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  • Vic Folkert avatar

    In Christ, I Am...chosen For God's Glory Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018
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     | 11,547 views

    Who are we? In Christ, we are CHOSEN FOR GOD'S GLORY. That makes us glorious, and gives meaning and purpose in our lives.

    IN CHRIST, I AM…CHOSEN FOR GOD’S GLORY—Ephesians 1:1-14 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) Did you hear about the woman in Iceland who spent half the night trying to find herself—literally? Her tour bus had stopped in the volcanic Eldgja region of Iceland, and she went into a rest area to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    He Came To Be Our Savior

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
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    In the midst of the glitter and noise, the purpose of the Incarnation is powerful, but not always easy to hear. But to a lost world, God sent His Son to be Our Savior

    Passage: Hebrews 2:10-18 Intro: At the risk of appearing Scrooge-like, I want to talk about death this morning. 1. in spite of the frantic attempts to hide or reinterpret the true meaning of Christmas, the coming of Christ into the world had a critically important purpose. 2. and if we will dare to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    He Came To Be Our Deliverer

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
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    What a mess we are in. And we aren’t even aware of it! The whole purpose of Christmas was to respond to our need for deliverance.

    Passage: John 3:10-21 Intro: Someone has said, “Ignorance is bliss.” PP to which Thomas Gray responded, “If ignorance is bliss, tis folly to be wise.” PP Cater Burwell has continued the thread, “If not bliss, ignorance can at least be fun.” PP but Philip Wylie has ended the discussion for me: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God Allows Giants In Life

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 13, 2006
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    Why do we come up against giants in life? This sermon talks about giants and the purpose they serve in our spiritual lives.

    I stand before you today a hair under 6 feet 1 inch. Among the men, I am the shortest in my family. My father stands 6 feet 2 inches, my grandfather 6 feet 4 inches (before he started shrinking). My brothers stand 6 feet 3 inches and 6 feet 7 ½ inches. My oldest brother Jay is the tallest. Jay ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What Is Fasting And How To Get Started Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023
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    Christian fasting is a non-required discipline. It alters your diet, eliminates food and/or drink, for a biblical purpose, and accompanied with prayer.

    A. CHRISTIAN FASTING IS A NON-REQUIRED DISCIPLINE Jesus said, “When you fast” (Matthew 6:16). Did Jesus mean you must fast, or did He give you an option? “If you fast?” Christian fasting is described: 1. Alters your diet, or 2. Eliminates food and/or drink 3. For a biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 4, 2021
     | 3,256 views

    The purpose of God in creating the world was to establish his reign over all the earth. That reign was marred and spoiled by our disobedience in the Garden of Eden.

    As Jesus began his ministry, the Bible says that he, “traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God” (Luke 8:1). The concept of the kingdom of God was central to the teaching of Jesus The purpose of God in creating the world was to establish ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living In Babylon: Staying On Mission Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 22, 2022
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     | 5,045 views

    Our message today centers on staying on mission and keeping the purpose of front and center in our lives. Living this way is counter to our culture.

    FAITH FOR EXILES: LIVING IN BABYLON STAY ON MISSION DANIEL 7:13-14 & JEREMIAH 29:4-14 INTRODUCTION… stacker.com/stories/5269/famous-consumer-brands-no-longer-exist This morning I am sharing with you some bad news… some brands and companies that you thought would be there forever, are not. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Weary - Yet Pursing

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Jul 12, 2022
     | 2,757 views

    In a time in which things seem to be overwhelming and discouraging, by being obedient to God and His purpose for our lives we can keep pursing.

    FB. Vidalia July 10, 2022 Sunday AM Weary -- Yet Pursuing! Judges 8:4 Intro.: Good morning FB, Vidalia. Great to be back and worship with you here in the summer. My wife Diana and Son Tyler and his girl friend Kelly are all with me as well. Open your copy of God’s inspired and holy word to Judges ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Why Worship?

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 15, 2020
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    As we continue our look at God's purpose in our lives, we look at why we should worship God.

    First Baptist Church PDL - Why Worship? February 16, 2020 Every Sunday morning a handful of people from our surrounding towns comes to church. Every man, woman and child has a story - a life that goes on from Monday through Saturday. Age doesn’t matter. We all have a story. For some folks - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing Church - God's Style

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 19, 2020
     | 4,693 views

    Today, thousands of churches are starting each year all across America but the question is, “Are they accomplishing the main purpose? Are they making disciples?

    An engineer who worked for the General Motors Corporation; once showed his friend a plant that was all of a mile long. He told his friend that "raw" materials went in one end of the plant and cars came out the other, then he told his friend something revolutionary. That building exists ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Betrayers: Ahithophel And Judas Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 15, 2021
     | 4,474 views

    Although we wonder why God allows evil people to prevail, it is sometimes His plan to use such individuals to accomplish a greater purpose.

    The Betrayers: Ahithophel and Judas (2 Samuel 11-17, passim, with John 12:4-6) 1. A family was watching a movie of the life of Jesus on television. Their six-year-old daughter was deeply moved as the film realistically portrayed Jesus’ crucifixion and death. Tears ran down the little girl’s face ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don’t Worry… Be Happy! 2 Of 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
     | 1,629 views

    In the first message, I preached on having a Happy Church. We saw that the first thing we have to do is recognize the purpose of the church.

    WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH? Many folks have many different ideas about what the purpose of the church is. For example: (1) Some seem to think the purpose of the church is for us to come together and see if we can build a more beautiful church building than the church down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    Building On The Living Stone

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Aug 25, 2024
     | 1,677 views

    We talk about Jesus Christ being the cornerstone, but do we really know what a cornerstone is, or even its purpose?

    Church family, how are we doing today? Today, we are going to call upon the Holy Spirit to help us explore the beautiful message found in 1 Peter 2:1-10. In this section of Scripture, we'll see the importance of craving spiritual nourishment, of being built into a spiritual house, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jessie Manuel avatar

    Where Is The Fruit?

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Oct 4, 2022
     | 2,071 views

    Introduction The purpose of this explanatory paper is to discover the revealed word of God and how that the term should be applied to the lives of those who follow Jesus.

    . A review of Luke Chapter 12 and Luke Chapter 14 will help encapsulate this text in Luke 13:1-9 and ensure we discover the message to the 1st-century disciples of Jesus. Of crucial importance to our understanding of the text is the audience that has assembled to hear Jesus. Luke opens his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    The Activity Of Ruth Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
     | 1,327 views

    In this chapter, we see the activity of Ruth. What did she do when she came to a new land and what was her purpose?

    She Gleaned When the barley and wheat were fit to be collected, gatherers were employed to chop down the stalks and tie them into packs. Israelite law directed that the corners of the fields were not to be reaped. Likewise, any grain that was dropped was to be left for the gleaners, those ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible