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  • Michael Wilson avatar

    The Purpose Of Authority Series

    Contributed by Michael Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,692 views

    This series deals with how to properly honor the authorities in our life.

    Honoring Authority The Purpose of Authority Opening Statement This can be a very touchy subject due to the misuse of authority by people with wrong motivations. Or, it can be taken as a means to set oneself up on a pedestal. This series is about neither. It is about teaching what Godly authority ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Purpose Of Temptation

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 21, 2001
    based on 239 ratings
     | 14,355 views

    Our immediate reaction to a heartache, or a successful achievement that took years to overcome, must be one of getting ready for the next hurdle. If you don’t have any hurdles to jump in your life – if there aren’t any goals set for you right now – if yo

    The Purpose of Temptation Chris Smith Matthew 4:1-2 Oscar Wilde once said that he could resist everything except temptation. An old cartoon had the two characters looking at each other with a caption below them saying, “How come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation beats the door down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of The Pastor

    Contributed by Larry Bergeron on Aug 31, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 24,293 views

    The Purpose of the Pastor is to do two things: 1) Love His Lord, and 2) Feed His Lord’s Sheep

    THE PURPOSE OF THE PASTOR John 21:14-17 By Dr. Larry A. Bergeron Red Bay Church of God / September 24, 2000 / AM Turn In Your Bibles To The Gospel Of John, Chapter 21, Verses 14 Following. We Will Be Reading From This Passage In A Moment. INTRODUCTION Last Week we looked at the topic of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Purpose Of Worship Is . . .? Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 3, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 19,125 views

    The purpose of worship is to experience God.

    Have you heard about the little boy who attended church for the first time and was asked how it went? He replied, "The music was nice but the commercial was too long." Or have your heard about the recent experience of a pastor who changed the order of worship so that the sermon was given before ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,767 views

    Exhortation to church on our purpose on a membership Sunday.

    We will be a church deeply in love with God. We will fervently worship God with our whole heart, soul, mind, strength, time, and finances. We will avoid the complacency of lukewarm, status-quo religion. We will pursue a deeper relationship with God through committed prayer, fasting, studying ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Howard avatar

    Our Purpose

    Contributed by John Howard on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,636 views

    How does God expect us to live?

    The other day I had the opportunity to talk with a couple of great young men - About their understanding of the Christian life - I was trying to get them to articulate - How their faith influenced their lives - Day to day - I wanted them to tell me as best they could - How their faith influenced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Purpose And Presence Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 8, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,316 views

    Should we (as individuals and churches) be Purpose Driven or Presence Driven? (answer: both! But we need the Presence of God to bring People, Preaching, Prophecy and Power)

    Purpose and Presence Mark 2:1-12 WBC 10 Aug 2003 am I want to speak this morning about the importance of us being people, and a church, with a Purpose… but who also seek the Presence of God PURPOSE It’s very easy for us as individuals to fall into one of two camps: - ‘I’m an active kind of ...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
     | 9,419 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

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    A Purpose In The Heart

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,807 views

    The most powerful of God’s men have often stood alone to become a testimony to the world.

    A PURPOSE IN THE HEART TEXT: Daniel 1:3-8 Daniel 1:3-8 KJV And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king’s seed, and of the princes; [4] Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Purpose Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 18,900 views

    Purpose Driven Concepts. Five Purposes presented as an acrostic - SHINE. Second Sermon in this Series - God’s Committed Community.

    God’s Committed Community: The Purpose of The Church Last week we looked at the Nature Of The Church and we found that the Bible calls the church: 1. A FELLOWSHIP. 2. A FAMILY. 3. A BODY. 4. A FLOCK. Each one of these terms gives us a different understanding of The Church and shows how The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Joy Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
     | 3,812 views

    Part 3 in a series on Philippians focusing on the Christian’s purpose

    The Joy of Purpose I. Introduction A. Knowing Your Purpose 1. Hank Aaron and Yogi Berra a) Berra, catcher for the Yankees, was playing against Aaron, Milwaukee Braves, in the World Series. b) Berra was keeping up his ceaseless chatter, intended to pep up his teammates and distract the opposing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Armed With A Purpose" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,946 views

    Sermon 13 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. 3 For the time already past is ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Chris Edmondson avatar

    The Purpose Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 26, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,980 views

    The Holy Spirit Gives us purpose in living our Christian Life.

    The Purpose of the Spirit Life in the Spirit, Part 2 John 16 Jesus has been speaking to His disciples in the Upper Room Discourse (that is His last conversations and teachings with them before He died.) He carried them to a private gathering to explain to them how they were going to maneuver in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Keion Parrish avatar

    Parenting With Purpose

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,811 views

    How to Guide your childrens with Purpose

    MOTHER’S DAY SERMON Scripture: Psalm 78:18, especially verse 4 Parenting with Purpose Introduction: Today is that wonderful Sunday we call Mother’s Day, a day when we celebrate our moms and the priceless role they play in family and society. Moms, it’s not my intention today to add to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donny Granberry avatar

    Power For A Purpose

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 13,551 views

    I preached this message building up to Pentecost Sunday.

    Power for a Purpose! 4/29/07am Acts 1:8 NLT But when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, you will receive power and will tell people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Let’s start this morning with a question: Agree or Disagree? GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God