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  • John Harvey avatar

    Purposeful Ownership Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on May 2, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,029 views

    Purposeful ownership is reflected in conscious obedience, investing in the eternal, not the temporary and brings eternal fulfillment.

    “Purposeful Ownership” May 1, 2005 Intro: Today we are going to begin a series of talks dealing with living a life that matters. We want to focus on the aspects of life that really count, and look at how we are called to oversee or “steward” our lives. It is my hope that over the next few weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Prayer

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2014
     | 6,443 views

    We are to pray so that we might commune with God and share with Him the most deeply felt needs of our lives. We are to express to God the gratitude and the praise and the joy we feel in Him and in salvation. Paul elaborated on the purpose of prayer.

    Title: The Purpose of Prayer Text: “Meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.” (Colossians 1:3-4). Bible Reading: Colossians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Baker avatar

    The Purpose Of The Path

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Sep 17, 2011
     | 7,194 views

    The older I get the more I realize how precious and valuable my time is. Time is something we only have once, so we have to make good use of it. We only have so many days to do what we have been given to do here on the Earth, and I want my days to count.

    James 4:14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. The older I get the more I realize how precious and valuable my time is. Time is something we only have once, so we have to make good use ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Martin avatar

    Jesus: Your Miracle, Your Move – A Philosophical Reflection

    Contributed by Jason Martin on Apr 6, 2025
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    What does it mean to see? Is sight merely the ability of the eyes to perceive light, or is it something deeper—an awareness, an understanding of truth, reality, and purpose? What do we do when we cannot perceive the truth?

    *** Use responsible and make adjustment based on your audience. Let the Holy Spirit minister through you. Note. I used some additional notes. You can build on this outline. Be blessed.**** Introduction What does it mean to see? Is sight merely the ability of the eyes to perceive light, or is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Stories With Purpose!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 22, 2024
     | 650 views

    Stories With Purpose! - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Why did Jesus speak in Parables? Parable #1. The Sign Of Jonah (vs 29-30 & 32) Parable #2. The Queen of The South (vs 31). Parable #3: The Lamp of The Body (vs 33-36). SERMON BODY: Ill: • (1). A teacher tells this story in Readers Digest magazine. • Performing Mozart should ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Fulfilled Purpose

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,676 views

    Jesus has the desire to bring those who are far off back to him.

    Luke 19:1-10 “Fulfilled Purpose” “Jesus has the desire to bring those who are far off back to him.” Sunday Morning Sermon 04.01.07 Intro: (Start with Title and text) There’s a story about a local fitness center, which was offering $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Formed For A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 145 ratings
     | 59,279 views

    The Bible repeatedly tells us we were created with a purpose. So, why do we have such a hard time believing that?

    OPEN: Several years ago, the Country Gazette in Franklin, Massachusetts had this listing in its classified section: “Unknown item for sale. We know it’s valuable; we don’t know what it is. If you can identify it, we’ll sell it for $250.” APPLY: Now isn’t that interesting? They had no idea what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Called For A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 13, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 29,558 views

    Why has God called called us? What is His purpose for us?

    2 Timothy 1:8–12 (NKJV) According to Julie Iovine in the New York Times, in the 1990s many owners of small farms in America began to reduce their wholesale farming to a mere sideline and instead started using their property for another purpose: entertainment farming. Other terms for this new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,720 views

    Christmas is not about getting what we want rather Christmas is about getting what we need. The first Christmas God was using pinpoint accuracy to bring his plan to fruition to give us what we needed most; a savior!And that is the real purpose of Christma

    Introduction: A young boy desperately wanted a bicycle for Christmas, so he asked his parents for the bike; His parents wanted to teach him the importance of prayer, so they suggested the young boy should write a letter to Jesus and pray for one instead." Not pleased with the response of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Evangelize On Purpose Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,771 views

    "Evangelism is the ultimate goal of the kingdom focused church, and everything the church does has to contribute one way or another to reaching that goal. It’s also true that church growth without evangelism is impossible" - Gene Mims

    This morning we’ll be viewing the purpose of “evangelism.” So, what is evangelism? In his book, The Kingdom Focused Church, Gene Mims (a former President of LifeWay Christian Resources) defines evangelism as “the process of sharing the gospel with the lost and winning them to Christ, thereby ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Storms Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 2, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,082 views

    Ever wonder why God allows hard times and situations? Find out how God uses the storm to keep us close to HIM.

    Storms of Life Series The Purpose of Storms CCCAG June 2nd, 2019 Today we are going to explore the foundational truth behind why God allows different types of Storms to come into our lives. Scripture- 1 Cor 3: 10-15 Intro: Yellowstone In 2002 my family and I traveled to Walla Walla WA to see my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Power With Purpose Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,938 views

    As we continue our series this morning on the Life of Jesus, I want us to focus on the miraculous power of Jesus by looking at one of his miracles of healing. By looking at his miracles of healing, we discover why Jesus is a distinctive messiah worth foll

    Read Mark 1:29-34, then Play Video from movie Leap of Faith “Bring in the Flock “ What a contrast - There is a great deal of difference from the way Jesus performed miracles and in the way people perceive miracles happening today. Just as the video demonstrated, our world is full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Vision Of Purpose

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 15, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,008 views

    The church faces many difficulties and obstacles while serving the Lord. While these are unavoidable, we do not have to allow them to defeat us. We must maintain our focus on the Lord and follow the vision He has provided.

    A Vision of Purpose Ephesians 3: 20-21 The church at Ephesus was dear to Paul. His ministry among them spanned three years. The church there began with just twelve believers (Acts 19:7), but through faithful effort they experienced amazing growth. Knowing the success in Ephesus, Paul desired them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living With Purpose

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,840 views

    What we have is given to us, they are not ours. We are given what we can handle by God's sovereign will. We are all different, designed to be that way. We are to invest what we have been given. Our focus is on doing our best, not in comparing or compe

    Beginning from Chapter 24 (p.9), Jesus started to talk about the “signs of the end times”. • He will return one day, but just before He does, what can we expect to see. The disciples asked Him in 24:3. • Jesus went on describe the signs of the end times. Until 24:36 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Suffering For A Purpose

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,857 views

    “I gave my back to those who strike, and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard; I hid not my face from disgrace and spitting.” (Isaiah 50:6)

    Introduction: Palm Sunday begins the final week of Jesus Christ’s life on earth. It begins with His Triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Jesus was known to travel on foot or by boat on a few occasions but this time He chose to ride on a donkey for the first time. He was welcomed with the waving of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed