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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Passion And Purpose Of The Urban Pastor

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,434 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

  • Clyde Grimes avatar

    The Purpose-Full Church: An Overview Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,936 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

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Purpose-Full Church: In Worship Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,128 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

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Purpose-Full Church: In Disciplemaking Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,695 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

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Purpose-Full Church: In Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,164 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

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dennis Cocks avatar

    What Is The Purpose For Our Church?

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Nov 25, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,231 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    How To Know Your Purpose Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 3, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 20,934 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

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    God's Purpose After Easter

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004
    based on 88 ratings
     | 31,935 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Living An On-Purpose Life

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 6, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,128 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

  • Steve Smith avatar

    The Vision Behind Our Purpose Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,977 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

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Fulfill Your Divine Purpose

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,250 views

    You were made to fulfill your divine purpose

    For we are what God has made us….. Ephesians 2:10 INTRODUCTION: "We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works ...." • Our English word "poem" comes from this Greek word translated "workmanship." Think about it--there is no one in the world like you. We all compare ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    The Law Served Its Purpose Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,621 views

    The law was given for guidance until Christ completed His work on the cross.

    The Law Served Its Purpose Galatians 3:19-26 July 18, 2007 Galatians 3:19-20 (NLT) Well then, why was the law given? It was given to show people how guilty they are. But this system of law was to last only until the coming of the child to whom God’s promise was made. And there is this further ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Find The Way - Our Purpose Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,236 views

    2 of 3 messages on the mission, vision, and core values of Meridian Christian Church. This message explores the importance of seeking the lost.

    Find the Way: Our Purpose The Tourist Lost Next Door A young Filipino, traveling in Chicago, registered at the Hotel Sherman. Taking a walk, he became lost. He was ignorant of the name, location, and appearance of the hotel, and so was unable to find it again. Consequently, he selected another ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Lentz avatar

    I'm Living On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,974 views

    Living for Christ gives you a new purpose for life.

    I’m Living On Purpose 7-15-07 Series: The New Me Pt.2 Mark 12:28-34 Intro. Hold up steering wheel, hammer and golf club – what do these things have in common? They’re all used to drive something. The wheel drives a car, the hammer drives a nail and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Person And Purpose Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 11, 2007
     | 3,583 views

    A Pre-Pentecost Sermon

    (Title Slide Up) This time twenty six years ago I was engaged in a search for a youth pastor position because I had a desire to spend a few years of my life serving God full-time. I did not realize or even expect to be a pastor 26 years later. I thought that I would be doing something else. Now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God