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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Deadly Morsels

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 5,570 views

    The consequences of unbelief can be far-reaching; which is one reason God calls unbelief ’evil’.

    There is an old story of an eagle who, on an early morning during the Spring thaw, soared high above the forest looking for something to eat. As he followed the course of a river he looked down and spied a small rodent, trapped on a piece of ice that had broken free and was floating down ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Principles To Live By: Developing Character Series

    Contributed by William Jewett on Nov 9, 2000
    based on 117 ratings
     | 5,922 views

    how to develop Christian character

    Supposing an important person in the space program phoned to invite us to travel in a spaceship to a space platform - like a house circling in space - how many of us would like to go? What are our reasons for wanting to go - or to stay behind? Going into space is risky. We aren't designed to live ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Fresh Encounter With God Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 37,016 views

    How God changed Abram

    A Study of the Life of Abraham A Fresh Encounter With God Gen 17:1-8 In this passage there is a definite challenge to Abram to move to a new level of trust and faith. At a time when Abram may have thought that his best years are behind him, God asks him to move up. This call to move higher ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Laughing Away The Burdens

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 4, 2000
    based on 119 ratings
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    Abraham laughed in the cynicism of old age; Sarah laughed in the denial that defends against what is inevitable; but beyond both of them God laughed in joy at the triumph of His purposes, fulfilled in two aged followers.

    You have heard it said, “He who laughs last, laughs best.” Let me expand on that: I may laugh, you may laugh, but God will have the last and best laugh, for God’s purposes will be served. Laughter. There are all sorts of reasons to laugh. Some will laugh out of frustration; unable to do what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    The Privileges Of Friendship With God Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 6, 2000
    based on 88 ratings
     | 12,119 views

    Three privileges of being a friend of God.

    “The Privileges of Friendship with God” Genesis 18:1-33 To say that Abraham was God’s friend meant that he was a human being to whom the God of the universe felt close, whom he regarded highly, and with whom He wanted to share some of His intimate thoughts. That God was Abraham’s friend we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Average Ones: God Uses "Seconds."

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 158 ratings
     | 6,995 views

    Does God only care about those in the limelight, the Sarahs? Or does he also care about the "second bests," the Hagars?

    The Average One: God Uses "Seconds" (Gen.21:1-21) 1. I love bargains.... 2. Alden’s Christmas tree (1972)--$10; HobbyLobby--$30 (1998) 7.5ft 3. Other bargains are seconds...our first kitchen table... 4. Sometimes people feel like "seconds" (unfavorite child, single, after a divorce, child ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Source Of Your Power

    Contributed by Ted Palaroan on Jan 17, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
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    How does God meet your deepest needs

    The Source Of Your Power How God Meets Your Deepest Needs Genesis 17:1-3 By Pastor Ted Palaroan All of us at sometime in our lives have felt weak and useless. We’ve struggled with some problem that seems to always defeat us and bring us down. During those times we ask ourselves, were do I get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Faith That Gives

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,940 views

    God desires that we express our faith to Him in many ways, one of which is through faithful giving to His local church.

    Genesis 14:17-24 A Faith That Gives Introduction I’m going to be speaking about giving today, and I want you to stay tuned in because during the invitation, if you’ll stick with me I’m going to make you a deal you can’t turn down. I want to be completely up front with you about some things and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abram Begins A Journey

    Contributed by Michael Greer on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
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    God has promised that If we will live by faith, and proclaim and live the life of holiness, HE will bless us as his people.

    Abram Begins A Journey Genesis 12:1-8 (Sunday Jan 26, 2003) Intro: Roger Staubach who led the Dallas Cowboys to the Super Bowl Championship in ’71 admitted that his position as a quarterback who didn’t call his own signals was a source of trial for him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Building An Alter

    Contributed by Michael Greer on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 19,348 views

    This sermon focuses on Abrams reasons for building an Altar. Reasons we should apply to our lives.

    Building An Altar Genesis 12:6-8 Intro: As I walk into a Church one of the first things I do, is look for the Altar. I like to see the different styles of Altars, I notice if they are straight ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    A Modern Day Tower Of Babel

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 14,232 views

    A fresh sermon aimed at helping people find direction and stay focussed on God.

    A modern day tower of Babel, Genesis 11”1-9 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ November 17, 2002 My stepfather was the Bruce Mogg of my family. He was always telling stories about when he was a Kid and the trouble he used to get into. One time he told us a story about tying his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Foreign Language

    Contributed by Brannon Revel on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,886 views

    Tower of Babel narrative gives us a good idea of what should be foreign language to believers today.

    Foreign Language Genesis 11:1-9 Intro: Say a few words in another language. Why do we have so many languages today? Why do we have to take Spanish, German, French, Greek, Hebrew? Why can’t we all just speak one language? In our text today we are going to see how it happened. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donna Kazenske avatar

    Replacement Theology

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,248 views

    What is Replacement Theology and where did it originate? Why are we beginning to hear more of this kind of teaching today? Is it Biblical?

    By: Donna J. Kazenske What is Replacement Theology and where did it originate? Why are we beginning to hear more of this kind of teaching today? Is it Biblical? Replacement Theology is basically a doctrinal teaching that was introduced to the Church nearly 1,900 years ago. What began as Judaism ...read more

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  • Michael Greer avatar

    Abrams Second Test: A Famine In The Land Series

    Contributed by Michael Greer on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,669 views

    The problems with getting out of Gods will and plan.

    Series: Gods First Patriarch Second Test: A Famine In The land Genesis 12:10-20 (Sunday Feb 2, 2003) Intro: I found an Illustration, which asked, “How you can tell when it’s going to be a rotten day:” You wake up face down on the pavement. You call Suicide Prevention ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • 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
     | 5,857 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