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What’s The Purpose?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 18, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 6: 1 – 27

Numbers 6: 1 – 27 What’s the purpose? 6 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When either a man or woman consecrates an offering to take the vow of a Nazirite, to separate himself to the LORD, 3 he shall separate himself from wine and similar ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Purpose Of First John Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006

John gives us five reasons for his writing of the first letter of John.

INTRODUCTION TO FIRST JOHN Authorship and Date: Most scholars believe that the author of 1 John was the Apostle John. This was the universal belief of the early church. The many parallels of thought in the Gospel of John and the first epistle of John indicate a common authorship. Following ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Power And Purpose Of The Church Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016

The early church receives the Holy Spirit and is empowered to preach the Gospel to everyone, everywhere.

SERIES: Adventures in Acts 002 TITLE: The Power and Purpose of the Church TEXT: Acts 2:1-8 INTRO: In the Bible, we find God working with men in various ways at different times: 1. In the OT we see the Father working with men. 2. In the Gospels we see Jesus working among men. 3. In Acts we see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What I Really Need Is ...purpose Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 18, 2009

What we need is God given purpose. To know who we are in Christ

Disclaimer: Resources gathered from study and from sermoncentral resources. What I really need is ...Purpose Ephesians 1:9-12 Introduction- We have looked for several weeks at a series.. God, what I really need is... We have looked at: God and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Cross Purposes 3: Mercy And Justice Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019

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

Scripture: Romans 3:9-26, Leviticus 1:3-9, Hebrews 10:1-10, 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Purpose And Passion For Christ

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Jun 29, 2008

This sermon looks at the purpose and passion in the life of the Apostle Paul to assist us in maintaining them in our lives

Purpose and Passion for Christ Scripture: Phil 3:7-14 7 But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. 8 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

For This Purpose He Came

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Mar 28, 2010

How do we look at the fickle crowd? can we join in their worship?

Concordia Lutheran Church Passion Sunday, March 28, 2010 For this purpose He came to this hour! John 12:20-43 † IN JESUS NAME † As we, like the crowd, cry out Hosanna, may we realize the depth of Christ’s passionate love for us, His people, which will drive Him to the cross, for the joy ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The Purpose Of The Church- Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 25, 2003

The church is not to stop once we get a person in the door and on the church roll. Our work just begins at that point

INTRODUCTION • Talk about the goal of a baseball team. Get people across home plate. Don’t push the details of the analogy. • Does a team cheer and quit when it gets a person to 1st base or 3rd base? They will cheer because they expect to bring that person around the bases to score. • At the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Purpose For Being Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 19, 2004

3rd in series of 5 messages. Five humble men discovered their purpose because they were willing to understand that there is more to life than fish

Living the Good Life Jesus came for one purpose John 10:10b “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Learning about Living the Good Life Finding the Source of Significance – John 1:1-13 Satisfying the Hunger for Approval – John 1:14-34 Discovering Your Purpose for Being – ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The True Purpose Of Christmas

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on Dec 28, 2020

At the time of Jesus Christ's birth, we have a series of incidents and most unusual visitors to witness the event. Among one of those visitors, we have Magis from the east. Who were most probably the astronomers and were probably the chief also.

At the time of Jesus Christ's birth, we have a series of incidents and most unusual visitors to witness the event. Among one of those visitors, we have Magis from the east. Who were most probably the astronomers and were probably the chief also. No facts recorded either in St. Matthew or St. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wonder Of His Purpose Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004

Jesus gives purpose to life.

“THE WONDER OF HIS PURPOSE” LUKE 8:26-38 INTRODUCTION: George Moore tells the true story of Irish peasants in the depression era that were hired by a wealthy benefactor to build some roads. When they started the job the men worked well, they sang their Irish songs and put their total energies ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-38

Denomination: Christian Church

Intent On One Purpose

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012

We must be intent on living a holy life characterized by serving others. - 5th year anniversary sermon to my church.

Intent on One Purpose August 5, 2012 Morning Service Pastor’s 5th Anniversary Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be intent on living a holy life characterized by serving others. Focus Passage: Philippians 2:1-8 Supplemental Passage: "In everything, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Church- Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 8, 2003

This sermon looks at 3 principles that Jesus used to earn the right to present the gospel to people

INTRODUCTION • What is one of the most intimidating things God calls us to do as Christians? What is the one thing that we are asked to do that sends shivers up most of our spines? • Evangelism is one of the most intimidating of the purposes of the church. The command to tell everyone about Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Purpose-Driven Life

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living.

People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living. They simply exist until they can bear it no longer, or they fill their emptiness with meaningless pursuits. Other people have reasons for living, but no resources for living. Once ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Purpose-Driven Life

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living.

People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living. They simply exist until they can bear it no longer, or they fill their emptiness with meaningless pursuits. Other people have reasons for living, but no resources for living. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist