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  • Steve Smith avatar

    The Vision Behind Our Purpose Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,037 views

    What is a church’s vision to accomplish its purpose? How do we accomplish God’s plan? Do we see the need? Do we respond with concern? Do we respond with action?

    INTRODUCTION For the past several months, we have been involved in discussions, research, and prayer regarding the Future of this Church. In 2 Business Meetings, you approved and asked the leadership to determine the feasibility of moving. First, I want to thank you for your cooperation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Dunbar avatar

    Finding Purpose In The Potters Hands Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,296 views

    This sermon utilizes five questions from a short video clip from sermonspice.com called "Potter’s Hand". The answers to those questions are found in the passage.

    Within the seemingly mundane conversation in this passage, I believe we can find the answers to some of life’s most profound questions. 1. Who am I? IF I am… A man made in the image of God – Gen 1:26 A sinner in which that image is flawed – Rom 3:23 THEN… I am not worthy of worship, only God is. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Irreplacable - Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 16,104 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

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    God's Sovereign Hand Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 31, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,850 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Passion And Purpose Of The Urban Pastor

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,501 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Purpose Of The Church - Part One Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 145 ratings
     | 56,138 views

    An overview of the Five Purposes of the church from the Purpose Driven Church by Rick Warren.

    The Purpose of the Church Exodus 9:16 & Philipians 2:1-11 Part 1 – overview Everyone has a purpose. Everything we do that is worthwhile has a purpose God gave us the church with a purpose in mind…why is it that so many times the church seems so out of touch then? I think when the world, that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    How To Know Your Purpose Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 3, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 21,086 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

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    Living An On-Purpose Life

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 6, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,187 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

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Knowing God's Purpose And Destiny Series

    Contributed by Ade Odusote on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 28,041 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

  • Marty Boller avatar

    Naturally Supernatural: Power For A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,455 views

    #6 in a series. "As communities of the King, we should model what the Kingdom looks like when God has His way with a group of people." John Wimber

    If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20061008. Let’s review our main premise... Jesus’ mission & ministry is a FULLY TRANSFERABLE MINISTRY. Luke 9:1-2 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Erik Estep avatar

    "Purpose 1: A Church That Loves" Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 15,073 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Our Purpose: To Reach The Lost Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,609 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
     | 13,195 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