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  • Irreplacable - Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 15,695 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

  • God's Sovereign Hand Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 31, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,468 views

    To examine how God works in the life of Moses to bring about His Sovereign purposes.

    SBC Philippi 10/24/04 Sunday morning God’s Sovereign Hand of Purpose Exodus 2:1-14 Primary Purpose: To examine how God works in the life of Moses and brings about His Sovereign purposes. Today we are looking at what could be described as one of the darkest times in Jewish history. The story ...read more

  • The Passion And Purpose Of The Urban Pastor

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,283 views

    This sermon is a charge to the congregation for the ordination service of an inner city pastor.

    Ordination Service for Outreach Pastor - The Passion and Purpose of the Urban Pastor Ephesians 4:1-5, 11-13; 1 Peter 2:9-10 This is a very special day. I appreciate that you’ve joined us here today. This is a day where we come together to worship God, which has always been the way of God’s people ...read more

  • Daniel, Young Man With Purpose

    Contributed by David Seeley on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,975 views

    Daniel was a young man who determined early in life to please God.

    Introduction: Daniel and his three friends were among hundreds of young people who were kidnapped by the enemy nation of Babylon. They were taken from their homes in Israel to a foreign land somewhere between 800 and 1500 miles from home. The kidnappers were instructed by Nebuchadnezzer, king ...read more

  • "Purpose 1: A Church That Loves" Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 14,672 views

    One of the great purposes of the church is to love God and to love people.

    “Purpose #1: A Church That Loves” Matt. 22: 34-40 September 7, 2003 Intro: When Charles Schwab was 70 years old, he made the following statement. These words were spoken for the record in a court of law after he’d just won a nuisance suit. He said, “I’d like to say here in a court of law, and ...read more

  • The Purpose-Full Church: An Overview Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,663 views

    4 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church

    The Purpose-full Church: An Overview (NTC4T-4) I. Discovering the Purposes of the Church A. Purpose-Driven vs. Program-Driven B. Why Be Purpose Driven? C. The Great Commandment D. The Great Commission Introduction Years ago on a variety show, a guest appeared who was a body builder. The crowd ...read more

  • The Purpose-Full Church: In Worship Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,907 views

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

    The Purpose-full Church: In Worship (NTC4T-5) I. Defining the Purposes of the Church A. Worship 1. The primacy of worship 2. Celebrating 3. Honoring Introduction The story is told about a conversation between a pastor and young boy in a certain congregation. This particular congregation loved ...read more

  • The Purpose-Full Church: In Disciplemaking Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,433 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

  • The Purpose-Full Church: In Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,934 views

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

    The Purpose-full Church: In Evangelism (NTC4T-7) I. Defining the Purposes of the Church C. Evangelism 1. A parable of our present state in evangelism 2. Evangelism Defined 3. Elements of evangelism a) Presence b) Proclamation c) Persuasion Introduction The story is told about a major uproar that ...read more

  • What Is The Purpose For Our Church?

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Nov 25, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,015 views

    This sermon was preached as our charter service and I have preched it every year since to remind us why we’re a church. It can easily be preached to any church as a sermon on the purpose of the church.

    NEW HOPE’S CHARTER MEMBERSHIP SERVICE JUNE 4, 2000 TEXT: Matthew 16:13-19 INTRODUCTION: This morning we are here to charter our church’s membership. We have been called to build a church in this community upon the Solid Rock, Jesus Christ! God has called us to do a great work. We are doing ...read more

  • How To Know Your Purpose Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 3, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 20,584 views

    You can’t understand or comprehend your purpose in life by starting with YOU! It is essential that you start with GOD!

    13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful. I know that full well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the ...read more

  • Living An On-Purpose Life

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 6, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,986 views

    Leaving the past to go to what God has promised

    Living an On-Purpose life Joshua 1:3-5 Joshua 1:3-5 I will give you every place on which you set foot, as I promised Moses. [4] Your borders will be the desert {on the south}, nearby Lebanon to the Euphrates River (the country of the Hittites) {on the north}, and the Mediterranean Sea on ...read more

  • God's Purpose After Easter

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004
    based on 88 ratings
     | 31,714 views

    God has a purpose for us after Easter.

    INTRO.- DID YOU HEAR THE NEWS? It did it again. It was number one again! What’s that? The movie THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST was the number one box office hit at the movies this last Easter weekend with an income of $17 million. The second on the list was some crazy movie called HELLBOY. (I’m ...read more

  • The Origin, Purpose, And Power Of The Church

    Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,932 views

    A. INTRODUCTION 1.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The first mention of "the church" in the Bible came from the lips of our Lord Himself. It is found in this morning's text passage, the obvious starting point for any study of what has been called the "Body of Christ." The Greek word translated throughout the New Testament as ...read more

  • God’s Purpose Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,266 views

    The 8th sermon in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

    God’s Purpose of Grace (BFM #8) Text: John 10:27-29, Romans 8:28-30 By: Ken McKinley (Read Texts) We are continuing on with our study of the BFM and we come to article V, God’s purpose of grace. So let me read to you from the BFM this article (read). “Election is the gracious purpose of God, ...read more