Sermons about Purposeful Living

The Purpose Of The Church (Part 2)

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 11, 2001

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The church must become ALIVE

The Purpose of the Church (Part 2) Matthew 28:16-20 The Church must be ALIVE A – Active 1. The progression of Christ’s Kingdom a.) We are called to share the gospel b.) Ministry starts with caring about people c.) Quote: People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Purpose Part 2

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 18, 2006

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This sermon deals with our purpose of being equipped to do the ministry of Jesus Christ. (Video /audio version avaialbe at web site www.glenvillenewlife.com)

Our Purpose Part II Be Equipped 1 Samuel 17:32-40 Ephesians 4:11-13 and 6:10-18 GNLCC 8/6/08 If you saw someone go into a sports store, and she was buying a white shirt, white shorts, some Nike’s, a tennis racket and some tennis balls, what would you assume they were being equipped to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Purpose Of The Church (Part 1)

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 28, 2000

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The Great Commission gives the church both life and purpose

The Purpose of the Church (Part 1) Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction I. Louis Pasteur A. The creation of the vaccine 1. Pasteur’s time was deadly a.) 1000’s died each year from rabies b.) Pasteur worked for years on the first vaccine 2. The first major experiment a.) Pasteur was going to test the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Real Purpose Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 20, 2009

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Teaches the real purpose of the Holy Spirit and how to recieve Him

“The REAL Purpose of the Holy Spirit” July 26, 2009 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Holiness

God's Purpose For Your Life Series

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 30, 2008

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If you were to write down what you thought your purpose in life was, what would you say?

What’s your purpose in life? What I mean is that if you were to write down what you thought your purpose in life was, what would you say? Richard Leider said “The purpose of life is to live a life of purpose”. Washington Irving said “Great minds have purposes, little minds have wishes”. George ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Need A Purpose Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008

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Focusing on me will never reveal the truth about the purpose of my life. My Theology Professor at SWBTS told us….you cannot begin with man. You must begin your search for God with God.

Joke: Two men were seated next to each other as they were flying across the US, along with each of their sons. During the flight, they became acquainted and were discussing their respective occupations (something men tend to talk about). One man was an evolutionary biologist at a major university. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6

Denomination: Baptist

63. Purpose Of The Mosaic Law Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

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The Torah pointed not only to a merciful God who was willing to forgive their sins but also to the sacrifice the future Lamb of God would pay for the sins of the whole world

IN GOD'S IMAGE 63 - PURPOSE OF THE MOSAIC LAW This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:7, Romans 5:20, Romans 7:7-8, Romans 3:23, Romans 8:3-4, Romans 10:1-4, Romans 8:1-2, Romans 8:12-13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Cross Purposes 3: Redemption Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019

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Redemption is like purchasing a slave to free them. Jesus 1) made a personal investment, and 2) paid a price. We are free as we 1) recognize our worth, and 2) chooses to be slaves of God.

CROSS PURPOSES 5: REDEMPTION For the past 4 weeks, we have been asking, “Why did Jesus Christ, the Son of God, die on the cross for us?” We keep asking the same question, because the cross impacts our lives in so many ways, that we can’t exhaust them all: The cross shows the love of God. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36, Philippians 2:6-8, Leviticus 25:47-49, Mark 10:45, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Exodus 6:6-7, 1 Peter 2:16, Romans 6:16-22 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reedeming God's Purpose For Men

Contributed by Rowel Del Mundo on Apr 9, 2006

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Easter Sermon

REDEEMING GOD’S PURPOSE FOR MEN Text John 19:30/ Genesis 1:26-31/Genesis 3:24/Isaiah 6:1-7 John 19:30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. Genesis 1:26 And God said; Let us make man in our image, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

Our Purpose Part 1

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 18, 2006

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This sermon deals with the purpose of our church as well as our purpose as Christians in reaching others for Christ. (Video version available at our web site at www.glenvillenewlife.com)

Our Purpose Is The Reason Genesis 6:1-22 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 If you were going to build a huge ship, where would you most likely start to build it? God wanted to build the largest ship, the world had seen to date. He had a purpose, which was to save a remnant of the life God had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Were Created For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Feb 19, 2002

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From the creation story of man in Genesis 1 and 2 the audience discovers that they were created to bear God’s image, to fulfill His purpose, and to know His fullness.

INTRODUCTION This morning to find our text you can open your Bible with me to Genesis chapter 1. At First Assembly we’ve started an exciting new series on the book of Genesis. Last week in Genesis chapter one we learned three significant lessons about God. This week in Genesis chapters one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-25, Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Irreplacable - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2004

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The World looks at us and sees us as one step above the ape. But God says that’s wrong. God says we’re one step below the angels.

OPEN: I read the true story about a 6-year-old who called his mother from his friend Charlie’s house. Apparently, he and his friend had been playing in the living room and tossing around a football… when they broke a lamp. His mother was understandably distraught, and he attempted to comfort her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 1 - Your Purpose

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 21, 2005

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First in a series of "Purpose-Driven" messages. This one talks about why we are here; our purpose; and our ultimate value as Christians.

All of us have questions about why we exist. I think the two most asked questions about our lives are: a) The question of reason - "Why am I here?" b) The question of value - "Do I really matter?" Now, if you go around asking different people these questions, you will get many different ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:5

Denomination: *other

The Purpose-Full Church: In Disciplemaking Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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6 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church.

The Purpose-full Church: In Disciplemaking (NTC4T-6) I. Defining the Purposes of the Church B. Disciplemaking 1. A definition 2. The real commission 3. 5 Principles of disciplemaking a) Intentionality b) Attachment c) Extension d) Transference e) Perpetuity Introduction It’s been eight weeks ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-14, Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sermon # 6 - United With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 13, 2023

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Only when we are united in heart, mind and purpose will the people around us know and believe in Jesus. This sermon will teach us what we should do to make this a possibility.

We read in Acts 4:32, “The whole congregation of believers was united as one — one heart, one mind!” (MSG) The testimony about the early church was that though they were numerous, they were all with one heart and one mind. When we hear such a declaration, probably the question that arises is, ‘How ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32, Philippians 2:2, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Luke 2:13-14, Matthew 6:9, Luke 13:10-13, John 5:5-6, John 5:8-9, John 5:14, Revelation 3:20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Other

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