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  • Greg Carr avatar

    God's Body Building Program Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 12, 2013
     | 7,333 views

    A study about the church and a challenge to be a part of it.

    There is an alarming trend that is happening among Pastors in the United States. It is so alarming that denominations across this country are beginning to take steps to be pro-active to stem the tide of this tragic trend. The reason it is so alarming is because of the negative effects and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Portrait Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,512 views

    This is the first sermon in a series addressing the need for the Church to preserve its nature and purpose the way Christ intended it. This sermon speaks largely to the meaning of true fellowship.

    PORTRAIT OF THE CHURCH Some of you may ask why I titled this study on Corinthians “Preserving the Church in a Pagan World”. You may even object to the word “preserving” as sounding too much like maintaining or holding out against the world when the Church should be boldly invading our world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    There Is A Purpose In The Storm Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 9, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 24,213 views

    This story in the life of Jesus and His disciples, in the boat upon the sea, conveys another world, a world where storms rise up out of nowhere and life itself is put at peril.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 20 There Is A Purpose In The Storm. Luke 8:22-25 In 1976 Gordon Lightfoot recorded a haunting ballad entitled “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” [1976, Moose Music, Ltd.] The Edmund Fitzgerald ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Howard avatar

    Our Purpose

    Contributed by John Howard on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,112 views

    How does God expect us to live?

    The other day I had the opportunity to talk with a couple of great young men - About their understanding of the Christian life - I was trying to get them to articulate - How their faith influenced their lives - Day to day - I wanted them to tell me as best they could - How their faith influenced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Power For A Purpose! Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,982 views

    50 DAYS TO PENTECOST - part 7

    Let¡¯s start this morning with a question: Agree or Disagree? GOD NEVER ASKS US TO DO ANYTHING THAT WE CANNOT DO. We¡¯ll come back to that question in a few minutes. Imagine that I give four individuals the identical task of putting together two 2x4’s using six 3" screws. The first person is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Praying On Purpose

    Contributed by David Derry on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,214 views

    Praying on purpose and how it relates to Living on Purpose

    Praying on Purpose December 8, 2002 Last week we talked about “living on purpose” and knowing God’s purpose for our lives. For the next several weeks we will be looking at some specific areas of our lives that relate to purpose. Today we will be talking about “praying on purpose”. If we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving On Purpose

    Contributed by David Derry on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,657 views

    God demonstrated His love for us on purpose. Can can we in turn love Him and others on purpose?

    Loving on Purpose December 22, 2002 As we continue our series of “living on purpose”, today’s topic is “loving on purpose”. We’ll be focusing on a verse that is well known to most of us. (John 3:16) 16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purposeful Ownership Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on May 2, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,329 views

    Purposeful ownership is reflected in conscious obedience, investing in the eternal, not the temporary and brings eternal fulfillment.

    “Purposeful Ownership” May 1, 2005 Intro: Today we are going to begin a series of talks dealing with living a life that matters. We want to focus on the aspects of life that really count, and look at how we are called to oversee or “steward” our lives. It is my hope that over the next few weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Purpose Series

    Contributed by Erick Adams on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,678 views

    This is the fourth sermon in a series of sermons on the book of Ephesians.

    Godly Purpose Ephesians 1:9-12 * He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him * with a view to an administration suitable to the fullness of the times, that is, the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purpose Of The Law Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,319 views

    What is the purpose of the Law - its like an external supervisor. Grace gives us in internal partner to make us like God - not just obey external rules.

    Why are there speeding tickets? They exist because people drive faster than the posted limit - they are a notice that you’ve broken the law and have displeased the authorities and must pay for it. If no one ever drove too fast there’d be no need for tickets. Or if you always rode in a bus with ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Purpose Of Calvary

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,775 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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    Got Purpose?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,676 views

    Running to win only makes sense if you’re chasing the right prize

    Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Purpose Of The Scriptures Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 20, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,663 views

    Why did God give us the Bible? Why did He feel that He needed to inspire man to write the words that lay before us. These are just a few of the questions that I believe are answered in the text for today.

    God’s Perfect Word The Purpose of the Scriptures 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Intro: In our text tonight, Timothy is challenged to maintain a close relationship with the Word of God. Paul tells him of the benefits that come from such a relationship. He is reminded that it is the Scriptures which have taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clueless On Purpose

    Contributed by Joel Smith on May 18, 2009
     | 4,861 views

    Choose Christ rather than cluelessness.

    When I was growing up one of the highlights of the year took place every September. We were all euphoric when the Davidson County Agricultural Fair rolled into town. As a kid I liked the rides and the cotton candy and candy apples. As a teenager and young adult, I enjoyed the fair because it was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Angels Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 100 ratings
     | 9,577 views

    The past few years has produced many books about angels.Most of the things that we believe about angels have been told to us through hear say, fantasies, and misinformation

    Angel Ministry 1 The past few years has produced many books about angels. Not only Christian books but many secular books, trash magazines, and TV shows. 70% of Americans believe in angels. Most of the things that we believe about angels have been told to us through hear say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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