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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Types of Shame Used as Controls
Types of Shame Used as Controls Romans I Pet 4:16 1). Innocent Shame - Shame felt when one’s character is slandered without justification 2). Guilty Shame - Shame felt before others when one violates an ethical norm. 3). Social Shame - Embarrassment felt when one makes a social blunder or error ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:16
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This series follows the life of Joseph as he enrolls in the "School of Hard Knocks". Learn how you too can be victorious no matter what life throws at you.
The Making of a Man… Series: Surviving the School of Hard Knocks June 18, 2000 Somebody sent this to me over the internet, and I thought it was pretty appropriate for Father’s Day. It’s called… REASONS TO BE A GUY… Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. You know stuff about ...read more
Denomination: Wesleyan
We cooperate with God in the process of our personal sanctification
Whose Job is it Anyway? I. Psychologists say one of the primary causes of conflict in households involves dispute over what’s generally called division of labor. A. diapers. You’ve been there . . . 1. We’ve been dealing with now for ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Philippians 2:1-13
Denomination: Pentecostal
First in a series on Joseph’s life and character. This one deals with his family background and how God removed him to build him into a man He could use.
Trinity Baptist Church June 11, 2006 Character on Display Exiled for Good Genesis 37 People have said that character can be measured by how you act when no one’s watching -- and how you treat people who can do you no good -- and how you treat people who can’t fight back. We want to ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36
Denomination: Baptist
Worship costs us, changes us and equips us. It is resting in God's presence, reflecting God's glory and being ready to move in power.
THE WAY OF WORSHIP A missionary was working in Paraguay with the Maka Indians. One day a native named Rafael came to sit on the porch. The missionary was eating and went out to see what he wanted. He responded, "Ham, henek met." Again he asked what he could do for him, but the answer was the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
First of a two part series at the beginning of the new year. Three questions to ask ourselves about how we’ve been doing spiritually -- a "New Year’s check up" on the status quo.
Trinity Baptist Church January 7, 2006 A Look Back Psalm 39:4-6 Patty and I joined a gym a while back. There’s something different about this one. You don’t just join and then show up and begin working out on your own. Early in your membership, you have an appointment, ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 39:4-6
John prophesied that he baptized with water, but Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit. This sermon answers 3 questions: WHAT is the baptism with the Holy Spirit?; WHEN did it occur?; what does this mean to us?
No Shortcuts to Spiritual Maturity Series: Mark, Sermon 2 Chuck Sligh November 17, 2019 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: ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:8, Acts 1:5, 1 Corinthians 12:13
God is intimately involved in the universe, creation, and your life.
God’s Involvement in the World- Providence November 16, 2002 How involved do you believe God is in the world and in all creation? I, for one, believe that God is very involved in the universe, creation, and in my life. And you might imagine that to be a common belief or understanding, among ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 1:3, Colossians 1:17
Jesus tells us to strive to enter the narrow gate, while many will seek to enter when it is too late. The difference between seeking and striving for the kingdom of God.
Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 13 and follow along as I read verses 22-24: “And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for ...read more
Scripture: Luke 13:22-24
A message to the 2009 "A Real Man" Conference at our church. Much of the info in this message I gleaned from the teachings of Robert Lewis.
A REAL MAN 1 Corinthians 15:45-49 * Men – Video / Women – Video * All of my life I have had my own personal concept of what it means to be a REAL man. Understand, I never gave it much “thought”, I simply watch dad, papaw, my uncles, men friends, and others to decide what manhood is all about. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:45-49
Mothers have a daunting task in this decadent culture. Being godly is their top challenge.
Being a Godly Mom in an Ungodly World Jerry Watts Titus 2:3-5 * We live in an ungodly culture. This week I began re-reading Jeremiah & like I always am, I was struck by the parallels between the actions of Israel & the present day USA. The prophet voices the question from God when he says, "What ...read more
Scripture: Titus 2:3-5
Of all the things this culture needs, we need a "New Type of People." This 'sub-culture' of people will need to live, act, talk, and walk like Jesus.
A NEW PEOPLE – Pt 1 Acts 1:3-8 * Do you ever feel like you need something NEW? A deer hunter may need a new bow, a woman may need new clothes, a golfer may need new clubs, or even a person may need a new JOB! To look on the ‘national political’ scene is to understand the need ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:3-8
God’s Spirit seals us in Christ to serve the will of God and to bring others into the fold
INTRO: I would like start out today’s message just a bit differently by jumping right into the text. So, how about we open our Bible’s and read again the Epistle for the day — Ephesians 1:3-14. READ EPHESIANS 1:2-14. This morning we’re going to focus on verses 11-14. Specifically, we’re ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14
Denomination: Lutheran
Part four considering how a future focus motivates present faithfulness
“Future Focus Present Faithfulness” Pt 4 Review Contemplating our future heavenly existence greatly affects our present service. Scripture requires us to maintain a clear heavenly focus in order to manage a consistent earthly walk. We enter and keep running this present grueling race of faith ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, Hebrews 12:12-17
Explores how to actively live out our faith through belief in God's blessings, bearing the burden of obedience, and partnering in His prophetic promise.
Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to another blessed gathering in the house of our Lord. It's a joy to see each one of you here today, ready to receive the nourishment of God's Word. As we come together in fellowship, let us remember that we are all part of the body of Christ, each one ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:45-55, Genesis 12:2
Topics: Prophetic Promise, Power
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