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  • Damien Saylor avatar

    My Purpose Part One Series

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Feb 19, 2020
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    In life, the question that always comes up is, What is my purpose. Let’s take a look at what God says about your purpose.

    Sermon series- purpose 1 - God has a purpose for you. - As I was pondering the direction God was leading me to preach, I turned on the tv & the subject they were talking about was purpose. - I thought, what an intriguing subject. - We’ve started studying Jeremiah, & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Divine Purpose For The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
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    The Secret Place Of Intimacy

    Throughout the years of my life as a Christian I have experienced an ever deepening holy dissatisfaction with spiritual mediocrity and have continued in desire to draw closer to God’s majesty - yearning for more of His glory. But it hasn’t exactly been a ‘walk in the park’! Along with every other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The True Nature And Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by Martin Scarce on Nov 11, 2002
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    Everyone has an idea of what the church is and its purpose. But what does Jesus say about the church? What is his desire and purpose for the church? Based upon the confession of Peter Jesus reveals the truth about the church.

    “The True Nature and Purpose of the Church” Reading – Matthew 16: 13-25 INTRODUCTION Illustration: When I was growing up there were a number of experiences that left an indelible impression upon. I think we all go through an impressionable stage in life. For me, the thing that left an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reedeming God's Purpose For Men

    Contributed by Rowel Del Mundo on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
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    Easter Sermon

    REDEEMING GOD’S PURPOSE FOR MEN Text John 19:30/ Genesis 1:26-31/Genesis 3:24/Isaiah 6:1-7 John 19:30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. Genesis 1:26 And God said; Let us make man in our image, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Henson avatar

    The Purpose Of God’s Power Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 21, 2017
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     | 6,582 views

    with God’s power we can be patient in difficulty and endure an increasing load longer and longer with joy in our hearts as we see His will accomplished

    Worthiness Do you ever feel worthy of the LORD’s blessings? In general, I don’t. I think most of us don’t feel worthy, and that sense of unworthiness may increase with age. Jesus said “I do always those things that please the Father”. And when He said that, many who heard Him believed in Him (John ...read more

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    Knowing Jesus The Purpose Of Revival

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 21, 2004
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    The ultimate revival is the Revelation of Jesus Christ in all His fullness. The book of Revelation starts “The Revelation of Jesus Christ” this sums it all up. The whole purpose of our life is relationship with Jesus Christ to Know Him and to be known.

    KNOWING JESUS: THE PURPOSE OF REVIVAL Pastor Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim Church May 2004. Daniel 11:32 32 And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong and do exploits. Kjv Luke 24:31 And their eyes were opened, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    The God Of All Comfort Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 19, 2010
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    In this lesson, we learn that life is hard, God is faithful, and that God can use our suffering for good.

    A. Last week’s sermon was the first lesson in a sermon series on 2 Corinthians that I’m calling – “Learning to Lean on God.” 1. Last week we introduced the city of Corinth and Paul’s relationship with the Corinthian congregation. 2. We discussed some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Easter Sermon - Pierced For A Purpose

    Contributed by Pastor Dre on Apr 14, 2014
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     | 36,879 views

    Here is a Good Friday sermon that I preached and would like to share with you all. You can also use it as a great Resurrection Sunday Sermon.

    Pierced for a Purpose Isaiah 53:1-6 John 19:16-18 This morning I would like to ask you to get a hold of your Bibles and open them up to the book of Isaiah chapter 53 lets read at verse 1 We are going to read 6 verses: 1 - Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    3 Fold Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by Syed Ibn Syed on Sep 7, 2017
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    What is the purpose of the Church? What does the Bible teach us that, we as a Church of Christ, should do?

    The Three-fold Purpose of the Church Introduction Illustration: A rich man was determined to give his mother a birthday present that would outshine all others. He read of a bird that had a vocabulary of 4000 words, could speak in numerous languages and sing 3 operatic arias. He immediately bought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sticking With God's Plan And Purpose

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 26, 2011
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    Here we find a troubling passage in which Jesus is driving the money-changers and their customers out of the Temple. What was the problem, and do we still do it today?

    Passage: Matthew 21:12-17 Intro: This is a story that we are a little uncomfortable with. 1. because we are a little bit taken aback by the strength of Jesus’ behavior. 2. He is knocking over tables and chairs, hitting people with a whip. 3. if we would be honest, we would almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God’s Purpose For The Law

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,850 views

    There are two very different ways of looking at the Law. Here is the one that Jesus taught.

    Passage: Matthew 12:1-14 Intro: It’s hard for us to imagine the kind of conflict that trailed Jesus wherever He went. 1. hard for us, as non-Jewish people, to really understand the incredible grip that the OT Law had on people, and the radical departure from that view that Jesus brought. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Heavenly Purposes For Filthy Lucre

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 18, 2016
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     | 5,218 views

    What did Jesus teach about money?

    Sermon Intro Why is money referred to as filthy lucre? Because we all sin, all money is tainted by sin of some kind. Is filthy lucre usable for heavenly purposes? Goal Let’s learn that filthy lucre can be used for heavenly purposes. Sermon Plan We will discuss a shrewd manager and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Why I Need A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008
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     | 4,909 views

    Focusing on me will never reveal the truth about the purpose of my life. My Theology Professor at SWBTS told us….you cannot begin with man. You must begin your search for God with God.

    Joke: Two men were seated next to each other as they were flying across the US, along with each of their sons. During the flight, they became acquainted and were discussing their respective occupations (something men tend to talk about). One man was an evolutionary biologist at a major university. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Submitting To Divine Plan And Purpose

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 3, 2021
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     | 7,750 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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    Cross Purposes 3: Redemption Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019
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     | 5,801 views

    Redemption is like purchasing a slave to free them. Jesus 1) made a personal investment, and 2) paid a price. We are free as we 1) recognize our worth, and 2) chooses to be slaves of God.

    CROSS PURPOSES 5: REDEMPTION For the past 4 weeks, we have been asking, “Why did Jesus Christ, the Son of God, die on the cross for us?” We keep asking the same question, because the cross impacts our lives in so many ways, that we can’t exhaust them all: The cross shows the love of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed