Sermons about Purpose For Pain

Re-Establishing Evangelism As Our Primary Purpose Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 8, 2005

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Evangelism is still the primary purpose of the church. It was important to Christ and should be important to those who claim to follow Him.

(The outline of this message comes from David Waddle, Sr. Pastor of Grace Heartland Church, Elizabethtown, KY, and a mentor to me in the ministry) SERIES: “THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH IN 2005” TEXT: MATTHEW 28:18-20 TITLE: “RE-ESTABLISHING EVANGELISM AS OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE” INTRODUCTION: A. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Formed To Be Friends Of God - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 26, 2004

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Jesus said that we’re His friends... but what do friends of God do???

OPEN: Friendship is an elusive commodity. I have sought quotes and illustrations on this topic and found only a few observations I found to be enlightening… but the few that I did find were enlightening: One Native American Indian Tribe described a friend as: “someone who carries my sorrows on his ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ-Likeness Remains Our Presdestined Purpose

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Mar 10, 2007

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The goal of all discipleship is to create Christ-likeness in believers.

CHRIST-LIKENESS REMAINS OUR PREDESTINED PURPOSE Romans 8:28-39 By late Spring, 1864, the American Civil War reached a military impasse that compromised President Lincoln’s re-election. He wrote a note to that effect, then filed it. General Sheridan’s victories in the Shenandoah Valley and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Right Book, Right Place And Right Purpose

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 21, 2005

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Knowing that you are in the right gives you peace, joy and assurance.

RIGHT BOOK, RIGHT PLACE AND RIGHT PURPOSE Psalm 119:11 "Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee." INTRODUCTION: Knowing that you are in the right gives you peace, joy and assurance. Let’s study about the 3-Right Factors of Psalm 119:11. I. RIGHT BOOK - "THY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Our Freedom (Pastor Jose Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 27, 2007

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How to enjoy the benefits of freedom and stand firm in Christ.

Gal 5:1-6 Christ has set us free so that we may enjoy the benefits of freedom. So keep on standing firm in it, and stop attaching yourselves to the yoke of slavery again. 2 Listen! I, Paul, am telling you that if you allow yourselves to be circumcised, Christ will be of no benefit to you. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making God Smile - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 18, 2004

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Not all gifts bring God delight. What could possibly make it so that God would not take pleasure in what I try to do for Him?

OPEN: (I went up on podium with t-shirt and tie that my two children had bought me for my birthday) A week ago last Wednesday was my birthday. My daughter bought me this tie (with Jesus on a blue background), and my son picked out this t-shirt (with a lion and Jesus and the message: "King of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving, Obeying, And Giving – Our Pentecost Purpose

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

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Communion Meditation for June 4, 2006

how a worship service comes together as our service has today. As I considered this past week the various elements of today’s service, Janyce’s presentation about the community ministry of Common Grace which was scheduled back in February, Lindsey’s solo that again reminds us of the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

God Has Purpose For You! Pt. 1

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Oct 18, 2005

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God has chosen this generation, though they appear defiant, disinterested, and dysfunctional to be a delivering generation of earthmovers like Othniel and Ehud in the book of Judges that will fulfill God’s purpose and plan to deliver an oppressed people.

Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church June 2002 This morning, I would like to concentrate on verse thirty-one of our text. For it is the foundation, in which I will elucidate and bring relevance by building from, to encourage our youth today, who are experiencing many ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:30-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clarifying Our Mission And Purpose, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008

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Unless we know who we are, where we are going and who we are trying to minister to, how can we fulfil our mission as a church family?

What are we aiming for? Clarifying our mission and purpose Part 2 Review: Write down on a paper, last weeks main point of the message. Put your name at the top of the paper and pass it forward. The main thrust of the message was, Do we know who we are as a church? What do we stand ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Mennonite

What Is Our Main Purpose As A Youth Group?

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 18, 2008

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What kind of people does it take to make a strong & effective youth ministry?

What kind of people does it take to make a strong & effective youth ministry? What do they look like? Carry a Bible with them regularly. Bring notebook to take notes on messages. Have a great desire to be involved. Who is the most important person in a youth meeting? The new ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Am I, And What Is My Purpose? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

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Well today through this passage of scripture, my prayer is that you may be encouraged, and then take it and apply it to your life and leave with a different outlook on your life, after you find out who you are, and what your purpose is.

Who am I, and what is my Purpose? Am service August 31st 2008 1 Peter 2:9-10 Introduction A beggar lived near the king’s palace. One day he saw a proclamation posted outside the palace gate. The king was giving a great dinner. Anyone dressed in royal garments are welcome. The beggar went on his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Heroes #5: Daniel's Purpose, Purity And Promotion Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 2, 2008

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The Bible says that the people who know God will be strong and have great adventures. Daniel and his three friends’ lives are an example for us to how we can have our own excellent adventures in God.

HEROES #5: DANIEL’S PURPOSE, PURITY AND PROMOTION OPENING HUMOUR: Talk about wedding yesterday. Three weeks after her wedding day, Joanna called her pastor in hysterics. She was crying, “Pastor, John and I had our first fight together! It was awful. What am I going to do?" The pastor, leaning ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-17

Denomination: *other

The Cap (Or The Roof) The Purposeful Action Of The Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Jan 10, 2012

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The Staff, The Foundation, The Walls, and now we cap our series with our Third and very important purpose of the Church, The Evangelization of the lost. In this series we will call this part, or this action “The Purposeful Action of the Church”.

The Cap (or The Roof) The Purposeful Action of the Church John 1:29-31 (NIV) Part 4 THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH Introduction The Staff, The Foundation, The Walls, and now we cap our series with our Third and very important purpose of the Church, The Evangelization of the lost. In this series we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Pursuing God’s Noble Purpose

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Feb 14, 2012

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How to pursue God's Noble purpose

Pursuing God’s Noble Purpose 2 Timothy 2:21-24 Introduction: Godlessness and worldliness were invading the church. If the church failed to fulfill its purpose, God's truth would cease to go out into the world. The church would fail if its leaders failed to expound God's truth to the saints ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Seven-Fold Purpose Of Marriage - A Biblical View Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 28, 2014

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“The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." (Genesis 2:18)

The Original purpose of marriage, family, relationship and Completion in Scripture are found in the Book of Genesis. Listen as I read Genesis 2:18-24. According to Dr. David Mace, "Poor communication is the main problem in 86% of all troubled marriages." A Happy and healthy home is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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