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  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Choices: A Teenage Dream Or A Greater Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020
     | 2,580 views

    The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

    Many Americans are star struck, enamored with stardom. It is like we idolize celebrities, to include animated and fictional characters. Hollywood stars are put ahead of the heroes of faith, as mentioned in the book of Hebrews. Sport celebrities are stronger figures in our mind than people of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 14, 2024
     | 551 views

    Every church at one time has tensions in it, but what causes them and importantly, how can we deal with them? I have chosen a number of problem areas gathered from my experience in churches and we examine them. I hope they are of some help.

    DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – AS I UNDERSTAND IT OVER 65 YEARS – PART 1 [A]. INTRODUCTION This coverage will apply not only to the church fellowship of believers, but also to any committee, business meeting, or ministry operating in or by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pastor Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Man's Plans Vs. God's Purpose

    Contributed by Pastor Bruce A. Shields on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,580 views

    This outline illustrates through scripture how God sees us and how He expects to see us as well as how we should look at ourselves.

    Rev. Bruce A. Shields DD House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org Man’s Plans vs. God’s Purpose 12-28-2003 Proverbs 19:21 – “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Who are we? How does God see ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Living According To God’s Purposes

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 28, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,508 views

    This sermon is part of our "Living as a Christian" series as it looks at living life on purpose for God.It deals with how we are to live our lives according to God's purposes, and the tragic consequences when we don't. (This sermon has recently been updated)

    Living Purposely (Turn to Ecclesiastes 1:2-15) Last week in our “Living as a Christian” series, we looked at “Living Opportunistically” as we seize the opportunities God places in our lives. To follow up on that teaching, today I’d like to look at “Living Purposely,” or better yet, living our ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Full - Pt. 3 - Purpose Full Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 26, 2017
     | 7,720 views

    We prefer full over empty! Jesus says He came that we might have abundant (full) life. Do we? Do we even know what we should be full of?

    Full Pt. 3 - Purpose Full I. Introduction Are you full? If so, what are you full of? Your "fullness" will determine what overflows to every area of your life. And yet the truth is that if we find ourselves closer to the "e" than the "f" we are in the majority. In a recent study of 1,000 churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lord, Make Me An Answer!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 16, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,895 views

    This is a rewrite of a T. D. Jakes message of the same title. I just added the intro and the conclusion. Great message and inspiring for giving purpose to every person in your church!

    LORD MAKE ME AN ANSWER Gen. 41:9-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TUNNEL VISION 1. How many basketball fans do we have here this morning? Do any of you know who was the best free throw shooter in the world in 1994? Did he play for the NBA? NO! 2. According to Sports Illustrated, the guy’s name is Tom ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Shaped To Be A Servant - Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 81 ratings
     | 19,226 views

    There are Christians who wander around in their faith having little direction or purpose... they seem to be getting nowhere with their lives. Paul, however, tells us we do have a purpose for our faith. What is it?

    OPEN: The story is told of the time Albert Einstein was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ticket, but the great scientist preoccupied with his work, explained that he couldn’t find his ticket. Not in the coat pockets, not in the briefcase. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gifted For Ministry: Purposeful Stewardship Of Talents Series

    Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,378 views

    The second sermon in the sermon series "Purposeful Stewardship" challenging us to use our gifts and abilities for the service of Christ.

    Gifted for Ministry Introduction: Every Christian has been gifted for ministry with different talents. Purposeful stewardship involves using all these talents to serve others and glorify Christ. “Talents” means both our natural abilities and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joe Mwangi Wamuga avatar

    Let No One Frustrate Your Purpose

    Contributed by Joe Mwangi Wamuga on Sep 9, 2024
     | 557 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

  • Patrick Sherman avatar

    God's Designed Purpose For His People Series

    Contributed by Patrick Sherman on Jan 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,561 views

    Live Life to the Glory of God and You will have a Fulfilling Life.

    Ezek 24:24 24 Thus Ezekiel is unto you a sign: according to all that he hath done shall ye do: and when this cometh, ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD. KJV A sign: something material or external that stands for or signifies (points toward) something spiritual. God stated in the text, (Ezekiel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    You Are Holy - Set Apart For A Purpose

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 10, 2015
    based on 45 ratings
     | 29,568 views

    How do we become Holy? The Hebrew word translated Holy is Qodesh it means a sacred place or object set apart consecrated and dedicated to God. Beloved there is a vast difference between Holy and Purity.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are three Scripture readings prior to the Message. The appointed Scriptures for this day are: 1 Samuel 1:4-20; Hebrews 10:10-25, and Mark 13:1-8 When Satan,..... tempted the woman in the garden, it was not with great theological points of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Eric Keller avatar

    Introduction To Acts Series

    Contributed by Eric Keller on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,995 views

    The first sermon in a series through the book of Acts

    INTRODUCTION TO ACTS Acts 1:1-2 I. INTRODUCTION A. We all struggle to know what our purpose is B. The purpose God has for us here on earth C. The purpose of the church we call Bethany Church D. We are gathered together this morning as Christians E. But what are we really here for? F. This is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Purposeful Praise: Blessing The Lord Always SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 421 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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    We Have A Purpose (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,407 views

    We need to discover our specific SHAPE so that we will know what kinds of service God has ordained for us.

    A. The story is told of a little boy named Johnny who had trouble pronouncing the letter “R”. 1. To try to help him with the problem, his teacher gave him this sentence to practice at home: “Robert gave Richard a rap in the rib for roasting the rabbit so rare.” 2. A few days later the teacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    God’s Purpose For Our Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,616 views

    Introduction: Most of us have attended a high school or college graduation at some time in our life.

    The students who are graduating are told by the commencement speaker that they are preparing to enter the adult world, and that each and every one of them have talents and skills they can contribute to making this a better world in which to live. This is true, but if the commencement speaker was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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