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  • Stuart Blount avatar

    Walking The Desert With Purpose

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Sep 6, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 22,343 views

    Can there be a purpose to barren times in our Christian walk ? In this message we consider the example of Jesus as he triumphed in the desert of temptation.

    Walking the desert with purpose Deserts are unfamiliar places to most, if not all, of us. The term applies to the regions of the earth characterised by less than 10" of ANNUAL rainfall. Daytime temperatures can be 55C(131F) in the shade dropping to freezing at night as the desert floor radiates ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Blake Carroll avatar

    "Your Purpose As The Church" Series

    Contributed by Blake Carroll on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,015 views

    The purpose of believers as the body of Christ.

    Title: “Your Purpose As The Church” Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40; 28:19-20 Introduction: When it comes to God’s church, every born again believer has a purpose to fulfill. As the body of Christ we have been ordained to accomplish certain tasks, and because of this we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Purpose In Barreness

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Feb 28, 2001
    based on 254 ratings
     | 23,798 views

    A message of encouragement for Christians going through a time of spiritual barreness

    GOD’S PURPOSE IN BARRENESS 1 SAM 1:1-11,20,27-28 I. BARRENESS A. A common physical problem among women B. Barren - unfruitfull, unproductive, childless, C. Barren women in scripture -Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, Minoa’s wife, Hanna, Elizabeth D. The disgrace of a woman being barren -It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Living With A Common Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,211 views

    The truest community is found in a gathering of people who are learning to become Jesus-trusting disciples and are committed to making Jesus-trusting disciples.

    Living with a Common Purpose: Making Disciples Pastor Jim Luthy Last week we talked about the awakening in America to the problem of individualism. Rising from our slumber after the terrorist attacks, the people of our nation are giving blood, giving money, giving thanks, and giving in to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Our Purpose: Witness Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,296 views

    As the body of Christ, we witness because Jesus has commanded us, empowered us, and wants to use us.

    Our Purpose: Witness Text: Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Rom. 10:14-15 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 28:18-20 2. Illustration: A man was talking with a friend about a statement another friend had written. He said, "I think it is a beautiful statement. I like the adjectives he uses, but I also want ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Our Purpose: Worship Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,041 views

    As the Body of Christ we are to worship God because He, and He alone, is worthy of praise.

    Our Purpose: Worship Text: Jn. 4:24; Eph. 5:19-20; Heb. 10:25 Introduction 1. Read Jn. 4:19-24 2. "Most people think of the church as a drama," Dr. James Kennedy said, "with the minister as the chief actor, God as the prompter, and the laity as the critic. What is actually the case is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rich Dunbar avatar

    Preaching With Power And Purpose Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,405 views

    This sermon takes a look at Peters sermon.

    Preaching with Power and Purpose: Acts 2:13-39 A pastor and his wife were driving to visit Grandma and Grandpa for Christmas. Their daughter asked the inevitable question, “Are we almost there?” The father said, “No, we are still 150 miles away.” She asked, “Well, how long is that?” “Well, honey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    God's Revealed Purpose

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,401 views

    The Day of Pentecost was a day when God revealed a great deal about his purpose in giving believers the Holy Spirit. This passage, surprisingly, is not about the gift of tongues.

    Passage: Acts 2:1-13 Intro: Every week our church receives a number of offers to help us market the gospel. 1. to take our message and put it into an attractive format that will appeal to people. 2. glossy publications, better sound, nicer pulpit, and of course, professional graphics. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Church On Purpose: Worship

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,375 views

    Worship as a purpose of the church

    Intro: How many of you came here today by accident? Really, how many of you just happened to be out for a nice Sunday morning walk, and just happened to end up here in the service? No one! How many of you came here on purpose? Everyone. You might think it odd that I ask that question. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    The Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,898 views

    We see how God fits us to the task he has for us.

    Nehemiah Sermon 2 The Purpose Driven Life (Nehemiah 1:1-4; 2: 11, 17) Part 1: Rebuilding the Wall (Ch. 1-2) A. Preparation (Ch. 1-2) 1. The Person Prepared 1:1,11 2. The Priority Elevated 1:2 3. The Pain ...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
     | 34,792 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

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Planned On Purpose (Nov.)

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,412 views

    This is a lesson for the last week of November, on planned giving for Christmas

    Planned on PURPOSE, last week of November By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Cor. 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. Matthew 26:15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Connecting To A Common Purpose Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 29, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 12,192 views

    Small groups #2

    Connecting to a common purpose # 2 of Core values of Christian community values Eric Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ October 13, 2002 What’s the difference between a southern zoo and a northern zoo? A southern zoo has a description of the animal on the front of the cage, along with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Harvey avatar

    Unwrapping God's Purpose Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 22, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,816 views

    Jesus purpose was to bridge the gap between God and man. His birth as a man and the sacrifice he made brings us into relationship with God. God had a purpose for Jesus and he has a purpose for each of us.

    Four Christmas Gifts Worth Unwrapping “Unwrapping God’s Purpose” 12/26/04 Intro: Merry Christmas! I hope you had a great day of celebrating the arrival of Jesus. Hopefully your day was filled with friends, family and a beauty of soul. We have been looking at gifts God has given us this ...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
     | 4,177 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