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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Do We So Seldom See God Do Great Things?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 17, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,788 views

    A look at how and why we settle for less than God's best.

    WHY DO WE SO SELCOME SEE GOD DO GREAT THINGS? Often in our spiritual lives, we become content with second-best plans. - Genesis 17:16, 18. - Abraham had so come to accept his Plan B (having Ishmael by Sarah’s maidservant) that when God speaks of the fulfillment of His original great promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unshakeable Faith Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,774 views

    Through Abraham’s story with Ishmael, we learn that we cannot be saved by works but only by trusting in God’s works done for us. Then impossible things can happen!

    New York Times, April 16, 2011: So unshakable was this town’s faith in its sea wall and its ability to save residents from any tsunami that some rushed toward it after a 9.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northeast Japan on the afternoon of March 11. After all, the sea wall was one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Way Of Escape Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jun 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,895 views

    Based on Abraham’s struggles, we learn how to escape when temptation comes.

    It was a beautiful sunny day in Ostrava Czech Republic a city of 300,000. It was 1995 and I had just moved there to take an intense Czech language course and after half a day of Czech grammar I was tired. I got on the tram and spaced out for my 20 minute ride to the suburbs where I lived. As usual ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Father Abraham The Bold

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 20, 2011
     | 7,100 views

    Abraham’s deep attachment to BOTH Ishmael and Isaac is often overlooked. Abraham was a gutsy dad who stood up to his wife and took responsibilities for his sons; he was anything but passive. In what ways is a godly father bold? Father Abraham’s life de

    Father Abraham the Bold (topical) 1. Fathers are different from mothers just as men are different from women: 2. Brian Bill comments, "I read something this week entitled 50 Reasons Why It’s Good To Be a Man. I won’t read all of them but I did put together my own top-10 list": 10 You know stuff ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Signs, Signs, Everywhere A Sign Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,214 views

    This is the 30th sermon in an expository series we are doing on the book of Genesis. In this sermon we examine circumcision and how it relates to communion.

    Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign (Genesis part 30) Text: Genesis 17:9-14 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Anthropologists will tell you that signs are one of the most important things in human society. And believe it or not, that’s one instance where I happen to agree with them. Just think ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Obedient Faith Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,580 views

    This is the 31st sermon in a series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we examine how faith is shown by what you do rather than what you think or say.

    Obedient Faith (Genesis part 31) Text: Genesis 17:15-27 By: Ken McKinley Well we’ve been in Genesis for quite a while now. And this is our 3rd week on Genesis chapter 17. We’ve been looking at Abraham, and we’ve already seen how he had spent 86 years of his life not being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Unmasking Al Queda:biblical Propehcy Being Fulfilled

    Contributed by Kayode Eleyinte on Aug 7, 2013
     | 4,813 views

    Not many christian understands that one of the bible prophecy is playing out in the Middle East and as regards the rise of radical Islamic terror groups. We are at the threshold of the fulfillment of age-long prophecy. We need to watch.

    The al queda terror group has been around for quite some time.They had been a big threat to the lives and properties of many nation in Asia,both Central Asia and Middle East.Their murderous activities has leap over the borders of Asia into Europe,America and Africa.The fear of al queda has ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Tim White avatar

    Why Was It All Abram's Fault Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Jan 1, 2013
     | 6,337 views

    Sarai sends her hand maiden into Abram's tent and it is all his fault?

    Who do you blame when things go wrong in your life? Let’s look at the text and then draw some lessons from them. Gen 16:1 “Now Sarai, Abram's wife, had borne him no children. She had a female Egyptian servant whose name was Hagar.” Masters had absolute rights over their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham's Fourth Test: Relationships. Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 24, 2013
     | 5,265 views

    Abraham was a man who seemed to struggle with relationships and created a 4000 year old problem.

    As we continue to walk with Abram through his tests, I am amazed at the similarities in my life and his. We both have begun a new journey. We both have made choices on who we shall depend for our needs to be met. We both have had to guard against bitterness. And today we will talk about ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Infant Baptism Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 14, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,099 views

    An exposition of the doctrine and practice of infant baptism.

    Introduction We’ve come to the second of the two-part sermons on baptism. I trust that most everyone who heard last Sunday’s message on the meaning of baptism would not have had difficulty with what they heard. Baptism is a sign and seal of the gospel. The four primary elements of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Just Get Out Of The Way Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 22, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,272 views

    We need to learn to follow God and not expect Him to follow us.

    Just Get Out of the Way Text: Gen. 16:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: Some of us are like the preacher who was on a diet and prayed as he drove to work- "Now, Lord if it is your Will for me not to have any donuts this morning You make sure there are no parking places in front of the donut shop." ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim White avatar

    The God Who Sees Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014
     | 12,307 views

    God's Plans for you are seen in His plans for a mother and child.

    • It was the 1956 Rose Bowl. I remember it well. I was one year old. Michigan State was playing UCLA in football, the score was tied at 14-14 with only seconds to play. Duffy Daugherty, Michigan State's coach, sent in placekicker Dave Kaiser who booted a field goal that won the game. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Covenant Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,990 views

    God marks Abram/Abraham as His covenanted people.

    • Promises: Tonight, I am going to speak about a topic that requires some maturity. • It is a bit embarrassing in one sense, and appeals to our immaturity in another. • I am not going to ask for much. I just ask you to be as mature as me as we go through this. • You will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Solutions Are Better Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014
     | 5,517 views

    God rejects Abraham's plan and gives him a better one.

    • Ill. Todd Coget could feel the pressure. He was beginning to believe he had bit off more than he could chew and his wife was expecting way too much out of him. • He had to finish painting the kitchen to the house they were building, pick up the kids, and somehow select the things to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Plan For Your Increase Series

    Contributed by Bishop Emma Omon on Mar 21, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 50,137 views

    God has a plan for your increase and He wants you to live your life to the full. Drawing vital lessons from Abraham's life and journey of faith, this teaching will guide you in understanding God's principles for Supernatural Increase.

    GOD'S PLAN FOR YOUR INCREASE God has a plan for your increase. And you have to believe that it is the will of God for you to increase in life. It is not a curse or a shame to start small in life. In fact, most of us will start small in life but God’s will is for us to increase as life ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic