Sermons about Pursuit Of Purpose

Becoming A Church Of Excellence: Purpose Series

Contributed by James Capps on Jan 30, 2001

based on 155 ratings

| 10,920 views

What is the purpose of the Church? It is to reach, to win, to train and to send.

The Purpose of the Church!" 2 Corinthians 5:1-7 Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21 I really like that proverb…especially that no matter what we might plan…no matter how evil it may be…GOD’S PURPOSE PREVAILS! What ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:21, 2 Corinthians 5:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Our Purpose - Seeking The Lost Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

based on 254 ratings

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Let’s understand why we seek the lost. Secondly, let’s look at how we seek the lost. Thirdly, let’s see the reward of searching.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. During the next few weeks I want to speak on subjects that we, as a congregation, need to consider again, messages that deal with our purpose, why we are a church, & why God has called us to do the things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Purpose - Daring To Care Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

based on 317 ratings

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When you look closely at the history of the first church there in Jerusalem, you see an exciting & growing church. And as they grew, they became more & more concerned about helping those in need.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019)) TEXT: Matthew 25:31-40; Acts 4:32-35 A. During the past 2 weeks we've been looking at the purpose of the church & found that as a church we're called first of all to seek & to save the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40, Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Problem, Purpose, Plan, Solution

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001

based on 36 ratings

| 7,382 views

This sermon is on Christian sin.

From the view of the outside world, the defeat and exile of the Jewish race demonstrated the failure of their God. It exhibited to the Gentiles that the Jewish religion was without foundation. The Israelites were so discredited by their defeat that the surrounding nations said that it was foolish ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:16-38

Denomination: *other

Finding Purpose In Your Trials

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Jan 20, 2002

based on 151 ratings

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This message is designed to demonstrate that there is purpose in the trials God allows us to endure.

2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Introduction – One of the most difficult questions at times like this is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

You Were Created For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Feb 19, 2002

based on 119 ratings

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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

You Are Plugged In To God's Purpose Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002

based on 68 ratings

| 12,771 views

When wegive our life to Christ, we no longer need to fear a purposeless existance. God gives us purpose for our lives.

When I was a little boy, I was much like other little boys, there were certain things that made me afraid. When my mom placed me in my room at night, I was sure that there were monsters on the back side of my bed. The way my room was configured, my bed was about 1-1/2 feet from the wall on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Strikes At His Purpose Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2003

based on 19 ratings

| 5,943 views

3rd in a three part series on the three occassions Jesus spoke about His death on the way to Jerusalem

JESUS STRIKES AT HIS PURPOSE MARK 10:32-45 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Of The Church - Part One Series

Contributed by James Capps on Mar 11, 2003

based on 145 ratings

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An overview of the Five Purposes of the church from the Purpose Driven Church by Rick Warren.

The Purpose of the Church Exodus 9:16 & Philipians 2:1-11 Part 1 – overview Everyone has a purpose. Everything we do that is worthwhile has a purpose God gave us the church with a purpose in mind…why is it that so many times the church seems so out of touch then? I think when the world, that’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:16, Philippians 2:1-11, Exodus 9:1-35

Denomination: Methodist

Irreplacable - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2004

based on 87 ratings

| 15,984 views

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

God's Sovereign Hand Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 31, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 5,755 views

To examine how God works in the life of Moses to bring about His Sovereign purposes.

SBC Philippi 10/24/04 Sunday morning God’s Sovereign Hand of Purpose Exodus 2:1-14 Primary Purpose: To examine how God works in the life of Moses and brings about His Sovereign purposes. Today we are looking at what could be described as one of the darkest times in Jewish history. The story ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Uses Us On Purpose Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 2, 2002

based on 26 ratings

| 8,978 views

on the dreams of the cupbearer, etc., by Pastor Norval Koch as our guest preacher

Joseph Sermon 3 Genesis 41: 14-16, 39-41 July 21, 2002 “I feel used. I’ve been living away from my family for a long time. I’m in a far off land. I’ve been mistreated, worked like a slave, and just when I thought things were going well, I get knocked down again by some false accusations. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:14-41

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Purpose After Easter

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

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God has a purpose for us after Easter.

INTRO.- DID YOU HEAR THE NEWS? It did it again. It was number one again! What’s that? The movie THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST was the number one box office hit at the movies this last Easter weekend with an income of $17 million. The second on the list was some crazy movie called HELLBOY. (I’m ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Purpose In Good And Bad

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

based on 104 ratings

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God has a purpose for us in both good times and bad.

INTRO.- ILL.- One man said, “After finishing an out-of-town errand, I discovered that my car wouldn’t start because it was out of gas. A passer-by told me there was a service station a half-mile away, so I took a gas can from the trunk and trudged the distance in the sweltering sun. “The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing Jesus The Purpose Of Revival

Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 21, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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The ultimate revival is the Revelation of Jesus Christ in all His fullness. The book of Revelation starts “The Revelation of Jesus Christ” this sums it all up. The whole purpose of our life is relationship with Jesus Christ to Know Him and to be known.

KNOWING JESUS: THE PURPOSE OF REVIVAL Pastor Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim Church May 2004. Daniel 11:32 32 And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong and do exploits. Kjv Luke 24:31 And their eyes were opened, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32, Revelation 1:9-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

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