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  • James Capps avatar

    Purpose Of The Church - Part One Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 145 ratings
     | 55,908 views

    An overview of the Five Purposes of the church from the Purpose Driven Church by Rick Warren.

    The Purpose of the Church Exodus 9:16 & Philipians 2:1-11 Part 1 – overview Everyone has a purpose. Everything we do that is worthwhile has a purpose God gave us the church with a purpose in mind…why is it that so many times the church seems so out of touch then? I think when the world, that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Aligning Yourselves With The Purposes Of God

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 8, 2013
     | 11,364 views

    What made Peter different from other men, that people fell dead before him, that his shadow healed the sick, that 1,000s were saved when he preached? It was his intimate exposure to Jesus and his aligning himself with the purposes of God.

    ALIGNING YOURSELVES WITH THE PURPOSES OF GOD Luke 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE WISDOM OF YOUTH Some parents have questioned whether their kid’s brains were functioning, but there's actually a lot of evidence to prove something is going in out there: 1. Patrick, age 10, said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    New Life On Purpose: Welcome Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,377 views

    We come together to love, honor, and encourage one another.

    New Life On Purpose: Welcome Text: Acts 2:42; Phil. 1:5; Eph. 4:2-3 Introduction 1. Illustration: A new Gallup study commissioned by Group Publishing shows that people with close friendships in their church are very satisfied with their congregation, less likely to leave their place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Irreplacable - Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 15,858 views

    The World looks at us and sees us as one step above the ape. But God says that’s wrong. God says we’re one step below the angels.

    OPEN: I read the true story about a 6-year-old who called his mother from his friend Charlie’s house. Apparently, he and his friend had been playing in the living room and tossing around a football… when they broke a lamp. His mother was understandably distraught, and he attempted to comfort her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Purpose In Good And Bad

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,063 views

    God has a purpose for us in both good times and bad.

    INTRO.- ILL.- One man said, “After finishing an out-of-town errand, I discovered that my car wouldn’t start because it was out of gas. A passer-by told me there was a service station a half-mile away, so I took a gas can from the trunk and trudged the distance in the sweltering sun. “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Extra Ordinary Jesus - Purpose Series

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 27, 2011
     | 2,746 views

    Part 5 of our study looking at the extra ordinary man, Jesus. Today we will look at the purpose for His coming.

    Why? That's the question I want us to ask today- Why? Why did Jesus, this Great and Mighty King, who was and is and always will be highly exalted above everybody and everything, get up off His throne in heaven and enter into human history? Why did Jesus, who has appeared many times in human history ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Purpose? My Goals?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 12, 2014
     | 3,815 views

    We must be more than ENABLERS and FISH-GIVERS --- We must teach others HOW TO FISH. let us look at MODEL---MENTOR---MOTIVATE--- We have a purpose before us.

    MY PURPOSE? --- MY GOALS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A PAIR OF SPURS, I ATTACH THEM TO MY SHOES... Proverbs 26:20 (KJV) Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. Proverbs 26:20 (MSG) When you run out of wood, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sermon # 11 - Chosen For A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,086 views

    The life of Jonah teaches us that there is nothing we do is hidden from God. Also, we learn that as a church we must be certain of our identity and our purpose so we can glorify God through all we are and all we do.

    We read in Jonah 1:7-8, Then the men said to each other, "We should throw lots to find out why this is happening to us." So the men threw lots. The lots showed that the troubles came to them because of Jonah. Then the men said to Jonah, "It is your fault that this terrible thing is ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Becoming A Church Of Excellence: Purpose Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 10,807 views

    What is the purpose of the Church? It is to reach, to win, to train and to send.

    The Purpose of the Church!" 2 Corinthians 5:1-7 Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21 I really like that proverb…especially that no matter what we might plan…no matter how evil it may be…GOD’S PURPOSE PREVAILS! What ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Purposes In Our Problems

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,053 views

    A sermon that teaches us about the providence of God in the life of Joseph.

    “God’s Purposes in Our Problems” “Genesis 50:19-21” Genesis 50:20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. ********** I. Joseph’s Problems a. His dream becomes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Purpose In Your Trials

    Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Jan 20, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 12,314 views

    This message is designed to demonstrate that there is purpose in the trials God allows us to endure.

    2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Introduction – One of the most difficult questions at times like this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Submitting To Divine Plan And Purpose

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,917 views

    God had a divine plan and purpose for each of His Children. It is our responsibility to discover it, pursue it and fulfill it, to the glory of His name, and for our eternal rewards.

    Submitting to Divine Plan and Purpose Study Text: Acts 9: 1 - 6 Introduction: - God, our gracious heavenly Father, has a perfect, accurate and detailed plan for each Christian. - Saul conversion did not happen by chance, there was a divine plan and purpose. Acts 9:15 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Anticipating Messiah -- His Purpose Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008
     | 4,672 views

    Fouth in the advent series with a focus on the purpose of Messiah’s coming to the earth.

    4th Sunday of Advent “The PURPOSE of Messiah” Why did He come down? INTRODUCTION This year we have revisited the Christmas story by focusing on the prophecies concerning the coming Messiah available to Jews and Gentiles hundreds of years before His coming. The prophecies revealed his person, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What Was Jesus’ Purpose? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 12, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,118 views

    Realizing who Jesus is AND living for Him becomes a matter of more than faith, but real (everyday) life application. Will we surrender to Him fully, or continue to hold onto our “stuff? If we will ever love others, we must start by loving Him first.

    What was Jesus’ Purpose? John 1:6-13 Introduction - The gospel of John screams of the faith that we should have in Christ -- It is the clearest example of living life FOR the one who redeemed you and I -- He also knew the Jewish culture, and his writing is evangelistic in purpose - If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purpose-Full Church: In Disciplemaking Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,586 views

    6 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church.

    The Purpose-full Church: In Disciplemaking (NTC4T-6) I. Defining the Purposes of the Church B. Disciplemaking 1. A definition 2. The real commission 3. 5 Principles of disciplemaking a) Intentionality b) Attachment c) Extension d) Transference e) Perpetuity Introduction It’s been eight weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance