Sermons about Purpose Of Ordinances

Living An On-Purpose Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 6, 2005

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Leaving the past to go to what God has promised

Living an On-Purpose life Joshua 1:3-5 Joshua 1:3-5 I will give you every place on which you set foot, as I promised Moses. [4] Your borders will be the desert {on the south}, nearby Lebanon to the Euphrates River (the country of the Hittites) {on the north}, and the Mediterranean Sea on ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:3-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Common Men With An Uncommon Purpose Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jul 31, 2006

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Twelve Men Who Followed Jesus - the Disciples

Tyndale Publishing is synonymous with American publishing successes of the 20th Century. But few who read the thousands of literary works put out by that company know that the name Tyndale is associated with martyr William Tyndale (1492-1536). Did you know that William Tyndale is credited with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon 1 - Your Purpose

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 21, 2005

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First in a series of "Purpose-Driven" messages. This one talks about why we are here; our purpose; and our ultimate value as Christians.

All of us have questions about why we exist. I think the two most asked questions about our lives are: a) The question of reason - "Why am I here?" b) The question of value - "Do I really matter?" Now, if you go around asking different people these questions, you will get many different ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:5

Denomination: *other

Finding Purpose In The Potters Hands Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Mar 21, 2005

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This sermon utilizes five questions from a short video clip from sermonspice.com called "Potter’s Hand". The answers to those questions are found in the passage.

Within the seemingly mundane conversation in this passage, I believe we can find the answers to some of life’s most profound questions. 1. Who am I? IF I am… A man made in the image of God – Gen 1:26 A sinner in which that image is flawed – Rom 3:23 THEN… I am not worthy of worship, only God is. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Purpose For Those Walls

Contributed by Juan Lane on May 19, 2005

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Sometimes we build walls that keep our help from getting to us.

What’s The Purpose For Those Walls? Are you trying to hold God in or keep Him out? Scripture Reference: Joshua 6:1-5 (KJV) Joshua 6:1-5 1 Now Jericho was straightly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. 2 And the Lord said unto Joshua, See, I have given ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Purpose Part 1

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 18, 2006

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This sermon deals with the purpose of our church as well as our purpose as Christians in reaching others for Christ. (Video version available at our web site at www.glenvillenewlife.com)

Our Purpose Is The Reason Genesis 6:1-22 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 If you were going to build a huge ship, where would you most likely start to build it? God wanted to build the largest ship, the world had seen to date. He had a purpose, which was to save a remnant of the life God had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Purpose Part 2

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 18, 2006

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This sermon deals with our purpose of being equipped to do the ministry of Jesus Christ. (Video /audio version avaialbe at web site www.glenvillenewlife.com)

Our Purpose Part II Be Equipped 1 Samuel 17:32-40 Ephesians 4:11-13 and 6:10-18 GNLCC 8/6/08 If you saw someone go into a sports store, and she was buying a white shirt, white shorts, some Nike’s, a tennis racket and some tennis balls, what would you assume they were being equipped to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Naturally Supernatural: Power For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Oct 3, 2006

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#6 in a series. "As communities of the King, we should model what the Kingdom looks like when God has His way with a group of people." John Wimber

If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20061008. Let’s review our main premise... Jesus’ mission & ministry is a FULLY TRANSFERABLE MINISTRY. Luke 9:1-2 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Purpose: To Reach The Lost Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

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A 5 part series to cast vision and clarity about the purpose of our church.

PRACTICING OUR PURPOSE OUR PURPOSE IS... TO REACH THE LOST LUKE 15:1-10 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: For the next several weeks I want to talk with you about the purpose of Montrose Christian Church. These will not be doctrinal "What we believe" messages. But these messages will be about why we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Purpose: To Teach The Saved Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

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A 5-part series casting vision and clarity about the purpose of our church.

PRACTICING OUR PURPOSE OUR PURPOSE: TO TEACH THE SAVED MARK 4:3-10, 13-20 INTRODUCTION: A minister friend of mine tells this true story of his next door neighbors who had wanted a baby for the longest time. For 6 years this couple prayed that God would bless them with a child. Finally they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Purpose: Care For The Needy Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

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4th in 5-Part series of casting the vision and clarity for the purpose of our church.

OUR PURPOSE: TO HELP THE NEEDY SELECTED SCRIPTURES INTRODUCTION: Max Lucado, in his book, Applause From Heaven, tells the story of the time when his 3 year old daughter, Jenna, awoke him in the middle of the night. He said that he tried to stay asleep but her insistent, "Daddy" wouldn’t allow ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Vision Behind Our Purpose Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Apr 4, 2007

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What is a church’s vision to accomplish its purpose? How do we accomplish God’s plan? Do we see the need? Do we respond with concern? Do we respond with action?

INTRODUCTION For the past several months, we have been involved in discussions, research, and prayer regarding the Future of this Church. In 2 Business Meetings, you approved and asked the leadership to determine the feasibility of moving. First, I want to thank you for your cooperation, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Irreplacable - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2004

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The World looks at us and sees us as one step above the ape. But God says that’s wrong. God says we’re one step below the angels.

OPEN: I read the true story about a 6-year-old who called his mother from his friend Charlie’s house. Apparently, he and his friend had been playing in the living room and tossing around a football… when they broke a lamp. His mother was understandably distraught, and he attempted to comfort her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Sovereign Hand Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 31, 2004

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To examine how God works in the life of Moses to bring about His Sovereign purposes.

SBC Philippi 10/24/04 Sunday morning God’s Sovereign Hand of Purpose Exodus 2:1-14 Primary Purpose: To examine how God works in the life of Moses and brings about His Sovereign purposes. Today we are looking at what could be described as one of the darkest times in Jewish history. The story ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Purpose This Year? Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

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Let’s clarify our purpose in life today & the only way to do that is to follow the example of Christ.

What is your Purpose this year? for Life? A truck driver was hauling a load of 500 penguins to the zoo. Unfortunately, his truck broke down. He eventually waved down another truck and offered the driver $500 to take the penguins to the zoo. The next day the first truck driver got his truck fixed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:42-44

Denomination: Baptist

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