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An Honest History (Genesis 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 17, 2024

Nations often give a dishonest history, leaving out the bad. Does biblical history give an honest view of patriarchs, prophets, and apostles? Let's look at Genesis 12.

Nations often whitewash their history leaving out the bad. Does frank honesty about the strengths and weaknesses of patriarchs, prophets and apostles help us trust the Bible as true history? Let’s discuss this in Genesis 12. How did Abram become Abraham, father of the faithful? Does the letter to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 - Introduction Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 5, 2005

THE HOME AS GOD INTENDED - This introduction will explain the series and some of the topics which will be covered in greater detail.

The Home as God Intended Part 1 – Introduction First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields WELCOME PRAYER The oldest institution known to man is the home. We know through the study of culture and society that the home is vital to our civilization. We also know from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Bible Church

Switched - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 30, 2010

We usually like for things to stay the same. However, sometimes an exchange takes place for our good. Some things need to be “Switched!”

“Switched” Text: Genesis 48:1-2, 5, 8-20 1Some time later Joseph was told, "Your father is ill." So he took his two sons Manasseh and Ephraim along with him. 2 When Jacob was told, "Your son Joseph has come to you," Israel rallied his strength and sat up on the bed. 5"Now then, your two sons born ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 8, 2013

A powerful series based on the book "Grace: More than we Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine." The series will look at the many different aspects of Grace.

November 11, 2012 Grace - Part 1 Have you ever been stuck? Not just stuck for an answer, but really, really stuck. Maybe your vehicle is stuck. The people in this car tried to cross the border from Mexico to the U.S. illegally and didn’t quite make it. Maybe you went off the road and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Creation - Day 1

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 8, 2014

"And God created..." Words we believe in but sometimes lose sight of how magnificent of a God we have to do what is done in Creation...

Wed Night Bible Study - Creation Lesson/Sermon 1 - Intro and Day 1 Genesis 1:1-5 (ESV) Read v1-5 now v1 - This verse is a statement of what happened during the ENTIRE creation process. Moses begins by letting his readers know that the earth was not an accident or something that has been here ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Manifestations Of Acceptance-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 4, 2018

1 of 3. Noah exhibited a tell-tale acceptance of God’s salvation upon exiting the ark. Salvation is made manifest thru our acceptance of it. But what are some personal manifestations of God's salvation? Acceptance of salvation is manifested in...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION(& Salvation)—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION REALIZED(Getting to Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY(Man’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Constraints Of Restoration-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 5, 2019

1 of 7. God blessed Noah’s family with a restoration based on relationship. Man’s restoration is to be constrained/determined thru relationships. How do relationships constrain or determine our restoration? Restoration is constrained thru relationship with...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION(& Salvation)—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION REALIZED(Getting to Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY(Man’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Tenacity #1connection Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 12, 2020

Tenacity refers to perseverance in spite of fatigue or frustration. It is a trait of the greatest saints of our faith. It is also a trait cultivated.

The next four weeks we will be discussing one of the greatest qualities of the most notable people in history. We’ve named the message series: Tenacity. The definition of the word is: the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; the quality or fact of being very determined; the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 1: The Beginning Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 1, 2019

Scientists have been attempting to figure out where and how the universe started ever since Galileo came up with his telescope. Yet, we have discovered nothing.

We have been to the moon and back, we have robots of sorts on Mars and have for years. They have yet to discover any evidence of life...so what have we learned and how much have we spent doing it? Could we not have spent those monies on our homeless and poor? In our scripture, if we look real ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 1:3-4

Denomination: *other

Settling In Goshen (Genesis 47)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 31, 2024

Are believers perfect? Let's look at Genesis 47.

The patriarchs were not perfect. Clearly Israel was given much better laws as they inherited the land of promise. Yet, we live in an imperfect world too. Is our hope here or in a better world coming? Let’s look at Genesis 47. What did Joseph tell Pharaoh? What was their request? So Joseph went ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Weapon - Genesis 16 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

When someone mistreats you at work, someone mistreats you at home, someone mistreats you at school or in any situation, this is the secret weapon.

Today I’m going to share with you a truth that you need in your life. Some of you are going to need this tool that I’m going to share right now in your hearts. The challenges you’re facing right now require this tool to be ready and available for you so you can put it into practice now. It’s a word ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wrestling With God (Genesis 32)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 12, 2024

Do we wrestle with God in prayer or do we give up? Let's look at Genesis 32.

Jacob’s name meant a heel catcher, someone who gets ahead by slowing someone else down. God had prophesied to Rebekah that the older would serve the younger, but Jacob took the inheritance and the blessing by tricking his brother. Was his suffering under a wage-cheating father-in-law a good lesson ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sold Into Slavery (Genesis 37)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 18, 2024

What must it have been like for Joseph, sold into slavery by his own brothers? Do we trust God that He has a plan for those who love Him? Let's look at Genesis 37.

What was it like for Joseph being sold by his brothers into Egyptian slavery? How do we handle terrible loss? Do we have the faith to wait on God, who has wonderful plans, for those who love Him? Let’s look at Genesis 37. Does Joseph get along with his older brothers? Have we ever experienced ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Final Arrangements

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 1, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 48: 1 – 22

Genesis 48: 1 – 22 Final Arrangements 48 Now it came to pass after these things that Joseph was told, “Indeed your father is sick”; and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. 2 And Jacob was told, “Look, your son Joseph is coming to you”; and Israel strengthened himself and sat up on ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Polygamous Life (Genesis 30)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 9, 2024

Can God show mercy upon very imperfect servants? Does Jacob's life reveal that polygamy simply does not work? Was God's design from the beginning of one man and one woman simply the best? Let's look at Genesis 30.

Does Jacob’s life reveal why polygamy does not work? Did Leah suffer because of this selfish lifestyle? Did competition between wives make family harmony difficult? Did God bless Jacob despite his personal failings? Did God know what He was doing when He designed marriage to be between one man and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist