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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Living A Life That Matters Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 7, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 21,381 views

    Solomon, the wisest and richest man to ever live gives us some insight on how we can live a life that has meaning.

    Living a life that matters Ecclesiastes1:1-11 + selected Scriptures Introduction: I hope the title of the message caught your attention. I am sure in some way that this is our prayer. Living a life that matters. We will look at Solomon this morning. The son ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Finding Meaning In Life

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 291 ratings
     | 24,843 views

    Many are desperately searching for true meaning in this life. The answer is found in this passage of Scripture.

    FINDING THE MEANING IN LIFE TEXT: ECCLESIASTES. 1:1,2 INTRO: One of the funniest catchphrases of recent years is from an old Wendy’s commercial. An elderly woman and her friends open their hamburger buns and found them virtually bare. The perceptive old lady, who was able to see beyond the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    The Reach

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 5,392 views

    Continuing in a series about the purposes of our church. This is about outreach.

    Matthew 9:9-13 – The Reach Today I want to tell you a story. It’s a good story, too. It has conflict and underhanded dealings. It has redemption and the promise of a bright future ahead. Plus, it’s true. Today’s story comes to you from Matthew 9:9-13. The same story is also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Hedonists Make Healthy Churches

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 15, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 2,033 views

    Discover how Christ’s purpose for the church leads to building a healthy church

    This morning, we celebrate God’s goodness and faithfulness to and through the Marin Community Christian Church for the last 22 years. Biblical Christianity recognizes that church is not a building or an organization. The church is made up of learners and followers of Jesus Christ. So this ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "I Hate Life" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 10, 2016
     | 13,895 views

    Searching for the answer to the age old question, "Is life worth living?"

    A Study of the Book of Ecclesiastes: Finding Satisfaction In Life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    I Surrender All Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,686 views

    God doesn’t want only part of us- we need to fully surrender everything to Him.

    I Surrender All Purpose Driven Life #10 October 18, 2003 Cornwall/Montreal This story was in many newspapers on March 9 of this year: TERRIFIED Iraqi soldiers have crossed the Kuwait border and tried to surrender to British forces - because they thought the war had already started. The motley ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Am I Here?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,955 views

    Questions about our life purpose are asked and answered.

    I begin this morning with a question, “Are you a why, a what or a how person?” What people ask: What do I need to do next? What do I need to do to get this job done? What do I need to do to get to this person to notice me? What can I do to get more people to church? What can I say to so and so to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Sermon: Enduring The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 18, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,275 views

    What are you supposed to do when awful things happen that you can’t change? When life beats you up, God still has a plan and a purpose for every minute of your day. He hasn’t left you. He will lift you up if you let him. You can endure and be victorious!

    Sermon: Enduring the Storms of Life Text: Acts 27:20-44 “The terrible storm raged for many days, blotting out the sun and the stars, until at last all hope was gone. No one had eaten for a long time. Finally, Paul called the crew together and said, “Men, you should have listened to me in the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Knowing Me, Knowing You

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,734 views

    Who am I? Why am I here? What is my purpose in life? How many of us are living the lives we dreamed of when we were 18? What has happened to that passion? This one is about getting it back.

    12, September 2004 Dakota Community Church Knowing Me, Knowing you Finding and Living From Our True Hearts This sermon is developed from one by Elmer Towns entitled: “Three of the Greatest Emotions in Life” Which is posted on Sermon Central. Introduction: Back to school has me reminiscing about ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    For Such A Time As This

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,733 views

    A sermon for Christmas based on Galatians 4:4. (Material taken from SermonCentral contributors, from Boyce Mouton’s book "Special Messages for Special Days, and from Rich Warren’s book "The Purpose-Driven Life")

    Sermon for 12/25/2005 For Such a Time as This Galatians 4:4 Introduction: When Leonardo Da Vinci painted The Last Supper on a monastery dining room wall, the monks began to have many questions about his ability, and his integrity. The picture was merely a copy of the dining area in which it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Poverty Of Mind Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,642 views

    We are created to bear fruit. If you don’t bear fruit then it is a sign that things are not well with you. Fruitfulness should be the purpose of life. In fact, throughout Jesus’ ministry, He constantly talked about how we should bear fruit.

    Confronting Our Poverty of Mind Mark 4: 3-8, 13-20 Brett Blair tells the story of the very first person to reach the status of billionaire. At the age of 23, he had become a millionaire, by the age of 50 a billionaire. Every decision, attitude, and relationship was tailored to create his personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Casual Discipleship.... Not An Option

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 24, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,406 views

    We are called to be students, apprentices, disciples....it involves worship, obedience, faith, sharing and imitating Jesus. The sermon includes quotes from Rick Warren The Purpose Driven Life, Dallas Willard, Divine Conspiracy & Rev. John Stott The Conte

    In Jesus Holy Name June 27, 2010 Text: Luke 9:57-58 Redeemer “Casual Discipleship…. Not an Option” Today’s message is not about “the way to heaven”. The text before is about our “walk with Jesus”. Christian discipleship. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Thomas McCracken avatar

    All About Him Series

    Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Apr 19, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,407 views

    We live in a "me" culture. People are jumping from job to job, relationship to relationship, marriage to marriage and church to church. To quote Rick Warren in his book, The Purpose Driven Life, "It's NOT about YOU". And if it is not about YOU, who is i

    All About Him Acts 17:28 Introduction: We live in a “me” culture. People are jumping from job to job, relationship to relationship, marriage to marriage and church to church many times because of selfishness. One of the most famous lines from Jan on the Brady Bunch was when Jan was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Barnabas Park avatar

    New Year Resolution

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Dec 28, 2024
     | 510 views

    It is important for us to make New Year’s resolutions every year and to live diligently, but what is even more important is the direction of our lives and our ultimate purpose.

    New Year’s Resolution: How Should I Live in the New Year? I asked the nurse at the dentist the day before last Friday, "Do you have any plans or resolutions for the new year?" I answered that I hadn't really thought about it, but I was trying to lose some weight. So, did you have any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Person I’m Designed To Be Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 18, 2010
     | 6,821 views

    Speaking about a Wasted or wise life, this message calls us to examine ourselves.

    The Person I’m Designed to Be James 1:22-25 * Have you ever taken a few minutes to consider this question? “What am I really designed to be?” Think about it this way, according to Jeremiah 1:4-5, the same God who designed the entire universe is the one who formed you in your mother’s womb. (Read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist