Sermons about Specific Purpose

Never The Same Again

Contributed by Kevin Mullins on Jun 3, 2004

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God is intent on His church being a church of change and when we are not obedient he will accomplish that change by any means necessary

Never The Same Again Acts 15:4-19 Read the text--I want to talk to you one more time about change-- Specifically about this idea of our ability to relate to and engage the culture that we are a part of— As far as I can see it there are a couple of kinds of churches- Book of Revelation does a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:6-19, 1 Kings 19:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Model Church”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

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The greatest virtue in the world is love. Without love, man cannot have abundant life. In actuality, without love man is nothing. Paul knew this. This is why he went before God and prayed that the Thessalonian church and its believers might grow in love,

Biblical Text: 1 Thes. 3:9-13 (KJV) “For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith? Now God himself and our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sign Of A Miracle

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 26, 2006

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A sermon for Proper 12, series B

7th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 12) July 27, 2003 "Series B" Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we gather this morning to hear your word for our lives and to receive your grace in the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Reflect The Purposes Of Christmas #2 - Proclaim Freedom For The Prisoners Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 9, 2002

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Second in series looking beyond the glitter of the holiday to the purposes of the Messiah.

Reflect the Purposes of Christmas #2 – Proclaim Freedom for the Prisoners and Release for the Oppressed. December 8, 2002 Introduction Today we continue our Christmas series on reflecting the purposes of Christmas, as seen in Luke 4:18-19, which is printed at the top of your bulletin. I’d like ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-17, Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Ministry And Eternal Purpose Of God’s Two Witnesses Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 10, 2023

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Consider the message of God's two witnesses: repent and choose (run to) Jesus! In light of what is coming … there is still a way for us to be rescued, but we must choose Him!

Alpha and Omega, Part 35, Revelation Part 12 The Ministry and Eternal Purpose of God’s Witnesses Revelation 11:3-19 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- RE: Redemption has been provided only by Jesus; now we have a choice - Last week, we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:3-19, Daniel 9:27, 1 Kings 20:31, Zechariah 4:11-14, 1 Corinthians 2:4, Hebrews 9:27 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Most Of Your Life

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

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We need to ask ourselves are, Am I discontent / dissatisfied? What is going on in my life that is making me this way? Why am I not making the most of my Life? Maybe today is the day that we should reevaluate our lives

Making The Most Of Your Life How many times have we heard the expression "Get A Life". • Today my main goal is to encourage you to “get a life” • A life that is full of God's blessings / rewards. • I want to talk about the life that we’ve have been given in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Christian Church

The End Of The Law

Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 14, 2011

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Jesus Christ is the termination, fulfilment, aim and the purpose of the law.

Preached on the 3rd of July 2011 Text: Romans 10:4 The end of the law. Dear friends in Christ. Recently I read this story and I want to share it with you this morning. It is a story about how the news of the victory at the battle at Waterloo arrived in England. There were no telegrams or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:4

Denomination: Lutheran

Is Our Church "Apostolic"? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 16, 2001

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Five characteristics of an apostolic congregation.

For the last one thousand, seven hundred years, Christians across the world have recited the Nicene Creed in their worship. Part of the Nicene Creed says, "We believe in one holy, catholic, apostolic church." What does that really mean? We know what "one" means, that it refers to the oneness of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember The Titans!

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2001

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I want us – to remember how a bunch of people, with different talents, personalities and backgrounds OVERCAME great opposition – and came together to do something incredible…

“Remember The Titans!!!” [SHOW THE VIDEO CLIP AT THE END OF THE MOVIE OF THE VICTORY…. THE FINAL PLAY THROUGH THE CELBERATION STOP RIGHT BEFORE THE GIRL TALKS] Read Ephesians 3:7-21 (NLT) Have you ever been on the edge of your seat…waiting in anticipation? You’re reading an exciting novel – ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Constitution Of The Church Of The Living God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

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THEME OF 1 TIMOTHY: THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD MUST BE STRUCTURED AROUND APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT AND THE COMMON CONFESSION OF UNION WITH CHRIST

BIG IDEA: THEME OF 1 TIMOTHY: THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD MUST BE STRUCTURED AROUND APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT AND THE COMMON CONFESSION OF UNION WITH CHRIST INTRODUCTION: Importance of Structure in the Local Church -- not just do whatever you please, however you want; There are standards ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thirty Steps To Planting And Growing A Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Model your new church after the first century model found in Acts 2:41-47: "Those who accepted his message were baptized and about 3,000 were added to their number that day. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the b

Jesus said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it." (Matthew 16:18) 1. Begin by assembling together local people who are committed to Christ, to the growth of His church and the great commission. Once you have a group of people who are committed to carrying out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Vision

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005

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Our vision reaches Up in Worship; Down in Discipleship; In with Fellowship; Out through Outreach

Spiritual Vision for our Church II Timothy 1:3-8 INTRODUCTION: About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of the newly discovered American continent. • The 1st year they established a town site • The next year they elected a town government • The 3rd year the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Called To Grow" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

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Believers are called to come together as an evangelistic community.

Our passage does not specifically tell us that the early church devoted themselves to evangelism, although we may conclude that they did, indeed, share the message of the Good News with those who did not know Christ. What we are told is that they devoted themselves to learning ("to the Apostle’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

"Welcome To Resurrection Central"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 26, 2003

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Every church, is, at least potentially, a Resurrection Central!

Acts 4:32-35 “Welcome to Resurrection Central” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Many people are willing to accept Christianity as an explanation of life, but they are not yet prepared to accept it as a way of life. It is clear—from a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: United Methodist

A People Of Worship Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

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This is the seventh sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our churh.

Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Our Vison: The Word tells us in Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish”. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6-24

Denomination: Church Of God

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