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God, Why?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

based on 196 ratings

| 15,822 views

The crucial question is not, "Why do bad things happen to God’s people?" The crucial question is "What is the purpose of my life?" (Powerpoint #313 available for free.)

Scripture: Revelation 15:3-4, Genesis 50:20

Tags: Life, Purpose, Doing God's Will, Problem

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Our Purpose - Building Up Christians Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

based on 440 ratings

| 40,582 views

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

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, Ephesians 4:11-16:11

Tags: Commitment, Growth, Purpose, Commitment To Christ, Growth In Christ (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Our Purpose - Daring To Care Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

based on 316 ratings

| 25,449 views

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)

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

Tags: Purpose, Care, Christian Love, Share, Visit The Sick (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
What Is Man, & Who Am I?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 11, 2001

based on 365 ratings

| 41,449 views

Before it’s too late, it is important to find an answer to David’s question, "What is man that God is so concerned about us?" What are we, & where are we going? (Powerpoints available - #145)

Scripture: Psalms 8:1-9, Colossians 2:10

Tags: Image, Purpose, Created, Reflect, Finding Fulfillment, God Brings Purpose (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Techicolor Faith - Making The Most Of Every Opportunity Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 20, 2003

based on 67 ratings

| 6,324 views

Like Joseph, we have a destiny for our lives. What is it and how can we learn from Joseph’s life and how he realized his dream?

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-41:14

Tags: Purpose, Joseph, Dreams, Patriarchs Joseph

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship - It's What We Do! Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 21, 2009

based on 60 ratings

| 3,740 views

This sermon deals with four aspects of Worship. I. Worship adjusts my ATTITUDE toward God II. Worship causes me to WALK closer to God III. Worship causes me to seek CLEANSING from God IV. Worship accesses the POWER of God

Scripture: John 15:4-5

Tags: Worship, Purpose, Worship Benefits, Worship General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
What Are The Five Biggest Problems Of Life And Does God Really Care?

Contributed by Larry Moyer on Aug 5, 2009

based on 15 ratings

| 11,886 views

God not only cares, but when you are rightly related to God, you have the answer to the five biggest problems of life. This message examines Psalm 23 and explains how when the LORD is your shepherd, it’s enough.

Scripture: Psalms 23:1-6

Tags: Direction, Future, Worry, Purpose, God In The Hardships, Trials And Difficulties (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 9, 2009

based on 20 ratings

| 6,939 views

Jesus said He would build His church. What did he say about it’s foundation, function, fruit and future?

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Tags: Church, Purpose, Church Purpose Of

Denomination: Baptist
Exalting In Worship Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 16, 2009

based on 9 ratings

| 2,361 views

Focusing our attention, expressing our affection and using our abilities for God in worship.

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38

Tags: Worship, Purpose, Worship Definition

Denomination: Baptist
Our Life For God: For His Glory Or Ours? Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 14, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 3,625 views

This message is intended to help us come to the understanding that we are to live for the glory of God and that our future rewards, or lack thereof, are dependent on how we do.

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-25

Tags: Glory, Commitment, Life, Purpose, Sanctification (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Taking On The Attributes Of Jesus By The Power Of The Holy Spirit. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 11, 2010

based on 5 ratings

| 1,263 views

As we take on the attributes of Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit it is good, we understand that it is good, no matter what may hit us!

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Tags: Character, Suffering, Purpose, Jesus Christ, Attributes, Holy Spirit Attributes (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army
His Promise, His Patience, Our Purpose!

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Mar 25, 2010

based on 11 ratings

| 5,306 views

After Jesus' death Peter and the other disciples went back to their fishing boats. Jesus reminds them of what they were called to do. let us not go backwards but rely on God and his promises - he has a purpose for each of us!

Scripture: John 21:1-6

Tags: Faith, Trust, Endurance, Promise, Purpose (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
If God Is Our Father --Then Do Not Kick Is Kids!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Mar 29, 2010

based on 24 ratings

| 6,154 views

A church will find power,stability and effectiveness when it works together for the common cause for its existence

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Tags: Enemy, Pastor, Purpose, Unity, Teamwork, Possibilities, Church Purpose Of (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church
Finding Your Incredible Significance In God

Contributed by David Cook on May 1, 2010

based on 11 ratings

| 5,699 views

You are worth everything to the Lord!

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Tags: Salvation, Purpose, Significance, Love For God

Denomination: Baptist
Waiting Room: "Find Rest" Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Jun 21, 2010

based on 7 ratings

| 4,942 views

Part Two from a series of messages titled “The Waiting Room”: discovering what God reveals to us in these moments of waiting.

Scripture: Psalms 131:1-3

Tags: Healing, Tragedy, Purpose, Restoration, Rest, God In The Hardships (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Waiting Room: Is This Really Waiting? Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Jun 21, 2010

based on 5 ratings

| 3,691 views

Part Four from a series of messages titled “The Waiting Room”: discovering what God reveals to us in these moments of waiting.

Scripture: Acts 17:26-28

Tags: Call, Purpose, Providence, God Brings Purpose, God's Provision (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare
Waiting Room: Thriving In It Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Jun 21, 2010

based on 6 ratings

| 6,028 views

Part Five from a series of messages titled “The Waiting Room”: discovering what God reveals to us in these moments of waiting.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Tags: Promise, Purpose, Success, Failure, Promises Of God, Productivity (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare
Encountering God's Purpose Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 20, 2010

based on 37 ratings

| 14,447 views

These verses summarize the Book's strategy, subject, & purpose. The strategy was to use selected works or "signs" of His subject, Jesus, which illustrate Jesus' character, demonstrate His power, & relate Him as the answer to man's great needs.

Scripture: John 20:30-31, John 20:20-31

Tags: Scripture, Purpose, Sanctification, Silence, Bible Influence, Vital Signs (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist
God Wants You Happy Series

Contributed by Craig Groeschel on May 31, 2008

based on 37 ratings

| 21,523 views

You will hear people talk about this. You will hear it on TV today with TV preachers. You’ll read books about it, and you will hear it over and over and over again, and it is a message that feels very good. Here is the urban legend. It goes something

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:4-5

Tags: Plan, Hardship, Happiness, Purpose, Hardship Of Life (view more) (view less)

Denomination: *other
How God Turns Mountains Into Mole Hills

Contributed by David Moore on Jun 27, 2008

based on 8 ratings

| 4,297 views

This sermon shows how the Lord remembered Israel, and encouraged them through Zechariah to complete the monumental work He had given them to do.

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-10

Tags: Holy Spirit, Power, Purpose, Encouragement, Motivation, God In The Hardships (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Give Birth To Something

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 20, 2008

based on 29 ratings

| 14,366 views

Originally preached for Mother’s Day - encouraging to "bring something forth" in their life. God’s purpose is definitely worth it - just ask your mother!

Scripture: Galatians 4:19

Tags: Call, Purpose, Mother's Day, Motivation, Entrepreneur, Productivity (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal
The Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 21, 2008

based on 53 ratings

| 19,574 views

The Servant is not a helpless victim of circumstance, but One who in His submissiveness & innocence fulfills the greater purposes of God. Thus in the end He will prosper & be victorious, for His vicarious suffering is God’s plan to accomplish His purpose

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-9, Isaiah 53:7

Tags: Humility, Submission, Purpose, Servanthood, Innocence, Messianic Prophecies (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist
The Ones God Calls Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 6, 2003

based on 156 ratings

| 24,857 views

What do we say to the church member who says they’re "too busy" to help at church?

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Tags: Ministry, Purpose, Priorities, Fishers, Available, Ability, Christian Disciplines (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Loose For A Purpose

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on May 17, 2007

based on 182 ratings

| 34,719 views

So Jesus says, “Loose him and let him go” In other words ... I hope you don’t mind a little KELVIN-OLOGY ... get dem grave clothes off of dat boy ... I got some more work for him to do.

Scripture: John 11:44-12:11, John 12:9-12, John 11:1-45

Tags: Purpose, Bound, Lazarus, Loose, Evangelism Fear Of (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist
No Pain, No Gain - The Story Of The Laodicean Church

Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 22, 2007

based on 47 ratings

| 11,842 views

A historical look at the church of Laodicea, with present day application.

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-18

Tags: Purpose, God Brings Hope

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Empowered To Impact

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 29, 2007

based on 137 ratings

| 25,618 views

This message will teach your people that the Holy Spirit was given to empower people with the supernatural.

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Tags: Mary, Jesus, Commitment, Obedience, Gift, Teach, Purpose, Mothers, Holy Spirit In Believers (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God
Restoring Resources Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 12, 2007

based on 59 ratings

| 13,084 views

God created material things for us to use to glorify Him. The problem is, we have placed His stuff in the wrong account. We have taken God’s stuff out of His glory account and transferred it to our materialism account. And when it’s in our account, it’

Scripture: Ezra 1:7-11, Ezra 1:7-18

Tags: Call, Work, Purpose, Anointing, Gifts Giving (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist
How Can I Know God's Will For My Life? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 13, 2006

based on 65 ratings

| 22,413 views

What can I do to learn what God wants me to do with my life? Can I miss out on what God desires for my life?

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Tags: Transform, Jonah, Purpose, Destiny, Knowing God's Will (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Gideon: Discovering Why You Were Born

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 12, 2007

based on 90 ratings

| 14,353 views

How do we discover why we were born? We have to overcome: 1. Discouragement 2. Doubt 3. Obstacles 4. We have to remain faithful

Scripture: Judges 6:1-14

Tags: Faith, Doubt, Obedience, Purpose, Faithfulness, Discouragement (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Methodist
The Spirit Driven Life

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 21, 2005

based on 64 ratings

| 3,548 views

What really drives us? Should it be a purpose of the Spirit? Does it only last 40 days?

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Tags: Purpose, Driven, Holy Spirit In Believers

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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