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  • John Beehler avatar

    A Googol

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 13, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,670 views

    Father’s Day 2002

    A Googol Where have all the dads gone? The June 28, 1993 issue of Time magazine had a cover story on fatherhood in which it examined the changes in “family life”. Fathers used to occupy a greater place in the home but the Industrialization Era changed all ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Born Free Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 16, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 17,424 views

    The story of Hagar and Sarah illustrutes the shortcomings trying to do God’s Work man’s way.

    Introduction Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how an Eskimo kills a wolf: "First, the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another, until the blade is completely concealed by frozen blood. "Next, the hunter ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Entertaining Angels…and Other Strangers”

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 13,445 views

    Hospitality--Biblical instruction, Biblical examples, and how this relates to us today.

    “Entertaining Angels…and Other Strangers” -a sermon on hospitality Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction: We read in the Nativity story, “…there was no room for them at the inn.” Those are familiar words, but this is not a Christmas message. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Abraham Lincoln

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 10,063 views

    The faith of Abraham Lincoln is best expressed in the phrase he coined, “One Nation Under God!”

    Abraham Lincoln Thesis: The faith of Abraham Lincoln is best expressed in the phrase he coined, “One Nation Under God!” Scripture Texts: On the phrase “One Nation Under God” Genesis 18:18 – “Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and all the nations on earth will be blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Waiting For God Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 8, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 29,688 views

    This message first looks at the frustration and responses Christians have when God does not act according to our plan and then the need for our response to trust Him.

    Waiting For God Genesis 16 1 Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. And she had an Egyptian maidservant whose name was Hagar. 2 So Sarai said to Abram, "See now, the LORD has restrained me from bearing children. Please, go in to my maid; perhaps I shall obtain children by her." And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Owens avatar

    What Is It That God Can't Do For You

    Contributed by Terry Owens on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 20,982 views

    When we think small we limit God, there’s nothing He can’t do for you. Open the possiblities with this message.

    Gen 18:14 Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son. KJV Num 11:23 And the LORD said unto Moses, Is the LORD’s hand waxed short? thou shalt see now whether my word shall come to pass unto thee or ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Danielle Jeremiah avatar

    Don't Turn Back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 26,808 views

    If God Tells you to move forward move. He has new blessing for you at your new Level

    Praise Lord Saints of God Today we are going to be talking about a story in the Bible that is familiar to a lot Of us. Today I will be talking about Lot and His Wife and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. In Luke 17:26-32 Jesus Uses the destruction of These two cities to to insure and warn ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Harry Wood avatar

    Biblical View Of Being A Father

    Contributed by Harry Wood on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,183 views

    To address the Father’s role Biblically on the observance of Father’s Day.

    Biblical View of being a Father Introduction: The first recorded observance know was in 1910 by the Spokane Ministerial Association. In 1946 officially the third Sunday of June was designated as Father’s Day. 1. What would be God’s estimate of us as a Father? a. Genesis 18:19 “For I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Remember Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Rickey Shive on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 222 ratings
     | 85,389 views

    Jesus admonished us to "Remember Lot’s Wife" in Luke 17:32. Have you ever wondered why? After all, we don’t even know her name! There are obviously some power lessons we can learn from her and her life. In this lesson, we hope to learn from her mistak

    Open: Luke 17:20-32 Jesus, naturally, was the greatest Biblical scholar and teacher the world has ever known! Here in Luke 17, Jesus is well along in His ministry. You might say that the Pharisees were “on to Him!” They were between the proverbial “rock and hard spot.” They couldn’t just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    Stay Out Of The Poo

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 2, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 6,021 views

    Sometimes we christians are attracted to what we see in the world. We see the bright lights and the big city, but beneath the veneer is danger

    Keeping your feet out of the Poo The call of the barnyard by the19th Century Danish Theologian and philosopher, Soren Kirkengard A flock of wild ducks were flying in formation, heading south for the winter. They formed a beautiful V in the sky, and were admired by every one who saw them from below. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Building Families Of Faith

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 5, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 11,949 views

    This sermon tells what is necessary to have families that are pleasing to God.

    Introduction The young preacher was shocked to hear the well-known evangelist utter the words; “Yes, I have spent some of the happiest moments of my life in the arms of another man’s wife.” Then, following a pause, the evangelist added, “That woman was my mother.” A few weeks later as the young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tommy Ellis avatar

    Pray Passionately & Persistently

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,771 views

    Through the stories of Abraham and Jacob, this sermon encourages passionate and persistent prayer.

    PRAY PASSIONATELY & PERSISTENTLY Do you want God to grant you mercy in your case? Do you want God to supply your family members’ financial, emotional and spiritual needs while you are separated from them? Do you want God to heal a loved one who is sick? Is there anything you desperately want ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wah Lok Ng avatar

    6 Marks Of An Intercessor Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on May 10, 2002
    based on 141 ratings
     | 41,797 views

    Abraham’s intercession for Sodom is a classic example of how we should pray. God was willing to spare Sodom for 10 godly people because Abraham interceded.

    6 MARKS OF AN INTERCESSOR By Ng Wah Lok Text : Gen 18:16-33 Introduction. In Genesis 18, we see Abraham interceding for Sodom which was due for destruction because of her sins. Because of Abraham’s intercession, God was willing to spare Sodom if Abraham could find 10 righteous people there. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Wah Lok Ng avatar

    Prayer Brings A Nation To Repentance Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on May 10, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 11,373 views

    Ezra’s prayer resulted in a whole nation in repentance. We need this kind of prayer in the world we live in today.

    EZRA’S PRAYER FOR HIS NATION By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Ezra 9:1-9 Introduction. The book of Ezra is set in the period where Israel was in captivity for many years because of their sin. God raised Ezra to return back to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and restore worship in His house. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "An Unlikely Mother"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on May 11, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 6,716 views

    Today we honor Mother’s certainly Mother’s it is after all Mother’s day….but we would be remiss if we didn’t take the time to celebrate the tenderness warmth and kindness that can be found in women. Women who love the Lord!

    West Greeley Baptist Church May 10 2002 “An unlikely mother” Genesis 18: 10-15 Pastor Mark Hensley 10 Then the Lord [3] said, "I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife will have a son." Now Sarah was listening at the entrance to the tent, which was behind him. 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist