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    Sent With A Purpose Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,578 views

    As followers of Christ, we are all sent with a purpose by Jesus to share the good news, serve others, and participate in God's mission, remembering that all things are possible with Him by our side.

    Hey guys, I'm super pumped to chat with you today about something that's been on my mind. We're going to dive into a cool part of the Bible, from the book of Matthew, where Jesus gives us a pretty clear idea of what we're supposed to do now that we're Christians. You know, like, what's our purpose? ...read more

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    Purpose Of Fasting

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 9,437 views

    Outline for a message to prepare our Church for a week of fasting and prayer at the beginning of 2002

    Dec. 2, 2001 intro Many look at fasting as a convenient way to twist God’s arm to do something, or earn enough spiritual points to get what they want. They never fast joyfully, prayerfully, Need to Crucify the Flesh...James 4:1-3 Purpose: to get your flesh out of the way so the Spirit of God can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purposes Of Storms

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 344 ratings
     | 30,400 views

    Those storms in our lives don’t always come from our sin-- in fact, following Christ will lead us directly into the eye of the storm.

    1. ALL PROBLEMS IN LIFE ARE NOT RELATED TO SIN! The Jews believed strongly that if something bad happened to someone, they had done some sort of sin. If a person was stricken with an illness it reflected on some sort of sin. If he suffered financial loss, it was sin-related.. If his children grew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Awesome Purpose

    Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Oct 30, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,164 views

    This sermon explores the question, What is the meaning of life? With the answer being found in God and his purpose for our lives.

    “An Awesome Purpose” Jeremiah 1: 1-10 A little boy came home from church looking visibly upset. His mother asked what was wrong. "We learned a stupid song in Sunday School today." "What was the song?" the mother asked. "It says Jesus wants us to be his sunbeam." ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Transition Of Purpose

    Contributed by Thomas Custer on May 18, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,494 views

    moving from "on purpose", to "in purpose"

    Today I want to preach on purpose! Williams tells a story of someone “lost his purpose” -- it is the story of Jacob Brodzky. a shy Russian Jew whose father owned a bookstore. The older Brodzky wanted his son to go to college. The boy, on the other hand, desired nothing but to marry ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Joy Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
     | 3,938 views

    Part 3 in a series on Philippians focusing on the Christian’s purpose

    The Joy of Purpose I. Introduction A. Knowing Your Purpose 1. Hank Aaron and Yogi Berra a) Berra, catcher for the Yankees, was playing against Aaron, Milwaukee Braves, in the World Series. b) Berra was keeping up his ceaseless chatter, intended to pep up his teammates and distract the opposing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Chosen For Purpose

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Jul 13, 2023
     | 3,917 views

    What have God chosen you to do for Him in His Kingdom?

    By the help of the Holy Spirit, I would like to try and preach this message with this thought,” CHOSEN FOR PURPOSE”. What have God chosen you to do for Him in His Kingdom? As a matter of fact, have you answered THE CALL and have you purposed in your heart to accept the CALL placed upon you? Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Our Purpose”

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,921 views

    *God says to those who come near Him that He ‘must’ be regarded as holy and that He ‘must’ be glorified

    “Our Purpose” Matthew 22: 37 SERMON OBJECTIVE: To inspire a more powerful worship experience by encouraging the people to open their hearts to God and allow Him to help their worship to come to life INTRODUCTION: Tonight we are going to discuss ‘worship’ The word comes from the root word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living With Purpose

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Mar 28, 2023
     | 3,821 views

    What can we learn from young Daniel? We know he "purposed in his heart," but what does that mean? And how can we do what he did?

    It all happened so fast. Before the boy realized what was going on, he had been ripped out of his home. His family could not stop the soldiers from taking him. He had been chosen as one of the prime suspects to be taken to Babylon to stand before the king. With tears in his ears, the boy watches as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quest For Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,129 views

    Christians today have both a negative and a positive role in society. The negative role is to restrain evil. The positive role is to spread the Gospel and do good works.

    1. The first purpose God has for the church today is preservation 2. The second purpose God has for the church today is propagation MATTHEW 5:13-16 I’ve got a book at home called Seven Men Who Rule the World from the Grave. Some of the names might not ring a bell. Names like Julius Wellhausen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    United In Purpose Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 12, 2015
     | 13,721 views

    Fulfilling God's purpose requires our response, our involvement, our faith and our unity.

    Joshua was called to succeed Moses and lead the people of God into the Promised Land. • His task would require him to rally the people together and fight their way into Canaan. • This, of course, would not be easy and Joshua felt it. God came to assure him. God made TWO emphasis: (1) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Your Root And Your Destiny

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 9, 2025
     | 392 views

    The root of a person’s life determines the strength, stability, and fulfilment of their destiny, and only when we are rooted in Christ can our destiny flourish.

    YOUR ROOT AND YOUR DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 14:7-9 Key Verse: “For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease. Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Minister On Purpose Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,922 views

    This message looks at ministry or service. “Every believer isn’t a pastor, but every believer is called into ministry. God calls all believers to minister to the world and the church. Service in the body isn’t optional for Christians” - Rick Warren

    This morning we’ll be viewing the purpose of “ministry” or “service.” In The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren says, “Growing up, you may have thought that being ‘called’ by God was something only missionaries, pastors, nuns, and other ‘full-time’ church workers experienced, but the Bible says ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Breakthrough

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Mar 30, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,781 views

    Breakthrough- an act or instance of moving through or beyond an obstacle. an act or instance of removing or surpassing an obstruction or restriction. It means to Burst Thru!!!! Jesus is the Lord of Breakthrough

    The Purpose of Breakthrough Isaiah 6:1-8 NIV Breakthrough- an act or instance of moving through or beyond an obstacle. an act or instance of removing or surpassing an obstruction or restriction. Burst Thru!!!! Football Team & Red Rover!! Jesus is the Lord of Breakthrough David defeated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parenting On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Feb 18, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,179 views

    2020 is The Year of the Turnaround. Turnaround starts with me! Turnaround starts at home. Turnaround starts with Parenting on Purpose to train up the children in the way they should grow and go!

    Isaiah 1:17 says that doing well is a learned process. In order to learn to do well, we must be trained. When I was in the U.S. Army, we did what was called Train-up Training. Train-up training is training for the next level while you are still on the previous level. Likewise, training children ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic