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  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Nobody Is A Nobody In The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 23, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 21,921 views

    The purpose of the sermon is to inspire people to use their spiritual gifts in service to one another.

    1 Corinthians Nobody is a Nobody in the Body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 May 25, 2003 Intro: A. [illustration] Imagine the Master Carpenter’s tools holding a conference: Brother Hammer presides, but several suggest he leave the meeting because he is too noisy. Brother Hammer replies, “If I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You're Valuable In The Here And Now

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 20, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,650 views

    A sermon about God uses all ages of people to accomplish his purposes.

    The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old. NIV Introduction: Grandma and Grandpa illustration Read Scripture/Pray Background: Proverbs wise truths of life from a father to his son Purpose Statement: It is important that we recognize the value of... I) Youth to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Believe In The Sanctity Of Human Life

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 5,526 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to teach some and remind others of the value and sacredness of human life.

    I Believe in The Sanctity of Human Life January 18, 2004 Intro: A. [Source: Right to Life League of Southern California web site, http://www.rtllsc.org/abortion.html Abortion Facts Did you know that…? …1.2 to 1.4 million abortions are performed in the United States every year? That amounts to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking At Adversity

    Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Aug 12, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 10,189 views

    No one in their right mind enjoys pain and hardship, but do they hold a redeptive purpose?

    --Nietzche said, "Whatever doesn’t kill me only makes me stronger." --Illus: Kia Jurgenson was a student at a Christian University. A gifted high school basketball player (she was all state), she received a full-ride scholarship and started as a freshmen on the University team. During those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Synergy Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 22, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,286 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to learn from Nehemiah how to move from the pews into ministry.

    Nehemiah Synergy Nehemiah 2 August 17, 2003 Intro: A. Today I want to remind you of the sign that I told you about last week… [Humor: Is That a Welcome?, Citation: Gary Shank, Olathe, Kans. "Lite Fare," Christian Reader.] Seen on a church sign: We Care About You Sundays 10 a.m. Only B. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Intentional #4 - Getting The Most Out Of Your Bible Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,169 views

    Fourth in series on intentionality. This message deals with getting into the Bible for the purpose of life-change.

    Be Intentional #4 – Getting the Most Out of Your Bible 2 Timothy 3:16-17 January 19, 2003 Introduction Today we continue in our series on being intentional, living life by decision rather than by default. This morning we are going to focus on making the Bible real in your life. Too often the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Ministry Of Accepting No

    Contributed by Corey Howse on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,438 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage the believer that God has a purpose in saying no to his children.

    Have you ever asked your parents for something and they said no. Have you ever asked the teacher at school to allow you to do something and they said no. Have you ever asked God why did you allow my friend or loved one to go into a coma, and die. What did you do? Did you throw a temper tantrum, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pencil

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 355 ratings
     | 21,347 views

    We were created for a purpose. This sermon shows the similarities between the Christian and a pencil.

    The Pencil Often times Jesus used commonplace things to teach great biblical truths. In Luke 12 Jesus uses the Birds of the air and the Lilly’s of the Field to teach that God is in control and that he will take care of his children. With that in mind I would like us to consider tonight the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bring Unchurched People Into God's Family Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,084 views

    A message dealing with the first part of our purpose statement; this one deals with evangelism.

    “…Bring Unchurched People into God’s Family…” Matthew 9:35-38 (July 15, 2001) Introduction When people think of evangelism, there are generally at least three reactions: First, there is, for some, excitement. They love the idea of getting out there and sharing the good news of Christ, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Justice Is Coming" (Obadiah) Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 23,492 views

    God’s warnings are to restore us--His purpose is to help and restore us

    Obadiah—“Justice is Coming” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Perhaps where you work you have an annual evaluation. In the Army we receive written efficiency reports. The following are some phrases you wouldn’t want on your report: Ø “His men would ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Is There Really A Point To Life? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,002 views

    God shows the purpose of life to those who truly believe in Jesus as the Messiah.

    Scripture Introduction The events we are about to read occur after Jesus’ healing of a paralytic. An invalid for 38 years, this man’s only hope was the rumor of an angel coming down from heaven, dipping his wings into a pool, and creating a healing balm for the first person to enter the water. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    Praise God

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,556 views

    May this sermon help you to understand the purpose of praising God at all times.

    PRAISE GOD Psalm 103:1-22 [1] Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! [2] Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: [3] who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, [4] Who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Is The Lord Among Us Or Not?"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,830 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate believers with Spiritual Questions to TRUST GOD in TOUGH TIMES.

    "Is the Lord among Us or Not?” 28 September 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade (BfSB) West Fort Hood Chapel Killeen, TX BIG IDEA: Sometimes believers question God, because they find it difficult to TRUST Him in the midst of TOUGH times. REFERENCES: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    A Good Soldier Of Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 36,407 views

    For all the days ahead, let us purpose to be good soldiers of Christ Jesus.

    A GOOD SOLDIER OF CHRIST JESUS “Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 2:3 (NIV) I. EVERY SOLDIER OF CHRIST JESUS IS A VOLUNTEER: There are no draftees in the army ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Between The Extremes

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,662 views

    What is our purpose in life? What kind of worldview ought we to have?

    For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist