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  • Jim Moynihan avatar

    The Four Purposes Of Prayer (1 Of 4) Series

    Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Apr 1, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 27,092 views

    To live effective lives as Jesus’ disciples we need to pray.

    I’ve preached on prayer many times and I’ve tried to do it in such a way that you will be able to easily remember how to pray and to be motivated to pray. Yet I don’t think we are taking full advantage of this most powerful and useful resource we have as Christians. So, I am beginning a four week ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Tricycle Church

    Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Jul 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,051 views

    There's a place for you, and there's a way to get there, by us trusting, believing and gathering around one another.

    Well, welcome, Antioch family and friends. And it is 2014. So, Happy New Year. Here we go. And as always, we as a leadership team are committed to, "God what are you saying for the year? What is your word to us and then how do we live that out? How do we respond?" Actually, that is a good way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church At Ephesus

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 28,175 views

    His basic problem with the church in Ephesus is that even though church members had stood fast against evil and false teaching, they had left their “first love”—their basic love for Christ and for one another.

    By: Tom Lowe Date: 3-18-2015 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philippians Part 2 "Life With Purpose!" Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,222 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

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    "Celebrate God's Purpose For Your Giving" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,726 views

    What purposes does God work out in our lives when we give financially to support His work?

    1 Chronicles 29 tells the story of how David and the people of Israel took up an offering for the construction of the temple which David was told by God would be built by his son and successor, Solomon. It is a beautiful story of what happens when Gods people give generously to God’s work. I once ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Purpose & Promise Series

    Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Mar 4, 2015
     | 4,794 views

    Our inheritance in Christ

    God’s Purpose & Promise Ephesians 1: 9-14 Eph 1:9, 10 And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10 to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment-to bring all things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying For God's Purpose Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 15, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,850 views

    Praying for Spiritual Awakening is a prayer to ask God to help us move out of our comfort zones and use the strength and wealth He has given us to relieve the suffering of others.

    Pray For God’s Purpose Isaiah 5:1-7 Introduction The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness. It’s far greater than your family, your career, or even your wildest dreams and ambitions. If you want to know why you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Roots - Part 1 - Praise And Purpose Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 4, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,329 views

    Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. What is beneath the surface is directly responsible for what you

    Roots Pt. 1 - Praise and Purpose I. Introduction Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. We brag about fruit. No roots and no fruits. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Serving God's Purpose In Your Generation

    Contributed by Chew Chew on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 60,048 views

    God has call us to serve God’s purpose in our Generation.

    Title: Serving God’s purpose in your Generation Text: Acts 13:36 “For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep, and was laid among his fathers and underwent decay; Introduction God has a purpose for every generation. For Martin Luther, God’s purpose for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Purpose In Our Ups And Downs

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004
    based on 110 ratings
     | 15,323 views

    God has a purpose for our up and down lives.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A 73-year-old woman in England was giving a traffic ticket for driving south on a northbound lane of a highway. She remarked to the officer: “I thought something was wrong. The traffic seemed to be coming the wrong way.” Brothers and sisters, it seems like the traffic is often ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Tongue: The Power And Purpose Of Our Words

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 13, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,053 views

    James is presenting practical Christianity. He has told us faith without works is dead. In other words a prayer that doesn't change our practices is powerless. Meeting Jesus changes us permanently and continually. This impacts our works and our words.

    Intro: We dive in again to the depths of James practical teaching. He has given us tests and teachings on practical faith in a personal Jesus. Remember that James and Jesus want us to not only be born again of the word but have it to take root in our lives and cause us to trust God more fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Purpose For Healing A Paralytic Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 28, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,610 views

    Jesus came to heal sinners

    We continue our worship by listening to what God wants to tell us through the Gospel of Mark. Open your Bibles to Mark 2….. read along with me v1-17….. We have noted in chapter 1 of Mark that the news about the power of Jesus, both physically and spiritually, have spread throughout the land and so ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Questioning God: Between Pain & Purpose PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    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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    The Purpose Of God's Love

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Apr 17, 2023
     | 3,294 views

    Knowing God’s love gives purpose and meaning for living a godly life. I give my full permission for this sermon to be used for the glory of God

    I give permission for this sermon to be used in its entirety as long as it is for the glory of God. THE PURPOSE OF GOD’S LOVE Please open your Bibles to 1 John 3 as we continue our series on godly living with today’s message, the “Purpose of God’s Love.” This message is vitally important to every ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    New Years Day: God Is Working His Purpose Out!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 1, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,826 views

    A sermon given on New Years Day, encouraging and challenging the church to know our Bible better this year, to work together, to listen to God in the tough decisions, and to learn from the character of Joseph - a righteous man.

    Have you ever looked back at a chain of events and been amazed? 14 years ago I was involved with Camberley Youth for Christ. In faith we booked a band called ‘Triumph’ to come and spend a few days in a local school. We needed £650 to run the event; we had about £50 available. The band came, had ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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