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  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Living According To God’s Purposes

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 28, 2017
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     | 19,389 views

    This sermon is part of our "Living as a Christian" series as it looks at living life on purpose for God.It deals with how we are to live our lives according to God's purposes, and the tragic consequences when we don't. (This sermon has recently been updated)

    Living Purposely (Turn to Ecclesiastes 1:2-15) Last week in our “Living as a Christian” series, we looked at “Living Opportunistically” as we seize the opportunities God places in our lives. To follow up on that teaching, today I’d like to look at “Living Purposely,” or better yet, living our ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Real Leadership Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 22, 2019
     | 9,549 views

    If you want to be a real leader that inspires people to real greatness, define the vision, delegate the work; but most important, deny yourself just like Jesus did. That’s because real leaders are real servants.

    Several years ago, a 19-year-old man, desperate to get to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, hopped a bus and demanded that the driver take him there. Some say the man was drunk, others that he was disturbed. Either way, only a few of the passengers were concerned, and everyone stayed calm. That’s because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    No Longer A Slave Of Lust (Part 2)

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2019
     | 2,376 views

    This sermon (part 2 of a series on lust) explains how two neglected Bible texts are the keys for how local churches must help those trying to conquer lust.

    No Longer a Slave of Lust (Part 2) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to James 5 and 1 Timothy 2. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Bent over his desk, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Longer A Slave Of Lust (Part 2)

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2019
     | 1,460 views

    This sermon (part 2 of a series on lust) explains how two neglected Bible texts are the keys for how local churches must help those trying to conquer lust.

    No Longer a Slave of Lust (Part 2) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to James 5 and 1 Timothy 2. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Bent over his desk, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Longer A Slave Of Lust (Part 2)

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2019
     | 1,694 views

    This sermon (part 2 of a series on lust) explains how two neglected Bible texts are the keys for how local churches must help those trying to conquer lust.

    No Longer a Slave of Lust (Part 2) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to James 5 and 1 Timothy 2. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Bent over his desk, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Longer A Slave Of Lust (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2019
     | 1,807 views

    This sermon (part 2 of a series on lust) explains how two neglected Bible texts are the keys for how local churches must help those trying to conquer lust.

    No Longer a Slave of Lust (Part 2) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to James 5 and 1 Timothy 2. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Bent over his desk, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sanctified Saints Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,654 views

    Sanctification can be a very intimidating word. But why is that? What does it mean? And how can I be "sanctified?"

    Do you remember your days in High School? Do you remember being asked questions on tests and you didn’t know the answer? What did you do when that happened? (Some left the space blank, others made it up) Well, here are actual answers given by High School students to real test questions. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ananias Ministers To Paul Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 1, 2017
     | 15,396 views

    In this passage, we have the visions of the blinded Paul and the Christian Ananias which took place In Damascus. Ananias was understandably reluctant to approach this notorious persecutor, who had come to Damascus expressly to arrest Christians

    March 4, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Ananias Ministers to Paul (9:10-19a) Scripture 10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. 11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Apollos Goes From Ephesus To Corinth Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 8, 2017
     | 8,925 views

    Paul began his third mission by visiting for the third time the churches established on his first missionary journey. His ultimate destination was Ephesus, where he had left Priscilla and Aquila. Before Paul’s return, the two encountered Apollos....

    June 2, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.D.2: Apollos Goes from Ephesus to Corinth (18:24-28) Acts 18:24-28 (KJV) 24 And a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Plot Against Paul Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 25, 2017
     | 8,617 views

    Alone, locked up, and held under guard; it would be natural for Paul to be depressed, fearful, and discouraged by all this. Perhaps he was secretly chastising himself for the commotion he had caused. He had failed and now what about his plans to go....

    April 18, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.E.6: The Plot Against Paul (23:11-22) Acts 23:11-22 (KJV) 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Them To Church Rather Than Court

    Contributed by Bob Boerman on Jun 5, 2017
     | 4,913 views

    This sermon deals with the matter of lawsuits between believers in a very practical way.

    The Church in a Messy World Take them to Church rather than Court 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 May 28, 2017 Communion Sunday Introduction: This morning we are going to turn our attention to the first 8 verses of 1st Corinthians 6. Let’s read them. READ versus 1 thru 8 BTW, I want you to know I am leaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How To Have A Thankful Heart

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 23, 2017
     | 15,276 views

    How can we have thankful hearts? 1. By speaking (vs. 1-2, 5). 2. By singing (vs. 1-2). 3. By seeking (vs. 3-4).

    How to Have a Thankful Heart Psalm 105:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 19, 2017 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Psalm 105, as we explore how to have a thankful heart. King David possibly wrote this whole Psalm, and he certainly wrote the first 15 verses. David ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Choosing Excellence Over Loss-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 9, 2018
     | 7,063 views

    1 of 4. Paul told the Philippian Christians the value & means of maintaining a proper level of commitment to Christ. Christians are expected to maintain their commitment to Christ. But Who will, & How? Those who maintain their commitment to Christ...

    CHOOSING EXCELLENCE Over Loss—Php. 3:7-16 Wal-Mart Photo shop worker is approached by a teenaged girl who wanted her boyfriend’s picture duplicated. She wanted the back of the picture inscribed with—‘My dearest Tommy, I love you with all my heart. My love for you grows stronger with each passing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Passover Party Parade Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,354 views

    Jesus chose a donkey at Jerusalem to show the city he was coming not as a conquering king, but as a prince of peace.

    INTRODUCTION Most of us have been singing the beloved hymns of the faith for many years. It’s also true that we’re all getting a little older. Somebody emailed a list of revised hymn titles for those of us who are chronologically challenged: 1. “Precious Lord, Take my Hand … and Help Me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 28, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,347 views

    This sermon is part of the Names of Jesus series. In this sermon we're looking at the title/name the Apostle John uses in describing Jesus as "The Word."

    Names of Jesus “The Word” If you want to express yourself, you could use actions, or as they say, “Actions speak louder than words.” Or, you can use your words to convey your thoughts. Actually, the best way would be through both, allowing both your actions and words to speak to your intent. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare