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  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Living According To God’s Purposes

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 28, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,077 views

    This sermon is part of our "Living as a Christian" series as it looks at living life on purpose for God.It deals with how we are to live our lives according to God's purposes, and the tragic consequences when we don't. (This sermon has recently been updated)

    Living Purposely (Turn to Ecclesiastes 1:2-15) Last week in our “Living as a Christian” series, we looked at “Living Opportunistically” as we seize the opportunities God places in our lives. To follow up on that teaching, today I’d like to look at “Living Purposely,” or better yet, living our ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Choices: A Teenage Dream Or A Greater Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020
     | 3,013 views

    The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

    Many Americans are star struck, enamored with stardom. It is like we idolize celebrities, to include animated and fictional characters. Hollywood stars are put ahead of the heroes of faith, as mentioned in the book of Hebrews. Sport celebrities are stronger figures in our mind than people of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Choice Of Israel Is In The Sovereign Purpose Of God Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 23, 2019
     | 4,410 views

    God is not obligated to save anybody, for all deserve to be condemned. Even Israel was chosen only because of His grace and love.

    (32) The Choice of Israel is in the Sovereign Purpose of God Romans 9:14-24 14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? Certainly not! 15 For He says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whomever I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whomever I will have compassion.” 16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “the Purpose Of Christmas” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 8, 2014
     | 5,350 views

    Thoughts on Christmas from 2 Corinthians 8:9.

    Paul sums up the purpose of Christmas is one word, “grace.” Someone has pointed out that GRACE could be defined as: God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense - All that God is free to do for you and me because of all that Christ has done for us. He humbled Himself so that we might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “the Purpose Of Christmas” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 15, 2014
     | 4,377 views

    Christmas is all about the grace of God.

    Paul sums up the purpose of Christmas is one word, “grace.” Someone has pointed out that GRACE could be defined as: God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense - All that God is free to do for you and me because of all that Christ has done for us. He humbled Himself so that we might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    Cross Purposes 2: Suffering For Us Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019
     | 7,467 views

    On the cross, 1) Christ joined in our suffering, 2) Christ bore the results of our sin, 3) Christ gives us hope when we suffer

    CROSS PURPOSES 2: SUFFERING FOR US Suffering is a fact of life. People get sick, and die. Some endure constant pain or loss of abilities. Some feel the ache of loneliness or loss. Some are bullied, abused, abandoned, or enslaved. The world is a place of suffering. War, disease, natural disasters, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cross Purposes 3: Mercy And Justice Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019
     | 4,211 views

    Why can't God ignore or excuse sin? Sacrifice of atonement (OT background). Righteousness through faith. God is "just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus."

    CROSS PURPOSES 3: Mercy and Justice Crosses are everywhere: Hanging on chains around people’s necks. Tattooed on people’s bodies. Surrounded by artificial flowers along the side of the road, where an accidental death occurred. Lined up in cemeteries, or on grave markers. Towering over churches, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The God Who Appeared: ‘his Purpose’

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,028 views

    The God Who Appeared: His purpose - Hebrews chapter 10 verses 1-14 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request: email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Perfect Body (vs 5). (2). A Perfect Sacrifice (vs 5-9). (3). A Perfect Desire (vs 7-9). (4). A Perfect Conclusion (vs 11-12). SERMON BODY: Question: • Did Santa bring you the present you wanted? • How many of you received a book as a gift? Ill: • One popular book ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    God's Purpose For Us

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 20, 2022
     | 2,976 views

    These verses show that God's purpose is to provide good for those who love Him and are the called. So what does it mean: "called according to His purpose"? I think the context of this statement provides the answer.

    Alba 2-20-2022 GOD'S PURPOSE FOR US Romans 8:26-30 Purpose, it is important in life isn't it. You find it everywhere. There is even a website called onpurpose.org. Its founder and CEO, Tom Tippin made the following statement: “We believe in putting purpose before profit. We're a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    God’s Purpose For Our Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,177 views

    Introduction: Most of us have attended a high school or college graduation at some time in our life.

    The students who are graduating are told by the commencement speaker that they are preparing to enter the adult world, and that each and every one of them have talents and skills they can contribute to making this a better world in which to live. This is true, but if the commencement speaker was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    God’s Purpose For You! Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014
     | 5,770 views

    God’s number one purpose in my life is to make me like Jesus.

    Question: What is God’s Purpose for my Life? 1) God’s Promise. Vs. 28 What doesn’t this verse say? What does this verse say? Key: God has a great way of bringing good out of bad. 2) God’s Purpose. Vs. 29 Genesis 1:26-27 Key: God’s number one purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Praying For God's Purpose Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 15, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,388 views

    Praying for Spiritual Awakening is a prayer to ask God to help us move out of our comfort zones and use the strength and wealth He has given us to relieve the suffering of others.

    Pray For God’s Purpose Isaiah 5:1-7 Introduction The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness. It’s far greater than your family, your career, or even your wildest dreams and ambitions. If you want to know why you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    God’s Purpose In Our Pain Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,063 views

    Message 1 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

    One of our pastors shared a story with me Thursday about a bittersweet moment that he experienced on Wednesday as he attended the funeral visitation of the mother-in-law of one of our former staff members. I wasn’t able to travel to the visitation myself but I have genuinely been praying for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Hall avatar

    The Purpose Of God's Love

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Apr 17, 2023
     | 4,186 views

    Knowing God’s love gives purpose and meaning for living a godly life. I give my full permission for this sermon to be used for the glory of God

    I give permission for this sermon to be used in its entirety as long as it is for the glory of God. THE PURPOSE OF GOD’S LOVE Please open your Bibles to 1 John 3 as we continue our series on godly living with today’s message, the “Purpose of God’s Love.” This message is vitally important to every ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rakesh Sharma avatar

    Praying With Purpose: Praise, Provision, And Forgiveness

    Contributed by Rakesh Sharma on Oct 25, 2024
     | 787 views

    In a world filled with distractions and challenges, the power of prayer remains a vital lifeline for our spiritual journey. As Jesus taught His disciples, understanding how to pray can transform our communication with God, guiding us to align our hearts with His will.

    >> Bible Verse Reading Luke 11:1-4 (NIV) One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational