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A Personal And Purposeful Peace

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 12, 2020

Jesus gives personal and purposeful peace. See how Jesus did that for his disciples on Easter evening and continues to do so to this day.

Last week we met two of Jesus’ followers on their way from the city of Jerusalem to a village named Emmaus which was about a 7 mile roundtrip. If you missed that message, you can go back and listen to it. It was Easter afternoon when those two disciples decided to leave Jerusalem. There were ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Calling, Purpose And Destiny

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Nov 12, 2020

Have you wonder why you are alive at this time and age? What is the mission that God has for you? The Bible tells us God in Jer 29:11 that He has a plan for our lives. Therefore, we seek God persistently to help us to fulfill his plan and purpose for our lives.

One of the most inspiring story of the Bible is the story of Joseph in Genesis chapters 37 to 41. When he was a young man, he received two dreams from God that one day he would be greatly used by God. He told the dreams to his brothers who were so jealous of him that they sold him to be a slave ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 31:3

Denomination: Charismatic

The Purpose Of The Gospel Of John Series

Contributed by Josh Brown on Nov 20, 2020

What do we need to believe? What does it mean to believe? And why do we need to believe? Three important questions about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Join us as we study through the book of John and discover the answers to these questions and that Jesus is the giver of Life!

Sermon: The Purpose of the Gospel of John Series: The Gospel of John Part 1 Slide Introduction Today we’re kicking off a brand-new message called, ‘The Gospel of John.’ And what we’re going to do over the next several weeks is walk through the Gospel of John. For those of you that might not ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Meaning And Purpose Of Life

Contributed by John Newbaker on Jul 10, 2021

There are many people today who feel that life doesn’t have meaning and purpose. They feel empty. Nothing interests them. They have no drive, no determination, and no desires. They’re depressed, discouraged, disillusioned, and dissatisfied. They feel they have no hope.

I want to start off by asking 2 questions: 1/ Does this life have meaning and purpose, and if so, 2/ Where can we find the meaning and purpose of life? There are many people today who feel that life doesn’t have meaning and purpose. They feel empty. Nothing interests them. They have no ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Broad Wall

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022

The verse that we are going to use for our text contains the words, “...the broad wall.”

God could have said, “...the wall,” but He intentionally use an adjective to described the wall as being a BROAD WALL. WHY DID GOD INTENTIONALLY TELL US THE WALL WAS A BROAD WALL? He did this for a special reason. Illus: If you were to go to the library and do some research on what qualifies ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

The True Purpose Of Christmas

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on Dec 28, 2020

At the time of Jesus Christ's birth, we have a series of incidents and most unusual visitors to witness the event. Among one of those visitors, we have Magis from the east. Who were most probably the astronomers and were probably the chief also.

At the time of Jesus Christ's birth, we have a series of incidents and most unusual visitors to witness the event. Among one of those visitors, we have Magis from the east. Who were most probably the astronomers and were probably the chief also. No facts recorded either in St. Matthew or St. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purpose - True Worship Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 14, 2021

Message about what worship and how it is our purpose.

Purpose of Worship Introduction John 4 is a unique and intriguing story. It seems to be that Jesus leaves Judea and goes to Galilee to get away from the division that the Pharisees were trying to create. They were trying to divide the camp of John the Baptist and Jesus. They were going in the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-36

Denomination: Church Of God

Prerequisites For Purposeful Living Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

The Christian, of course, is committed to a life of growing quality. Jesus came that we might have life abundant, and both Old and New Testaments make it clear that the believer is to advance in wisdom and in favor with God and man.

A woman in a contemporary play is complaining about her hollow living, and she says to another, "Don't you get the feeling that this is a broken world, something like a watch? The parts are all there, and it looks all right, but the main spring is broken and it no longer has meaning. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-3

The Purpose And Power Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 30, 2021

Lukes gives a snapshot into the purpose and power of Jesus and the gospel

Introduction Whenever we gather together on Sunday as a church, it is to worship our God and Lord Jesus Christ.  The Church is known as the Bride of Christ.  It is our solemn duty, it is our great privilege, it is the very least we can do to exalt and praise the One worthy of all power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-19

Denomination: Brethren

The Purpose Of The Second Coming

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 1, 2022

The Second coming of Jesus Christ as told by Mark

The Purpose of the Second Coming Mark 13:24-27 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 24 “But in those days, after that tribulation, THE SUN WILL BE DARKENED AND THE MOON WILL NOT GIVE ITS LIGHT, 25 AND THE STARS WILL BE FALLING from heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken. 26 “Then ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-27

Denomination: United Methodist

The Purpose Of Pain And Suffering. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 22, 2024

As we navigate the trials and tribulations of this life, we often find ourselves asking, "Why does God allow pain and suffering?"

While the answer may not always be clear, the Bible offers insight into the purpose of pain. we will inevitably encounter suffering and hardship. However, as Christians, we can find comfort in the knowledge that God has a purpose for our pain. In Romans 8:28, Paul writes, "And we know that in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:10, James 1:2-4, Romans 8:28

Purpose For Your Life

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024

All of us have things inside of us that could destroy the mission, that threaten to eat up our purpose and our goals and our life.

What are you here for? Is there not a cause? Opening illustration: My wife and I pioneered and were instrumental in reviving the underground church in the Middle East. We served there for 14 years. No news media will ever tell you that the Spirit of God is moving in a powerful way in the Middle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Our Celebration Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2023

To know the Father it is necessary to know Christ, and from that Passover on, they will know and see the Father.

Saturday of the Fourth Week of Easter 2023 When contemplating this reading from the fourteenth chapter of St. John’s Gospel, it is very important to realize that this is taken from Christ’s last prayer and teaching at the Last Supper, the beginning of Jesus’s own Passover. Jesus has just told his ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-14, Psalm 98:1-4, Acts 13:44-52

Denomination: Catholic

What Is Our Purpose. Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 6, 2023

Like God called John to a specific purpose—before birth and before he could qualify himself for the task—He calls us to spread His story of salvation to the world—even when we don’t feel capable of doing the job.

You know, I do think we all have a purpose on this earth. The reason we have skills and talents, and passions are so that we can serve the greater community, earn a living, and also live life. I have seen in my own life that sometimes we hit this mid-life crisis scenario where we question our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:15-17, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Origin Of Man And Purpose Of It

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 22, 2024

God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

In recording this first chapter of Genesis the Holy Spirit, did not want us to have any doubts or questions as to the creator of the world and all that is in it. So, he used the word God 32 times in the first chapter. The word made is found seven times, the word good is also recorded seven times as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist