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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Regaining Our Purpose Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,190 views

    If a church has lost its purpose, then that congregation will be deprived of direction and momentum. Understanding our purpose will enable us to stay on the right path, in order to remain faithful and fruitful in our kingdom efforts.

    I wish to begin by sharing a verse from the book of Proverbs. Proverbs 29:18 wisely cautions, “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (KJV). The American Standard Version says it like this: “Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint.” Vision, or rather purpose, establishes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Winters avatar

    The Choice Is Yours

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,499 views

    Are we Christians in a purposeful manner, or do we accidental act like a Christian once ina while?

    The Choice is Yours Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Hebrews 13:7 (NIV) Daniel 1:8 KJV Numbers 14:24; 32:11-12 How do I seek God on Purpose? Follow Jesus all of our Days Joshua 14:8-10 B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Orvel Barker avatar

    We Are Chosen For A Purpose.

    Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 19,345 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

  • Wayne Cordeiro avatar

    Increasing Your Future

    Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on May 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,008 views

    Each of us still has a whole lot inside of us yet to be developed.

    The Master’s Design Every single one of us started off in God’s design room. None of us is a mistake. It doesn’t matter who our father or mother is. We might think we were a mistake, but none of us is a mistake! God had each of us planned from the foundation of the world. We were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    Understanding Financial Freedom

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 2, 2013
     | 7,787 views

    You are 100% financially free if you can support yourself without having to actively do anything to earn an income for the rest of your life. Different people have a different understanding of what financial freedom really is

    Understanding Financial Freedom You are 100% financially free if you can support yourself without having to actively do anything to earn an income for the rest of your life. DEFINITIONS Different people have a different understanding of what financial freedom really is and define financial ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    "A Messiah Who Understands" Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 22, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,023 views

    In Jesus, you have a Messiah who understands what you’re going through.

    The Messiah Who Understands Text: Matt. 2:1-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man put up a sign in his yard that read: "Puppies for Sale." Among those who came to inquire was a young boy. "Please, Mister," he said, "I’d like to buy one of your puppies if they don’t cost too much." "Well, son, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    What About Your Gestures?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 21, 2006
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     | 2,752 views

    The gestures of worship - lifting up holy hands in praise - must be in sync with the gestures of holy living.

    Gesture Theology Ephesians 5:15-20 August 20, 2006 I remember the very first sermon I ever preached. It was at License to Preach School down at DePauw University during the summer of 1972, between my freshman and sophomore years in college. I knew that I was headed for seminary by that time, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Smith avatar

    What Is The Purpose Of The Church? Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,941 views

    Peter issues a call to the entire church to stand together resisting the devil whose desire is to rob your joy.

    ILLUSTRATION: STAYING WARM TOGETHER In what the news called "The Miracle at Quecreek", 9 miners, trapped for three days 240 feet underground in a water-filled mine shaft, decided early on they were either going to live or die as a group. The 55 degree water threatened to kill them slowly by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purposes Of The Ten Commandments Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 7, 2015
     | 7,453 views

    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

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    The Power Of Living Life On Purpose

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,709 views

    A PURPOSE WILL: ❶ Motivate you ❷ Keep your priorities straight ❸ Develop your potential ❹ Give you ability to live in the present ❺ Help you evaluate your progress

    2 Timothy 4:6-8KJVFor I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Understanding The Root Of Happiness Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,046 views

    4th in series of 5. As you study this passage you’ll begin to understand the root of happiness. Even more important you will learn that your happiness is not God’s priority. His priority is far better and completely different...

    Understanding the Root of Happiness What do you do when the wine runs out? There are some happy moments in life. Take children for example. The day your child is born is a happy day. The day they say their first word and they take their first step are happy days. The 1st birthday is a happy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Wall, Jr. avatar

    Is God Pleased With Your Worship

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 21,903 views

    All across our land and around the world, thousands of worship services are taking place today. The purpose of these worship services is to worship God in a way that honors and pleases Him. I wonder how many accomplished that purpose?

    All across our land and around the world, thousands of worship services are taking place today. The purpose of these worship services is supposed to be to worship God in a way that honors and pleases Him. I wonder how many accomplished that purpose? Will we accomplish it today in our service? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Remember Your Chains

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,541 views

    It’s important as believers that we remember the chains of sin - remembering where we came from helps us grow into where we’re going in Christ, and much of this world is still in chains.

    Remember Your Chains TCF Sermon November 5, 2006 Turn with me this morning to a passage from Psalm 107 Psalms 107:10-16 (NIV) 10 Some sat in darkness and the deepest gloom, prisoners suffering in iron chains, 11 for they had rebelled against the words of God and despised the counsel of the Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    You Were Born For A Purpose

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025
     | 576 views

    Every human being is created with a divine purpose. Your birth was not a mistake, an accident, or a random occurrence. Long before you were formed in your mother’s womb, God had a plan for your life.

    YOU WERE BORN FOR A PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:28-30, Esther 4:14, Isaiah 49:1-5, Psalm 139:13-16 INTRODUCTION: Every human being is created with a divine purpose. Your birth was not a mistake, an accident, or a random ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Ritz avatar

    Number Your Days

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 36,292 views

    Life is fleeting, so Moses tells us to "Number our days," and make the most of them.

    Number Your Days One of the interesting things in our culture, is we are almost always conscious of what time it is. We wear watches, or have cell phones with the time on it, and whether we’re in an office or school or car or hospital or anywhere else we go during the day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational