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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    #13 Silly Sabbath Rules Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 22, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,421 views

    The Pharisees thought religion was about rules and regulations. Jesus taught that it was about worshipping God from the heart and meeting human needs. This sermon looks at the Pharisees silly Sabbath rules and Jesus’ correction of their false teachings, and a startling statement of His deity.

    #13 Silly Sabbath Rules Series: Mark March 22, 2020 Chuck Sligh NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark 2:23-28 – "And no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resolving Conflicts Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Mar 26, 2020
     | 4,526 views

    Are you presently going through a conflict with someone? Do you know that conflicts tend to have negative consequences on either party dealing with it? This message speaks to you as to how to resolve conflicts the godly way from Nehemiah 5.

    For more sermons visit our: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=repentance Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/light-in-a-dark-world Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Death Is Not The End Of Life, I Promise! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2020
     | 7,578 views

    One of God's promises that brings us hope is that death is not the end of life, but is just the beginning of something far better for the believer in Jesus. Jesus' resurrection is that proof that life does not end with death.

    A. Happy Easter, Everyone! 1. This has to be one of the most unusual Easters in the last 100 years. 2. Most countries around the world are practicing social distancing because of the virus pandemic, and so churches are empty on this Resurrection Sunday in order to protect physical lives. 3. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Are Somebody Important, I Promise! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 20, 2020
     | 5,960 views

    An important anchor for our souls is God's promise that we are somebody important to Him. Every person has supreme value to God because we are made in God's image.

    A. In the 1957 comedy film, called “The Delicate Delinquent,” Jerry Lewis played the typical inept young man that he always played. 1. In this silly film, he tried but failed to be a juvenile delinquent. 2. In the film, there is a powerful scene where Lewis is talking to his best friend, whom he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Help In The Hard Times Of Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 26, 2019
     | 5,469 views

    How can we get the help we need in the hard times of life? 1. Go to God (vs. 17-20). 2. Listen to the Lord (vs. 21-26). 3. Rely on the Lord's resurrection (vs. 26-27).

    God's Help in the Hard Times of Life The Gospel of John John 11:16-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 12, 2017 (Revised November 26, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 11 as we continue to look at the wonderful story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The King Has Come For You Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 11, 2019
     | 6,369 views

    Today Jesus comes to us: 1. As the Lord of life (vs. 9-11). 2. As the King of Kings (vs. 12-13). 3. As the Prince of peace (vs. 14-15). 4. As the Giver of Good News (vs. 16-18).

    The King Has Come for You The Gospel of John John 12:9-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 17, 2017 (Revised December 11, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 12, as we focus on one of the greatest wonders of Christianity. Today's Scripture took place on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seed Of David Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 11, 2019
     | 8,496 views

    In the midst of your disappointment, realize that God has a better plan; rejoice in that plan; and request that God accomplish that plan in your life.

    39 years ago, in late December of 1980, Wally Nelson awoke to find the body of a 19-year-old girl named Jean Hilliard frozen “solid as a log” on his doorstep. Her car had skidded off an icy road into a ditch, so she got out of the car and started walking to a friend’s house. She almost made it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Be Ready - For God's Surprises! Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 12, 2019
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     | 11,925 views

    This sermon series is based on the stories we find in Luke/Matthew. While they can be used during Advent/Christmas they can also be used in a Bible Study as we look at God Encounters and what they can do in our lives

    Scripture: Luke 1:5-25 Theme: Be Ready Title: Be Ready … For God’s Surprises! INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Welcome to the 1st Sunday of the Advent Season! This month I felt impressed by the Holy Spirit for us to look at a series of God Encounters ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Cross Purposes 3: Mercy And Justice Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019
     | 4,180 views

    Why can't God ignore or excuse sin? Sacrifice of atonement (OT background). Righteousness through faith. God is "just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus."

    CROSS PURPOSES 3: Mercy and Justice Crosses are everywhere: Hanging on chains around people’s necks. Tattooed on people’s bodies. Surrounded by artificial flowers along the side of the road, where an accidental death occurred. Lined up in cemeteries, or on grave markers. Towering over churches, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Miracle On 34th Street Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 17, 2019
     | 3,429 views

    Jesus is who He claimed to be, is who the scriptures said He would be, and does what He said He would do.

    MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET Today we are starting a new series called Christmas at the movies. For the next 4 weeks leading up to Christmas we are going to be looking at 4 classic Christmas films and asking if there is anything we can learn from them in terms of lining up with the biblical account of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Love: The Reason For Christmas

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 30, 2019
     | 4,222 views

    This message discusses why Christ came and why we celebrate His birth. Jesus is the reason for the season, but WE are the reason He came and it was about His love for us.

    Love: The Reason For Christmas Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 13; Matthew 1:18-21; Mark 10:42-45 For the next four weeks we are going to talk about love, hope and faith. Specifically we will talk about: • Love: The Reason For Christmas • Love: The Reason It’s Most Important • Hope: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Perplexing Paradox Of Blessings And Bewilderment

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 11, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,495 views

    Breaking down the barriers of self, and the anguish of curing the soul-sickness of loneliness and disappointment.

    It is a wonderful and joyous thing to experience God and the supernatural gifting of His anointing and power. However, the Christian life is more than just feelings, emotions, and experience - it is trusting God in EVERY circumstance – no matter what! I have always been a ‘car guy.’ I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Old Is Valuable

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 13, 2020
     | 5,592 views

    A study in Psalm 71: 1 – 24

    Psalm 71: 1 – 24 Old is valuable 1 In You, O LORD, I put my trust; Let me never be put to shame. 2 Deliver me in Your righteousness and cause me to escape; Incline Your ear to me, and save me. 3 Be my strong refuge, to which I may resort continually; You have given the commandment to save me, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Has God Let His People Down? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 13, 2020
     | 4,852 views

    In Romans 11, Paul explains that God has not let the Jewish people down, because God has fulfilled His promises to them by maintaining a remnant and by bringing blessings through their unbelief.

    A. Many years ago, Gina Cruz, a Manila grandmother, had spent months playing Pepsi-Cola’s Numbers Fever promotion lottery. 1. She bought several bottles of Pepsi a day and saved the caps in hopes that one of the numbers printed inside the cap would win her a one million peso prize ($40,000 at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Believe On The Lord Jesus Christ! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 21, 2020
     | 5,151 views

    Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ... 1. Because His Heavenly Father will become your Father (vs. 7). 2. Because He is the greatest revelation of God (vs. 7-10). 3. Because He guarantees great things in our lives (vs. 11-12).

    Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ! The Gospel of John John 14:6-12 (Read vs. 1-12) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 2, 2017 (Revised January 21, 2020) BACKGROUND: *It's amazing to me that God chose to give us such a long, close look at the last few hours Jesus spent with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist