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  • Everett McCoy avatar

    Well Known, Or Totally Forgotten

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,344 views

    You are well-known. God knows you, the angels know you - even the devil knows you - because you know Jesus. Unfortunately - the only alternative to such fame is to be utterly forgotten.

    I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. Gen 12:2 (NLT) In our text, the Lord promise to make Abraham famous (KJV – make his name great). Do you think is it is a good thing to be famous? Yes (but not infamous). If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "So, You Want To Become Famous?"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,892 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that “obedience” to God’s instructions leads to “name” popularity with God.

    Genesis 12:1-9 8 June 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: Christians with desires to become famous need to become more obedient to the Words of God. REFERENCES: Genesis 12:1-9 (The Call of Abraham and his journey); Hebrews 11:9 (NIV) By faith he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When You Can't See The Big Picture

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,494 views

    The big picture for oour lives is more likely to unfold than unfurl.

    Title: When You Cannot See the Big Picture Text: Genesis 12:1-9 The Big Picture: God’s will for our lives is more likely to unfold than unfurl. Introduction We host perhaps the toughest ultra marathon right here in Colorado… it is called the Hardrock Hundred. It begins in Silverton with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Cook avatar

    Improper Priorities

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,822 views

    This sermon is about the things that take our attention from the things of God, and refocuse us on the things of this world; teaching that we should always remain steadfast in our walk with the Lord.

    Genesis 13:1-5 KJV And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. [2] And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. [3] And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his tent had been at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Christians In Costume

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 2, 2008
     | 2,866 views

    Soon you will have an army of children descend on your home dressed in costume and saying Trick or Treat as they try their best to load their bags up with candy. This was not what Halloween was intended to be.

    Christians in Costume Soon you will have an army of children descend on your home dressed in costume and saying Trick or Treat as they try their best to load their bags up with candy. This was not what Halloween was intended to be. But today our society has turned it into a night of fun and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Keith Broyles avatar

    Blessed To Be A Blessing

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,790 views

    Why are some of us spared during natural disasters while others seem to have so much loss? Why does God bless us and not others?

    Though I grew up on the Texas Gulf coast, and lived here most of my life, except when I was in the Navy and the first 12 years I was in the ministry, this was the first time that I evacuated for a hurricane and it actually hit, leaving real impact close to where I lived. Living in Houston and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Desiring All But Losing All

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010
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     | 4,441 views

    The story of Lot is a classic warning for all believers who desire material prosperity at the expense of Christian testimony. Some Christians imagine that they can have the best of both worlds without paying its price. In reality, the desire to be rich an

    Intro: The story of Lot is a classic warning for all believers who desire material prosperity at the expense of Christian testimony. Some Christians imagine that they can have the best of both worlds without paying its price. In reality, the desire to be rich and famous had driven many to the trap ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Sea Of Blood

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010
     | 2,190 views

    Lessons to be learned from the Gulf Oil Spill

    The Gulf Oil Spill: A Sea of Blood July 11, 2010 Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A God is a God of miracles, signs, wonders & He knows what is doing. 1 For example: a The eggs of a potato bug hatches in 7 days, *canary 14 days, *barnyard hen 21 days, * ducks/geese in 28 days, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nigel Heath avatar

    God's Covenant Relationship With Us As Children Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jan 28, 2009
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     | 7,912 views

    President Obama has a place and context in history, as do Christian believers whose time has come in the providence of God.

    INTRO This week a historic event took place in the USA. An estimated 40 million people worldwide tuned in to watch the inauguration of Senator Barack Obama as President of the USA. Significant contributions were made to the ceremony including from Rick Warren (Pastor of the Saddleback Community ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth About The Path To Egypt Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,383 views

    Regardless of how the Lord blesses us, there is still a part of us that looks back longingly to the world we have left behind. As we see this man make his journey into Egypt, there are some truths about the path he took to Egypt that we need to notice th

    THE TRUTH ABOUT THE PATH TO EGYPT Genesis 12:10-20 Intro: We have before us this evening what is probably the saddest event in the entire life of Abraham. We see him making a decision that will bring tremendous trouble into his life and into ours as well. Our text tells that during a time of famine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth About The Road Back To Canaan Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,223 views

    I am glad to report to you that no failure need be permanent in the walk of faith!

    Abraham: Following In the Footsteps of Faith THE TRUTH ABOUT THE ROAD BACK TO CANAAN Genesis 13:1-4 Intro: In Genesis 12:10-20, Abram is seen leaving Canaan (The Promised Land) during a time of famine to go to Egypt (a picture of the world). We are told that to get to Egypt from Canaan, Abram had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Overview On Genesis 12: Abram's Availability

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,129 views

    This message hi-lites Abram’s willingness to be available for God, as shown in Genesis 12. Because he made himself available to God, God blessed Abram. And God will bless us today if we make ourselves available to Him, too.

    Last Thursday night, we learned how man fell away from God when we chose to partake of the forbidden fruit, and how that has caused mankind to be in sin ever since. God gave Adam and Eve a set of rules to live by, but they decided to do what they wanted to do instead of what God wanted them to do. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Abram's Trouble With Lot Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 4, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,264 views

    In the story of the initial strive between Abram and Lot once returning to Canaan, we can see the way that we should handle adversity and problems in life today.

    Abraham: Following In The Footsteps Of Faith ABRAM’S TROUBLE WITH LOT Genesis 13:5-13 Intro: For Abram, everything isn’t smooth sailing! After his return to Canaan from his disastrous trip to Egypt, there arises a conflict between himself and his nephew Lot. It was a conflict that had serious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    God's Promise To Abram Renewed Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,448 views

    As we continue to follow the life of Abraham one would think after a event like separating from his own flesh and blood (Lot), that things would be different. But it is in times like these that God shines through.

    Abraham: Following in the Footsteps Of Faith GOD’S PROMISE TO ABRAM RENEWED Genesis 13:14-18 Intro: Last week we looked at the trouble that arose between Abram and Lot, over the feeding of their livestock. And we learned just how each man handled that situation. Abram handled it with peace and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Choices

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 16,113 views

    This is a sermon dealing with how we go about making choices. I preached it in response to our church’s decision over changing denominations.

    Choices Genesis 13:5-18 Luke 9:18-27 In order for us to have arrived here today, we all had to make choices. A choice to get up. A choice to get dressed. A choice to leave the house. A choice to take a certain route. A choice to enter the building. A choice to take a seat and a choice ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed