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  • Ron MacArthur avatar

    The Davinci Code Trap

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on May 24, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 1,861 views

    A look at the enemies purpose for the DaVinci code book and film.

    The DaVinci Code Trap The year was 1988 and the film The Last Temptation of Christ had been released. The Christian world was in a fury over this Christ bashing movie. Immediately books were written, films produced and preachers fired up their sermons to preach against this thing the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doubting, But Still Worshipping

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 18, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,343 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage believers to affirm to others to TRUST GOD.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 18 May 2008 Big Idea: Believers are sometimes guilty of having a “defective faith” – a faith that believes, but can not bring itself to “always TRUST GOD”. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Alternatives To Money Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 20, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,420 views

    Money is not the solution to our lack of significance, purpose, joy, or love.

    Intro: This morning I want to suggest something extremely radical, subversive, and even confrontational. It is a message our culture does not want you to hear. And although I won’t get arrested, and probably even won’t upset you by saying it because “on the surface” it will sound reasonable, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Baptism: One Small Step For The Man-God, One Giant Leap For Mankind

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 8, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,532 views

    Make sense of the purpose of Jesus' baptism and it's ongoing comfort.

    When U.S. astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to place a boot onto the moon’s surface, he intoned: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Armstrong meant of course that the distance from the bottom rung of the lunar lander to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    As We Come, So We Leave

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 30, 2016
     | 4,685 views

    Exploring the purpose of wealth through reviewing Solomon's dark book.

    “There is a grievous evil that I have seen under the sun: riches were kept by their owner to his hurt, and those riches were lost in a bad venture. And he is father of a son, but he has nothing in his hand. As he came from his mother’s womb he shall go again, naked as he came, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “the Irrevocable God” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 9, 2013
     | 5,433 views

    God's plan in History, His character and His purpose are NOT revocable.

    “The Irrevocable God” Romans 11:25-32 We spent several weeks in Romans 11:17-24, seeing how God has worked sovereignly and supremely in cutting off branches of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Curse Of Religiosity

    Contributed by James Snyder on Aug 7, 2013
     | 4,923 views

    Spiritual leadership and authority is established by God to accomplish kingdom purposes.

    At just about every level of society in our country, there is a crisis. It is a crisis of leadership and authority. There is a breakdown of authority in this generation like no other generation. Family… Government… Politics… Business… Church… Home… Education. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Sayings Of Jesus Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,981 views

    Jesus in the sermon on the mount now speaks on His purpose for coming

    The Sayings of Jesus Part 4 Matthew 5:17-20 Jesus in His teachings on the mountain challenges all His followers to project the right attitude of believers and in doing so understand that you are going to be persecuted for demonstrating the righteousness of Christ. See: 1 Peter 3:13-17 But if ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Holy Calling Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 19, 2015
     | 6,870 views

    Examining God's purpose and work in redeeming a people for His glory.

    “Do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have A Biblical Worldview Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 17, 2014
     | 5,614 views

    God allows things to happen but He always has a purpose.

    Let us remind ourselves what happened in 1 Samuel Chapter 8. The Israelites before the time of King David did not consult with God and they wanted a king. They expressed themselves personally that they wanted to be just like the other nations; they abandoned God and ignored their calling as ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Reach

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 5,508 views

    Continuing in a series about the purposes of our church. This is about outreach.

    Matthew 9:9-13 – The Reach Today I want to tell you a story. It’s a good story, too. It has conflict and underhanded dealings. It has redemption and the promise of a bright future ahead. Plus, it’s true. Today’s story comes to you from Matthew 9:9-13. The same story is also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Introduction To Wisdom. Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,451 views

    The book of Proverbs begins with the purpose of a Proverbs and the definition of true wisdom.

    An Introduction to Wisdom Proverbs 1:1-7 Illus. A Baptist pastor was praying with his staff and deacons one Sunday morning before services when a cloud filled the room. A deep voice spoke out to the pastor. "Which every you wish, it will be given to you: wisdom, wealth or great looks." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Law? Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 3, 2018
     | 2,387 views

    Message 7 in our Galatians series exploring the purpose of the law.

    Chico Alliance Church “Why the Law?” True freedom comes by grace through faith in Christ I. Paul Possessed the Correct credentials 1-2 Paul taught only what he received directly from Christ Himself. II. Paul Proclaimed the Correct Concept of Grace 2:15-4:31 Right standing before God comes only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What Do We Know About The Ark, Is There Only One?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 10, 2023
     | 853 views

    What is or was the purpose of The Ark? How many Arks have existed?

    No doubt many people have heard about The Ark. But what is The Ark, really? Is it more than the Old Testament story about a man who built a boat and put a bunch of animals on it before a great flood? What is or was the purpose of The Ark? We will take a few moments to go back and see what we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When A King Is Born

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 24, 2023
     | 1,361 views

    Remember the purpose for Christ's coming in His birth.

    When a King is Born! Let me tell you about the birth of a King. You can hear the shots of the artillery in a 21-gun salute. Flags billow, and chapel bells peal loud clanging music into the night. Champagne corks stream through the air by the thousands. People stand together and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ