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  • Chris Smith avatar

    The Purpose Of Temptation

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 21, 2001
    based on 239 ratings
     | 14,371 views

    Our immediate reaction to a heartache, or a successful achievement that took years to overcome, must be one of getting ready for the next hurdle. If you don’t have any hurdles to jump in your life – if there aren’t any goals set for you right now – if yo

    The Purpose of Temptation Chris Smith Matthew 4:1-2 Oscar Wilde once said that he could resist everything except temptation. An old cartoon had the two characters looking at each other with a caption below them saying, “How come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation beats the door down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quest For Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,028 views

    Christians today have both a negative and a positive role in society. The negative role is to restrain evil. The positive role is to spread the Gospel and do good works.

    1. The first purpose God has for the church today is preservation 2. The second purpose God has for the church today is propagation MATTHEW 5:13-16 I’ve got a book at home called Seven Men Who Rule the World from the Grave. Some of the names might not ring a bell. Names like Julius Wellhausen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 260 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of knowing God, the strength to resist temptation, and the honor found in self-denial for Christ's sake.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, to share the living Word of God, to engage in a conversation with the Holy Scriptures and to let them speak to our souls. We gather here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters ...read more

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    Open Your Eyes

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2012
     | 8,163 views

    For you see: properly working eyes of faith see the world as Jesus would see it.

    “Open Your Eyes” Luke 24:13-35 INTRODUCTION (p) Now that same day two shepherds were going south to the city of Hebron, about thirteen miles from Bethlehem, to sell their sheep and barter wool. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened the night before. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,421 views

    Book sermon from Mark. Jesus' mission on earth was one of careful planning and execution and a life given over to Him ought to reflect the same care and effort.

    I saw a picture of little twins the other day. They both were wearing red T-shirts. One said, “I was planned!” The other one said, “I was a surprise!” I wondered – how could they tell which one was the surprise? I have news for you – whether you were planned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Call To Discipleship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 935 views

    Explores Jesus' call to Peter and Andrew, their immediate response, and how we can similarly respond to God's call in our lives.

    Good morning, my friends! It's a joy to see each and every one of you here today. We're gathered here not just as a congregation, but as a family, bound together by our shared faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Let's start off by reading our Scripture passage for today, straight from the ...read more

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    Purpose Of Fasting

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 9,362 views

    Outline for a message to prepare our Church for a week of fasting and prayer at the beginning of 2002

    Dec. 2, 2001 intro Many look at fasting as a convenient way to twist God’s arm to do something, or earn enough spiritual points to get what they want. They never fast joyfully, prayerfully, Need to Crucify the Flesh...James 4:1-3 Purpose: to get your flesh out of the way so the Spirit of God can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purpose Of Parables

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,596 views

    Discussion of Jesus’ words about why He used parables in His teaching.

    The Purpose of Parables Matthew 13:10-17 August 27, 2006 Introduction Have you heard the parable about the three athletes? Three athletes are about to be executed. One is a short dark haired hockey player; one is a bald headed tennis player, and the third is a tall blond haired soccer ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Written With A Purpose

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,920 views

    The Bible makes at least four statements about itself, and each one of these describes one of the reasons it was given to us. Let's take a look at God’s four reasons for giving us the Bible.

    THE BIBLE: WRITTEN WITH A PURPOSE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. One Sunday morning, while sitting next to her first grade daughter in church, Susan Wright noticed the little one looking at the open Bible in her lap. 2. In a low whisper, she asked, "Did God really write that?" Susan quietly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Planned On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,608 views

    Everyone in this room has a purpose in life. God has plans for each and every one of you whether you realize it or not. God has created you in your mother’s womb and had you in mind since the beginning of creation. You are special in God’s eyes and He wan

    Tonight I want to start off with a deep question. As I ask it and put it up on the wall, I want you to just sit and think for a moment and write your thoughts on your sermon outline. The question I want us to think about for a moment is, “What is your purpose in life.” Now, I want to stress the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living With Purpose Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 13, 2023
     | 3,247 views

    Living with Purpose Series: REBOOT: Fresh Start for a New Year Brad Bailey – January 15, 2023

    "Living with Purpose Series: REBOOT: Fresh Start for a New Year Brad Bailey – January 15, 2023 Intro Welcome. Great to have you here. I have to begin by asking… WHY are you here? I don’t mean why are you here in this gathering…. I mean ...why are you here at all? Why do you exist? It’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Throw Open The Windows Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,160 views

    God has promised that we could be blessed. Wheat do we have to do and what will he do?

    I was in McKay, a community just off the Great Barrier Reef in Australia when it happened. We were there on holidays, which was to include a diving trip on the reef and a trip to a Alligator reserve and also a visit with Kevin Hudson, a pastor friend of mine. Kev and I hadn’t seen each other for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Heart Wide Open Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,085 views

    Message 7 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

    On February 24, 1948, one of the most unusual operations in medical history took place at the Ohio State University Department of Surgery Research. A 30-year-old named Harry Besharra was arrested for armed robbery and during his intake it was observed that something was wrong with him physically. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purpose Of The Star

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,763 views

    Brief message for candlelight service.

    The Purpose of the Star Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11 Introduction After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Eyes Wide Open Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,845 views

    First message in a series on spiritual vision

    (material taken from Andy Stanley, John Maxwell, and Jeffrey Richards) SERIES: “DISCOVER VISION: SEEING WHAT GOD WANTS YOU TO SEE” TEXT: PROVERBS 29:18 TITLE: “EYES WIDE OPEN” OPEN: A. In the late morning of Dec. 17, 1903 – 10:35 A.M. to be precise – Orville Wright executed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ