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    Gifted For A Purpose

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 30, 2015
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    In Paul's opening remarks to the Corinthian Christians, he reminds them that they have been given spiritual gifts for a purpose.

    Gifted For A Purpose 1 Corinthians 1: 4-9 Intro: During the depression there was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage, so he was in danger of losing his ranch. With little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Prayer

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 22, 2004
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    When we don’t understand the purpose of prayer we will be disappointed with and discouraged by the experience of prayer.

    The Purpose of Prayer Examining the Motives behind our Prayers Turn to Romans 8 There are many different types of prayer: public, private, group, family, church, national, confession, petition, intercession, fasting, short, long… Three-year-old Donna, who loved to pray before meals, would ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Purpose Of Life

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 16, 2023
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    Sermon deals with the meaninglessness of life without God, then expounds the three objectives God is always pursuing in the believer's life. Knowing these three objectives helps the Christian interpret life's events in a biblical way.

    Intro In this message, I want to give you a framework for understanding the events that occur in your life. What is God always doing in your life? Why does he have you here on planet earth? What is the real meaning and purpose of life? The Bible gives answers to these profound questions, and those ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Purpose Of Prayer

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2014
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    We are to pray so that we might commune with God and share with Him the most deeply felt needs of our lives. We are to express to God the gratitude and the praise and the joy we feel in Him and in salvation. Paul elaborated on the purpose of prayer.

    Title: The Purpose of Prayer Text: “Meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.” (Colossians 1:3-4). Bible Reading: Colossians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Temptation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
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    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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    The Purpose Of Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 9, 2010
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    A believer shows: 1) Thankfulness in Themselves (Col. 3:15-16a), 2) Thankfulness to Others (Col. 3:16b) & 3) Thankfulness to God (Col. 3:15-17)

    Thanksgiving is a time when we can formally recognize and give thanks for the obvious and more abstract things that shape our lives here in Canada. The first recognized Canadian thanksgiving was held in 1578, at least forty years earlier than that of our friends to the south. In a misguided attempt ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    1 Purpose Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 21, 2013
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    1)The Elements of Purposeful Unity (Philippians 2:1) 2) The Essence of Purposeful Unity (Philippians 2:2a), 3)The Expression of Purposeful Unity (Philippians 2:2b)

    It’s not too difficult to see the effect of strife. Internationally, we see conflict and hostage taking. In North America, we just came out of a hockey lockout after many months of people not working. In Canada, native blockages have meant disrupted travel, and shipping. In Ontario, many ...read more

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    Purpose Of People

    Contributed by Johnny Byrd on Mar 23, 2017
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    A look at why we were created, and how the purpose of man, According to God is still the same as the purpose He gave Adam.

    Purpose of People Genesis 1:26 English Standard Version Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Greater Purpose Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Feb 19, 2007
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    Part of an extensive study in Philippians, we are reminded here that God has a greater purpose for our trials.

    Content in Christ: A Study in Philippians A Greater Purpose Phil. 1:12-14 Illus. Old mule fell into a ditch. “Shake it off and step up”. What do you do when the “stuff” of life piles up on you? Phil. – Content in Christ. Review (love, encouragement, prayer) Memorize? Up to this point, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reach... With A Purpose

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Sep 5, 2002
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    How does the Church respond to the problems piling up in our world? Jesus tells us to reach...

    Matthew 28:16-21: REACH There are lots of things going on the world today. The question I have for you this morning is – how is the Church supposed to respond? What are you as a Christian supposed to do? The anniversary of 9/11 is this week, and that anniversary reminds us that our world can ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Minister On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on May 5, 2021
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    This message looks at ministry or service. “Every believer isn’t a pastor, but every believer is called into ministry. God calls all believers to minister to the world and the church. Service in the body isn’t optional for Christians” - Rick Warren

    This morning we’ll be viewing the purpose of “ministry” or “service.” In The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren says, “Growing up, you may have thought that being ‘called’ by God was something only missionaries, pastors, nuns, and other ‘full-time’ church workers experienced, but the Bible says ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
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    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 Purpose Of The Gifts

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013
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    Spiritual gifts are abilities given to us apart from our first birth. They equip us to function as members of the body of Christ. Our spiritual gifts, though different, are all useful so we can work together to serve God and each other. We are ide

    The purpose of the gifts Spiritual gifts are abilities given to us apart from our first birth. They equip us to function as members of the body of Christ. Our spiritual gifts, though different, are all useful so we can work together to serve God and each other. We are identified as believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Purpose Of The Anointing

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 28, 2025
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    The anointing is given for a divine purpose: to serve God’s kingdom, set the captives free, and advance His will on earth. It is not for personal gain or self-glorification but for fulfilling God’s assignment.

    THE PURPOSE OF THE ANOINTING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fulfilled Purpose

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 29, 2007
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     | 5,281 views

    Jesus has the desire to bring those who are far off back to him.

    Luke 19:1-10 “Fulfilled Purpose” “Jesus has the desire to bring those who are far off back to him.” Sunday Morning Sermon 04.01.07 Intro: (Start with Title and text) There’s a story about a local fitness center, which was offering $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ