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  • Your Purpose & Value

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 79 ratings
     | 34,777 views

    This sermon explains why God put us here, what our purpose is, and what value God puts on our lives.

    Why are we here? Is there a reason we are sitting here this morning, in the house of God? What would be our purpose as a Christian? We have touched upon it before, and I think all of us have wondered at one time or another just what our purpose is. I think the two most asked questions about our ...read more

  • Is Your Church A Cruise-Ship Or A Battleship?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 5, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,901 views

    Which image better describes a church? Your church? I know, it’s a metaphor. All metaphors break down at some point. When making a choice, our natural inclination is to choose the cruise ship over the battleship any day.

    Opening illustration: watch an illustrative audio-video clip Introduction: On the surface we would believe that the early church in Acts was blessed with outstanding growth due to the anointed preaching of the apostles; their balanced practices that would evolve into much of our church programming ...read more

  • Can The Contemporary Church Be Salvaged?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,572 views

    We shall either live as followers of Christ or as enemies of the cross of Christ. There is no in between.

    “Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory ...read more

  • Purpose/Destiny I

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013
     | 5,605 views

    Our purpose and destiny should be Jesus

    Mat 16:13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? Mat 16:14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. Mat 16:15 He saith unto them, ...read more

  • The Church And Why We Need It!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 6, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,424 views

    The Church is important part of the believers life!

    Ephesians 5:25-29 The Church is a BODY. It is a body that has parts and members. The Church is a FAMILY. It is a place of family values. The Church is a HOSPITAL. We find healing there. The Church is a TEMPLE. We worship there (Heb. 2:12). The Church is a HOUSE. God lives there (1 Tim 3:15). The ...read more

  • How Ministers Serve The Church And The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
     | 4,376 views

    The way to serve God in the church, is to build it up by proclaiming the gospel, by helping those who come to faith to grow, and by encouraging them to become mature believers who in turn can bring others into God’s kingdom.

    Lee is a 19 year old Uni Student. He’s been a Christian for some 5 or 6 years, having been converted through his youth group and he volunteers as a leader of the youth group on a Friday night. Violet is a 70 year old retiree. She’s still energetic enough, in bursts at least, to be keen to ...read more

  • The Purpose Of Our Trials

    Contributed by Vincent Oliver on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 18,096 views

    The lessons of Israel’s forty-year period of testing in the wilderness can serve to define and explain the trials and tests during our spiritual journey.

    “The Purpose of Our Trials” Pastor V. P. Oliver Deuteronomy 8:2 (1-6) "And you shall remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not.” Because of ...read more

  • The Purposes Of The Ten Commandments Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 7, 2015
     | 7,464 views

    In our present society when many people often ignore the basic foundations of God's Word, it is good to revisit the giving of the Law to Moses and understand the main reasons why God put great emphasis in it.

    THE PURPOSES OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 20:18-21 (NIV) "18 When the people saw the thunder and lightning and heard the trumpet and saw the mountain in smoke, they trembled with fear. They stayed at a distance 19 and said to Moses, “Speak to us yourself and we will ...read more

  • Revelation – The Purpose Of The Book Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,137 views

    Many people try to use the book of Revelation as a prediction tool and in doing so, they miss the purpose of this book.

    Revelation – The Purpose of the Book In this study from the book of Revelation, I am not going to take the normal approach of looking at the prophetic predictions of this book. Instead, I am going to look at the deep spiritual applications that fill this book. Because most people look only at the ...read more

  • John Series Part 10 Revelation 1: Creative Power Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 7, 2021
     | 2,380 views

    This was the first miracle Jesus performed. It demonstrated His very purpose for coming to earth: to reveal the creative power of God. He had the power to create and produce what was needed to meet man’s need.

    John Series Part 10 Sermon Start of Division 2 of John I. THE WITNESSES TO THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST, 1:1–51 Sermon Part 1 Jesus the Living Word: The First Witness of John the Apostle, 1:1–5 Sermon Part 2 Jesus the Light of the World: The Special Witness of John the Baptist, 1:6–8 Sermon Part ...read more

  • Made To Make A Difference (Acts 3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,397 views

    This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. Outlines are original. In Acts 3, we learn to Share the Work, See the Wounded, and Serve the Weak.

    Made to Make a Difference: Acts 3 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/3/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. The very first followers of Jesus weren’t what you might expect. None of them had any seminary ...read more

  • Living Life On Purpose

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,362 views

    This New Year's message teaches the importance of a God-given vision. When our hearts are filled with divine purpose, we are strengthened to resist temptation and live meaningful, productive lives.

    Intro Our primary text is Proverbs 29:18: “Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction (NIV)”i The KJV says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Both versions are instructive. The ...read more

  • What's Your Purpose? Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 11, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,055 views

    Christians must understand we are here on earth to do more than just exist. We must live our lives to fulfill God’s plan for our lives.

    CSI: CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL IDENTITY “What’s Your Purpose?” Intro: We started two weeks ago looking at the identity of the Christian. What does it mean for us to have been brought from death to life in Jesus? It was that God loved us so much he wanted to rescue us from ourselves. Last week we ...read more

  • The Invitation Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,981 views

    Healthy churches actively invite people to relationship with Jesus. Here are some tips on accomplishing that goal.

    SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “:THE INVITATION FACTOR” ACTS 8:26-40 OPEN We’re in the middle of our series called “Healthy Church!” I shared at the beginning of this series that I was working on getting physically healthier. It’s working. I’m ...read more

  • Apostasy – Part 1 The Divine Purpose Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,302 views

    I want to present a Biblical answer to the perplexing problems we face as a Church, the body of Christ, who are endeavoring to do a work for God in this godless age.

    2Tim. 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall ...read more