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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Is Having A Purpose Without Power?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 28, 2022
     | 1,329 views

    What does it mean to have a purpose without power? Are we talking about having power or having a purpose?

    What does it mean to have a purpose without power? Are we talking about having power or having a purpose? Or is there power in purpose? Sounds a bit confusing, does it not? There is an old story from roughly over 20 years ago about an elementary teacher. I do not know who the author is, so let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Let No One Frustrate Your Purpose

    Contributed by Joe Mwangi Wamuga on Sep 9, 2024
     | 1,924 views

    You were created for a purpose. Purpose is the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. Myles Munroe said, When purpose is not known, abuse is inevitable. We should live purpose driven lives. God is a planner, and has good plans for us.

    You were created for a purpose. Purpose is the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. Myles Munroe said, When purpose is not known, abuse is inevitable. We should live purpose driven lives. God is a planner, and has good plans for us. He created us for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Messiah’s Purpose, Suffering, And Mission Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2025
     | 359 views

    The person who is self-reliant – who trusts in their own ability – will face God’s judgment! We must understand that this is the challenge of every person on the Earth, and why God is so CLEAR on this requirement.

    Isaiah, Part 20 The Messiah’s Purpose, Suffering, and Mission Isaiah 49:1-7 and Isaiah 50:4-11 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are so glad you are here today - Last week, we expounded on God’s understanding of the problem idolators have -- We were encouraged to lean into Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divine Chastisement - The Purpose And Final Outcome

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 16, 2025
     | 205 views

    What does our Lord do to bring the persistently sinning Christian back into the "right track"!!!

    Divine Chastisement -Purpose and Final Outcome _hand this man *over to Satan* for the destruction of the flesh,[a][b] so that his spirit may be saved on the day of the Lord.- 1 Cor 5:6_ _Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Understanding The Purpose Behind Lazarus' Death SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 3,989 views

    The death of Lazarus served as a platform for Jesus to reveal Himself as the embodiment of resurrection and life. This sermon explores the seven reasons behind Lazarus' death.

    Today, we will delve into the 11th chapter of the Gospel of John, specifically focusing on the death and resurrection of Lazarus. In this passage, we can uncover six valuable lessons that can be learned from this event. Lazarus' death provided Jesus with an opportunity to reveal Himself as the ...read more

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    Purposeful Praise: Blessing The Lord Always SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
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     | 932 views

    No one should dictate when we Praise and Bless God. We must cultivate the habit of Blessing the Lord intentionally. This can be referred to as a Premeditated Praise.

    Title: I Will Praise the Lord Scripture: Psalm 34:1-3 (NIV) "I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together." This psalm, like many others, has its roots ...read more

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    Questioning God: Between Pain & Purpose PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,429 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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    Discover Your Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 768 views

    It will NOT happen without the manifestation of the ‘Fruit of the Holy Spirit’ in our lives. This is necessary for the church’s health and effectiveness.

    Opening illustration: You mail an expensive and wonderful gift to someone you love and adore but returns at your doorstep all soggy and wet ~ that’s what the contemporary church has been doing with God’s gift of the Holy Spirit. Introduction: Many people within the church have always confused ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contrasting The Carnal And Spiritually Minded

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,134 views

    Use the following check list of criterion to evaluate your own spiritual progress in putting away the old sinful nature and putting on Christ’s characteristics into all areas of your heart, soul, emotions, mind and behavior:

    Carnallv Minded People Focus on selfish interests that concentrates only on their own individual concerns at the exclusion of the needs of others They are habitually jealous of what others have. They are suspicious of others or inclined to believe the worst of everyone and everything. They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Zombies: Running On Empty.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 29, 2023
     | 2,078 views

    Do we realize how dangers running on empty can be? Avoid dryness, tiredness, weariness and being empty.

    SPIRITUAL ZOMBIES? … RUNNING ON EMPTY. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Job said: I give up, I am tired of living, leave me alone. My life makes no sense? COME LET US REASON: THERE ARE 4 WORDS THAT HANG AROUND IN A GANG. THEY TRAVEL TOGETHER. *DRY: no ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Leadership / Faithful Followership Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,961 views

    In these final verses, we see two models we can learn from. We see the model of spiritual leadership that Ezra shows us. And we see the model of faithful followership that the people show us.

    Turn with me to Ezra 10 Our passage tonight runs from verse 6 all the way through the end of the chapter. Because the passage is so long, we’re not going to read it to start off with. We’re going to read it as we go along. We have followed our remnant all the way through the book of Ezra. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovering Your Spiritual Gift Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,231 views

    This is the second message in our Living Beyond Myself series. It looks at how we use our spiritual gifts, how we discover them, and what barriers we often face...

    This week we continue our message series called living beyond ourselves... Last week we talked about how we need to break our cycle of selfishness and self-centeredness, so that God can begin to use us to our full potential. This week I want to narrow it in a little - How does God use you? Some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Value Of Our Spiritual Inheritance!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 14, 2014
     | 6,660 views

    The Kingdom of Heaven cannot be compared with any earthly treasures, and all earthly possessions cannot replace it, which is why we are encouraged to let go of all in order to grab hold of that made available by Christ through His sacrifice!

    Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You Spiritually Alive Or Dead? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,233 views

    Encourages the church to rise, stirred by the Spirit of God, to bring hope and clarity in a world filled with fear and uncertainty.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, it is a joy and a privilege to stand before you all today, under the banner of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we gather here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine symphony that our Heavenly Father is ...read more

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    Creating A Dynamic Spiritual Life

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,891 views

    If the body of Christ will do one thing right before doing other things she will see Christ get invovled in what gets done!

    Creating a Dynamic Spiritual Life Text: Proverbs 6:6-8, 30:24-25 6 Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, 7 Which, having no captain, Overseer or ruler, 8 Provides her supplies in the summer, And gathers her food in the harvest. Proverbs 30: 24-25 There are four things ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal