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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    #63 Jesus’ Trial And Torture Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 20, 2022
     | 2,888 views

    The trial and torture of Jesus teach us wonderful truths about the extent to which Jesus was willing to go to suffer in order to carry out the plan of redemption. This sermon explores those truths and imagines a retrial of Jesus today.

    #63 Jesus’ Trial and Torture Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 20, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. Skeleton outline and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Will Light Shine On All Your Ways?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 9, 2024
     | 431 views

    Allowing the Light to shine on all that we do and all that we may go through is important to show to others our joy in the Lord, regardless of what happens.

    In an attempt better understand the question posed, I think we should have a brief overview of the book of Job. Everybody has heard about Job at some point in time. The book of Job is a grasping show of wealth, to poverty, to wealth (riches, to rags, to riches), a theological composition about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Job’s Prayer

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 13, 2024
     | 1,500 views

    Job's intimate relationship with God is spread all over the 42 chapters, interwoven with passionate pleas, complaints, worship, heart-breaking questions and finally ends in glory.

    JOB’S PRAYER Job1:4 His sons used to hold feasts in their homes on their birthdays, and they would invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them. 5 When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would make arrangements for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joy In Troubled Times

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Dec 15, 2024
     | 1,255 views

    The Challenge of Joy in Troubled Times Church, this third Sunday of Advent—the pink candle Sunday—ushers us into joy. But how do we celebrate joy in a world so gripped by fear and trauma?

    Sermon Joy in Troubled Times Zephaniah 3:14-20 The Message 14-15 So sing, Daughter Zion! Raise your voices, Israel! Daughter Jerusalem, be happy! celebrate! God has reversed his judgments against you and sent your enemies off chasing their tails. From now on, God is Israel’s king, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Big Questions- Big God Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 18, 2023
     | 2,741 views

    God is big enough for our questions and objections; he invites us to bring them to him in dialogue and trust him with them.

    Big Questions- Big God Jeffery Anselmi / General Silence- The Book of Habakkuk / Evil; Silence / Habakkuk 1:1–17 God is big enough for our questions and our objections; he invites us to bring them to him in dialogue and to trust him with them. INTRODUCTION • Today we embark on a four-week series ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cana, The Town Where Jesus Turned Water Into Wine And Healed The Royal Official's Son

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on May 10, 2024
     | 1,199 views

    In John chapter 2 we read that Jesus went to a wedding in Cana and he miraculously turned water into wine. Later, in John chapter 4, he returned to Cana and he healed a Royal official’s son.

    In John chapter 2 we read that Jesus went to a wedding in Cana and he miraculously turned water into wine. Later, in John chapter 4, he returned to Cana and he healed a Royal official’s son. Today we will look at 2 things: The meaning of the name Cana and the historical significance and how it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    That I May Know Him (3) - The Fellowship Of Christ's Suffering Series

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 27, 2024
     | 786 views

    Jesus suffered the ignominy of dying on the cross for the sin of mankind. The riches of the cross is laced with trials and persecutions. Every believer must carry his/her cross daily.

    TEXT: Philippians 3:10 "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death." CHRIST SUFFERED FOR YOU Suffering is not pleasant but sometimes necessary to ascend to the seat of glory. Christ had to suffer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Beatings

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 27, 2024
     | 664 views

    The gain outweighs the pain!

    Proverbs 20:30"Lashes and wounds purge away evil, and beatings cleanse the innermost parts." I was led in the Spirit to write this devotion; nevertheless, it is tough to write on tough & hard subjects. Not many would want to hear about beatings, though, anybody listening? We find in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    02 Joy In Adversity Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025
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     | 707 views

    Bottom Line: Joy flourishes when Christ is exalted, even in the face of hardship.

    Last week, we began a new series through Paul’s letter to the Church at Philippi. The Book of Philippians shows what it means to live with defiant joy. And here’s what I mean by that: “defiant joy” is a joy that stands firm regardless of what life throws our way. Even in his imprisonment, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Have You Considered Job

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 3, 2025
     | 343 views

    Jobs story

    Have you considered my servant Job As I’ve been going through this journey of watching my dad fight life’s final battle I’ve observed the way different people handle this situation some cry others doubt others search for answers some are strengthened by confirmation and faith When asked why good ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    By His Wounds We Are Healed

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Apr 25, 2025
     | 585 views

    How can we be healed by Christ''s wounds? Knowing this is truly understanding the purpose of the cross. In this study of Isaiah 53 we will explore the reason for Christ's suffering.

    INTRODUCTION: HE TOOK THE LASHES Cliff Barrows tells of the time his two young children did something wrong. Although they were gently warned, they repeated the offense and needed to be disciplined. Cliff's tender heart was pained at the thought of having to punish the ones he loved. So he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Believe It Or Not Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 13, 2025
     | 211 views

    Let’s look at some activities with our brothers and sisters as they walk in their new faith.

    “Believe It Or Not” Acts 12:1-18 (This is just an outline with comments after Scripture. Use it as you need. ) Let’s look at some activities with our brothers and sisters as they walk in their new faith. A lesson I learned this last week. Are you really having a bad day or are you just having a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tracing The Rainbow Series

    Contributed by Wayne Dishman on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,000 views

    The conquest of Christ in the face of suffering encourages us in the face of our suffering.

    In nineteenth century Scotland there lived a man with an amazing amount of promise and potential. Everyone around him readily agreed the young man was destined for greatness. Everything seemed to be going well for him and the sky seemed to be the limit for this promising young man gifted for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformed By Truth: Suffering For Doing Good 1 Peter 2:19 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 625 views

    1 Peter 2:19 encourages us to endure suffering for doing good, revealing the depth of our faith and commitment to Christ.

    Transformed by Truth: Suffering for Doing Good 1 Peter 2:19 Introduction Today, we are diving into a challenging yet profoundly transformative truth found in 1 Peter 2:19. This verse encourages us to endure suffering for doing good, revealing the depth of our faith and commitment to Christ. 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hope Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 24, 2018
     | 4,039 views

    Paul had just finished mentioning the hardships and sufferings that he had faced in the service of God. It takes great faith to stay steady under such continual sufferings and still boldly preach the Christian gospel. He has such a steady faith.

    May 20, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.5.a: Hope of the Resurrection. (4:13-15) 2nd Corinthians 4:13-15 (NKJV) 13 And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, "I believed and therefore I spoke," we also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist