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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    The Power Of Living Life On Purpose

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 13, 2010
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     | 4,764 views

    A PURPOSE WILL: ❶ Motivate you ❷ Keep your priorities straight ❸ Develop your potential ❹ Give you ability to live in the present ❺ Help you evaluate your progress

    2 Timothy 4:6-8KJVFor I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing Through The Fire

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Mar 9, 2007
     | 3,566 views

    Peter tells how a Christian should view trials.

    Seeing Through the Fire 1 Peter 4:12-16 I. The Probability of Trials (v. 12) a. The refining fire (Job 23:10; 1 Peter 1:7) b. The persecuting fire (John 15:18-21) II. The Praise in Trials (v. 13-14) a. Fellowship with Christ (v. 13; 2 Corinthians 1:5; Philippians 3:10) b. Glory in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purpose&potential Of Prevalent People

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 3, 2010
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     | 3,956 views

    It is only in God that we discover our: origin, Identity,meaning,purpose,significance and our destiny. Every other path leads to a dead end.

    Purpose & Potential of Prevalent People Colossians 1: 16-18 15-18We look at this Son and see the God who cannot be seen. We look at this Son and see God’s original purpose in everything created. For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growing Up When You're Torn Down Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 29, 2014
     | 13,104 views

    Trials are meant to fortify our faith.

    Growing Up When You’re Torn Down 1 Peter 1:6-9 Rev. Brian Bill September 27-28, 2014 Offertory: “He’s Been Faithful” On Monday of this week, the pastoral staff and spouses went bowling. It was meant to be a great bonding time and we purposely wanted to keep it light. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Purpose In Life?

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004
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     | 10,049 views

    John 15: 1-14 I am the Vine ye are the branches

    What is your Purpose in life? John 15: 1-14 Into: Let us take a Walk, I am the Vine ye are the branches I. The Purposes of Purification A. V 2 “Take up” To lift up to make clean Sin keeps us from services “dirt” V 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Were Born For A Purpose

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025
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    Every human being is created with a divine purpose. Your birth was not a mistake, an accident, or a random occurrence. Long before you were formed in your mother’s womb, God had a plan for your life.

    YOU WERE BORN FOR A PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:28-30, Esther 4:14, Isaiah 49:1-5, Psalm 139:13-16 INTRODUCTION: Every human being is created with a divine purpose. Your birth was not a mistake, an accident, or a random ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Is The Purpose Of Preaching The Cross?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 8, 2025
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    The Lord gives us what we need to do His Will. It is not of ourselves.

    What is the Purpose of Preaching the Cross? Acts 3:12-26 It is not our words, it is not our strength, nor is it our own person that has any power in the work that we do for Christ. But it is the power of God through Christ that we are enabled to do what we do and how we do it. The sermon that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Keys To Fulfilling Divine Purpose Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 18, 2025
     | 444 views

    The fulfilment of destiny is not automatic; it requires understanding, diligence, and obedience.

    KEYS TO FULFILLING DIVINE PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:21, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 2:10, Acts 13:36, Philippians 1:6 INTRODUCTION: Every man is created for a purpose. God does nothing without intention, and no one is an accident on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Purpose Of Christ’s Reign PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,834 views

    Explore the profound meaning and implications of Christ's reign, as stated in 1 Corinthians 15:25, focusing on its necessity, symbolism, and impact.

    Good morning, Church Family! Today, we're diving into a powerful message from the heart of 1 Corinthians. We're going to explore the profound meaning and far-reaching implications of one of the most foundational truths of Christianity - Christ's reign. Our Scripture for today comes from 1 ...read more

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    Why Suffering Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 954 views

    This sermon will explore the concept of suffering and pain as unavoidable aspects of life, emphasizing that God has a purpose for these experiences and uses them for His glory.

    Hello church! Glad to have you all here today as we jump into a huge topic together. Suffering is something so personal, so universally understood, and so imperative in the lives of those who follow Jesus. Everyone suffers at some point or another. Everyone experiences pain and hardship. Everyone ...read more

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  • Scott White avatar

    A Perfect Storm

    Contributed by Scott White on Sep 17, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,692 views

    We all face storms, trials, tribulations in our life; sometime physical, sometimes emotional. But Jesus is always there with us, ready to protect and comfort.

    Have you ever been in a situation where you’ve seen a rain line approaching during a storm? You step outside to just look around and off in the distance you see that rain moving in. You can see the rain headed your way, feel the wind kicking up, maybe see flashes of lightning and hear some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Finding Purpose In Your Life

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 30, 2015
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     | 8,618 views

    Maybe you are here this morning and you need to hear from the Lord concerning where you fit into the plan of God.

    Finding purpose in your life Ecclesiastes 1:1-1:9 Introduction- If you would turn to the book of Ecclesiastes. It is in the Old Testament right after Proverbs. Psalms, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. There are so many books written on finding purpose. How to make the most of your life. How to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Furnace Of Your Choice!

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Apr 30, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,410 views

    Trials and troubles! Everybody has them! Better to suffer the furnace of trial now, than the furnace of hell later!

    The Furnace of your Choice Dr. Russell K. Tardo 12Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Pain, Your Gain

    Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 24, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 12,494 views

    The Christian can maintain a positive attitude in the face of trials because they provide opportunities to prove God's faithfulness.

    Why do you go through trials? If God really loves you, wouldn't he protect you from the bad things that everyone else goes through? We have many blessings because of our faith in Jesus Christ. Because of your faith in Christ, you know that your sins are forgiven. Your faith in the death ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Part 3 - The Purpose Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 8, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,357 views

    The American church has lost its bearing on true worship. It is time for the church to recall the and return to our God-given purpose for the church to worship

    On December 14, 1996, the 763-foot grain ship, The Bright Field, was heading down the Mississippi near New Orleans, Louisiana, when it lost control, veered toward the shore and crashed into a riverside shopping mall. At the time, the Riverwalk Mall was crowded with some 1,000 shoppers causing ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren