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  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Honoring God Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 15, 2006
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     | 8,912 views

    The recasting of the vision of our church of honoring God, connecting people, growing, believers, and sharing hope.

    Seeing the BIG Picture October 1, 2006 HONORING God Intro: (Pictures) It has been said that a picture is word a 1000 words b/c pictures capture time, share a story, stir our memories – some pictures even capture our hearts. If a picture is worth a 1000 words, then a vision is priceless. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,770 views

    Why can’t people help but say "I love this place" It is because of our purpose and strategy. This message deals with why we exist as a church.

    “I Love this Place” part 1 (The Power of Purpose) Brian A. Moon 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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Purpose Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 13,256 views

    What does it mean for the church to walk in a manner worthy of our calling and how do we accomplish this?

    Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Purpose of the Church Text: Ephesians 4:7-16 Introduction: We live in a day and age when it seems that the church is becoming less and less important in our society. Many argue that the greatest challenge the body of Christ faces is not in becoming extinct ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Purpose Of Calvary

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,547 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

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    A People With Purpose Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Aug 27, 2010
     | 5,168 views

    Part 1 the of the series Breaking Free looks at the church. What should the true church today look like?

    Breaking Free Part 1: A People with Purpose Pastor Ryan Akers Starting a new 3 week series today called Breaking Free. This is not about breaking free from things like worry or addiction or anything like that. This series is all about the church and about us breaking free of the stereo types and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Questioning God: Between Pain & Purpose PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,414 views

    Explore the intersection of faith and suffering, emphasizing that even in times of pain and doubt, we can trust in God's wisdom, find comfort in His presence, and discover purpose in our suffering.

    Good morning church family. Today, we're diving into some deep waters together. We're going to tackle the tough issues of pain, doubt, and suffering in our lives and how they intersect with our faith in God. It can be hard to understand how a loving God can allow us to go through such tough times. ...read more

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    The People Of God Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,287 views

    God has chosen us so that we can become a distinctive people, helping others come to know His love for them.

    If we stopped people on the street of Nashville and asked them what they think of when they hear the name “Nashville Christian Church” what would come to their mind? (Pause) Some might mention our parking lot, maybe others a pretty building in the middle of town. If we are a little more optimistic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,416 views

    The Ashley Smith story illustrates the power of a purpose driven life. It can be ours too.

    Living with Purpose Romans 8:28; 29-39 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Ashley Smith never suspected that she would ever have to spend a night like that! Not in her worst nightmare! How do you prepare for being assaulted by an escaped ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Purpose Of Msalc

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,943 views

    Shares how we discovered our purpose as a church.

    “The Purpose of Abundant Life Church” April 29, 2007 For the last six months many of us have studied, in-depth, Rick Warrens “Purpose Driven Church”. I have tremendous respect for Rick and believe him to be a wise man of God. He has a unique way of simplifying and communicating the process of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Greater Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 14, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,874 views

    Is your purpose in life to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him. If so... how do we do that?

    A man named William Barclay once observed that “There are two great days in a person’s life. The day we are born and the day we discover WHY.” Hmmm. the day we discover WHY we were born! Well, that’s interesting. Lots of people never even consider why they were born. I mean, they kind of drift ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serving Without Fear

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,910 views

    Often, we fear what we cannot see. Perhaps we are afraid to truly follow where God leads because we can’t see where we are going and are afraid. But God, in Christ has brought light into the world to illuminate our path and show us the way so that we ma

    Serve Without Fear – Luke 1: 67 - 79 Intro: Old cemetery surrounded by stone wall. A large pecan tree stood very close by the wall. – 2 boys went behind the wall to pick up nuts and sort them, “One for you; one for me.” - Another boy happens by the cemetery and overhears the sorting. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Purposeful Ministry Series

    Contributed by Jeff Stewart on Oct 19, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,045 views

    Describes the role of the pastor, deacons and members of a purposeful church.

    Purposeful Ministry September 29, 2002 Oran FBC Selected Scriptures INTRODUCTION: Over the last few weeks we have discovered and examined the purposes of the church. We have learned that churches must evangelize, not only overseas, but also right in their own backyards (Acts 1:8). We have also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Night Calls - A Call To Serve Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 24, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,863 views

    God often deals with us at night. In the deepest night God brings Israel out of Egypt. At night God wrestles with Jacob. At midnight God looses Peter’s chains. At night Paul hears the Macedonian call. In the middle of the night God calls Samuel to serve.

    Night Calls – Part One: “A Call to Serve” 1 Samuel 3:1-21 Introduction: God’s word declares that “God is light and in Him is no darkness at all” As such we often equate times of trouble, of difficulty, of spiritual lows with the night. We speak of the thief coming in the night; of death stalking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of The Church- Worship Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 17,726 views

    One of the purposes of the church is to Worship God

    INTRODUCTION  Purpose Driven Church. What drives the church? Are we tradition driven? Are we personality driven? Financially driven? Program or building driven? Event driven? Seeker driver?  Explain the reason for having a purpose.  The starting point for every church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Purpose Of Motherhood

    Contributed by John White on May 12, 2017
     | 10,040 views

    The vital importance of mother needs no confirmation. The very existence of each of us and any progress we may have made toward physical or emotional maturity testifies to the essential nature of motherhood

    THE PURPOSE OF MOTHERHOOD Proverbs 31:10-31 The vital importance of mother needs no confirmation. The very existence of each of us and any progress we may have made toward physical or emotional maturity testifies to the essential nature of motherhood. Most of us could personally attest to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist