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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Where Is Meaning? Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 27, 2023
     | 1,830 views

    Today many are re-evaluating the lifestyle of seeking pleasure. The rich and famous are coming to the same conclusion of another rich and famous person Solomon, “meaningless”.

    People try all avenues to bring meaning and purpose to their life. I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” But that also proved to be meaningless. (Ecclesiastes 2:1) You name any field, professional sports, business, politics and if you do just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Born To Rise And Conquer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025
     | 646 views

    Every child of God carries the divine DNA of victory. We were not created to live defeated lives but to rise above obstacles and conquer every territory the enemy has tried to claim. The Bible clearly shows us that in Christ, we are more than conquerors.

    BORN TO RISE AND CONQUER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:37 Supporting Texts: 1 John 5:4, Philippians 4:13, Isaiah 60:1-3, Psalm 18:29 INTRODUCTION: Every child of God carries the divine DNA of victory. We were not created to live defeated lives but to rise above obstacles and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why You Need A Church Family

    Contributed by Rick Warren on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 159 ratings
     | 265,857 views

    Pastor Rick presents his Annual Purposes of the Church Message to remind his church why we do what we do. He looks at God’s five purposes for our lives and how the church helps us to fulfill those purposes.

    For other sermons and tools to grow your ministry, visit SaddlebackResources.com WHY YOU NEED A CHURCH FAMILY Annual Purposes Of The Church Message Rick Warren Oct. 18-19, 2003 Each week over 110 million people go to church somewhere in America. Let me put that into perspective. If you take ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John Series Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 26, 2021
     | 2,088 views

    there was one person who was a very special witness to Christ, John the Baptist. John’s sole purpose on earth was to witness and to bear testimony to the Light of the world. His purpose stands as a dynamic example for every believer. The purpose of the believer is to bear the same witness as John

    Jesus the Light of the World: The Special Witness of John the Baptist, 1:6–8 (1:6–8) Introduction: there was one person who was a very special witness to Christ, John the Baptist. John’s sole purpose on earth was to witness and to bear testimony to the Light of the world. His purpose stands as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Did You Forget Something?

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 13,071 views

    Sometimes our churches need to be reminded of our purpose.

    DID YOU FORGET SOMETHING? PSALM 103:2 Introduction: 1. Just like many other people, I seem to always forget to do things, or I forget where I put something. a. An excellent example of this is the fact that I lose my Bible almost every week and forget where I sat it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bo Brown avatar

    Let It Shine

    Contributed by Bo Brown on Jul 13, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,063 views

    A)GOD HAS A PURPOSE FOR EACH ONE OF US

    LET IT SHINE MATTHEW 5:14-16 INTRO: A) GOD HAS A PURPOSE FOR EACH ONE OF US B) THAT PURPOSE INVOLVED OUR SALVATION C) THAT PUPOSE INVOLVED OUR OBEDIENCE D) HE HAS CALLED US: 1) HE HAS CALLED US TO BE 2) HE HAS CALLED US TO BE CHANGED 3) HE HAS CALLED US TO BE DIFFERENT 4) HE HAS CALLED US TO BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church - It's Not About You! (Part 2)

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,705 views

    Part 2 of message series regarding the purposes of the church.

    Church - It’s Not About You! (Part 2) Proverbs 22:1, 1 Corinthians 32-33 September 19, 2004 Introduction Today we look at part 2 of our little mini-series entitled, "Church - It’s Not About You! The point of the series is to help us understand that the church is more than the service, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Made For A Mission Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,921 views

    Fifth and final sermon in series on the Purpose Driven Life.

    PALM SUNDAY 2004 April 4, 2004 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel , Jr. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 “Made for a Mission” Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we bow in your presence. May your Word be our rule, Your Spirit our teacher, and your greater glory our supreme concern, through ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Lawson avatar

    Faith & Giving Part 2 – How Can We Help? Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,018 views

    One of the purposes of our giving is to help those in need.

    Faith & Giving Part 2 – How Can We Help? 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 Vs. 7 - Since you excel in so many ways—you have so much faith, such gifted speakers, such knowledge, such enthusiasm, and such love for us—now I want you to excel also in this gracious ministry of giving.1 How to Excel in Giving 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gifts From A Child - Pt 1

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,366 views

    Two gifts that kids give us are priorities and purpose.

    (Overhead 1) Art Linkletter and Bill Cosby are right, “Kids do say the darnest things.” We never know what they are going to say and sometimes they say the most insightful, amazing, and even somewhat shocking things, especially this time of year when it comes to Jesus and the manger. In his book, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Elvery avatar

    What About The Jews - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,858 views

    Examining what is God’s purpose for the Jewish nation

    What about the Jews? (Rom 11) When re read the bible, we often see it as two sections. After all, we have divided it up as such – Old Testament and New Testament. The Old Testament is all about the Jews and the New Testament about Christ and another group of people called the Gentiles. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Vicente avatar

    278 – Follow The Leader

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,648 views

    Following the Leader for PURPOSE, PRACTICE, PERFECTION, PRIZE, PAIN.

    Opening Humor: A little boy offered up a Thanksgiving Day prayer for the family and prayed: "Dear God, this is Jimmy. Thank you for Thanksgiving and Christmas and all of the holidays. Thank you for the turkey and dressing and Mom and Dad and even for my little sister, even though some times she can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Tongues

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 102 ratings
     | 3,349 views

    A Study of the nature, origin and purpose of the miraculous Gift of Tongues.

    I.Definition. The ability, by guidance of the Holy Spirit, to speak another language without its having been learnt. ACTS 2:4-11; 1 CORINTHIANS 14:9-11. II.Origin. A. For the Apostles - the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. ACTS 1:1-5,8; 2:1-4. B. Other early Christians - via the laying on of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Quintin Morrow avatar

    "The Word Of God Written: The Might Of His Word" Series

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,206 views

    A message about the inspiration, sufficiency and purposes of Holy Scripture.

    “The Word of God Written: The Might of His Word” The Rev’d Quintin Morrow II Timothy 3:14-17 Preached at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Fort Worth January 13, 2002 Let us pray: “Blessed Lord, who caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Call Of God

    Contributed by Michael Sanes on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,455 views

    It is God that calls, it is for His purpose, to fulfill His plan.

    The Call of Jeremiah Jeremiah 1:4-10 Intro: All throughout the scriptures we see God calling men and women to the work of the Kingdom, but some had very special and unique callings. Some included God Himself being very personal with people. It is God who calls, and it is for His purpose, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God