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  • Clyde Grimes avatar

    The Purpose-Full Church: In Worship Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,147 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
     | 6,735 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
     | 9,189 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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    What Is The Purpose For Our Church?

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Nov 25, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,288 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

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    How To Know Your Purpose Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 3, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 20,990 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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    The Person And Purpose Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 11, 2007
     | 3,603 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

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    Ezekiel's Purposes And Prophetic Timeline

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,495 views

    A brief overview of Israel’s history relative to the prophecy of Ezekiel

    Timeline for Israel: Ezekiel’s Four Purposes of Prophecy 1. Proclaim the grievous sin of the Jewish nation which justified its captivity and judgment, illustrating that God was not unfaithful or powerless. 2. Record the withdrawal of the Glory of God from the Temple before it’s destruction by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The End Times Purpose Of God

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,061 views

    God’s ultimate purpose in the time of the end

    The End Times Purpose of God The record in Scripture is clear, God has never left, nor will He ever leave His planet earth without a human witness to His great and glorious grace demonstrated by His redemption of men through the finished work of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, on the Cross. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Real Purpose Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,238 views

    Teaches the real purpose of the Holy Spirit and how to recieve Him

    “The REAL Purpose of the Holy Spirit” July 26, 2009 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Communication Relative To Divine Purpose Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,052 views

    This message is intended to help us evaluate and make changes to, if needed, our communication habits as they pertain to God’s divine purposes.

    COMMUNICATION RELATIVE TO DIVINE PURPOSE Colossians 4:2-6 INTRODUCTION: A. June Hunt, in her Biblical Counseling Keys on Communication opens with this question: Have you ever paused to evaluate the impact of how you communicate? 1. Folks, if you have not noticed already, communication can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Spiritual House - The Building And Purpose

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,838 views

    The goal of this message is to help us understand that God dwells in us and that He has a purpose in the church being a living, vibrant community of believers.

    A SPIRITUAL HOUSE – The building & Purpose 1 Peter 2:4-5 & Ephesians 2:19-22 INTRODUCTION A. The idea of a spiritual house (called by many names) is seen almost from the very beginning of the Scriptures 1. We see it first in the Exodus - Exodus 25:9 According to all that I shew thee, after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Purpose For Your Life Series

    Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 61,820 views

    If you were to write down what you thought your purpose in life was, what would you say?

    What’s your purpose in life? What I mean is that if you were to write down what you thought your purpose in life was, what would you say? Richard Leider said “The purpose of life is to live a life of purpose”. Washington Irving said “Great minds have purposes, little minds have wishes”. George ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing Your Purpose In Life

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,669 views

    Learning how to find your purpose in Life through God.

    Knowing Your Purpose in Life I received a letter a while back from a guy I know. From all appearances he’s got his act together. He is a good Christian, attends church regularly and he’s financially successful. He’s a nice guy too; he doesn’t seem to have any hidden agendas or ulterior motives. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Had A Purpose On Earth! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,436 views

    We are not to be just satisfied with a baby in a manger but to listen, believe, and take action, following the main purpose of why Christ came to earth, which was to seek and save the lost!

    During the Christmas season, many of us decorate with a scene that looks like this (show picture of Nativity). What is true about this scene?? The world will accept the fact that there was a special baby born about 2000 years ago which makes us think about peace, joy, and love. But what is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Cog In The Wheel To Purpose In The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012
     | 4,346 views

    Transformation always seeks to be at work in multiple levels in our lives.

    Cog in the Wheel to Purpose in the Kingdom John 9:1-41 April 10, 2011 INTRODUCTION When most people think of how they'd like their lives transformed. Many of them would give assent that they would mind being in the shoes of Geza and Zslot Peladi. Geza and Zslot are two brothers who spent ad ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance