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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    The Comforter Has Come Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 14, 2011
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     | 9,314 views

    The setting and symbols of Pentecost

    The Comforter Has Come Chuck Sligh TEXT: Acts 2:1-13 I. THE SETTING OF THE COMING THE HOLY SPIRIT In literature, it is important to understand the SETTING of a story. The setting has to do with three questions— WHO the main characters are WHERE the story takes place, and WHEN the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Grace Paradox Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,240 views

    The Grace Paradox is that one who is good in man’s eyes who has not trusted in Christ will not be saved whereas a "bad person" who trusts in Christ will be saved.

    The Grace Paradox Sermon 2 in the series, “Free Grace in Focus – A Biblical Answer to Lordship Salvation” Chuck Sligh / August 26, 2010 TEXT: Acts 10:1-8 INTRODUCTION I want to talk to you today about the greatest paradox in the Bible. That paradox is captured in this statement: “A good person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ’s Most Remarkable Convert

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 19, 2011
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    Every conversion was unique and each was remarkable in its own way, but perhaps the most remarkable convert in Jesus’s earthly ministry was the thief on the cross. 1) It was based on a remarkable prophecy; 2) the thief prayed a remarkable prayer; & 3) Jes

    Christ’s Most Remarkable Convert Chuck Sligh April 16, 2000 (Skeleton of this outline comes from Preach for a Year #3, pp. 63-64. The meat on the skeleton is mine alone and should not be held against the author of Preach for a Year. :-) TEXT: Luke 23:32-43 – “And there were also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Application Of The Word Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 20, 2011
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     | 11,525 views

    Jesus introduces six great examples of how the righteousness that He describes in verse twenty is the continuation and fulfillment of the Old Testament Law.

    “The Application of the Word” Matthew 5:21-48 Now Jesus introduces six great examples of how the righteousness that He describes in verse twenty is the continuation and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guilty As Charged Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 2, 2011
    based on 25 ratings
     | 23,429 views

    The route of personal righteousness is clearly marked, "no road to heaven this way." For we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.

    ROMANS 3: 9-20 GUILTY AS CHARGED Men like to believe that they are basically good, but fallen natural man is under sin. In other words, all men are sinners, both by character and by conduct. Men may not be equal in their sinning but we are all condemned as sinners. Each and every person, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Worth Of A Woman Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 5, 2011
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     | 21,424 views

    God's creation of Eve shows us that God made a woman to be WITH her man, to HELP him, and to FIT him.

    Two old guys were walking along the shoreline of a lake when a frog came hopping up to them. Creaking with age, one of the old-timers slowly bent down and scooped up the frog in his hands. As he stood there gazing at the frog, fascinated by its ugliness, the frog croaked, “Hey, mister! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Break The Roof

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 6, 2011
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     | 26,384 views

    Forgiveness of sin is accompanied by healing power: In other words, when people repent of their sins and give their lives to Jesus, they are born again to start a new life.

    The main Bible text for this message is drawn from Mark chapter 2 verses 1-12: “And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered together, in so much that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You There?

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 9, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,199 views

    We will start this message by looking at three scriptures: Genesis 3: 9 that says, “And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, where art thou?” Was it that the Lord could not see Adam? No. He could see him.

    We will start this message by looking at three scriptures: Genesis 3: 9 that says, “And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, where art thou?” Was it that the Lord could not see Adam? No. He could see him. I King 17: 2: “And the word of the Lord came unto him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Un:fulfilled/Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 18, 2008
     | 6,066 views

    Part 4 of Christmas UN:Wrapped When I lay down my life and take up my cross…then, my life is fulfilled!

    ME Good News/Bad News… Begin with Good News/Bad News joke about the two old men who loved baseball… “you’re pitching on Tuesday.” Often Good news comes with the bad… Especially if you’re a pastor… Good News/Bad News pastor jokes Good News: You baptized seven people today in the river. Bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Home For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 24,174 views

    Because we all long to belong, we will be homeless until we find our home with God.

    Christmas Questions: Destiny “Home for Christmas” John 1:14 Rev. Brian Bill 12/21/08 On December 17th, 1903, after four attempts, the Wright Brothers flew their “flying machine” for the first time. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message: “We have flown for 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Turn Back

    Contributed by John Harper on Jan 2, 2009
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     | 7,422 views

    We must not turn away from Christ and back to our sin. If we do this we are rejecting the only salvation from sin.

    “DON’T TURN BACK” Hebrews 10:26-39 December 7, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God 1 Corinthians 11:23-31 (King James Version) King James Version (KJV) 23For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gift Of Myrrh Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009
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     | 7,217 views

    Part 3 in series The Three Gifts. Scripture records that the third gift given to Jesus by the Magi was myrrh – a gift given to one who was to die. Why was Jesus given this gift at such a young age?

    The Gift of Myrrh The Three Gifts, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 13, 2008 Matthew 2:11 (NRSV) 11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Shame Verses Liberty Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 11, 2009
     | 3,083 views

    The ancient church of Thyatira had some mighty big strengths and one mighty big weakness that threatened the very life of the church.

    Sermon for CATM – January 11, 2008 – The Churches of Revelation – “Shame Versus Liberty” Today we’re right at the mid-point in our sermon series and course on the Churches of Revelation. We’ve looked at four of the seven churches so far. We started with Ephesus and Sardis, last week we looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The "Character" Of Light Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 13, 2009
     | 5,568 views

    Light and Darkeness have NO commonality and as beleivers we should always focus on the light and flee from the darkness.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: December 7, 2008 Date Preached: December 10, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of John’s Letters Sermon Title: 1 John 1:5 5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth About Satan's Superman Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,263 views

    This sermon will focus on the life and work of the person who is known as the Antichrist

    A Biblical View Of The End Times THE TRUTH ABOUT SATAN’S SUPERMAN Daniel 8:23-27 Intro: To say the least, the Bible is a complex book. Nowhere is this more true than in the area of prophecy. Just about every Bible teacher has his on opinion about how things will work out. What this results in is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist