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No Longer A Slave To Anger! Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 26, 2019

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Wrong expressions of anger have caused untold hurt and damage in our world. Unfortunately, even believers are enslaved to anger. This sermon helps God's people conquer that angner.

No Longer a Slave to ANGER! Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh February 24, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 4:26-27, 29-31 – “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 27 Neither ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting Against Becoming Complacent

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 14, 2021

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I'm going to use Jesus' letter to the church at Sardis today to help us to become vigilant against becoming complacent.

Today I want to talk about complacency. Complacency is defined as a feeling of pleasure or security many times while being unaware of any danger. I'm going to use Jesus' letter to the church at Sardis today to help us to become vigilant against becoming complacent. Our focal passage of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

I Saw The Light Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Oct 23, 2006

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A Study in First Peter

I Peter 2:9-10 Suffering from happiness: I saw the light! He was a scientist, a sculptor, a engineer, a painter, a philosopher, a musician and a man who historians say will never again be endowed with as many God given gifts . One of his greatest works was that of the last supper. I am speaking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No One Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Dec 27, 2018

based on 2 ratings

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Paul gives us some important questions for us to be reminded of. Each is answered by the phrase, "no one."

Three questions that relate to your: 1. STRUGGLE (vs 31-32) Romans 8:31 What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? ?32 Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won’t he also give us everything else? ? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lions In Daniel's Den Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

based on 38 ratings

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Daniel gives us a great example of how we ought to live and behave. Just as he was a child of God living in a foreign, pagan culture, you and I are children of God living in a culture that is becoming less and less Christian with each passing day.

INTRODUCTION The title of this series from Daniel is “Turning Chaos into Character.” In chapter one, Daniel refused to eat the king’s rich food. He went on what I call the “Daniel Diet.” In chapter two, the king saw a vision of a multi-metallic statue representing Gentile Kingdoms. Here in chapter ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

"The Salvation Of A Naked Rock Star"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 8, 2003

based on 17 ratings

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Who is the naked star in the text? The demon possessed man of the Gadarenes ran about naked in the rocks and caves at "night." Hence, the title. In this message will take a biblical look at what it means to be saved. Saved "from what?" Saved "for what

Title: “The Salvation of a Naked Rock Star” Introduction: Who is the naked star in the text? The demon possessed man of the Gadarenes ran about naked in the rocks and caves at night. Hence, the title. In this message will take a biblical look at what it means to be saved. We will also ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Bartimaeus

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 11, 2010

based on 4 ratings

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How badly to you want to see?

Bartimaeus Mark 10:46-52 Bar-Timaeus = Son of Timaeus “Timaeus” is a part of the Aramaic “Tame’” which means “unclean” or “defiled” Thus, Bar-Timaeus was the “Son of the unclean or defiled” How is that for a name? Isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How's Our Prayer Life? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 18, 2016

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we have a lot of work to do with our prayer lives

Next week, we will wrap up our study of the Letter by James. Today we will learn more about prayer. But before we read our passage, let us define prayer. Turn briefly with me to Matthew 6…. Read along with me v5-13…. Based on Matthew 6:5-13, what is godly prayer?? • Not to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:5-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's So Bad About Pharisees Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 5, 2025

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Ask yourself which of the Lenten practices holds the lowest place in your priorities. Prayer, fasting, almsgiving: surely one of these is least attractive to you. Focus your prayer this Lent on that facet,

Ash Wednesday 2025 What was the “leaven of the Pharisees”? What led Jesus, when discussing self-discipline, to call these self-described “separate ones” hypocrites when they prayed, fasted, and gave alms to the poor? They were not hypocrites because they followed the Law, Torah. What they wore on ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-18, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 16:6 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Who Is God? Series

Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013

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A message about who is God and why it’s so important.

Let’s see your bibles today, let’s see your bibles today. Take a deep breath in. Hold up-hold up-hold up-holdup. Take a deep breath in. Say wooooooooooooooooooord. Let’s see your pens, lesson plan. Let’s turn to Exodus 3, 2nd book of the bible, Exodus 3, Exodus 3. Let ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Created Me For A Purpose

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 16, 2001

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We have come to a time in history when there is a concerted attempt to exclude the recognition, & even the very mention of God from our schools, our government, & our public consciousness. And as a country we are paying a terrible price as a result.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. From time to time during the next few months I’m going to draw our attention back to the first few chapters of the Book of Genesis. I think there is a need to do so because some people say that these ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behold Your God - Omnipotent Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

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Behold Your God - God's power. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Ephesians chapter 3 verses 14-21 • This morning I want us to centre our thoughts on just two verses; • That we read in Ephesians chapter 3 – they are verses 20&21. • These two verses are about like gun powder; • They might be small but boy are they filled ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Brethren

Practical Steps For Thinking Right Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

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Counsel given on how to manage one's prayer life. Practical uses of Bible for the renewing of the mind.

Romans 8:5 03.22.15 Last week we discovered that the key factor that determines the course of our lives is our thoughts. If we think right, we’ll act right. If we think wrong, we will go the wrong direction. Mindset is crucial. Our text in Rom. 8:5 puts it this way, “Those who live according to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 4:8-9, Hebrews 10:16, Psalm 119:11-16, Psalm 1:1-3, Joshua 1:8, 1 Timothy 4:13-16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

"The Disciple's Help: The Holy Spirit" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

based on 7 ratings

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The deveolpment of a disciple is the work of the Holy Spirit.

In this series, we have said that there are two ways for the Christian to live. We can live as a worldly (carnal) Christian or as a Spiritual Christian. In the Bible, living one’s life as a Worldly Christian is referred to as walking "in the flesh" or "according to the sinful nature," while ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Pouring It Our

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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sacrifice Inspired By one of Mike Slaughter’s sermons

Pouring it out, 2 Kings 4:1-7 Eric A. Snyder August 18, 2002 Top 10 signs you’re broke 10. American Express calls and says: "Leave home without it!" 9. You’re formulating a plan to rob the food bank. 8. Long distance companies don’t call you to switch. 7. You rob Peter...and then rob Paul. 6. You ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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