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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Our Purpose - Seeking The Lost Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 254 ratings
     | 34,854 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
     | 39,321 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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    What Is The Purpose Of My Worship? Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 12,539 views

    A message about the purpose of worship. Do you ever wonder why you come to church and do this thing called worship week after week?

    John 4:4-30 4He had to go through Samaria on the way. 5Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired from the long walk, sat wearily beside the well about noontime. 7Soon a Samaritan ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Knowing God's Purpose And Destiny Series

    Contributed by Ade Odusote on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 28,006 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

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    You Were Created For A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Feb 19, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 35,374 views

    From the creation story of man in Genesis 1 and 2 the audience discovers that they were created to bear God’s image, to fulfill His purpose, and to know His fullness.

    INTRODUCTION This morning to find our text you can open your Bible with me to Genesis chapter 1. At First Assembly we’ve started an exciting new series on the book of Genesis. Last week in Genesis chapter one we learned three significant lessons about God. This week in Genesis chapters one ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living An On-Purpose Life

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 6, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,179 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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    Our Purpose Part 1

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,067 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
     | 3,129 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

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    Fulfill Your Divine Purpose

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,290 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

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    Find The Way - Our Purpose Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,281 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

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    The Purpose-Full Church: An Overview Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 7,031 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
     | 5,193 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
     | 6,786 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
     | 9,244 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

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    Living Life With Real Purpose Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Feb 26, 2014
     | 6,660 views

    A Christian's purpose for living should flow from a new nature, reminding us to always filter life through heavenly lenses.

    Introduction: Our journey through the book of Colossians. • The Apostle Paul has made a perfect case to the church in Colosse, why Jesus Christ is preeminent above all. He has dealt with faith, doctrine, and salvation. In chapter 2 Paul addressed the enemy that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist