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  • Arnold Anoya avatar

    How Can I Bring Glory To God?

    Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,857 views

    Jesus honored God by fulfilling His purpose on earth. We honor God the same way. When anything in creation fulfills its purpose, it brings glory to the Creator.

    INTRODUCTION: Jesus honored God by fulfilling His purpose on earth. We honor God the same way. When anything in creation fulfills its purpose, it brings glory to the Creator. I.WE BRING GOD GLORY BY WORSHIPPING HIM. John 4:24 Worship is far more than praising, singing, and praying to God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    How To Know Your Purpose Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 3, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 20,929 views

    You can’t understand or comprehend your purpose in life by starting with YOU! It is essential that you start with GOD!

    13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful. I know that full well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Divine Helpers For Divine Purposes Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 5, 2025
     | 322 views

    God strategically positions people to help fulfil His purposes in the lives of His children and to advance His kingdom.

    DIVINE HELPERS FOR DIVINE PURPOSES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 2:1-21 Key Verse: “And she said unto them, I know that the Lord hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you.” (Joshua 2:9) Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Problem, Purpose, Plan, Solution

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,376 views

    This sermon is on Christian sin.

    From the view of the outside world, the defeat and exile of the Jewish race demonstrated the failure of their God. It exhibited to the Gentiles that the Jewish religion was without foundation. The Israelites were so discredited by their defeat that the surrounding nations said that it was foolish ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like A Fishing Net Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,805 views

    This is my fourth sermon in the series and looks at how we are to be productive as we act as God's kingdom here.

    It seems strange to mix the sacred with the everyday, to describe the eternal with the ordinary, the infinite with the finite. And yet that is exactly what Jesus did when looking for a way to illustrate the Kingdom of Heaven, a treasure in a field, a merchant looking for a pearl the tiniest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Flowers avatar

    Don't Waste Your Life Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,892 views

    Part 1 in the series The Purpose-Driven Life. This message looks at what it means to waste your life and how to avoid it.

    Don’t Waste Your Life The Purpose Driven Life, part 1 David K. Flowers (Rick Warren) Wildwind Community Church October 14, 2007 I don’t know about you, but I hate wasting my time. I especially hate it when others waste my time. The older I get, the more this bothers me, maybe because the older I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Waiting For God To Answer Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 1, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,916 views

    Waiting patiently can be hard work, and this is especially true when we are waiting upon the Lord.

    Waiting for God to answer My wife and I have just recovered from our second round of Covid-19. After each positive lateral flow test, we had to wait patiently for the day our tests would be negative. I am sure you would agree that waiting patiently can be hard work, and this is especially true ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Walking In God’s Perfect Will

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025
     | 317 views

    God’s perfect will is the most fulfilling and rewarding path for your life. It may not always be popular, easy, or understood by others, but it is always filled with peace, purpose, and power.

    WALKING IN GOD’S PERFECT WILL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 32:8, Ephesians 5:17, Colossians 1:9 INTRODUCTION: Walking in God’s perfect will is one of the most important pursuits in the life of a believer. God’s will is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Call To Follow Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 26, 2012
     | 5,654 views

    You were made with a life purpose. The prophet Jeremiah put it this way, “I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” You were born with a purpose and plan in mind

    The Call to Follow Mark 8:31-35 USA Today did a survey asking people, “If you could ask God any question, what would it be?” The number one response was “What is my life’s purpose?'” All of us in the church were blown away by Rick Warren’s book, “A Purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Philippians Part 2 "Life With Purpose!" Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,843 views

    When we learn to follow God’s will for our lives and do it with joy then we will conduct ourselves in a manner that is worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    Philippians Chapter 1 (part 2) – “Life with purpose!” On the Lighter side of life: Light bulb jokes from the book 1002 Humorous Illustrations. Pages 223-225 Q: How many Calvinists does it take to change a lightbulb? A: None: God has predestined when the lights will be one. Q: How many Arminians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 3 - God's Call And His Purposes Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 10, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,474 views

    Like Abraham we too must obey the call of God and respond in faith and total obedience. Only when we do so will God do mighty wonders and help us to walk victoriously in this journey of faith.

    We read in Isaiah 43:1, “Israel, the LORD who created you says, "Do not be afraid---I will save you. I have called you by name---you are mine.” (GNB) God’s word in the above mentioned verse is directed towards Jacob or Israel because the promise of God is directed towards His children, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Grapes, Grasshoppers, Giants, And God

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
     | 33,587 views

    Opportunity is usually accompanied by opposition. Strength usually is accomplished through struggles. This sermon explores the challenges faced by God’s people, and the choice they made !

    Grapes, Grasshoppers, Giants, & God Numbers 13:17-33, 14:1-9, 26-32 17. And Moses sent them to spy out the land of Canaan, and said unto them, Get you up this way southward, and go up into the mountain: 18. And see the land, what it is, and the people that dwelleth therein, whether they be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dale Johnsen avatar

    God's Plan For A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Dale Johnsen on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 186 ratings
     | 35,805 views

    God uses the local church to grow baby Christians into mature Christians.

    God has designed His church to function like a loving family that you can invite people into. Church is not a place to issue edicts; church is a place to nurture growth. Church is a place for shepherds, not generals. Church is a place that exists for the purpose of helping people grow and mature ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lowe avatar

    God Can Change You

    Contributed by James Lowe on Nov 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,522 views

    God can change any man who is willing to change. By placing his trust in Jesus Christ.

    God can change you 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new. Another translation says, “Therefore, if any one is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, behold, the new has ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Getting God's Work Done Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,053 views

    Don’t underestimate what God can do through one man who is willing to serve Him. Don’t procrastinate when God speaks to you. When He speaks, He is addressing a need He sees in you.

    When Solomon was king of Israel he built a beautiful temple in Jerusalem. • People from all over the world came and saw this wonder and the Jewish people treasured the Temple because it was the place where God dwelled with man, the place where they worshipped Him. • But as time went by, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible