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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Instruments For God’s Glorious Purpose Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,098 views

    Like the Gospel writer Luke, as Christians pray and offer whatever they are doing for Jesus Christ, God will use them for His glorious purposes!

    We are starting a new message series with the Gospel of Luke. As you know, the New Testament starts with 4 Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. What does the word Gospel mean?? The word gospel came from the old English word “Godspell”, which means good news. The Biblical Greek word for gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fulfilling God’s Purpose

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2013
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    To accomplish God’s good purpose, we are to respect all people, love other believers, fear God, and honor those who rule over us - even when something doesn’t seem good to us. These kinds of actions may fan a spark of belief in those who observe our respo

    Opening illustration: Sometimes when I want to start a fire, the wind puts it out. But when I try to keep a fire burning, wind keeps it going. So, in the first situation, I label wind “bad” because it thwarts my plans; in the other, I label it “good” because it helps me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    “the Purpose Of Christmas” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 8, 2014
     | 5,331 views

    Thoughts on Christmas from 2 Corinthians 8:9.

    Paul sums up the purpose of Christmas is one word, “grace.” Someone has pointed out that GRACE could be defined as: God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense - All that God is free to do for you and me because of all that Christ has done for us. He humbled Himself so that we might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “the Purpose Of Christmas” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 15, 2014
     | 4,363 views

    Christmas is all about the grace of God.

    Paul sums up the purpose of Christmas is one word, “grace.” Someone has pointed out that GRACE could be defined as: God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense - All that God is free to do for you and me because of all that Christ has done for us. He humbled Himself so that we might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Purpose For Healing A Paralytic Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 28, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,130 views

    Jesus came to heal sinners

    We continue our worship by listening to what God wants to tell us through the Gospel of Mark. Open your Bibles to Mark 2….. read along with me v1-17….. We have noted in chapter 1 of Mark that the news about the power of Jesus, both physically and spiritually, have spread throughout the land and so ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The God Who Appeared: ‘his Purpose’

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 29, 2019
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    The God Who Appeared: His purpose - Hebrews chapter 10 verses 1-14 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request: email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Perfect Body (vs 5). (2). A Perfect Sacrifice (vs 5-9). (3). A Perfect Desire (vs 7-9). (4). A Perfect Conclusion (vs 11-12). SERMON BODY: Question: • Did Santa bring you the present you wanted? • How many of you received a book as a gift? Ill: • One popular book ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The God Who Accomplishes His Purposes Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 24, 2016
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     | 10,358 views

    Nothing can thwart God's puposes. God accomplishes His purposes through us.

    Power is a test of our character. When we are given the power to do what we want, what we choose to do will reveals WHO we really are. • Whoever leads has great power. And that’s what worries many. • That’s probably what makes the US Presidential election so tense. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Guiding Light: Finding My Purpose!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 3, 2024
     | 915 views

    I have been a pastor 45 years... I am sad to say as a whole few know their spiritual purpose. If we do not know our purpose how will we ever accomplish God's goals?

    THE GUIDING LIGHT… HOW DO I DEFINE MY PURPOSE? (This is a two part lesson) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I use a compass, hourglass, shofar. TODAY’S LESSON HAS SEVERAL MAIN CHARACTERS : *DAVID (The King of Israel); *JOAB (The mighty general); ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    God’s Purpose For Our Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
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     | 3,170 views

    Introduction: Most of us have attended a high school or college graduation at some time in our life.

    The students who are graduating are told by the commencement speaker that they are preparing to enter the adult world, and that each and every one of them have talents and skills they can contribute to making this a better world in which to live. This is true, but if the commencement speaker was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Jesus Comes To The Jordan Fora Purpose

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 7, 2023
     | 996 views

    Jesus has a purpose to fulfill all righteousness, to be the example, to be identified, and to please God.

    Matthew 3:13-17 Jesus comes to the Jordon with a Purpose 1. Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan • The Jordan River it is the site where John baptized Jesus • History records the Jordan as a place of pilgrimage • The sick and disabled came to the Jordan for healing, as Jacinthus the Presbyter ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Hall avatar

    The Purpose Of God's Love

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Apr 17, 2023
     | 4,168 views

    Knowing God’s love gives purpose and meaning for living a godly life. I give my full permission for this sermon to be used for the glory of God

    I give permission for this sermon to be used in its entirety as long as it is for the glory of God. THE PURPOSE OF GOD’S LOVE Please open your Bibles to 1 John 3 as we continue our series on godly living with today’s message, the “Purpose of God’s Love.” This message is vitally important to every ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christian Jones avatar

    Living With Purpose: A Call To Faithful Service

    Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 6, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,711 views

    In these verses, the apostle Peter provides us with valuable insights on how to live with purpose and fulfill our calling as faithful servants of God. Let us dive into the Word of God and discover five essential points for living a life of significance.

    I. The Urgency of the Times "But the end of all things is at hand..." (1 Peter 4:7a) The first point we find in this passage is the urgency of the times. Peter reminds us that the end of all things is near. As believers, we should be aware that our time on this earth is limited, and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard Tow avatar

    God’s Purposes For His People Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 12, 2022
     | 3,585 views

    God will accomplish His plan for His people. After correcting them In Zechariah 7, God affirms His undying love and paints a picture of the future He has in mind for them. Zechariah 8:1-8 is a beautiful lesson on GRACE.

    At the beginning of Zechariah 7 a delegation of Jews from Bethel asked whether they should continue the fasts that they had been observing in memory of the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple almost 70 years ago. Since the 70-year captivity was ending and the temple was being rebuilt, perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Purpose - Anchor Of Determination Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023
     | 1,489 views

    The four anchors for purpose and direction in life.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Guaranteed. “God wants to show you His plan for your life … giving you an unchangeable hope which is like an anchor for your soul … Jesus has gone before you behind the veil into heaven and He is that anchor” (Hebrews 6:17-20, ELT). 2. Easy to get anchored to wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Doing The Will Of God: The Greatest Sense Of Purpose

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,610 views

    The purpose for which God sent His Son to die for us is to guide us to live and walk in obedience to His will here on earth as it is being done in Heaven.

    Doing the Will of God: The Greatest Sense of Purpose. Study Text: John 4: 31 - 34 Introduction: - Jesus laid down for us a perfect example of what our priority and sense of purpose in life should be: Doing the Will of God. - If you have truly met with God, your greatest desire and sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal