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What Is Our Purpose. Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 6, 2023

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Like God called John to a specific purpose—before birth and before he could qualify himself for the task—He calls us to spread His story of salvation to the world—even when we don’t feel capable of doing the job.

You know, I do think we all have a purpose on this earth. The reason we have skills and talents, and passions are so that we can serve the greater community, earn a living, and also live life. I have seen in my own life that sometimes we hit this mid-life crisis scenario where we question our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:15-17, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Purpose - Seeking The Lost Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

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Let’s understand why we seek the lost. Secondly, let’s look at how we seek the lost. Thirdly, let’s see the reward of searching. (Powerpoints available - #131)

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (The Powerpoints used with this sermon are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #131.) A. During the next few weeks I want to speak on subjects that we, as a congregation, need ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Purpose - Daring To Care Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

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When you look closely at the history of the first church there in Jerusalem, you see an exciting & growing church. And as they grew, they became more & more concerned about helping those in need. (Powerpoints available - #133)

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019)) (Powerpoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request PP #133.) TEXT: Matthew 25:31-40; Acts 4:32-35 A. During the past 2 weeks we've been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40, Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Purpose: To Reach The Lost Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

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A 5 part series to cast vision and clarity about the purpose of our church.

PRACTICING OUR PURPOSE OUR PURPOSE IS... TO REACH THE LOST LUKE 15:1-10 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: For the next several weeks I want to talk with you about the purpose of Montrose Christian Church. These will not be doctrinal "What we believe" messages. But these messages will be about why we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Purpose: To Teach The Saved Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

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A 5-part series casting vision and clarity about the purpose of our church.

PRACTICING OUR PURPOSE OUR PURPOSE: TO TEACH THE SAVED MARK 4:3-10, 13-20 INTRODUCTION: A minister friend of mine tells this true story of his next door neighbors who had wanted a baby for the longest time. For 6 years this couple prayed that God would bless them with a child. Finally they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Purpose: Care For The Needy Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

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4th in 5-Part series of casting the vision and clarity for the purpose of our church.

OUR PURPOSE: TO HELP THE NEEDY SELECTED SCRIPTURES INTRODUCTION: Max Lucado, in his book, Applause From Heaven, tells the story of the time when his 3 year old daughter, Jenna, awoke him in the middle of the night. He said that he tried to stay asleep but her insistent, "Daddy" wouldn’t allow ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:17

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Purpose Part 1

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 18, 2006

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This sermon deals with the purpose of our church as well as our purpose as Christians in reaching others for Christ. (Video version available at our web site at www.glenvillenewlife.com)

Our Purpose Is The Reason Genesis 6:1-22 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 If you were going to build a huge ship, where would you most likely start to build it? God wanted to build the largest ship, the world had seen to date. He had a purpose, which was to save a remnant of the life God had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Purpose Part 2

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 18, 2006

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This sermon deals with our purpose of being equipped to do the ministry of Jesus Christ. (Video /audio version avaialbe at web site www.glenvillenewlife.com)

Our Purpose Part II Be Equipped 1 Samuel 17:32-40 Ephesians 4:11-13 and 6:10-18 GNLCC 8/6/08 If you saw someone go into a sports store, and she was buying a white shirt, white shorts, some Nike’s, a tennis racket and some tennis balls, what would you assume they were being equipped to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul's Commission....our Purpose

Contributed by Paul Gabriel on Mar 18, 2004

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Expository message applying Paul’s commission towards the lost while exhorting believers to greater evangelistic effort

Intro Acts 26:16 - 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, and from the Gentiles, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Find The Way - Our Purpose Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 13, 2007

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2 of 3 messages on the mission, vision, and core values of Meridian Christian Church. This message explores the importance of seeking the lost.

Find the Way: Our Purpose The Tourist Lost Next Door A young Filipino, traveling in Chicago, registered at the Hotel Sherman. Taking a walk, he became lost. He was ignorant of the name, location, and appearance of the hotel, and so was unable to find it again. Consequently, he selected another ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Vision Behind Our Purpose Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Apr 4, 2007

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What is a church’s vision to accomplish its purpose? How do we accomplish God’s plan? Do we see the need? Do we respond with concern? Do we respond with action?

INTRODUCTION For the past several months, we have been involved in discussions, research, and prayer regarding the Future of this Church. In 2 Business Meetings, you approved and asked the leadership to determine the feasibility of moving. First, I want to thank you for your cooperation, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Full - Pt. 3 - Purpose Full Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 26, 2017

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We prefer full over empty! Jesus says He came that we might have abundant (full) life. Do we? Do we even know what we should be full of?

Full Pt. 3 - Purpose Full I. Introduction Are you full? If so, what are you full of? Your "fullness" will determine what overflows to every area of your life. And yet the truth is that if we find ourselves closer to the "e" than the "f" we are in the majority. In a recent study of 1,000 churches ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Labor Day - Why Work?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 5, 2015

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As we look at these two passages of Scripture this morning, I think we are going to discover three important facts about the work that we do. (PowerPoints available - #266)

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (PowerPoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #266.) I think Labor Day is a kind of strange holiday. And it's difficult for a preacher to know what to preach on Labor Day Sunday. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On Purpose

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 29, 2002

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The Church has a specific purpose. But what is it? Our Purpose is to...

ON PURPOSE—Mark 12:28-31 & Matthew 28:18-20 An elderly woman went into the doctor’s office. When the doctor asked why she was there, she replied, "I’d like to have some birth-control pills." Taken back, the doctor thought for a minute & then said, "Excuse me, Mrs. Smith, but you’re 72 years old. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Our Purpose - Building Up Christians Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

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Here are some reasons why it is vitally important that we are "building each other up" & growing as Christians. (Powerpoints available - #132)

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2019) (Powerpoints used with this sermon are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #132.) TEXT: Ephesians 4:11-16 A. Last week we started looking at the purpose of the church, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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