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  • Stephen Owenby avatar

    The Practical Purpose Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Stephen Owenby on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,910 views

    This sermon is about the 5 practical purposes of the local church.

    „« One day while studying the passage we are looking at this morning, I was praying for help me to come up with a simple way to help people remember the purpose of the church. It was soon after that I was reading in Matt 5:16 where Jesus said ...let your light shine before men, that they may see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose And Power Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 30, 2021
     | 3,674 views

    Lukes gives a snapshot into the purpose and power of Jesus and the gospel

    Introduction Whenever we gather together on Sunday as a church, it is to worship our God and Lord Jesus Christ.  The Church is known as the Bride of Christ.  It is our solemn duty, it is our great privilege, it is the very least we can do to exalt and praise the One worthy of all power ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Our Purpose: Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,041 views

    Fellowship is a commitment to Christ and to one another.

    Our Purpose: Fellowship Text: Acts 2:42; Phil. 1:5; Eph. 4:2-3 Introduction 1. Read Acts 2:42 2. Illustration: When Pliny was governor of Bithynia, he wrote a most interesting letter to the Roman Emperor Trajan, asking why Christians were being exterminated, and added: "I have been trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Purpose Of First John Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,616 views

    John gives us five reasons for his writing of the first letter of John.

    INTRODUCTION TO FIRST JOHN Authorship and Date: Most scholars believe that the author of 1 John was the Apostle John. This was the universal belief of the early church. The many parallels of thought in the Gospel of John and the first epistle of John indicate a common authorship. Following ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power And Purpose Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016
     | 8,230 views

    The early church receives the Holy Spirit and is empowered to preach the Gospel to everyone, everywhere.

    SERIES: Adventures in Acts 002 TITLE: The Power and Purpose of the Church TEXT: Acts 2:1-8 INTRO: In the Bible, we find God working with men in various ways at different times: 1. In the OT we see the Father working with men. 2. In the Gospels we see Jesus working among men. 3. In Acts we see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Quackenbush avatar

    Purpose And Passion For Christ

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Jun 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,670 views

    This sermon looks at the purpose and passion in the life of the Apostle Paul to assist us in maintaining them in our lives

    Purpose and Passion for Christ Scripture: Phil 3:7-14 7 But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. 8 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    For This Purpose He Came

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,937 views

    How do we look at the fickle crowd? can we join in their worship?

    Concordia Lutheran Church Passion Sunday, March 28, 2010 For this purpose He came to this hour! John 12:20-43 † IN JESUS NAME † As we, like the crowd, cry out Hosanna, may we realize the depth of Christ’s passionate love for us, His people, which will drive Him to the cross, for the joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Meshak Dayanand avatar

    The True Purpose Of Christmas

    Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on Dec 28, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,191 views

    At the time of Jesus Christ's birth, we have a series of incidents and most unusual visitors to witness the event. Among one of those visitors, we have Magis from the east. Who were most probably the astronomers and were probably the chief also.

    At the time of Jesus Christ's birth, we have a series of incidents and most unusual visitors to witness the event. Among one of those visitors, we have Magis from the east. Who were most probably the astronomers and were probably the chief also. No facts recorded either in St. Matthew or St. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purpose Of The Church- Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 8, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 13,906 views

    This sermon looks at 3 principles that Jesus used to earn the right to present the gospel to people

    INTRODUCTION • What is one of the most intimidating things God calls us to do as Christians? What is the one thing that we are asked to do that sends shivers up most of our spines? • Evangelism is one of the most intimidating of the purposes of the church. The command to tell everyone about Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Purpose-Driven Life

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,818 views

    People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living.

    People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living. They simply exist until they can bear it no longer, or they fill their emptiness with meaningless pursuits. Other people have reasons for living, but no resources for living. Once ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Purpose-Driven Life

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,386 views

    People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living.

    People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living. They simply exist until they can bear it no longer, or they fill their emptiness with meaningless pursuits. Other people have reasons for living, but no resources for living. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Lacy avatar

    Unity And Purpose In The Church

    Contributed by Anthony Lacy on Feb 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,657 views

    A short message for any time of the year (but would be useful as a new year message) that draws the attention of believers to their responsibility to demonstrate the message of Christ in their local church.

    Unity and Purpose. I feel drawn this morning to give a short message on Unity and Purpose in the Church of Jesus Christ. When thinking about this topic it prompted me to think about the word “Unity” and ask myself what it means. The dictionary defines unity as Concord; harmony; ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    A Purpose Behind The Problem

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 26, 2022
     | 2,021 views

    Our troubles should not lessen our faith. There is a purpose for the suffering. We should our troubles as opportunities to let the Lord's light shine through us.

    Key verse (17) What good comes out of trials? This is the second letter from Paul to the believers in Corinth to defend his position as an apostle and to denounce false teachers who twisted the truth. • Paul reminds us that although struggles come, do not give up hope. • Our bodies are subject ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Radcliff avatar

    Essential Equipment, Purpose

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,290 views

    Do you know what your purpose is? What is it that drives you, what motivates you?

    ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, PURPOSE Ecclesiastes 2:1 – 26 & Philippians 3:7-14 Do you know what your purpose is? What is it that drives you, what motivates you? Last week while Sara was at the quartet convention Jonathan was feeling sympathetic toward me and decided we’d get take out from either Wendy’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Redemptive Purpose Of Discipline Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 9, 2022
     | 1,753 views

    Paul's judgment reveals the redemptive purpose of discipline - for the sinner as well as for the purity and witness of the church.

    Paul, like a spiritual father, admonishes the Corinthians whom he regards as his spiritual children. • He cares for them like a nursing mother and corrects them like a father would, urging them to walk in a manner worthy of God. (cf. 1 Thess 2:7,11) • Paul taught them in word and by his example, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible