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  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Wonder Of His Purpose Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,693 views

    Jesus gives purpose to life.

    “THE WONDER OF HIS PURPOSE” LUKE 8:26-38 INTRODUCTION: George Moore tells the true story of Irish peasants in the depression era that were hired by a wealthy benefactor to build some roads. When they started the job the men worked well, they sang their Irish songs and put their total energies ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Purposed Donation To Life, Or Running With No Purpose

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,336 views

    What donation are you making to the Kingdom? Many have not purposefully planned on giving, you should, you can!

    A PURPOSED DONATION TO LIFE OR RUNNING WITH NO PURPOSE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part series, or can be done as one part if you move points very quickly! I take a bow and a quiver of arrows, and hold them in my hands as a point of visual contact. TEXT: 1 Cor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Life Has Purpose!" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,574 views

    Not only do we have a God given purpose to fulfill while on earth, believers have the power of the Holy Spirit to enable us to succeed because Christ is risen!

    What exactly did Jesus mean? Admittedly, when we think of the works Christ performed while on earth, they are pretty hard to top. Raising people from the dead is a pretty magnificent work I doubt any one of us could pull off, let alone attempt. At this point, however, I think it might be good for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Purpose In Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2015
     | 4,907 views

    In the kingdom of God, it is no longer true that "whoever dies with the most toys wins.

    Matthew 6:7-21 “A New Purpose in Life” INTRODUCTION In Greek mythology Narcissus was a hunter from a territory in Central Greece who was renowned for his beauty. He was the son of a river god and a nymph. He was exceptionally proud, in that he disdained those who loved him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    My Purpose In Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,840 views

    Our relationships with other people are vital avenues for God’s Spirit to reach people and touch lives. We are instruments that God uses to love people and offer them the gift of faith.

    Mark 8:27-38 “My Purpose In Life” INTRODUCTION Have you ever found yourself questioning the purpose of your life—asking “Why?” Often, we find ourselves questioning our purpose for living, when we are confronted by difficult times in our lives. We wonder about our purpose in life when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living Life With A Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 6,225 views

    What is your purpose in life? Is it the same for every believer. Join Pastor Steve as he examines the evangelism ministry of the Thessalonian church.

    INTRODUCTION Today we are looking at 1 Thessalonians 1, verses 8-10 in what I believe to be the purpose of every believer in Jesus Christ. Many times Christians fumble around misunderstanding their purpose but as we will see in this text — we have one purpose. Some Christians believe that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Building A Purposeful Life

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 23, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,907 views

    This sermon is a part of our discipleship series on building God's house within our lives. Today's sermon looks at building a purposeful, or a purpose-filled life.

    Building God’s House Building a Purposeful Life Ecclesiastes 1 Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!7EkigSYB!aWspSqZp4_v3_YMbyM2KAubdFMIpvSBkraSXxpa9Wtk Over the years I have spoken a lot on this subject. I even have a chapter in my book, “From Here to There,” talking about it. And maybe that’s because ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Planned And Purposeful Life Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 9, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,033 views

    God’s great goal for man is for man to be found in Christ. The first in a series on the book of ephesians. If we are to have a planned and purposeful life we must recognize God’s undeniable plan, Rely on our available resources, and React to our reasona

    Intro: Have you ever thought that if we are only a simple chance combination of molecules that life is without plan or purpose? There are actually people in the world that believe we happened here by chance. I like use this illustration to tell them different. Take all the pieces of a car throw ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purpose For Your Life

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024
     | 211 views

    All of us have things inside of us that could destroy the mission, that threaten to eat up our purpose and our goals and our life.

    What are you here for? Is there not a cause? Opening illustration: My wife and I pioneered and were instrumental in reviving the underground church in the Middle East. We served there for 14 years. No news media will ever tell you that the Spirit of God is moving in a powerful way in the Middle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Living Life With Purpose

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 29, 2010
     | 2,775 views

    You cannot live life effectively without a purpose.

    Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. John Piper, “Pastors have the job of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry. But the work of the ministry. But ordinary Christian does the ministry. What ministry looks like is as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Purpose And Calling Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 6, 2010
     | 6,907 views

    There is a spiritual battle going on in our world and those who know their “purpose and calling” and do them well will be victorious and honored now and forever!

    On December 10, many of us will be going to the theaters to see the next movie about the chronicles of Narnia. Yes, although it is about entertainment, there are many biblical principles from the writings of CS Lewis. The Chronicles of Narnia are actually 7 books and it can be said that the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Life Lived On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009
     | 4,075 views

    This is an expository message on Paul’s personal testimony to the church at Ephesus.

    “A Life Lived on Purpose” Acts 20:17-38 June 22, 2008 Hardly any of life’s goodbyes are as dramatic—and thus well-remembered—as those words of General Douglas MacArthur when, forced to leave the Philippine island fortress of Corregidor, his goodbye contained the promise: “I shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Living A Life Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 88 ratings
     | 15,326 views

    1. What does God want? -- My whole life. 2. What does it take? -- Discipline 3. Why should I do it? -- The Cross!

    (The outline of this sermon and some of the content has been adapted from Rick Warren’s Forty Days of Purpose material). I recently read this scripture from Isaiah and was struck at how this passage contained the entire message of the Bible in just a few words. More than that, it is the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Stover avatar

    A Purpose-Driven Life

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,451 views

    People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living.

    People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living. They simply exist until they can bear it no longer, or they fill their emptiness with meaningless pursuits. Other people have reasons for living, but no resources for living. Once ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Purpose-Driven Life

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,406 views

    People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living.

    People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living. They simply exist until they can bear it no longer, or they fill their emptiness with meaningless pursuits. Other people have reasons for living, but no resources for living. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist