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  • Gabriel Cortes avatar

    La Mujer Sunamita

    Contributed by Gabriel Cortes on May 9, 2002
    based on 229 ratings
     | 176,460 views

    Este es el 2do de 3 sermones que hablan de mujeres no muy notables en la Biblia, de las cuales podemos aprender grandes lecciones.

    INTRODUCCIÓN Hoy vamos a estudiar a una mujer, que aunque no tiene nombre, la Biblia dice que era “importante”. Aparéntemente no era de sangre real. Nada indica que tenía gran rango, riqueza, o “estatus”. No se le atribuye gran conocimiento o destreza. No se dice nada de su hermosura como de ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Me That Mountain Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 9, 2002
    based on 297 ratings
     | 62,570 views

    Three qualities that God honors drawn from the life of Caleb.

    A Study of Joshua Sermon # 11 “Give Me That Mountain” Joshua 14:6-15 After years of war and conquest the land of Canaan is finally under the control of the people of Israel. The land east of the Jordan River had already ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pitched His Tent Toward Sodom

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on May 10, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,145 views

    Where you walk makes a differance

    Just a few thoughts about making wrong choices. Preach it! “PITCHED HIS TENT TOWARD SODOM” GENESIS 13:5-12 There are decisions each day that we make that determine our stand with our Lord. We have that freedom even if God wants our path to go in one direction, we still have the choice to decide ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Unlikely Mother Of Faith

    Contributed by Richard Bell on May 11, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,116 views

    God chose a woman never mentioned by name, only called a Shunammite, to show us some of the qualities that make a woman a great mother.

    AN UNLIKELY MOTHER OF FAITH (Mother’s Day) 2 Kings 4:8-17 INTRODUCTION: This woman was never mentioned by name, only called a Shunammite, yet she is the center of attention in this section of 2 Kings. She had, from a practical perspective, every reason to be skeptical. It would appear that she ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "An Unlikely Mother"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on May 11, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 7,025 views

    Today we honor Mother’s certainly Mother’s it is after all Mother’s day….but we would be remiss if we didn’t take the time to celebrate the tenderness warmth and kindness that can be found in women. Women who love the Lord!

    West Greeley Baptist Church May 10 2002 “An unlikely mother” Genesis 18: 10-15 Pastor Mark Hensley 10 Then the Lord [3] said, "I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife will have a son." Now Sarah was listening at the entrance to the tent, which was behind him. 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hannah: A Mother With Vision

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 13, 2002
    based on 175 ratings
     | 35,510 views

    Hannah was a mother with vision for her children, and taught them life-changing lessons.

    HANNAH: A MOTHER WITH VISION By JERRY FALWELL Hannah was a mother who properly prepared for her children, and you can learn life-changing lessons from her. This morning I am going to speak of five things that Hannah did: 1. Hannah prayed to have a child. 2. Hannah prayed for her child’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rapture Of Elijah Series

    Contributed by David Blizzard on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,290 views

    Outline of 2 Kings 2:1-18 on Elijah being tranlated to heaven.

    THE RAPTURE OF ELIJAH – 2 KINGS 2:1-18 Many times we have the idea when a person reaches a certain age he is no longer useable. I spoke with a pastor that is about “retirement” age and he told me that I had better move before the age of 50, and after 55 no one wants you as pastor, then you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Servant Job

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,059 views

    How to overcome adversity

    (Job 1:6-12) Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Healing Of Deep Wounds Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 38,804 views

    Joseph’s life is an example of how God can bring healing to the deep wounds of our lives.

    Life Lessons from Joseph – Part 2 December 2, 2001 INTRODUCTION Show clip from Forrest Gump – Forrest says, “Sometimes there just aren’t enough rocks.” Obviously, that was a scene from the movie “Forrest Gump.” Forrest’s lifelong friend Jenny had grown up in a home where she was abused by her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Prayer Of Jabez - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,914 views

    Continuation of series of sermons on Jabez’s prayer.

    A lot can be learned of how a man’s life is spent at the conclusion of his days. History on all of us is still being written. For most of us, we have not reached the apex of our existence. There are chapters to be written in our lives that we cannot imagine. There are chapters of joy. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A Stand For God

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 16,205 views

    We can sense in the strength of this one famous statement that Joshua was a man who knew who he was, who knew what he believed, and who was willing to live in such a way as to back up his words with his actions.

    INTRO: Why do we admire Joshua? Why has this moment in time been immortalized, serving as an inspiration to so many people down through the years? Why does it still touch some place deep inside our hearts when we hear those famous words, "As for me & my house…?" The reason this phrase is so well ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Interpreting Life

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,816 views

    When tempted to ask "why" to God, remember to interpret life in light of some things that you already know to be true just as Joseph did.

    November 7, 1999 Genesis 40 ¡§Interpreting Life¡¨ Key verse: ¡§Do not interpretations belong to God?¡¨ Genesis 40:8 INTRODUCTION Yesterday afternoon, our family went up to the mall for a little while, and I was very surprised to see that the Christmas decorations were already up. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A Prisoner Into A Prince

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,170 views

    God can take anyone from where you are to where he wants you to be. This is how it happened in Joseph’s life. (1st of 2 parts)

    Nov. 14, 1999 Genesis 41:1-40 Making a prisoner into a prince INTRODUCTION I know that many of you men in the church today are beside yourselves because hunting season is here. I know that you are looking to be successful at providing food for your family and maybe even a rack for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A Prisoner Into A Prince (Pt. 2)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,279 views

    This is the 2nd of 2 parts on how in one day, Joseph went from being a prisoner to a prince. It can happen just as radically in the life someone inprisoned to sin.

    Nov. 21, 1999 Gen. 41:1-40 Making a prisoner into a prince (pt. 2) 1. A prince tells it like it is even when the message is unpleasant ¡V WARNING! [Explain the interpretation of the dream ¡V ¡§I¡¦ve got good news, and I¡¦ve got bad news¡¨] The interpretation that Joseph gave to pharaoh of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satisfied With Being #2

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,336 views

    You don’t have to be #1 in order to feel like a succeess. #2 can be a really good place.

    Nov. 28, 1999 Genesis 41:41-57 Satisfied with being #2 1. Being #2 is a place of exaltation. (vs. 41-43) - responsibility “whole land of Egypt” - authority “signet ring” - comfort “robes of fine linen” - respect “Make way!” 2. Being #2 is a place of acceptance. (vs. 44-45) - of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist