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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Superlatives Of The Easter Story

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 20, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,380 views

    It's hard not to use superlatives when discussing the Easter story. In this story we see...1) the darkest hour in all scripture; 2) the biggest discovery in all scripture; and 3) the loveliest word in all scripture (for one of it's characters).

    Superlatives of the Easter Story Chuck Sligh April 20, 2014 (A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com). TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to John 20. INTRODUCTION Illus. – A little boy had a tendency to exaggerate things in order to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 20, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 35,073 views

    A sermon examining the importance of walking in the light.

    Walking In The Light I John 5:5-10 Earlier in the year, my son planted some sunflower seeds. Early on we were not sure if they were going to grow; but as time went on those plants began to rise from the soil. Throughout the summer those plants continued to grow and at their peak some of them were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are The Benefits Of Giving?

    Contributed by Pastor Dre on Apr 21, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 170,963 views

    Here is a sermon that shows you and I the benefits of giving in the Kingdom of God.

    What are the benefits of Giving? II Corinthians 8:7 This morning I would like to speak a message that I believe the Lord has placed upon my heart. How many here could use a financial miracle. Well this morning I would like to speak a message on how to get it. The title of the message is "What ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Good Friday 2014

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 24, 2014
     | 4,823 views

    This is a hybrid between a sermon, a remembrance of the night before Jesus died and a mini drama. It mostly consists of walking through the events of that day in order to never forget why Jesus said, "Do this in remembrance of Me."

    (This is not a word-for-word manuscript except for the "readings". The pastor or leader is expected to elaborate on different points as the Lord moves him or her to do so. God bless you.) Opening Prayer Introduction to the evening: Just as the Jews recount the Passover on this night we will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    A Study On The Rapture

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 26, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,468 views

    Discusses the Rapture, why some believe in it while others do not, and gives Scripture to support it.

    As Christians and believers in Christ, we know what the overall plan is: To talk with Jesus so we can go to heaven when we die. But there is a lot more information squeezed into that plan that we might be fully aware of. During our lifetimes in church, we have all heard many sermons, but since ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Forgiveness Seventy Times Seven Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 27, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,453 views

    Will you accept God’s forgiveness today? Will you forgive as God has forgiven you? God through Christ has forgiven us, forgiven me, so we, so I, must forgive others.

    As we continue in our series on Supernatural Streams this month our focus is on Forgiveness. So the first question as we begin this morning is this: Do you think forgiveness is a good thing? Ok, second question: Do you find it easier to forgive yourself or forgive other people? Sometime we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seeking Approval

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 4, 2015
     | 11,645 views

    Have you ever found yourself trying to get people’s approval? I’m sure we have all been in this position but sometimes we can go a little overboard with it-even be obsessed with it. Let’s see why this is a problem and what we can do to overcome it.

    SEEKING APPROVAL Have you ever found yourself trying to get people’s approval? I’m sure we have all been in this position but sometimes we can go a little overboard with it-even be obsessed with it. For some of us, we’re not just trying to please one or two people but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Halting Between Two Opinions Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 15, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,956 views

    This is a message that is from the Elijah series. It deals with compromising spiritual life because of the peer pressure that comes in association with idolatry.

    1 Kings 18:17-21 (KJV) And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? [18] And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of the LORD, and thou hast followed Baalim. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is Kind

    Contributed by Troy Denson on Dec 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,496 views

    David went further than only fulfilling his promise, between himself and the Late-Jonathan, in delivering Mephiboseth from Lodebar; he showed God's kindness by allowing Mephiboseth to sit and eat at the king's table for the rest of his life.

    God is Kind II Samuel 9:1-12 David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” Now there was a servant of Saul’s household named Ziba. They summoned him to appear before David, and the king said to him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “lord I Can’t Do This Anymore” Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 17,177 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    “Lord I can’t do this anymore” Acts 18:1-11 I guess all of us at one time or another get depressed and feel like giving up. In the heat of a moment we may feel like saying: “there’s no use going on because the harder I try, the worse things seem to get. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving God Our Leftovers Series

    Contributed by Dan Raymond on Dec 7, 2015
     | 13,596 views

    We continue looking at the astounding mathematics of grace by looking at a widow's very small offering that Jesus says is more than anyone else gave. I also have graphics available.

    (Show video of comedian Anthony Griffith talking about hand-me-downs) That's funny. Hand-me-downs, leftovers; those things are okay I guess if you're talking about old clothes or your mom's cooking. But there are other times when leftovers aren't such a good idea: handkerchiefs, motor oil, maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Ledger, Charge That To My Account - Philemon

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 9, 2015
    based on 46 ratings
     | 22,545 views

    Beloved, Martin Luther saw the power of this short epistle to Philemon in his statement: "We are all his Onesimi if we really believe it." Updated September 2022

    Beloved ... It seems right to me ... that we lay the foundation ... the background to this letter to Philemon ... before we look into it ... to behold its treasures. We know the following ... from the Scriptures ... from both this letter ... and the letter ... to the Colossians: That Philemon ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The 12 Days Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 22, 2015
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,010 views

    When you view the Christmas story in Scripture, it almost seems like God didn't invest much in Jesus' birth. Lowly parent, born in a barn, laid in a manger, announced to mere shepherds. Is there something about this gift of Christ that we're missing?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc00HVmkaXY (acapella – fade out at 3:00) Did you notice how much fun those guys had singing that song? That’s the way it ought to be because Christmas is a fun time of the year. There’s another Christmas song that says that Christmas is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Palm Sunday Lessons

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 10, 2017
     | 21,519 views

    four lessons we can learn from Luke 19 about the Triumphal entry. The fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9,10

    Palm Sunday Lessons Scripture:  Luke 19:28-40 Introduction:  Today is Palm Sunday.  Do you ever wonder why we celebrate Palm Sunday.  What is Palm Sunday?  Well as you know Easter is next week.  Easter is a time we Christians focus on the resurrection of Jesus.  But the week before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Time To Grow Up Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 12, 2017
     | 7,362 views

    Part four discusses how baby Christian misinterpret God's word and establishes wrong beliefs based on their lack of understanding.

    It’s Time To Grow Up Part 4 Scriptures: John 6:53-69; Hebrews 4:12 Introduction This is part four of my series, “It’s Time To Grow Up!” In my previous messages I shared with you that there are many baby Christians within the Church, some who have been members of the Church for many years. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational