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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    The Will Of God

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 4, 2017
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     | 13,638 views

    God’s will is not some mysterious thing we SEEK regarding our future (like God’s will for a spouse or a career); rather, as this message reveals, it involves things we DO.

    The Will of God Chuck Sligh March 20, 2022 NOTE: PowerPoint slide presentation is available upon request for this sermon at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 5:17 – “Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.” SUGGESTED SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Barriers To Prayer

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
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     | 8,236 views

    What things in our lives stand in the way of our prayers?

    WE HAVE TALKED A LOT LATELY ABOUT THE NEED FOR THE CHURCH TO ARISE TO A PLACE OF WARFARE AND BATTLE AGAINST THE WORKS OF DARKNESS THAT PREVAIL IN OUR SOCIETY. THE ALARM OF GOD IS SOUNDING LOUD AND CLEAR TO RALLY THE TROOPS TO THE BATTLE AT HAND. OUR GREATEST WEAPON AS BELIEVERS IS PRAYER. IT IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    "the Old Testament And The New Testament Christians"

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022
     | 1,852 views

    In this sermon I want you to think about two things:

    (1) What benefit is the Old Testament to the Christian today? (2) Are Christians today under the Old Testament covenant? No; Christians today are not under the Old Testament covenant. God entered into the Old Covenant with the Israelites at Mt. Horeb (Sinai) – Look at Deut. 5:1-2. We read, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hear The Call Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 23, 2025
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     | 818 views

    As we see the calling of the first disciples, we are sensing that He is calling us into his mission to save the world.  Do we hear the call? Are we willing to take first steps to following the Master? Are we continuing in the mission?

    Hear The Call of Jesus   Luke 5:1-11 Introduction The public ministry of Jesus is not a solo mission. He needed and called disciples, some of which became Apostles, and they carried on the work that he founded and empowered. Even today disciples of Jesus are carrying the banner of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Dating Game

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Jul 9, 2001
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     | 3,887 views

    Just what is this thing called dating and what is expected of you.

    What does it mean to be dating? -Webster simply says "to have social engagements with persons of the opposite sex" -Period of time a couple takes to get to know each other. Matthew 19:4-5 "And He answered and said, "Have you not read that He who created them from the beginning made them ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    All To The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,617 views

    First Corinthians 10:31 shows us what is involved in worshipping God with all of our lives.

    Scripture For the next several Sunday Evening Worship Services, I plan to preach on the subject of worship. My purpose in delivering these messages is to help us understand what worship is and how to worship in private, in families, and in public. I have preached some of this series before, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    From Whom All Blessings Flow Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,105 views

    A biblical foundation for giving and receiving. God is the source of all our wealth and good things; it follows that we are to share those good things in order to enjoy them more.

    FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW “Take what you can get…and don’t give anything back!” From what I remember of Pirates of the Caribbean, this was some sort of motto that Captain Jack and his first mate lived by. It wasn’t the pirate code per se but a rule of life. Unfortunately it sounds a lot like ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Restoring Balance To Our Hurried Lives. Part 3

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Nov 23, 2012
     | 4,939 views

    This sermon looks at what is the most important thing in our lives.

    Restoring Balance to our Hurried Lives. WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN LIFE. # 3 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13. Ps. 39:4. Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Ps. 90:12. Teach us to make the most of our time. 1. THE FIRST GOAL OF LIFE IS LOVE FOR GOD. 1 Cor. 14:1a. Let love be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Out!

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 5, 2021
     | 1,558 views

    There are things we do that intentionally or subtly tell people they are not welcome.

    Out! John 2: 13 - 22 Intro: There was a woman names Emily Post who was born in the 1870’s. She died in 1960 but, I remember the book she wrote, “Etiquette” which went through 10 editions. This book taught people how to get along “politely” in society. She was quoted as saying, “Manners are a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Three Affirmations Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 8, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,276 views

    First John 5:18-21 gives three affirmations that Christians know regarding their spiritual status.

    Scripture Today we are going to conclude the First Letter of John. Last time I mentioned that as John comes to the end of this letter, he wants to instill certainty in his readers about the assurance of their salvation. So, he takes up the theme of what it is that we know in 1 John 5:13-21. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Worry More Or Worry Less

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Jul 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,801 views

    How many of us feel that our lives would improve if we could spend more time worrying about things?

    How many would like to learn how to worry more? How many of us feel that our lives would improve if we could spend more time worrying about things? The English word “worry” comes from the old Germen word “wurgen” and it means to strangle or to choke. The Greek word for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What I Can Learn From A Mom

    Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on May 2, 2010
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     | 5,683 views

    A Mother's Day sermon suggesting four things we can learn from James' and John's mother.

    Sermon Notes Sermon Title: What I Can Learn From A Mom Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23 Throughout history, mothers have had the great responsibility of T___________. The mother of James and John… Knew Who Is in C________________. ‘came’—‘approaching someone who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • RAJKUMAR PULLA avatar

    Nothing New Series

    Contributed by Rajkumar Pulla on Jan 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,451 views

    If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new" (2 Corinthians 5:17

    There is nothing new under the sun" (Ecclesiastes 1:9) My third job as a teenager (the one right before I went into the Air Force), was as a box boy for McCoy’s Markets, in hyderabad, andhra predesh. One of the other box boys was named David, and I remember him well. We nodded and said "Hi" to each ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 6 – Part 4 – I Can Never Forgive You! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,697 views

    This seems like such a weak way to do things. Men like to just fight and then it’s done with. What is this forgiveness thing all about.

    Matthew 6 – Part 4 – I CAN NEVER FORGIVE YOU! I did something terribly wrong to a lady once by speaking against her and influencing my client (her son) to go against her. I was wrong and eventually my sin caught up with me. I knew I would have to apologise and so I went to her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Spirit Of Cooperation Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,879 views

    There are some things within the Christian faith we should not fight over, but there are many things within God's Word that are laid out as imperatives for our walk with Christ!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 24, 2001 Date Preached: January 24, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of Cooperation Text: Phil 2:12-13 INTRODUCTION: Begin by showing the overheads and reviewing from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist