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  • David Owens avatar

    We Have A Purpose Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 7, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,874 views

    We Christians know who we are and why we are here and where we are going. God has given us both general purposes and specific purposes to live for.

    A. One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotsman demonstrated the new game of golf to President Ulysses Grant. 1. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, the Scotsman took a mighty swing. 2. The club hit the ground and scattered dirt all over the President’s beard, while the ball sat waiting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Smith avatar

    What Is The Purpose Of The Church? Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,024 views

    Peter issues a call to the entire church to stand together resisting the devil whose desire is to rob your joy.

    ILLUSTRATION: STAYING WARM TOGETHER In what the news called "The Miracle at Quecreek", 9 miners, trapped for three days 240 feet underground in a water-filled mine shaft, decided early on they were either going to live or die as a group. The 55 degree water threatened to kill them slowly by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Purpose, Process And Promise

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 26, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 43,012 views

    God has something significant for your life. Every life is a plan of God. You are here not by chance or by accident. But you are here by divine providence this sermon is about the purpose, process and promise that God has for every life.

    Purpose, Process and Promise God has something significant for your life. Every life is a plan of God. You are not by chance or by accident. But you are here by divine providence this sermon is about the purpose, process and promise that God has for every life Purpose Psalm 139:16 Your eyes saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Amy Bickel avatar

    The Purpose Of The Seventy Weeks Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,135 views

    Part 8 in a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. This part discusses the seventy weeks of chapter 9.

    The Prophecies of Daniel Part 8: The Purpose of the Seventy Weeks (Daniel 9) We have reached week eight of our study of the prophecies given to the Old Testament prophet, Daniel. We have seen how God predicted the rule of the Gentile powers throughout history and we’ve seen the unveiling of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • F R avatar

    What Is The Purpose Of Life

    Contributed by F R on Aug 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,245 views

    Gen 1:1

    We know we’re supposed to be looking for something. It’s got something to do with "happiness"—but what is it: Money? Success? Family? Friends? Self-sacrifice? Beating your competitors? All of these? None of these? Confusing and unsettling, isn’t it? Perhaps the only way to find out where we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Identiy, Vision And Purpose Series

    Contributed by George Mansfield on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,128 views

    To optimize our effectiveness and maximize our faithfulness to God we must live with purpose.

    SERIES: NEW THINGS FOR A NEW YEAR LESSON: IDENTITY AND PURPOSE. INTRODUCTION: It is inconvenient at this time of year to make new plans, both personal and corporate. We call them “New Year’s Resolutions.” We desire to do better in the future than the past. Allow me to suggest three areas of focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    The Purpose Of Your Life

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,901 views

    Realizing all we have and all we can become in Christ Jesus.

    1 Peter 2:9-12 The Purpose of Your Life From this passage we will see 3 things our purpose for our Christian lives are based on: 1. Who we are in Christ. 2. What we have received through Christ. 3. Where we are going with Christ. Within each purpose we will see a cause and effect. I. Who We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    The Ministry, The Purpose Of Preaching

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Feb 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,529 views

    “Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them; for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.” I Tim 4:16 This is a good installation message for new preachers.

    THE MINISTRY, THE PURPOSE OF PREACHING I. It is the method God use’s to spread His Gospel. (Good News) Eph 4:11-12 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Planned And Purposeful Life Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 9, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,118 views

    God’s great goal for man is for man to be found in Christ. The first in a series on the book of ephesians. If we are to have a planned and purposeful life we must recognize God’s undeniable plan, Rely on our available resources, and React to our reasona

    Intro: Have you ever thought that if we are only a simple chance combination of molecules that life is without plan or purpose? There are actually people in the world that believe we happened here by chance. I like use this illustration to tell them different. Take all the pieces of a car throw ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chip Monck avatar

    A Pastor And His Purpose

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,867 views

    This message explores and attempts to dispell some myths regarding what a pastor should be about the ministry of doing.

    (Opened with the "MeChurch" video - available from SermonSpice.com) Everyone has their own idea of what church should look like. What church should be like. How church should minister to their needs and the needs of those around them. So from time to time it is important to ask, what is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • James May avatar

    The True Purpose Of Ministry

    Contributed by James May on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,998 views

    Jesus earthly ministry shifted into a different realm when he went past meeting the needs of the flesh to forgiving the sins of men. Suddenly he wasn’t just another Rabbi, because only God could forgive sins.

    The True Purpose of Ministry By Pastor Jim May Jesus was just beginning his earthly ministry. To recap what has been happening in the first chapter of Mark, He had walked along the seashore and called Simon Peter and Andrew, his brother, as they were casting their nets into the sea and they cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Scudder avatar

    The Purpose Of The Presence Of God

    Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,485 views

    How can we KNOW that we are really walking in the presence of God? Many popular preachers claim to walk with God, but the Bible tells us who really does.

    The Purpose of the Presence of God Psalm 15:1-5 Purpose: To show how we can walk close to our God. Aim: I want the listener to be aware of the importance of pursuing God’s presence. INTRODUCTION: In 1990 Michael Horton wrote an explosive book called The Agony of Deceit. In that book he exposed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Duane Smith avatar

    The Purpose And Design Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on May 20, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,256 views

    The purpose of this message is to outline God’s purpose and design for the family and to encourage the church to return to our godly foundation.

    THE BIBLICAL FAMILY: The Purpose & Design of Marriage Gen 2:18-25 INTRODUCTION: A. Psalm 127:1 Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. 1. Like never before in the history of America, our families ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Your Purpose & Value

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 79 ratings
     | 34,871 views

    This sermon explains why God put us here, what our purpose is, and what value God puts on our lives.

    Why are we here? Is there a reason we are sitting here this morning, in the house of God? What would be our purpose as a Christian? We have touched upon it before, and I think all of us have wondered at one time or another just what our purpose is. I think the two most asked questions about our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    Paul's Purpose And Passion Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,031 views

    This sermon looks at the profile of Paul and unpacks his life past and present seeking his purpose and passion.

    Pauls purpose and passion Romans 1:1 - 17: Series: On the road through Romans. Background: Over the next few months we are going to be travelling on the road to Rome through the book of Romans, as we do we will be stopping off on route to take in the sights. The book of Romans was written by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist