Is coronavirus a judgement from God? Are we living in end times?” In my fifth Reflection I noted that the Daily Express [an English newspaper] had asked another question: “What does the Bible say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Future Of The Church

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 10, 2021
     | 2,333 views

    What is the future of the church and kingdom? Who is responsible for it? Purpose: Let’s understand the unstoppable growth of both kingdom and church. Plan: Let’s look at some optimistic riddles of the future of both in Mark 4:26-34.

    Prelude What is the future of the church and kingdom? Who is responsible for it? Purpose: Let’s understand the unstoppable growth of both kingdom and church. Plan: Let’s look at some optimistic riddles of the future of both in Mark 4:26-34. Scatter Seed Mark 4:26 And He said, “The kingdom of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember Your Baptism

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 4, 2022
     | 1,986 views

    Is it important to remember your baptism? Purpose: Let us examine history’s most important baptism and see some relevant lessons for our own baptism. Plan: We will look at the baptism of Jesus in Luke 3:15-22.

    Intro Is it important to remember your baptism? Purpose: Let us examine history’s most important baptism and see some relevant lessons for our own baptism. Plan: We will look at the baptism of Jesus in Luke 3:15-22. Baptism with the Holy Spirit “Now as the people were in expectation, and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist