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  • Guy Caley avatar

    Born Free Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 16, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 17,487 views

    The story of Hagar and Sarah illustrutes the shortcomings trying to do God’s Work man’s way.

    Introduction Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how an Eskimo kills a wolf: "First, the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another, until the blade is completely concealed by frozen blood. "Next, the hunter ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Trusting God

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,775 views

    The experience of Abraham and Ishmael and Christ’s words tell us that we are to trust God, even to death.

    5th Sunday after Pentecost Trusting God. Preached at Saint John the Evangelist, Cold Lake, Holy Eucharist 23 June 2002 Genesis 21:8-21; Romans 6:1-11; Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17; Matthew 10:24-39 O Lord, we pray, speak in this place, in the calming of our minds and in the longing of our hearts, by ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    "Choosing Our King"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,156 views

    On Palm Sunday Jesus entered as the King, but the crowd was expecting a political revolutionary

    Choosing our King...a Palm Sunday message Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts What kind of deliverer did the people of Jerusalem want? On Palm Sunday the crowds were ecstatic with joy at the coming of the Messiah, but why did they so soon afterwards call ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Dear Dad

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 7, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,718 views

    The focus of this sermon is the important of young boys and men having positive male roles such as fathers, and uncles actively participating in their lives.

    "Dear Dad" Genesis 21:8-21 By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church When I read the story of Ishmael, I wonder what he would say to his father Abraham after being cast out of his home. I imaged him as young man who may have one day, sat down and wrote his father a “Dear Dad” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Only The Lonely

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,924 views

    A look at what happens when we step outside of God’s plans (Abraham), and when our lives get messed up by others (Hagar).

    Genesis 16:1-16 – Only the Lonely We see Abraham wanting to have a God-promised child, but taking the matter into his own hands to make sure it happened. At his wife’s advice, Abraham slept with his wife’s maidservant, Hagar. She got pregnant and created some problems for herself. Abraham let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Make Me A Blessing Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,702 views

    The Life of Abraham, Part 7 of 10

    MAKE ME A BLESSING (GEN 20) Several years ago, USA Today published the results of a survey on how people feel about their neighbors and their relationship with them. The interview with 1,002 adults revealed that people consider their neighbors as valuable friends, and not nameless, faceless or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Letting Go We Move On Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,930 views

    If we are to make progress in life, then we must let go to go on.

    SERIES TITLE: Making Progress Sermon Title: Letting Go Sermon Text: Genesis 21:9-14 (C) louis bartet, 2003 -------------- While visiting India, I had the opportunity to minister two and three times every day. The opportunity was there, but from my vantage point I wasn’t being very effective. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When You Strike Out Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 230 ratings
     | 22,701 views

    An Expository Sermon from Genesis 20:1-19 concerning how God responds to our failures.

    Genesis Lesson 42 March 31, 2002 Introduction: Read Genesis 20:1-18 Most of you have heard of Babe Ruth, the famous baseball player who was exceptional at hitting home runs. The crowds would cheer his coming to the plate with great enthusiasm. They would say things like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God You Are Confusing Me Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 18,477 views

    An Expository Sermon from Genesis 21:1-21 concerning being faithful to God when His ways make no sense. Genesis Series #43

    Genesis Lesson 43 April 7, 2002 Read Genesis 21:1-21 Illustration: Elisabeth Elliot, whose first husband, Jim Elliot, was one of the five missionaries killed by the Auca Indians in 1956, and whose second husband died of cancer, tells of visiting a shepherd in the mountains of North ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building Better Relationships Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 33,497 views

    An Expository Sermon from Genesis 21:22-31 concerning handling conflict and bulding better relationships. Genesis Series #44

    Genesis Lesson # 44 April 14, 2002 Read Genesis 21:22-31 Introduction: There are many stories about people who get into fights and conflicts about crazy things and the terrible results. In Orlando, a 48-year-old man was shot to death by his wife after a fight over the satellite TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Buis avatar

    The Last And Best Laugh Series

    Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 24, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,485 views

    Sarah’s laughter at being promised a son in her old age.

    They say, “Laughter is the best medicine.” When was the last time you had a good laugh? I’ve had a little more time to think about this question, so I’ll share my answer. Earlier in the week we had a little evening picnic with some friends and at times laughed our heads off. I don’t even ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Backsliding Series

    Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,220 views

    Abraham’s lack of faith in God’s care for him leads him to sin

    We started out this series on the life of Abraham using the illustration of the “trust walk.” A “trust walk” is a game we played at camp where we’d have kids partner up, blind-fold each other, and lead their blind-folded partners on a trust walk through the woods. Abraham began his trust-walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    When Your Problems Are Big And Your God Is Small Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,883 views

    In this message, we learn how even evangelicals can be guilty of violating the 2nd commandment. When we do, we minimize God and magnify our problems.

    The war on terrorism. The impending attack on Iraq. An economy that can’t quite seem to get back on track. How are you handling the uncertainty of all that? Add this to the typical stresses in life. Problems with relationships at home, work, or school. A fear of not getting the job done ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Schoonover avatar

    False Assumptions

    Contributed by Larry Schoonover on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 14,995 views

    We make assumptions and form opinions about things every day. From these assumptions we take action and make decisions. But - what if our assumptions are wrong?

    "FALSE ASSUMPTIONS" (Text: Gen. 20:1-18) 10/15/1995 By: Larry L. Schoonover) INTRODUCTION: We all make assumptions and form opinions about things each day - and from these assumptions we take action and make decisions. Have you ever made an assumption about something that proved to be false? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Richards avatar

    The Right Kind Of Laughter Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Mar 14, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,685 views

    What are your expectations and reactions to God’s work in your life?

    THE RIGHT KIND OF LAUGHTER GENESIS 17:17; 21:1-8 There are times in our life when we laugh because of disbelief… “I am going to give you a million dollars….” “Yeah, right, ha ha.” And there are other times when we laugh because of joy. Something happens so good that our response is just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist