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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    God's Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 144 ratings
     | 10,092 views

    1- God’s purpose in our worship 2- God’s purpose in our relationships

    INTRO.- Where are you headed? Where are you going? ILL.- Two friends went hunting for moose in Canada every year. Each time they were flown out to the marshland in a small bush plane. After landing them at the hunting site, the pilot said, “I’ll pick you up in four days and you can only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,954 views

    The five purposes of every church

    The Purpose of Christian Community Church Moving Ahead Together, Part 1 September 5, 2004 There is no such thing in the Christian life as maintenance only movement - forward or backward. If you are not growing spiritually then you are dying spiritually. There is no way getting around that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purpose Of It All Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 6, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,289 views

    The purpose of the church is to become: 1. A Faith-centered community. 2. A God-centered community 3. A World-centered community.

    As I read Erwin McManus’ book on the church entitled An Unstoppable Force, I have to say I was hit hard by a statement near the beginning, where he said: “The indictment that we must receive is that the Christian faith as we express it is no longer seen as a viable spiritual option. Masses gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 10, 2004
    based on 164 ratings
     | 9,561 views

    We all need to discern God’s purpose for our lives.

    INTRO.- Eph. 5:17 “Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” We all need to understand the Lord’s will or the Lord’s purpose for our lives. If we claim to believe in God the creator and Christ the Savior we must seek to understand their will/purpose for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 278 ratings
     | 57,722 views

    1- God’s purpose in our church 2-God’s purpose in our sinful world 3- God’s purpose in our hurting world

    INTRO.- ILL.- Here is what some call “The Property Laws of a Toddler.” 1. If I like it, it’s mine. 2. If it’s in my hand, it’s mine. 3. If I can take it from you, it’s mine. 4. If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine. 5. If it’s mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way. 6. If I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Forbidden Purpose

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 126 ratings
     | 28,889 views

    This is about understanding God’s will.

    A young lady attended a missionary service several years ago. As she heard the missionary share the stories of danger and success, she knew that God was calling her to be a missionary. She prayed about it, and talked to several people about this. She just knew that God was calling her to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Living With Purpose Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,056 views

    Actually living with purpose will free us for God’s work.

    Living with Purpose Purpose Driven Life #40 Montreal/Cornwall June 19, 2004 Today, we conclude our series of 40 messages on the theme of living with purpose. We have taken a great deal of time to consider the five biblical purposes God sets before us, and to think about ways these apply in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Meaningful Purpose

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,521 views

    The purpose of this message is to encourage the believer to strive to be used by God to do great and mighty or good and menial things.

    Meaningful Purpose Acts 13:26-37 26 "Brothers, children of Abraham, and you God-fearing Gentiles, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent. 27 The people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize Jesus, yet in condemning him they fulfilled the words of the prophets that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Planned On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,632 views

    Everyone in this room has a purpose in life. God has plans for each and every one of you whether you realize it or not. God has created you in your mother’s womb and had you in mind since the beginning of creation. You are special in God’s eyes and He wan

    Tonight I want to start off with a deep question. As I ask it and put it up on the wall, I want you to just sit and think for a moment and write your thoughts on your sermon outline. The question I want us to think about for a moment is, “What is your purpose in life.” Now, I want to stress the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fulfilled Purpose

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,561 views

    Jesus has the desire to bring those who are far off back to him.

    Luke 19:1-10 “Fulfilled Purpose” “Jesus has the desire to bring those who are far off back to him.” Sunday Morning Sermon 04.01.07 Intro: (Start with Title and text) There’s a story about a local fitness center, which was offering $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Purpose Of The Cross

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,923 views

    What blessings are ours because of the Cross?

    THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS Galatians 1:4 It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Quest For Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,039 views

    Christians today have both a negative and a positive role in society. The negative role is to restrain evil. The positive role is to spread the Gospel and do good works.

    1. The first purpose God has for the church today is preservation 2. The second purpose God has for the church today is propagation MATTHEW 5:13-16 I’ve got a book at home called Seven Men Who Rule the World from the Grave. Some of the names might not ring a bell. Names like Julius Wellhausen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Purpose"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 14, 2007
     | 2,964 views

    The Purpose of the Christian, the Church and the Denomination

    “The Purpose” April 15, 2007 Julie, Bob, Lee and I are still feeling the spiritual high from District Assembly. I think we all agree that things are in good hands. Our District Superintendent is a doing a great job. He no longer is a rookie. He’s into his second year and I feel good about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Prayer With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 18, 2007
     | 4,197 views

    This the first sermon in a series through the Lord’s Prayer based on the question of a disciple in Luke 11:1 Lord teach us to pray. Jesus uses the word "abba" it is a word of tender, personal connection.

    In Jesus Holy Name April 15, 2007 Text: Luke 11:1-4 Easter II - Redeemer “Prayer With A Purpose” In Luke, Chapter 4 we have a short version of the Lord’s Prayer. A nameless disciple has been watching Jesus for some time. We don’t know exactly how long he has observed Jesus’ life, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Godly Purpose Series

    Contributed by Erick Adams on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,008 views

    This is the fourth sermon in a series of sermons on the book of Ephesians.

    Godly Purpose Ephesians 1:9-12 * He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him * with a view to an administration suitable to the fullness of the times, that is, the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational