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  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    Why Does Jesus Forgive Sins

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 12, 2022
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     | 2,686 views

    Mark 2:1-12

    Why Does Jesus Forgive Sins? Mark 2:1-12 Good Morning, Matthew 1:20 behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:21 And she will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Will You Come?

    Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Jul 31, 2010
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    The beautiful old hymn "Will you come and follow Me" asks us all to consider our call from Christ, both as believers and as church families.

    Will You Follow? Last week we sang a hymn that we have sang before. Will You Come and Follow Me was one of the opening songs and I found myself lost in it for the first time. I ‘felt’ the words as I made my feeble attempt to sing. The words to this hymn are comprised of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Discovering Our Gifts

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 11, 2020
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    Beginning to look at our Spiritual Gifts as we gain a better understanding of our purpose.

    Spiritual Gifts September 13, 2020 The typical NASCAR race car costs about $150,000 to build. They might be fun to have. They are certainly unique. If you wanted to buy one, keep in mind - - - there are no power windows or locks. In fact, it doesn’t have windows at all; it just has a net. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Chosen For A Purpose.

    Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 19,399 views

    Each Christian has been selected by God for a specific ministry purpose. Have you found yours?

    1 Pet 2:1-9 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all guile, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Quackenbush avatar

    Purpose And Passion For Christ

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Jun 29, 2008
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    This sermon looks at the purpose and passion in the life of the Apostle Paul to assist us in maintaining them in our lives

    Purpose and Passion for Christ Scripture: Phil 3:7-14 7 But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. 8 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Purposes Of The Ten Commandments Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 7, 2015
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    In our present society when many people often ignore the basic foundations of God's Word, it is good to revisit the giving of the Law to Moses and understand the main reasons why God put great emphasis in it.

    THE PURPOSES OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 20:18-21 (NIV) "18 When the people saw the thunder and lightning and heard the trumpet and saw the mountain in smoke, they trembled with fear. They stayed at a distance 19 and said to Moses, “Speak to us yourself and we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Purpose Of The Exodus Is Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2010
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    Liturgy is play of a special kind, the play of a child dependent on God; the purpose of being led out of slavery is right worship as God wants it, for our good.

    September 13, 2010 The Spirit of the Liturgy Memorial of S. John Chrysostom Jesus came to gather together the dispersed tribes of Israel, and not Israel only, but the whole world. This is why St. Paul was so insistent that there be no factions at the celebration of the Eucharist. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • David Morrison avatar

    His Purposeful Grace

    Contributed by David Morrison on Feb 7, 2018
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     | 5,090 views

    God's unmerited Grace given to us is Purposeful. He not only provides Salvation by His grace, but also gives us the power to live a new lifestyle here and now. A Lifestyle that becomes a testimony to His Love and abundant grace.

    INTRO: God has purposefully made His grace available to everyone who will exercise faith in Jesus Christ and His Word. Ephesians 2:8 'For by grace you are saved through faith, and that not of yourself it is the gift of God.' It is God's amazing grace that TRANSFORMS our lives, our DESIRES, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The Church In The Mind Of God Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 19, 2006
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     | 16,035 views

    Is the church today the church that God had in mind. What did God have in mind for the church and what is the true purpose of the church. The church that Jesus built is different then the church today. Part #1

    “The Church in the Mind of God” by District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. Opening: “The Church in the Mind of God” This topic speaks greatly within itself. It is the church in the mind of God, not in the mind of man. It is not the church in the mind of some political organization that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Churches Are People, Too

    Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 7, 2005
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     | 3,300 views

    Church is the people that make up the Body of Christ. We are the Body of Christ, and He, that is Jesus, is the Head of this Body. Church is two or more believers gathered in the name of Jesus for the express purpose of worshiping God.

    Churches are People, TOO Acts 15:22-41 Introduction: Today we are going to look at Church. Church, such a formal sounding word, a stately word, and, according to the secular world, there are many definitions for this word. Here are a few: 1. A building for public, especially Christian worship. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Vessel For Noble Purposes

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002
    based on 214 ratings
     | 80,578 views

    A message to encourage people to be usable vessels for the advancement of God’s Kingdom.

    A Vessel for Noble Purposes 2 Timothy 2:14-26 (February 17, 2002) Introduction We are going to spend the next few weeks before Palm Sunday and Easter looking at the issue of holiness. We will look at a number of areas of holiness, such as our speech, our actions, and what have you. I think you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God's Set Purpose Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,740 views

    "God’s determined purpose and foreknowledge." The New International Version calls it "God’s set purpose and foreknowledge." The King James Version calls it "the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God." Perhaps the best translation is the Revised

    Proclaiming His Majesty Series 2006 God’s Set Purpose Acts 2:22-23 Story of the engineer who operated a drawbridge. Had to make a choice between his son or a train full of people. It has all the ingredients of a good sermon illustration. It is emotional. It is dramatic. It will break your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Norman Bernad avatar

    Stepping Into Divine Purpose

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jan 18, 2026
     | 72 views

    Every one of us lives by a clock, but God works by seasons. Your watch may say January… but heaven may be saying, “Now.”

    INTRODUCTION Every one of us lives by a clock, but God works by seasons. Your watch may say January… but heaven may be saying, “Now.” Some moments in life are ordinary, but some moments are appointed. You may not feel different today. You may not look different today. But that does not mean this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax avatar

    Walking In Divine Purpose Series

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax on Oct 24, 2024
     | 3,177 views

    This sermon explores how hearing and obeying God’s voice leads to walking in the divine purpose He has set for our lives. It emphasizes how purpose is discovered and fulfilled through a close relationship with God.

    Every person on this earth was created with a purpose. Deep within us, there is a desire to know why we are here, what we are meant to do, and how our lives fit into the greater picture. This search for purpose is not just a natural human longing—it is a spiritual pursuit. The Bible tells us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Living A Life Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 88 ratings
     | 17,309 views

    1. What does God want? -- My whole life. 2. What does it take? -- Discipline 3. Why should I do it? -- The Cross!

    (The outline of this sermon and some of the content has been adapted from Rick Warren’s Forty Days of Purpose material). I recently read this scripture from Isaiah and was struck at how this passage contained the entire message of the Bible in just a few words. More than that, it is the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist