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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    "Being" In Relation To The Lord

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 65,723 views

    We put so much emphasis on DOING things for the Lord. But God is not just concerned about what we are DOING for Him, but what we are BEING for Him. Here are 5 things we should BE as believers.

    “Being” in Relation to the Lord Chuck Sligh June 27, 2004 TEXT: 2 Chronicles 25:1-2 – “Amaziah was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem. 2 And he did that which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Be Confused About The Term Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 7, 2010
     | 4,900 views

    The modern-day, Americanized church is a poor representation of the 1st Century church. We are confused about what we are.

    Don’t be Confused – (THE TERM) - #1 Matthew 16:13-19 * This morning I carry you on a brief journey on which, for the past couple of weeks, I have found myself. Quite honestly, this journey has been painful and helpful as well as hard and exciting. My first disclaimer is that my desire is not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Backslidden Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 1, 2011
     | 7,108 views

    The church at Ephesus had much going to it and only one thing going against it - that thing was THE THING...It was now backslidden.

    The Backslidden Church Revelation 2:1-7 * Today we begin ‘Part 2’ of the Revelation. Chapter 1 constitutes Part 1 of this book because it highlights the things which “have been.” Chapter 2 begins with the things which are. While we “THINK” it will be a good thing to get to the present-day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Witnesses And Witnessing

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Aug 15, 2011
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    Jesus' 'Great Commission' applies to all; we must get up and get out and share our faith with the help and strength of God so that the number in 'the great cloud of witnesses' can increase and morality and behaviour in society be improved in ways that pol

    Hebrews 12: 1 Sermon: Witnesses and witnessing According to the Bible we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. I don’t think this means that we are living our lives on a stage and that the angels and all of God’s people who have died and gone to be with the Lord are up above ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Kinds Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 8, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,584 views

    We have to decide WHAT kind of faith we will have!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There is a widely told story that George Sweating, in his book on James, "How to Solve Conflicts," tells. • It is the story of Charles Blondin (28 February 1824 – 19 February 1897), the great French daredevil and tightrope walker. • While performing on a cable across ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Happy & Gentle Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013
     | 4,037 views

    A sermon on the third beatitude.

    Happy, Happy, Happy: Happy & Gentle Matthew 5: 1-2, 5 See if any of these phrases sound familiar: • It’s a dog-eat-dog world. • Assert yourself. • Stand your ground. • Kill the competition • Make your presence known. These are all phrases that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Churches Are Made Strong

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 8, 2014
     | 8,214 views

    Paul and Barnabas' example are a remedy for building stronger churches.

    JUN 23 2013PM How Churches are Made Strong Acts 14: 21-28 Last time we left off with Paul and Barnabas in Lystra. They healed a lame man. The crowd tried to make sacrifices to Paul and Barnabas but they told them that they were only human and to give God the glory. The people still tried to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Submission To God Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,614 views

    The call in this chapter is to submit to God through the way we speak to each other and through the way we speak to God.

    You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message James 4:1-17 Submission To God Here is a simple question. If you are a Christian do you need to submit to God? How many people here would say “yes” (hands up). How many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making The Message Clear Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 13, 2011
     | 3,370 views

    The 8th talk in a series. This talk encourages believers to have some resources to explain the hope we have, and challenges not-yet-Christians to respond to Christ.

    “…in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15). When people know that we’re Christians they will watch us carefully ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Overing The Spirit Of Legalism

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2011
     | 2,411 views

    It’s easier to live by someone’s set of rules than to obey and follow the Holy Spirit. Every denominational (even non-denominational) have their own set of behaviors or actions they expect their members (or attenders) to practice. How to prevent our chur

    Overcoming the Spirit of Legalism Introduction: A It’s easier to live by someone’s set of rules than to obey and follow the Holy Spirit. 1 Every denominational (even non-denominational) have their own set of behaviors or actions they expect their members (or attenders) to practice. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Coffin And The Christmas Tree

    Contributed by David N. Clay on Dec 9, 2011
     | 4,963 views

    A Christmas sermon describing how Christ can be born into the most difficult of circumstances.

    The Coffin and the Christmas Tree Four years ago my Father-in-Law, Dr. W. C. Dobbs, pastor and professor, passed away. Because his death happened right before Christmas it was the first time that I had ever missed any events of my church’s Christmas season. I missed the Children’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Storm

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,928 views

    We all have storms in life, Jesus will always be there for us.

    Blindsided by God … But Never Betrayed How setbacks in my life revealed the Lord's true character Peter Chin 8/8/2013 (I used this which was written by Peter Chin, giving him credit, and the site where it can be found is at the end of this message) For the past 2 weeks we’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking For The Uppertaker, Not The Undertaker Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 20, 2014
     | 6,807 views

    It seems in today's world, things keep getting worse and worse. It's not your imagination. One day soon, the Rapture of the church will occur, and all Christians will go home to Heaven prior to the worst period the earth has ever known. Three messages.

    Rev 4:1-2 1 After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, "Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this." 2 Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    God Is Saying Something Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012
     | 6,495 views

    The word does the work

    GOD IS SAYING SOMETHING John 15: 5-8 (p764) February 26, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I ‘ve got these roses that are on my Island in the Middle of our Kitchen…here’s a picture of them. (show picture) Our Valentine’s banquet here at church was on the 11th…the speaker, Tony ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Connected

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,527 views

    We can do nothing without being connected to the Lord.

    Are You Connected? Psalm 51:10-12 * Let’s think about being ‘connected’ or getting reconnected to God. * I begin with a long statement: This culture (American) is on a collision course with God. We are decaying at the roots and disintegrating at the fruits while we have more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist