Sermons about Purpose Of Trials

The Purpose Of The Church- Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 14, 2003

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Prayer is a very important purpose of the church.

INTRODUCTION • As we finish the purpose of the Church series, I hope that it has inspired some thinking from each one of us about what our purpose is and what we can do to better fulfill our purpose at ACC. • I want to finish this series with a purpose that does not seem like one that invokes a lot ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Drawn Out For Purpose Series

Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Jan 21, 2004

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No matter what it looked like God was working in the mist of the life of Moses even before he was named. Because of the divine plan of God the ark was retrieved by of all people, Pharaohs’ daughter!

{Thank God for a Hearing ear & a receiving heart} Exodus 2: 1- 10 (Exodus 2:10 KJV) And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses: and she said, because I drew him out of the water. Have you ever stop to ask yourself why ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Apostolic

A Purpose Driven Vow

Contributed by William Noel on Jan 25, 2004

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Described the three elements that must be present in making a vow to God

“A Purpose-Driven Vow” I Sam. 1:9-18 Introduction · A ‘vow’ is defined as ‘a promise, or something sworn’ · The most well known vow is the Wedding Vow. But, there are others · Biblically speaking, when you promise to do for the Lord, or in the Lord’s name, you are obligated to pay what you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Living Life On Purpose

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 2, 2004

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A sermon that was developed by reading some of the Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren.

Living With Purpose, Not Many Are Doing It. Pastor Glenn Newton June 29th, 2003 Jer. 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. NIV Prov. 13:7 “A pretentious , showy life is an empty life; a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 13:7

Denomination: Nazarene

Living A Life Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 15, 2004

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1. What does God want? -- My whole life. 2. What does it take? -- Discipline 3. Why should I do it? -- The Cross!

(The outline of this sermon and some of the content has been adapted from Rick Warren’s Forty Days of Purpose material). I recently read this scripture from Isaiah and was struck at how this passage contained the entire message of the Bible in just a few words. More than that, it is the whole ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Purposeful, Positive And Passionate

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 18, 2003

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Nine principles of remaining purposeful, positive and passionate despite all of life’s difficulties.

Purposeful, positive and productive (I Cor. 15:57,58) The following are several key principles that allowed Paul to remain steadfast and unmoveable always abounding in the work of the Lord. 1. PRAISE - Paul praised and thanked God for His power, purpose and victory given to him through the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Have A Purpose

Contributed by Jonathan Thayer on Nov 19, 2003

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This sermon is a broad look at the purpose of are lives. It starts with the most basic butmany times most over looked fact, that we do have a purpose.

This morning we will be talking about the purpose of are lives, if you have your bible turn to Psalms 138:8. What is purpose? Purpose is the very thing that drives us to do the things that we do in this world. For some it may be money, others the need for approval by others, for some family, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:8, Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Vision Behind The Purpose

Contributed by Craig Poole on Dec 10, 2003

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This sermon is designed to help the congregation identify needs and turn them into a vision to demonstrate God’s glory

The Vision Behind the Purpose · As you all know we have been discussing plans for preparing our 2004 Budget. · We want to thank-you for the cooperation that you have shown this far in this new process. Our prayer is that you continue to ask God for guidance as you give some good insight into the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live A Purposeful Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 8, 2004

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Learn from Jesus, who live His life with a clear purpose, with the right priorities and with a godly passion.

We long to live a purposeful life. One Christian author Rick Warren wrote a book, "The Purpose Driven Life", with a subtitle, "What on earth am I here for?" It turned out to be a bestseller, because that’s the cry of the human heart. We want to live life with meaning and purpose. I want to make ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Vessel For Noble Purposes

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

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A message to encourage people to be usable vessels for the advancement of God’s Kingdom.

A Vessel for Noble Purposes 2 Timothy 2:14-26 (February 17, 2002) Introduction We are going to spend the next few weeks before Palm Sunday and Easter looking at the issue of holiness. We will look at a number of areas of holiness, such as our speech, our actions, and what have you. I think you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Essential Equipment: Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002

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Do we live our lives on purpose, by accident? Do Christians have a destiny?

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT - ON PURPOSE TEXT: Phil. 3:7-14 QUESTION: Do you know what your purpose is? What is it that drives you, what motivates you? (give the audience time to write down what they think their purpose is). OPEN: One of the most challenging courses at the University of Denver was a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defining Our Purpose

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Dec 29, 2002

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THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH WORLD TODAY WHO HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH REALLY IS IF WE ARE GOING TO SEE A REVIVAL OF LOST SOULS BEFORE JESUS COMES THE CHURCH IS GOING TO HAVE TO UNDERSTAND ITS PURPOSE AND BE MOTAVATED BY THAT PUR

DEFINING OUR PURPOSE ACTS 26:16 – 18 16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; 17 Delivering thee from the people, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Purpose For Us

Contributed by John Howard on Dec 29, 2002

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What purpose is there for me here? What does God want from me?

Ephesians 5:1-21 The Purpose of God I was asked recently the question we all ask ourselves at one time or another - Why am I here? - What purpose is there for me here? - Now the person who asked me this is a Christian - And after confirming the importance of his decision to accept Christ as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Living Life With A Purpose

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Oct 25, 2001

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What is your purpose in life? Is it the same for every believer. Join Pastor Steve as he examines the evangelism ministry of the Thessalonian church.

INTRODUCTION Today we are looking at 1 Thessalonians 1, verses 8-10 in what I believe to be the purpose of every believer in Jesus Christ. Many times Christians fumble around misunderstanding their purpose but as we will see in this text — we have one purpose. Some Christians believe that our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifts Have A Purpose

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001

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An encouragement to look to the Gifts of God in service to others.

Gifts Have a Purpose Eph. 2:1-10; I Cor. 12:4-11 I. Introduction Well, I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas yesterday. My family and I spent the day at home, later going to another family member to spend the rest of the day. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you on behalf of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

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