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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The God Who Appeared: ‘his Purpose’

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,071 views

    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

  • Richard Tow avatar

    God’s Purposes For His People Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 12, 2022
     | 3,690 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

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The God Who Accomplishes His Purposes Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 24, 2016
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     | 10,474 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

  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    How To Discover Your Life Purpose

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 28, 2017
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     | 54,092 views

    Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.”(Proverbs 19:21)

    Imagine God were to write a book about your life. With God as author, this biography would be totally truthful, accurately written. What sort of story would it be? Imagine God had a library of such books. Would He gladly place the volume bearing your name in a place of honours? Do you care what He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    God’s Purpose For Our Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
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     | 3,260 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

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Guiding Light: Finding My Purpose!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 3, 2024
     | 1,005 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

  • Mark Hall avatar

    The Purpose Of God's Love

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Apr 17, 2023
     | 4,283 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
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     | 2,809 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

  • Duane Wente avatar

    Faith Causes Us To Live With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on May 3, 2025
     | 717 views

    Faith does not call us to sit and wait for something big to happen — it calls us to live every day with purpose. God has gifted each of us uniquely, and true faith leads us to use those gifts in service to His mission. Living beyond belief means living out our calling.

    ### **Introduction: Purpose or Performance?** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 2 ### **Opening Story + Transition (Refined for Sermon 2)** Power Outage Teaches Church a Valuable Lesson Source: Clark Cothern, "Power outage or Power display?" Leadershipjournal.net ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Jesus Comes To The Jordan Fora Purpose

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 7, 2023
     | 1,077 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

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Breaking Barriers To The Fulfilment Of Divine Purpose Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 18, 2025
     | 1,139 views

    To fulfil divine purpose, barriers must be broken because the enemy always tries to resist God’s plan for your life.

    BREAKING BARRIERS TO THE FULFILMENT OF DIVINE PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 45:2 — “I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron.” Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:5, 1 Thessalonians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • 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
     | 3,778 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

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Entering The New Year With Power And Purpose Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 25, 2025
     | 1,068 views

    This sermon emphasises the need to step into the new year fully empowered by the Holy Spirit, aligned with God’s purposes, and ready to experience supernatural breakthroughs and divine expansion.

    ENTERING THE NEW YEAR WITH POWER AND PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 3:16-20 Key Verses: “That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man; that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Purpose - Anchor Of Determination Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023
     | 1,567 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

  • Paul Dayao avatar

    Chosen In Him Before Time With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 8, 2025
     | 214 views

    This sermon explains that believers were chosen by God not based on human merit but "in Christ" and has a specific, life-altering purpose.

    Introduction Verse 3 told us that God has blessed us with all spiritual blessings. Now, in verse 4, Paul explains the very first and most foundational blessing from which all others flow: we were chosen by God. Everyone longs to be chosen—for a team, for a promotion, for a relationship. It gives us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist