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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Entangled Families Or I'm My Own Grandpa

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 60 ratings
     | 3,875 views

    Does godliness or the lack thereof run in families? How strong a role does genetics play?

    Entangled Families or "I’m My Own Grampa" Question: Does decency, or lack thereof, run in families? 1. Review: After the death of Solomon, Israel split into two; the bigger part was the North and retained the name "Israel" (also called Ephraim or Samaria); the Southern part, which contained ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Cain And Abel

    Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 151 ratings
     | 17,548 views

    How envy can destroy family life

    CAIN AND ABEL TEXT: GENESIS 4:1-15 The animal kingdom is fascinating to observe. There is fierce competition that exists within various species. For example, the wild Dogs of Africa are competitive for their mates. In a documentary one pack of dogs revealed this struggle for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maximizing Your Potential

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000
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    What does it take to realize the God given potential each has been given?

    A few weeks ago I said one element of success is growing to your maximum potential. Growth requires change and without change, we are not stimulated to being successful. Consider this question. How many of you feel today that God has a bigger purpose for you then you have yet attained, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Get Some Ants In Your Pants

    Contributed by James May on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 168 ratings
     | 53,147 views

    God teaches us a lot from the habits of the ant.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Enoch Walked With God Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 33,395 views

    Introduction to series of 4 studies in the life of Enoch, focussing on his walk with God

    Enoch In Genesis 5 time after time we read, “And he died.” Eight times in all. It seems a depressing genealogy that we can quickly skip over. It reminds us only of the consequences of Adam’s disobedience and the one certainty in life since. In verses 21 to 24, however, we have a notable exception. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enoch Pleased God Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,563 views

    What was it about Enoch’s life that resulted in the commendation of Hebrews 11:5 Enoch … had this testimony, that he pleased God.

    He pleased God – Heb 11:5 Hebrews 11:5 Enoch … had this testimony, that he pleased God. What a wonderful epitaph – Enoch pleased God – or at least it would have been if there had been a tombstone to write it on! (More on that another time.) What won him this commendation? In one way the question is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enoch - The Preacher Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,845 views

    Enoch preached about coming judgement

    He preached about coming judgement – Jude 1:14,15 Jude 1:14 Now Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied about these men also, saying, “Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of His saints, 15 To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly We live in a society where tolerance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Have Religion Or Relationship?

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 365 ratings
     | 48,694 views

    This message examines the dangers of just going through the motions of religion without any relationship with the Lord.

    Apr-01 Revised Nov-02 DO YOU HAVE RELIGION OR RELATIONSHIP? 2 TIMOTHY 4:3-5 Our text paints for us what I believe is a very accurate picture of the times that we live in… It gives us an example of what we are seeing everyday around us… Even though Paul here is specifically speaking to Timothy, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Re-Opening The Old Wells

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 30, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 15,736 views

    After Abraham’s death the Philistines stopped up the wells that his servants had dug. Isaac began a reclamation project by having the wells dug again. This outline submits that Satan will endeavor to fill with debris the spiritual wells of our life...an

    RE-OPENING THE OLD WELLS Genesis 26:13-22 There was much in the life of Isaac from which we can benefit. His unrelenting determination to patiently face any challenge is evident by the manner in which he had the wells his father Abraham had dug re-opened and new wells dug. Inasmuch as he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jephthah, A Dirty $20-Dollar Bill” Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 18, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 13,712 views

    Jephthah rises above being an outcast due to confidence in God and in himself.

    “Jephthah, a dirty $20-dollar bill” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A young child was saying his bedtime prayers, thanking God for the day. He ended his prayer with: “And thank You, God, for the nice boy you gave this family—Amen.” His mother asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Place With The King

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,300 views

    A study in the grace of King David and the grace of God

    A Place with the King 2 Samuel 9 April 14, 2002 Evening Service Introduction I. The hard reality of war A. War is a result of sinfulness B. War illustration II. David’s new kingdom A. David was rebuilding the kingdom 1. The kingdom was divided because of Saul 2. David was bringing the kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Hannah: Prayer Of Pledge Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 14,151 views

    "Lord if You will...I will"

    HANNAH THE PRAYER OF PLEDGE “Lord, if You will, I will” Date: March 30, 2002 PM Place: Allendale Baptist Text: 1 Samuel 1:9-18 Introduction Some one once said, “Behind every great man stands a great woman.” I can certainly testify to that statement. I am so thankful for the wonderful women in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Parks avatar

    Ahab The Cowardly Husband

    Contributed by David Parks on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,929 views

    This morning we are going to talk about Ahab the cowardly husband.

    BIBLE CHARACTERS – AHAB TEXT: 1 Kings 16:30-33 INTRODCUTION: 1 This morning we are going to talk about Ahab the Hen Pecked husband. 2 Ahab was the 7th king of Israel. 3 He was a very good military strategist. 4 That’s about all that can be said about him that is good. 5 The Bible pretty well ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    Tamar's Curse, Cunning Plan And Blessing

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,039 views

    We see how God will have his way, even through the sinful schemes and foolish ways of his creatures.

    Genesis 38 Introduction • Authority of Scripture- "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God ma be thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16). Application: we must listen, understand and obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cain & Abel

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,601 views

    Why Cain’s offering rejected, Abel’s accepted, why Cain killed Abel, how God responded, how we should live in the light of this

    Children’s Talk • Sisters: Carol (13, going into year 9) & Abbie (10, going into year 6) • It was day before Mother’s Day • Both girls got a card for their Mum  Abbie went and bought the nicest… coloured card, glue, glitter, colouring pens…made the card (drew some sheep- Mum likes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist