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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    Two Visions; One Purpose Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2012
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    THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS ONE OF GROWTH FOR THE EARLY CHURCH. IN FACT, ONE MIGHT SAY THAT THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE CHURCH LEAVING THE NEST. WITH THIS PASSAGE WE SEE THE CULMINATION OF GOD’S PLAN FOR THE GROWTH AND DIRECTION OF THE CHURCH. PETER IS

    TWO VISIONS; ONE PURPOSE INTRODUCTION: THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS ONE OF GROWTH FOR THE EARLY CHURCH. IN FACT, ONE MIGHT SAY THAT THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE CHURCH LEAVING THE NEST. WITH THIS PASSAGE WE SEE THE CULMINATION OF GOD’S PLAN FOR THE GROWTH AND DIRECTION OF THE CHURCH. PETER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's The Purpose For Those Walls

    Contributed by Juan Lane on May 19, 2005
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    Sometimes we build walls that keep our help from getting to us.

    What’s The Purpose For Those Walls? Are you trying to hold God in or keep Him out? Scripture Reference: Joshua 6:1-5 (KJV) Joshua 6:1-5 1 Now Jericho was straightly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. 2 And the Lord said unto Joshua, See, I have given ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cross Purposes 4: Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019
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    The cross 1) reconciles with truth and grace, 2) removes guilt and shame, 3) reconciles all people equally.

    CROSS PURPOSES 4: RECONCILIATION In this series of messages on the purpose of the cross, we began by seeing how the cross reveals the amazing love of God. Then we considered the cross as God’s ultimate answer for human suffering. Last week, we took a deep dive into the righteousness of God: In ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Divine Dialogue -- Purpose Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018
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    Second in prayer series dealing with the purpose of Prayer

    “Divine Dialogue” Part Two I. PERSEPCTIVE ON PRAYER -- What is it? A. PRAYER MISUNDERSTOOD & MISUSED B. PRAYER PROPERLY UNDERSTOOD As we have emphasized, prayer is simply humble conversation with God both as Sovereign King and Loving Father. Prayer is honest expression of our heart to God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    My Purpose? My Goals?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 12, 2014
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    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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    What Is The Purpose Of Spiritual Gifts? Series

    Contributed by Tim Brock on Sep 16, 2011
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    Exactly what does the Bible mean when it speaks of a Spiritual Gift?

    I heard a story about 3 sons who left home & went out to make their mark upon the world & did quite well. One day the sons talked about the different ways they were able to pay back their elderly mother for all of her generous sacrifices. 1. The 1st son said, “I built a big house for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    New Life On Purpose: Welcome Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 18, 2010
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     | 4,289 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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    Anticipating Messiah -- His Purpose Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008
     | 4,564 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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    The Purpose, Power & The Peace Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 20, 2013
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     | 24,705 views

    “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:14

    The Purpose, power & the Peace of Christmas In today's reading, our text is taken from gospel of Luke chapter 2:1-35, we read about one of the most moving episode in the Human History. There is only one unique person ever in the world who called Himself “the Truth”, “the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Many Purposes As Salt Series

    Contributed by David Troyer on Nov 19, 2017
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    What is the purpose of salt? Throughout most of the world’s history, salt has been used for three purposes: Flavoring, Preserving and Healing and it has almost always been valuable. This message explores our responsibilities as Salt in this world.

    Our text for this morning is Matthew 5:13-16 While you are turning there, take a minute to think about salt. What is its history? What is its purpose... aside from tasting good. Today we are going to explore those aspects and more as we explore our purpose in light of the call God makes on us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Sermon 1 - Your Purpose

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 21, 2005
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    First in a series of "Purpose-Driven" messages. This one talks about why we are here; our purpose; and our ultimate value as Christians.

    All of us have questions about why we exist. I think the two most asked questions about our lives are: a) The question of reason - "Why am I here?" b) The question of value - "Do I really matter?" Now, if you go around asking different people these questions, you will get many different ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God's Purpose In Good And Bad

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004
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     | 9,889 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

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Our Purpose: To Teach The Saved Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006
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     | 3,317 views

    A 5-part series casting vision and clarity about the purpose of our church.

    PRACTICING OUR PURPOSE OUR PURPOSE: TO TEACH THE SAVED MARK 4:3-10, 13-20 INTRODUCTION: A minister friend of mine tells this true story of his next door neighbors who had wanted a baby for the longest time. For 6 years this couple prayed that God would bless them with a child. Finally they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Why Do I Suffer Affliction?

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000
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     | 10,305 views

    Have you struggled with the thought, if I am a Christian why do I suffer affliction in my life?

    Have you wondered, if God is going to bring blessing into my life, why do I seem to have so many struggles? Church, we have seasons of struggles and testing, the Lord has a purpose in not allowing us to be fruitful at all times. The seasons of struggle work to destroy the pride we have in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 205 ratings
     | 12,453 views

    Our heavenly Father knows what is best even when He allows us to go through dark valleys of suffering.

    Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational