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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    New Life On Purpose: Walk Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 7, 2010
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     | 3,643 views

    Christ has called us to make disciples of all nations.

    New Life On Purpose: Walk Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction 1. Read Matthew 28:18-20 2. Illustration: At the close of life, the question will not be, "How much have you gotten?" but "How much have you given?" Not "How much have you won?" but "How much have you done?" Not "How much have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    New Life On Purpose: Work Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,039 views

    We are committed to minister to each other and our community in humble service.

    New Life On Purpose: Work Text: Jn. 13:3-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: The great violinist, Niccolo Paganini willed his marvelous violin to city of Genoa on condition that it must never be played. The wood of such an instrument, while used and handled, wears only slightly, but set aside, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Law Served Its Purpose Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 17, 2007
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     | 2,662 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

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    Find The Way - Our Purpose Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,285 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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    Communication Relative To Divine Purpose Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,093 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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    The Purpose Of Christian Witness And Mission

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 11, 2014
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     | 3,659 views

    Preaching AHEAD of Jesus' coming to a place and people.

    THE PURPOSE OF CHRISTIAN WITNESS AND MISSION. Matthew 11:1. Matthew 11:1 really belongs to the end of Matthew 10. In this verse we discover the whole purpose of Christian witness and mission. The places to which - and more importantly the people to whom - the Lord is sending His disciples are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Purpose And Passion Meet

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014
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    When one possesses passion and purpose they are mostly unstoppable.

    When Passion and Purpose Meet. Here is one of my early ones. Acts 8:3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. Ecc. 9:10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Serve The Same Purpose Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 3, 2014
     | 6,554 views

    With Jesus as our leader or 'coach' all believers are called to the SAME team to follow Him. He leads us, but to what? What is the purpose of following Christ? Paul makes that known here in Col 2 and this morning we will see what he means...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: Sept 25, 2014 Date Preached: Sept 28, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Purpose! Sermon Text: Colossians 2:1-23 [ESV] Introduction: Over the past few weeks we have learned that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Purpose In Your Life

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,608 views

    Maybe you are here this morning and you need to hear from the Lord concerning where you fit into the plan of God.

    Finding purpose in your life Ecclesiastes 1:1-1:9 Introduction- If you would turn to the book of Ecclesiastes. It is in the Old Testament right after Proverbs. Psalms, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. There are so many books written on finding purpose. How to make the most of your life. How to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Power Of Living Life On Purpose

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 13, 2010
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     | 4,756 views

    A PURPOSE WILL: ❶ Motivate you ❷ Keep your priorities straight ❸ Develop your potential ❹ Give you ability to live in the present ❺ Help you evaluate your progress

    2 Timothy 4:6-8KJVFor I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Purpose Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,519 views

    The 8th sermon in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

    God’s Purpose of Grace (BFM #8) Text: John 10:27-29, Romans 8:28-30 By: Ken McKinley (Read Texts) We are continuing on with our study of the BFM and we come to article V, God’s purpose of grace. So let me read to you from the BFM this article (read). “Election is the gracious purpose of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    The Declaration Of The Proof And Purpose Of The Incarnation.

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 2, 2010
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    Fellowship with God is everything.

    Intro: 1. There is an old story about a mother who asked her daughter to go to their storage shed and bring her some jars of preserves. It was dark outside and the little girl said that she was afraid. Her mother said, “You don’t need to be afraid, God is there and He will watch over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. D. Greear avatar

    God's Purpose And Plan For Gender Series

    Contributed by J. D. Greear on Jul 12, 2013
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     | 11,424 views

    Biblically, men and women are given specific, differing commands to follow. The two genders are a more complete view of the image of God than would one gender by itself.

    The ancient view of marriage was that marriage is primarily functional. Established economic stability. Give you kids who could take care of you in old age. So choose a woman whose family was wealthy and had good birthing hips. The modern view of marriage is that marriage is about romantic ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "united For A Purpose"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 23, 2023
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     | 2,758 views

    Pentecost sums up the gospel with simplicity and audacity: Jesus Christ offers salvation to all, and the church exists to proclaim it.

    “United for a Purpose” Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost. What is Pentecost? I’ve had many long-time church members over the years who weren’t familiar with what this day is about, and it is an incredibly significant day in the life of the church. It ranks up there close to Christmas and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Purpose, Discipleship, & Growth

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 9, 2023
     | 1,032 views

    Illustration” Video - Adrian Rogers “If you are not sharing the gospel then you are not right with God”

    I. We must be faithful with steadfast purpose. (v.23) - Romans 7:4  Likewise, my brothers, you also have died to the law through the body of Christ, so that you may belong to another, to him who has been raised from the dead, in order that we may bear fruit for God. II. The church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist