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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "From Chaos To Redemption"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 194 ratings
     | 13,237 views

    The God of Creation takes empty lives and gives them purpose.

    Genesis 1:1-5 “From Chaos To Redemption” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The first 5 verses of the Bible inform us that God brought Creation out of chaos. And chaos is a word that we--as Americans--understand in a way that we never have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    245 - Gold In The Trash

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,896 views

    This study will explore God’s purpose to give you wealth.

    Sermon Study #245 – GOLD IN THE TRASH Illustrate humor A woman gave her son Billy 2 quarters. One was for his Sunday School offering. The other was for an ice cream cone on the way home from Sunday School. Billy was flipping one quarter in the air and catching it on the way down. This happened 8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What On Earth Am I Here For? Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 9,308 views

    It’s not about us. God’s purposes are paramount.

    Note: This topic and some of the ideas come from Rick Warren’s "40 Days of Purpose" campaign. [Clip: "Everybody Loves Raymond," excerpted from episode 119, "Talk To Your Daughter". Note: this episode is one of four included in a "For Your Consideration" DVD/VHS package that was prepared for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Little Girl And A Leperous General

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Nov 9, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 11,814 views

    God has a purpose for what you’re going through.

    SERMON TITLE: A Little Girl and A Leperous General SERMON TEXT: 2 Kings 5:1-12 Written and preached by Louis Bartet on November 09, 2003 at Point Assembly of God in Downsville, LA. _____________________________________________ All too often we fail to see the significance of people because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    God Gives Us A Fresh View On Marriage

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,531 views

    A brief look at the purpose and layout of marriage through the Genesis account.

    October 26, 2003 Genesis 2:18-24 18 The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." 19 Now the LORD God had formed out of the ground all the beasts of the field and all the birds of the air. He brought them to the man to see what he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Community Of Promise Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,035 views

    Change within the unchanging ‘story’ of God’s promise and purpose

    Introduction: Change within the unchanging ‘story’ of God’s promise and purpose. This past week our ministry staff has been at the Vineyard’s national Pastor’s Conference… a time of reaffirming much of what I feel and see as we go forward as a church into the 21st century here on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Tomb Tells All

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,927 views

    The reality of Easter and how it brings purpose and meaning to our lives.

    In the comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes, Calvin is at school, and his teacher is attempting to teach the class. She begins, “ If there are no questions, we will move on to the next chapter. I have a question. Certainly Calvin, what is it? What’s the point of human existence? I meant any questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The "I" In Church Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Sep 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,663 views

    Part 3 in a series on the purposes of the church. This deals with intercessory prayer.

    A STRONGER CHURCH Part 3—The “I” in Church Sunday, July 27, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction The first Sunday we talked about serving as a way to make room for others to come to the table. Last week we talked about worship as an expression of our gratitude for having a place at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why Communion? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,191 views

    Explains the purpose and meaning of communion from a Methodist theological persepctive

    Why Communion? 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Image: Nathan Hale Nathan Hale was a young man who had every prospect for a happy and fulfilling life. He was very well educated for his day—a Yale graduate in an era when very few went to college. He was vividly remembered and admired by his acquaintances ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Born To Save Me

    Contributed by Dennis Munn on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,803 views

    Jesus' coming was for one primary purpose...to save us.

    Born To Save Me Matthew 1:21 Introduction: Patrizia Durante was her name, and she was young, attractive, intelligent, a financial advisor by profession, and was six and a half months pregnant with her first child, when she was diagnosed with acute myloid leukemia. Acute Myloid Leukemia is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Liberals Unmasked

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jul 1, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,014 views

    This sermon explains the origin, nature, and purpose of modern day liberals.

    Liberals Unmasked Romans 1:18 – 32 Preached by: JB Hall Introduction: Today, politics deeply divides Americans; and with the media so fascinated with the centers of power (not only wanting to report on them, but to help shape the political landscape), the debate over liberal vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Hines avatar

    Lord Sent The Rain - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Charles Hines on Dec 29, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,368 views

    When God sends rain in our lives, it is always for a purpose.

    RAIN A rainstorm is a prerequisite to a rainbow. As I begin this chapter, it’s raining outside. It’s not a hard driven rain, but a relaxing steady rain. One of God’s greatest forces of nature is rain. Rain comes in many different forms. Depending on how, and what form rain comes has a lot to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When The Spirit Comes

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,838 views

    Who is the Holy Spirit and what’s His purpose in the believer

    When the Spirit comes John 14:16-17 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; [Even] the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Closer Look At The Speaking Gifts Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,864 views

    The true purpose of the speaking gifts is to edify the church. #3 of 5.

    Title: A Closer Look At The Speaking Gifts Series: Discovering God’s Special Gifts Text: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; Romans 12:6-8 Theme: The true purpose of the speaking gifts is to edify the church. Introduction 1 Corinthians 12:12 “For as the body is one and has many members, but all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Coming Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,582 views

    Introductory message in a series on Revelation focusing on the theme and purpose of the book.

    “The Revelation of Jesus Christ” Jesus is Coming! Introduction & Background The subject of future events attracts a great deal of attention. Prophecy conferences draw significant curious crowds. Many promise to uncover the latest new and exciting insights. More than a few assert that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance