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  • Benjamin Sharpe avatar

    Living With Purpose

    Contributed by Benjamin Sharpe on Aug 16, 2002
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     | 15,880 views

    God has a specific goal and purpose for his Church and for each individual Christian. Satan’s intention is to cause the Church and the individual Christian to deviate from that destiny and, in so doing, to thwart the will and design of God.

    Luke 4:1-13 Living With Purpose The temptation of Jesus was for the purpose of distracting him from his ultimate goal and purpose in life. And that goal, that destiny, was to go to the cross as the atoning sacrifice for humanity. Satan’s intent in the wilderness was to defeat God’s purpose for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Miracle With A Purpose

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 30, 2023
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     | 4,036 views

    Jesus challenged the disciples to solve an impossible situation because He wanted to test them, to see if they would turn to Him and to God for help. We can trust God to do immeasurably beyond what we ask or imagine.

    Matt 14:13-21 - The Miracle With A Purpose Jesus did many miracles in the course of His ministry but the feeding of the 5000 is the only one recorded in all the 4 Gospels (Matt 14, Mark 6, Luke 9 and John 6). • All four writers find it significant enough to record it down. It was likely so ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Purpose Of Prayer

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,437 views

    When we don’t understand the purpose of prayer we will be disappointed with and discouraged by the experience of prayer.

    The Purpose of Prayer Examining the Motives behind our Prayers Turn to Romans 8 There are many different types of prayer: public, private, group, family, church, national, confession, petition, intercession, fasting, short, long… Three-year-old Donna, who loved to pray before meals, would ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Purpose Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 76 ratings
     | 10,950 views

    Prayer serves many purposes in our lives. The best purpose may be that prayer changes our focus, but prayer also changes our actions

    The Purpose of Prayer 02/06/05 Intro: We are in week 2 of a 3 week series on prayer. Last week we looked at the priority of prayer and the need for a focus and worship of Christ as we approach him in prayer. I issued you a challenge of spending 15 minutes each morning focusing your mind and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,979 views

    Sermon Series on Malachi #9

    Sermon Series on Malachi #9 The Purpose of the Church Malachi 3:16-19 1. Feared the Lord. Job 28:28 Those that feared the Lord spoke to one anther they were betrayed by their speech. Just as evildoers are betrayed by their speech. John 13:34-35 2. Fellowship with other believers. Heb. 3:13 Heb. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Thorns Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,881 views

    Tests, weakness, God's power, grace

    THORNS 2 Cor 12: 7-10 September 2, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Why did God put thorns on roses? Well, here is the answer from a Harvard Science Professor… Rose plants have prickles not thorns. Prickles are sharp ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Called For A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 13, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 28,445 views

    Why has God called called us? What is His purpose for us?

    2 Timothy 1:8–12 (NKJV) According to Julie Iovine in the New York Times, in the 1990s many owners of small farms in America began to reduce their wholesale farming to a mere sideline and instead started using their property for another purpose: entertainment farming. Other terms for this new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Temptation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
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     | 207 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of knowing God, the strength to resist temptation, and the honor found in self-denial for Christ's sake.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, to share the living Word of God, to engage in a conversation with the Holy Scriptures and to let them speak to our souls. We gather here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters ...read more

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    Faith's Reality

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,717 views

    A look at the Gospel. An evangelistic sermon that looks at the Gospel; what it is, what its purpose is and what it demands

    Faith’s Reality Text: 1st Corinthians 15:1-19 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) I don’t know if you’ve noticed it or not but our world is changing; and a lot of people would say, that it’s not changing for the better. But that it’s getting worse. And the church is changing too, even in our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Baker avatar

    The Purpose Of The Path

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Sep 17, 2011
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    The older I get the more I realize how precious and valuable my time is. Time is something we only have once, so we have to make good use of it. We only have so many days to do what we have been given to do here on the Earth, and I want my days to count.

    James 4:14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. The older I get the more I realize how precious and valuable my time is. Time is something we only have once, so we have to make good use ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Filled For A Purpose

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,540 views

    The first coming of Christ was preceded by increased spiritual activity. As we celebrate His birth shouldn’t we also celebrate that same spiritual activity?

    December 5, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Luke 1:11-17 Subject: The Announcement of John’s Birth Title: Filled for a Purpose It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! Don’t you just love this time after Thanksgiving? I mean, what more could a person want; a time to go out and fight the crowds ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fellowship On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on May 5, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,621 views

    Can we effectively worship the Lord by ourselves at home, on the golf course, or on a hiking trail in the forest? Why do we need to go to church? Is there something in it for us? Yes, there is something in it for each of us!

    We’re going to begin discussing the five purposes of the church by first looking at what the Bible says about fellowship. Dictionary.com defines fellowship as, “friendly relationship,” “companionship,” and “communion, as between members of the same church.”(1) The Lord wants us all to have close ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,475 views

    Understanding Prayer through the teaching of Christ’s model prayer

    THE PURPOSE OF PRAYER Matthew 6:9-13 I love the prayers of children. They are so honest and thoughtful. Maybe you’ve heard some of these letters written to God by children. Dear GOD, Instead of letting people die and having to make new ones, why don’t you just keep the ones you have? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Real Purpose” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,419 views

    We need to be sure we avoid being distracted from setting our hearts on developing a growing love relationship with God.

    In Matthew 6, Jesus emphasizes our love relationship with God. He uses the word “Father” 11 times, showing the importance of that relationship. Our relationship to the Father as His children is a most remarkable and incredible relationship. “For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Calvary

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,177 views

    A look at what the cross of Christ means for us today. Preached during a community Good Friday service.

    Hebrews 9:11-14 1. Jesus obtained eternal redemption for you and me. a. By dying on the cross and being raised from the dead, Christ paid the debt for our sins. b. Many have forgotten this foundation point today and live as though something they have done has earned them eternal life or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God