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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Is The Purpose Of Preaching The Cross?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 8, 2025
     | 89 views

    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
     | 193 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 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,640 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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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Finding Purpose In Your Life

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,463 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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    Growing Up When You're Torn Down Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 29, 2014
     | 12,914 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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    Why Suffering Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 852 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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    Part 3 - The Purpose Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 8, 2020
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     | 6,174 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

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    My Purpose? My Goals?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 12, 2014
     | 3,822 views

    We must be more than ENABLERS and FISH-GIVERS --- We must teach others HOW TO FISH. let us look at MODEL---MENTOR---MOTIVATE--- We have a purpose before us.

    MY PURPOSE? --- MY GOALS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A PAIR OF SPURS, I ATTACH THEM TO MY SHOES... Proverbs 26:20 (KJV) Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. Proverbs 26:20 (MSG) When you run out of wood, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    New Life On Purpose: Welcome Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,380 views

    We come together to love, honor, and encourage one another.

    New Life On Purpose: Welcome Text: Acts 2:42; Phil. 1:5; Eph. 4:2-3 Introduction 1. Illustration: A new Gallup study commissioned by Group Publishing shows that people with close friendships in their church are very satisfied with their congregation, less likely to leave their place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Is The Purpose For Our Church?

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Nov 25, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,139 views

    This sermon was preached as our charter service and I have preched it every year since to remind us why we’re a church. It can easily be preached to any church as a sermon on the purpose of the church.

    NEW HOPE’S CHARTER MEMBERSHIP SERVICE JUNE 4, 2000 TEXT: Matthew 16:13-19 INTRODUCTION: This morning we are here to charter our church’s membership. We have been called to build a church in this community upon the Solid Rock, Jesus Christ! God has called us to do a great work. We are doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are Plugged In To God's Purpose Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 12,638 views

    When wegive our life to Christ, we no longer need to fear a purposeless existance. God gives us purpose for our lives.

    When I was a little boy, I was much like other little boys, there were certain things that made me afraid. When my mom placed me in my room at night, I was sure that there were monsters on the back side of my bed. The way my room was configured, my bed was about 1-1/2 feet from the wall on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Feel Good Series

    Contributed by Randy Stephenson on May 12, 2012
     | 6,016 views

    Inspirational for the purpose of encouraging a decision to be in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

    John 15:1–8 (ESV) Do you feel good enough about yourself? Maybe the circumstances of life have not been good for you lately. So I will ask are you feeling OK about yourself. Who validates you and your life? At various stages of life we individually experience what it means to feel broken, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    What Is The Purpose Of My Life?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 3, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,146 views

    One man, back in Persia, was about to discover & live out God's purpose for his life. His name was Nehemiah. And from his example I believe we can find a way to answer an important question in our own lives.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Nehemiah 1:1-10, 6:1-2; Ecclesiastes 3:11 ILL. It was 1940, & a time of great crisis in Europe. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    For This Purpose I Have Come Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 1, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,706 views

    The Advent series this year explores the instances when the Master spoke of the purpose in His coming. This is the first message in this Advent series as Jesus spoke of the purpose of His coming.

    “‘Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? “Father, save me from this hour?” But for this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.’ Then a voice came from heaven: ‘I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.’ The crowd that stood there and heard it said that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr avatar

    God's Purpose In My Problems Series

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,416 views

    Part 16 of Series. When I understand WHAT God’s purpose is in my problems...I will understand WHY He allows problems in my life!

    Part 16 “GOD’S PURPOSE IN MY PROBLEMS!” Romans 8:28-31 Dr. Randy Deal August 19, 2007 www.sermonspice.com bolts: Here For A Purpose 1:20 Bolts….Here For A Purpose! And as Pastor Bill taught us last week, GOD HAS A PURPOSE IN OUR PROBLEMS too! BIG IDEA…When I understand WHAT God’s purpose is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist