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  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Our Purpose: To Reach The Lost Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,614 views

    A 5 part series to cast vision and clarity about the purpose of our church.

    PRACTICING OUR PURPOSE OUR PURPOSE IS... TO REACH THE LOST LUKE 15:1-10 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: For the next several weeks I want to talk with you about the purpose of Montrose Christian Church. These will not be doctrinal "What we believe" messages. But these messages will be about why we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Our Purpose: Care For The Needy Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,201 views

    4th in 5-Part series of casting the vision and clarity for the purpose of our church.

    OUR PURPOSE: TO HELP THE NEEDY SELECTED SCRIPTURES INTRODUCTION: Max Lucado, in his book, Applause From Heaven, tells the story of the time when his 3 year old daughter, Jenna, awoke him in the middle of the night. He said that he tried to stay asleep but her insistent, "Daddy" wouldn’t allow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Living Out Your Purpose Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 6, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,785 views

    See your position as a platform for God’s purposes.

    Living Out Your Purpose Book of Esther Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 5/6/07 We’re wrapping up our series called “Facing Your Giants” today. We’ve learned so far that when we focus on giants, we stumble; and when we focus on God our giants tumble. But here’s the rub. Each time we take on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Church Of Excellence: Purpose Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 11,052 views

    What is the purpose of the Church? It is to reach, to win, to train and to send.

    The Purpose of the Church!" 2 Corinthians 5:1-7 Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21 I really like that proverb…especially that no matter what we might plan…no matter how evil it may be…GOD’S PURPOSE PREVAILS! What ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Our Purpose - Seeking The Lost Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 254 ratings
     | 35,031 views

    Let’s understand why we seek the lost. Secondly, let’s look at how we seek the lost. Thirdly, let’s see the reward of searching.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. During the next few weeks I want to speak on subjects that we, as a congregation, need to consider again, messages that deal with our purpose, why we are a church, & why God has called us to do the things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Purpose - Daring To Care Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 317 ratings
     | 39,379 views

    When you look closely at the history of the first church there in Jerusalem, you see an exciting & growing church. And as they grew, they became more & more concerned about helping those in need.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019)) TEXT: Matthew 25:31-40; Acts 4:32-35 A. During the past 2 weeks we've been looking at the purpose of the church & found that as a church we're called first of all to seek & to save the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Created Me For A Purpose

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 160 ratings
     | 14,448 views

    We have come to a time in history when there is a concerted attempt to exclude the recognition, & even the very mention of God from our schools, our government, & our public consciousness. And as a country we are paying a terrible price as a result.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. From time to time during the next few months I’m going to draw our attention back to the first few chapters of the Book of Genesis. I think there is a need to do so because some people say that these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living With Child-Like Purpose

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 8, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 6,155 views

    In becoming like little children, we can live with a purpose that will endure.

    Live With a Child-like Purpose Pastor Jim Luthy Last week we discovered Jesus confronting his disciples about their approach to greatness in the Kingdom of God. It seems they were developing a worldly approach, which creeps into our thinking dressed as religion. They thought, you might recall, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Purpose In Your Trials

    Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Jan 20, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 12,586 views

    This message is designed to demonstrate that there is purpose in the trials God allows us to endure.

    2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Introduction – One of the most difficult questions at times like this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing God's Purpose And Destiny Series

    Contributed by Ade Odusote on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 28,045 views

    The more you read the Word of God, the more you learn about God; the more you learn about God, the more God reveals Himself to you; the more God reveals Himself to you the more you will realize what His purpose and destiny for you

    7 Steps to Achieving God’s Purpose and Destiny For Your Life Part 1: Knowing God’s Purpose and Destiny The brain functions similar to electricity. The brain is a physical mass. Scientists tell us that the brain is made up of neutrons and electrons; neutrons have a positive charge, while electrons ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Our Purpose Part 1

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,081 views

    This sermon deals with the purpose of our church as well as our purpose as Christians in reaching others for Christ. (Video version available at our web site at www.glenvillenewlife.com)

    Our Purpose Is The Reason Genesis 6:1-22 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 If you were going to build a huge ship, where would you most likely start to build it? God wanted to build the largest ship, the world had seen to date. He had a purpose, which was to save a remnant of the life God had ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Purpose Part 2

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 18, 2006
     | 3,149 views

    This sermon deals with our purpose of being equipped to do the ministry of Jesus Christ. (Video /audio version avaialbe at web site www.glenvillenewlife.com)

    Our Purpose Part II Be Equipped 1 Samuel 17:32-40 Ephesians 4:11-13 and 6:10-18 GNLCC 8/6/08 If you saw someone go into a sports store, and she was buying a white shirt, white shorts, some Nike’s, a tennis racket and some tennis balls, what would you assume they were being equipped to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Purpose And Value Of Bible Study Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,832 views

    Our lives should involve a diligent search for truth and wisdom. Why Bible study must accompany Bible reading and prayer and how how Bible Study provides FRAMEWORK for all the other disciplines.

    Purpose and Value of Bible Study (Fifty Days of Consecration #7) 1 Timothy 4:1-16[1] 5-1-05 Intro I want to begin this morning by sharing with you some results from a Bible knowledge test published by the Vancouver Sun. Here are some of the answers given by people who said they knew the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How To Know Your Purpose Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 3, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 21,087 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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Irreplacable - Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 16,105 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ