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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Ishmael.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,889 views

    The on-going contention between the son of Hagar, and the seed of Sarah

    ISHMAEL. Genesis 21:8-21. The history of Ishmael and Isaac is the history of the struggle between flesh and spirit, between the carnal seed and the spiritual seed, between the world's way and God's way. In the first place, Abraham had faith. The LORD pointed him towards the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Picture Of The Suffering Messiah

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 4,467 views

    The Picture of The Suffering Messiah

    1. Psalm 22 - pictures the Good Shepherd dying for the sheep (Jn.10:11) 2. Psalm 23 - the Great Shepherd caring for the sheep (Heb.13:20-21) 3. Psalm 24 - the Chief Shepherd coming for the sheep (I Pet.5:4) The Picture of The Suffering Messiah - 22:1-15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    No Shortcuts In Success Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 146 ratings
     | 54,320 views

    Second in the leadership series this message deals with the DANGER that awaits any leader who foolishly thinks they can take a shortcut in accomplishing God’s will for their life.

    LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART TWO NO SUCCESS IN SHORTCUTS GENESIS 16:1-4 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) INTRODUCTION: One of the strengths of studying leadership principles in the life of biblical leaders is in the assurance that there will be no whitewashing, no glossing over sin or failure—just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guys Pay Too Much For Stew

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,146 views

    Discover helps for living an honorable life.

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Happy Father’s Day, Dads and Grandfathers! The Bible tells us, "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Good Man Lost, A Bad Man Saved

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,510 views

    You can be a good person and still die lost and go to hell. You can be a bad person and die saved and go to heaven.

    LUKE 18:9-14 “A GOOD MAN LOST – A BAD MAN SAVED” A) When Jesus preached and taught among men on earth, He found that there were some men which trusted in themselves that they were righteous! * It was to them that He spoke this parable ... And if He preached in America today, He would need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Knows

    Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,513 views

    God knows things we do not and that my friends drives us crazy

    Luke 21:5-19 November 18th 2007 In today’s Old Testament reading we hear, “See, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble!” Pretty cool uh? But when? Then in the gospel reading Jesus teaches there will come a time when this beautiful temple ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Two Men, Two Prayers, And Two Faiths

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 21, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,484 views

    At the Temple were two men, two prayers, and two faiths. One trusted in himself and his righteousness. He went home dead in his sin. The other humbly confessed his sin and believed in salvation outside himself. He went home justified by God’s grace.

    Intro At the Temple were two men, two prayers, and two faiths. The first man was a Pharisee. He’s the good guy. He’s respected. He’s forgotten more about the Scriptures than most of us can remember. He’s an example of how to live an upstanding life. Do as he says and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Giving That Honors God Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 4, 2023
     | 2,261 views

    There is a serious tone God uses with his people who He loves. This message is from Malachi. His name appropriately means messenger. He is delivering an “oracle.”

    Giving that honors God Malachi 1:1-14 There is a story that comes from Clear Creek Baptist College of the Appalachian Mountains. They train preachers in the Kentucky Mountains. One of the college presidents would go all over the area preaching and raising money for the school. He preached at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serve One Master Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 29, 2021
     | 5,141 views

    The present world is familiar with the word known as Part-time, freelancer and self-employed. Almost they are accustomed to working with and serving many masters in this modern world. Freelancer is committed to none.

    Theme: Serve one Master Text: Luke 16:13-15 Greetings: Introduction: This chapter has four valuable things for us to learn: Children of this world are wiser than children of light (Luke 16:8), Material possessions used for eternal friendships (Luke 16:9), faithful in a small task makes fitness ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Day Of Time And Timelessness.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 30, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 927 views

    In Revelation, John writes several times over that God was and God is, and God is to come. -I think that makes God always relevant. With that said, listen to ‘The Day Of Time and Timelessness.’

    The Day Of Time and Timelessness. Isaiah 53:1-12NLT Our Daily Bread- The person we know as Saint Nicholas (Saint Nick) was born around AD 270 to a wealthy Grecian family. Tragically, his parents died when he was a boy, and he lived with his uncle who loved him and taught him to follow God. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Love PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 820 views

    This sermon explores how God uses our weaknesses for His glory, demonstrating His divine wisdom and love, and challenging human understanding.

    Welcome beloved, I trust you're all wrapped in the warmth of God's love and grace today. We're gathered here, not by mere coincidence, but by divine appointment. We're here to break the bread of life, to drink from the fountain of wisdom that never runs dry, to commune with our Creator, and to ...read more

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    Faithful In Little Series

    Contributed by Duncan Hamilton on May 2, 2016
     | 14,813 views

    A sermon inspired by the book For The Glory by Duncan Hamilton.

    Text: Luke 16:10-13 INTRODUCTION For the Glory, Duncan Hamilton’s biography of Olympic gold medalist and missionary Eric Liddell, tells about an incident that occurred in China in early 1939. This was a time when much of the countryside was a war zone between the Chinese and their Japanese ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Is Bound And Loosed

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 11, 2023
     | 1,087 views

    A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 23

    September 10, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20 What Is Bound and Loosed Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This morning we hear something Jesus said that’s hard to understand at first ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Divine Helpers In Unlikely Places Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025
     | 467 views

    God often provides help from unexpected sources and through people we least expect. Divine helpers do not always come as wealthy benefactors or influential figures. Sometimes, they are found in unlikely places—individuals whom society has overlooked, rejected, or considered insignificant.

    DIVINE HELPERS IN UNLIKELY PLACES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 22:1-2 "David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father's house heard it, they went down thither to him. And every one that was in distress, and every ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Little Effort, More Increase

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 1, 2025
     | 227 views

    The God we serve specialises in doing much with little. Whether it's a little strength, little resource, or little faith—when surrendered to Him, it produces great results.

    LITTLE EFFORT, MORE INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Zechariah 4:10 Supporting Texts: Matthew 13:31-32, John 6:9-13, Ecclesiastes 11:6, Psalm 127:1-2, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 INTRODUCTION: God is a God of multiplication. He often takes what appears to be little, insignificant, or small in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God