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The Purpose Of The Exodus Is Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2010

Liturgy is play of a special kind, the play of a child dependent on God; the purpose of being led out of slavery is right worship as God wants it, for our good.

September 13, 2010 The Spirit of the Liturgy Memorial of S. John Chrysostom Jesus came to gather together the dispersed tribes of Israel, and not Israel only, but the whole world. This is why St. Paul was so insistent that there be no factions at the celebration of the Eucharist. In the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

A Plan For Every Purpose

Contributed by Jack Allen Jones on Dec 16, 2012

A Christmas Message

Introduction God doesn't allow things to happen without a reason. He controls the things that happen around us. Jesus was born in a stable, wrapped in swaddling clothes, Laid in a manger, and The shepherds were the first to hear about His birth. If Jesus was the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose In Discipline

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 31, 2011

God's purpose in discipline is MORE than just to instill righteousness-- it is for our good, and to demonstrate His great love for us.

Hebrews 13:4-11 The author calls the quotation regarding the Lord’s discipline- “encouragement” TWO KEY POINTS: 1)Don’t Take God’s discipline lightly. 2) Don’t let God’s discipline discourage you! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GOD's DISCIPLINE! a) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Eternal Purpose

Contributed by John E Miller on Feb 14, 2012

What God secures for His own eternal pleasure is the greatest answer to the cross of Christ.

Ephesians ch.2 Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus contains three wonderful strands of teaching; firstly God’s view of the believers’ exalted position in His presence, secondly, his divinely revealed understanding of the church as Christ’s body and thirdly, how the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Lazarus’ Death Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012

The death of Lazarus gave Jesus the opportunity to reveal Himself as the resurrection and the life. From what I see, there were seven purposes for Lazarus’ death.

We are going to spend 6 weeks in the 11th chapter of the Gospel of John. There are 6 great lessons that we can learn from Lazarus’ death and Jesus raising him from the dead. The death of Lazarus gave Jesus the opportunity to reveal Himself as the resurrection and the life. From what I see, there ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Our Celebration Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2023

To know the Father it is necessary to know Christ, and from that Passover on, they will know and see the Father.

Saturday of the Fourth Week of Easter 2023 When contemplating this reading from the fourteenth chapter of St. John’s Gospel, it is very important to realize that this is taken from Christ’s last prayer and teaching at the Last Supper, the beginning of Jesus’s own Passover. Jesus has just told his ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-14, Psalm 98:1-4, Acts 13:44-52

Denomination: Catholic

The Purpose & Scope Of Apologetics

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 7, 2015

The Purpose & Scope Of Apologetics

Apologetics exists as a field of Christian study to aide the believer in understanding his beliefs, why critics refuse to ascent to these eternal truths, and how these beliefs apply to broader intellectual concerns. Upon hearing of these applications of the discipline, those unfamiliar with such ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 10:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Purpose Of The Creation Story

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 3, 2018

Is Genesis theistic evolution, day-age theory, a gap, literal 6 days, a polemic, an allegory, majestic prose, intelligent design or something else? If Christians can’t agree on the timing of creation, can we agree on the purposes of the creation story?

Prelude Berasheet bara' Elohim et hashamayim ve'et ha'aretz In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. What are the secrets behind the creation stories in Genesis? Is Genesis literal, allegory, or majestic prose? What are the forgotten purposes of the creation stories? Purpose: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The True Purpose Of Christmas

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on Dec 28, 2020

At the time of Jesus Christ's birth, we have a series of incidents and most unusual visitors to witness the event. Among one of those visitors, we have Magis from the east. Who were most probably the astronomers and were probably the chief also.

At the time of Jesus Christ's birth, we have a series of incidents and most unusual visitors to witness the event. Among one of those visitors, we have Magis from the east. Who were most probably the astronomers and were probably the chief also. No facts recorded either in St. Matthew or St. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Driven Prayer Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Introduction: “Purpose” seems to be the buzz word today, wouldn’t you say? This text is the first of two prayers in the letter.

Introduction: “Purpose” seems to be the buzz word today, wouldn’t you say? This text is the first of two prayers in the letter. Its very position drives home its purpose. “For this reason” could look back to God’s blessings (1:3-14), or it could look forward to the news Paul had received about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Origin Of Man And Purpose Of It

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 22, 2024

God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

In recording this first chapter of Genesis the Holy Spirit, did not want us to have any doubts or questions as to the creator of the world and all that is in it. So, he used the word God 32 times in the first chapter. The word made is found seven times, the word good is also recorded seven times as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Abound With Purpose

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 1, 2025

Grace of God is a often interpreted in many different perspective. Some extreme views propagates "grace preaching' as a license to sin. In this sermon i have preached on the very purpose Grace has been revealed to us.

The Epistle of Titus was written by the Apostle Paul to his younger protégé Titus who the Apostle left behind in Crete. Paul left Titus in Crete to "set" the church there "in order" (Titus 1:5). Titus' task of setting the churches in order included dealing with ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

God's Masterpiece: Created For A Purpose Ephesians 2:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024

Ephesians 2:1 reminds us that we are not here by accident; we are God's masterpiece, created with purpose and intention. The transformative truth is that God has crafted us uniquely for His good works.

God's Masterpiece: Created for a Purpose Ephesians 2:10 Introduction: Today, we gather to delve into a powerful truth found in Ephesians 2:10. This verse reminds us that we are not here by accident; we are God's masterpiece, created with purpose and intention. As we explore this passage, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Psalm 139:14, 2 Corinthians 5:17, James 2:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Balancing Your Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004

Keeping all five biblical purposes in balance involves some work, but there are keys to being successful.

Balancing Your Life Purpose Driven Life #39 Cornwall/Montreal June 12, 2004 We’re drawing to the conclusion of our 40 message series on Living the Purpose Filled Life, and we’ve learned a lot and, hopefully, begun to implement that knowing into our lives- both individually and church-wide. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tag, You're It

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

The power of the New Covenant is in a MAN (Jesus). A man who touches. That touch has passed from man to man through the centuries, and now - you’re it! Who will you touch?

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. John 15:16 (NIV) The Game of Tag Is one of the oldest of games… Thrill of pursuit, of being pursued… There were times I wanted to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Pentecostal