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Defining Our Purpose

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Dec 29, 2002

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THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH WORLD TODAY WHO HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH REALLY IS IF WE ARE GOING TO SEE A REVIVAL OF LOST SOULS BEFORE JESUS COMES THE CHURCH IS GOING TO HAVE TO UNDERSTAND ITS PURPOSE AND BE MOTAVATED BY THAT PUR

DEFINING OUR PURPOSE ACTS 26:16 – 18 16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; 17 Delivering thee from the people, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

God’s Salvation Causes Our Praise! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 24, 2025

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God’s promises that His people will be given a hymn of praise for all He has done for us. Isaiah saw it, John saw it, and Jesus confirmed it ... so why would we not live with this hope and excitement today?

Isaiah, Part 8 God’s Salvation Causes Our Praise! Isaiah 11:1-16 and Isaiah 12:1-6 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad that you’ve chosen to worship with us - Last week, Ch 10, saw a vivid demonstration of God keeping His promises -- He will always protect, comfort, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-16, Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leading Others Upwards Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

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Leaders have an obligation to instruct others and not cause people to stumble. This is only possible when we stand in awe of God’s name.

Leading Others Upward There are some things that only a mom can teach… My mother taught me about anticipation: “Just wait until your father gets home!” My mother taught me about medical science: “If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they’re going to stay that way.” My mother taught me about ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

To Show Any Respect Of Persons (Lesson 3) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 15, 2020

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To establish that there are some things too impossible for God to do. One thing is: to show respect of persons. This lesson reminds all believers who practice such: are guilty of breaking the "Royal Law" of love and are condemned as sinners.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. To show any respect of persons Remarks. 1. This is lesson three, in the lesson-series entitled: "Things too impossible for God." Our scripture lesson declares: "With men this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible," Matthew 19:26. And Paul ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, Acts 10:34-45, James 2:9-10, Galatians 2:6, Romans 2:11 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Soul Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Gregory Baskin on Jan 12, 2002

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The soul purpose of the church is evangelism. To reach lost people. It is not a hotel for the saints, it is a hospital for sinners.

The Soul Purpose of the Church Intro: What is the primary focus of the church? Fellowship? Teaching? Is it potluck dinners? entertainment? The soul purpose of the church is evangelism. To reach lost people. It is not a hotel for the saints, it is a hospital for sinners. Look at the message ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Master's Choice

Contributed by Zenola Diggs on Dec 21, 2000

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A realization that God (The Master) can use ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

"THE MASTER’S CHOICE" Luke 1:26-35,38 Minister Zenola Diggs October 23, 1999 * First Sermon Service * Mt. Zion Baptist Church-Nashville, Tennessee INTRODUCTION: Many of you sitting here today have come to know Rodney and me as the "Marriage Ministers". We have spent many hours teaching and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-37

Denomination: United Methodist

The Greatest Gift Left At The Altar

Contributed by Jonathan Stockton on Dec 23, 2000

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The gift of salvation is free and available but many people still don’t want it.

The Greatest Gift left at the altar John 5:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. I. He that heareth my word The ‘heareth’ is not a simple ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

The End

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 5, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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Everyone wants to know the end of a story. That alone makes people candidates for hearing the gospel.

Although I’m sure there are exceptions, it has been apparent at least in my own personal observations, that people need to see things through to a finish. Just a few years ago a man named Vernon Howell and his deluded followers attacked ATF agents. Then they barricaded themselves against the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-58

Denomination: Orthodox

Should We Invest In Humanity?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001

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This is a follow-up message to Vacation Bible School. It is the idea of investing our lives in people.

SHOULD WE INVEST IN HUMANITY? Mark 10:13-16 INTRO.- Since we just finished VBS this last week I want to begin by sharing a few more children’s stories. ILL.- A lady said, “As we drove home from church one afternoon, we were talking about a friend who was baptized that day. We spoke of how proud ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reacting To The Risen Lord

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001

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John 20 gives us a picture of the different ways that people can respond to the Resurrection

Reacting To The Risen Lord John 20:1-9 I have been amazed at the continuing reporting of the assassination of President JFK. And the remarkable diversity that is present in the various eyewitness accounts. Discrepancy over the number of shots that were fired to the locations from which they were ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marks In The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Harold Nichols on Mar 29, 2001

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People have died and are dieing for the name of Jesus. What are we doing to make a difference?

SCARS IN THE BODY TEXT: I CORINTHIANS 12:12 FOR AS THE BODY IS ONE, AND HATH MANY MEMBERS, AND ALL THE MEMBERS OF THAT ONE BODY, BEING MANY ARE ONE BODY: SO ALSO IS CHRIST. INTRODUCTION: THIS OLD BODY OF CHRISTIANS HAS BEEN AROUND NOW FOR TWO THOUSAND YEARS. THERE ARE NOW MANY MARKS, SCARS, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 30, 2001

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how Jesus went to warn the very people who were plotting to kill him.

April 1, 2001 Luke 20:9-19 He went on to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it to some farmers and went away for a long time. 10 At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants so they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Safe Guidelines For Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 30, 2001

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Our young people need some safe guidelines for life and James gives several.

SAFE GUIDELINES FOR LIFE James 1:5-21 INTRO.- ILL.- George W. Bush, in an airport lobby, noticed a man in a long flowing white robe with a long flowing white beard and flowing white hair. The man had a staff in one hand and some stone tablets under the other arm. George W. approached the man and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

180 Degrees

Contributed by Rita Sims on May 2, 2001

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God still can and does change people just like God changed Saul.

We learn in geometry that 360 degrees makes a full circle. That is, we start at one point and go all the way around and end up at the same point. 180 degrees is a half circle. We start at one point and end up at the opposite end. Well, Saul is heading down the road to Damascus from Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Misunderstood Missionaries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

based on 41 ratings

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How to overcome people who misunderstand God’s word, His will and His ways

The Misunderstood Missionaries – Acts 14:1-20 Misunderstanding = Failure to understand people so as to disagree with them. Many misunderstandings lead to quarrels, conflicts or failure to show love to one another. Illustration:Army Law: An order that can be misunderstood will be misunderstood. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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