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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    No Longer A Slave To Lust! (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 12, 2019
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     | 13,551 views

    LUST! More people are enslaved to lust than we’ll ever know. This sermon discusses 2 of 3 strategies to conquer lust, with part 2 dealing with the third strategy.

    No Longer a Slave to LUST! (Part 1) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 11, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 1 John 2:16 – “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (Section 3) Elements That Contribute To Guidance

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 17, 2019
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    God does not want to guide us magically, He wants us to know His mind.

    (Section 3 His Will) III. ELEMENTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO GUIDANCE A. THE INSPIRED WORD God does not want to guide us magically, He wants us to know His mind. He wants us to grasp His very heart. We need to be soaked in the content of Scripture, so imbued with biblical outlooks and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Really Have Faith?

    Contributed by James May on Mar 17, 2019
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    Faith is pure trust in the ability and will of God to perform his promises in your life. We prove our faith is alive through works of righteousness. Just believe, hear and obey His Word and leave the rest to the Lord.

    Do You Really Have Faith? Sunday, March 17, 2019 By Rev James May Let us begin this morning by reading a very familiar verse to anyone who is a Christian. I know you’ve read this very often and yet its true meaning is often elusive, leaving you to think about what it says, and to consider how it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Identifying The Spirits Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 27, 2019
     | 7,841 views

    We need to discern whether something is from an evil spirit or the Holy Spirit.

    IDENTIFYING SPIRITS Text: 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction 1. Discernment in Scripture is the skill that enables us to differentiate. It is the ability to see issues clearly. We desperately need to cultivate this spiritual skill that will enable us to know right from wrong. We must be prepared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Experiencing Life Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 29, 2019
     | 4,711 views

    When we experience Jesus we experience life.

    Experiencing Life Text: 1 Jn. 1:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: For many years British author C.S. Lewis had such a great difficulty in becoming a Christian. Religion in his culture was "faith without power". A blind religion that required learning without questioning and without a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No Other Way

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 1, 2019
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    One of the questions that gets asked is why did Jesus have to die? Couldn't there have been some other way to accomplish salvation for mankind? Today we'll look to answer that question and see why Jesus had to die.

    NO OTHER WAY One of the questions that gets asked is why did Jesus have to die? Couldn't there have been some other way to accomplish salvation for mankind? Couldn't God just forgive us without Jesus having to come to earth and be crucified? God can do anything, right? So why would he have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can God Trust Me?

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 8, 2018
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    This message focuses on whether or not we can be trusted by God based on the three primary drivers for building trust: benevolence, ability and integrity.

    Can God Trust Me? Scriptures: Psalm 62:8-12; Matthew 6:28-33; 1 John 5:1-5 The title of my message this morning is “Can God Trust Me?” This is the month we decided to give God our very best and to accomplish this task it requires a lot of trust. Everyone hearing my words today, or who will read ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Your Calling? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 10, 2018
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     | 17,254 views

    Reviewing, renewing and resting in your calling

    WHAT IS YOUR CALLING? Two Kentucky horse racing stable owners had developed a keen rivalry. Each spring they both entered a horse in a local race. One of them thought that having a professional rider might give his horse an edge in the race, so he hired a hot-shot jockey. Well, the day of the race ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Be Prepared

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 10, 2018
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     | 15,531 views

    Witnessing means that we demonstrate, defend and disarm

    BE PREPARED The photographer for a national magazine was assigned to get photos of a great forest fire. Smoke at the scene hampered him and he asked his home office to hire a plane. Arrangements were made and he was told to go at once to a nearby airport, where the plane would be waiting. When he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Wisdom For The Wise Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018
     | 4,790 views

    4th in a sermons series on James dealing with the characteristics of wisdom.

    “A Word for the Wise” Trials stand as the primary test to affirm the reality and stability of our trust in God. James addresses genuine faith’s response to trials in verse 2-18. I. Faith’s response to trials 1:2-18 A. Life Instruction #1 with Insight B. Life instruction #2 with insights ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    My Failure Isn't Final

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,657 views

    The resurrection is my guarantee that failure isn’t final

    ENGAGE Although I’m not one to look back a lot, there are certainly some things in my life that I would have done differently, knowing what I know now. • After nearly 41 years, I’m really grateful for my marriage and I can’t imagine ever being married to anyone else. But as I look back, I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gone Fishing!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 15, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,192 views

    Gone Fishing - John chapter 21 verses 1-21 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Night of Defeat (vs 1-3). (2). A Morning of Decision (vs 4-17). (3). A Day of Dedication (vs 18-25). (4). A Lifetime to Serve (vs 20-25). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Explaining marriage to his four-year-old girl; • The dad thought he was doing a good job. • Bute she was as ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Comforted To Comfort

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Apr 28, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,272 views

    God comforts us so that we can comfort others to trust God.

    Dietrich Bonhoeffer was one of a handful of German theologians to stand up to the Nazification of the German church. Bonhoeffer’s courage thrust him into leadership in that part of the Protestant church that opposed Hitler. He founded an underground seminary in Bavaria, which was closed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Firm Against The Devil Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018
     | 10,623 views

    Message 16 from Philippians expanding on Paul's admonition to stand firm. This message deals with standing firm against the devil.

    “Stand Firm against the schemes of the Devil” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. 1. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – Passion to praise exalt Christ 2. MAINTAIN THE RIGHT ATTITUDE – Passion to please Christ 3. PURSUE THE RIGHT AIM – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Stand Firm In The Faith Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018
     | 23,805 views

    Message 18 from Philippians exploring Paul's admonition to stand firm in the faith.

    “Stand Firm in the Faith” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. There were many “No matter whats” going on both in Paul life an in the group of believers meeting in that metropolitan Greek city. Paul was in prison unable to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance